Humminbird VHF255S-DSC User Manual

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VHF255S DSC MARINE RADIO

TM366-USA

25/1 Watt VHF/FM

OPERATOR WARNING

HUMMIINBIRD requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with ***Rule.Any change or modification must be approved in writing by HUMMIINBIRD Corp

This equipment has been tested and licensed to comply with the limits for Class D Digital Marine Devices. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment can generate or radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and human body. Never transmit before you make sure the antenna is properly located.

This device is only an aid to navigation. Its performance can be affected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental condition and improper handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement, and this device should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. Your Radio Ocean VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMETN DESCRIPTION…………………………………….……………………3

1.1 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….3

2. CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY…………………………………………4

2.1 BASE STATION PANEL……….……………….…………………….……5

2. 2 BASE STATION PANEL (REAR)…………..……………………..………6

2. 3 HANDSET………………….……………………………………………...…7

2. 4 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY……..………………………………..….……8

3.I INSTALLATION…………………….……………………………….….…….8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES………………………………………….……8

3.2 LOCATION…………………………………………………………….……8

3.3 CONNECTIONS………………….………….……………………..………8

3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIO………..……..………………………………….9

3.5 ANTENNA MOUNTING/THE EMC EXPOSURE…………………..……11

3.6 MOUNTING THE HANDSET……………………………………………..12 4 BASE OPERATION………………………….………………………….…13

4.1 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION…….………………..…………….14

4.2 BAND SWITCH……………………….…………………………………….14

4.3 SAVE FAV CHANNELS………….………………………….………….…15

4.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT-TIME……………………………………………..16

4.5 SCAN………………………………………………………..………………16

4.6 WATCH ………………………………………………………..……………17

4.7.1 Dual WATCH………………………………………………….……………17

4.7.2 TRI WATCH ……………………………………………………..…………17

4.8 POSITION INDICATION……………………………..……………………17

5.0 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING………………..………………….……17

5.1 GENERAL………………………………………………….….……..17

5.1.1 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY(MMIS)L….…………………17

5.1.2 HOW CAN I OBTAIN MMSI ASSIGNMENT?………………………..18

5.2. DSC CALL TYPE ………………………………………………………….18

5.2.1 SEND A DISTRESS CALL……………………………...……………..…19

5.2.2 SEND AN ALL SHIPS CALL…….………………………………….……20

5.2.3 SEND A GROUP CALL……………….………………………………..…21

5.2.4 MAKE A ROUTING CALL (INDIVIDUAL)………………………….…...21

5.2.4.1 MANUALLY SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL……………...………..21

5.2.4.2 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL)………………………………….…..22

5.2.4.3 ACK OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING………………………....……….23

5.2.5 LAST CALL………………………………………………………………...23

5.2.6 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE CALL LOG……...….23

5.2.7.1 POS REQUEST…………………………………………………………….23

5.2.7.2. POS REPLY………………………………………………………………...23

5.3 RECEIVER DSC CALL…………………………………………….………24

5.3.1 RECEIVER A DISTRESS CALL………………………………………...24

5.3.2 RECEIVING A DISTRESS ACK FROM A COAST STATION………..24

5.3.3 RECEIVER DISTRESS RELAY CALL...…………………………………25

5.3.4 RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL……………………………………….25

5.3.5 RECEIVING A GROUP CALL.……………………………………...26

5.3.6 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL …………………………………..26

5.3.7 RECEIVING AN “POSITION RELAY” CALL……………..……………26

5.3.8 RECEIVING A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL…………………………….27

6.0 SET-UP MENUS…………………………….…………………………..…28

6.1 MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION………….…………………….…….28

6.2 SET-UP MENU NAVIGATION…..……………………………………….28

6.3 BUDDY LIST………………………………………………………………28

6.3.1 ADDING AN ENTRY………………………………………………………28

6.3.2 EDIT EXISTING ENTRY …………………………………….……………28

6.3.3 DELETE AN ENTRY……………………………………………………... 28

6.4 LOCAL/ DISTANT …………………………………………………………29

6.5 BACK-LIGHT ADJUSTMENT……………………………………………29

6.6 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT……………………………………………..29

6.7 GPS/TIME …………………………………………………………….…….30

6.7.1 MANUAL ENTRY GPS DATE…………………………………………….30

6.7.2 SETTING…………………………………………………………….………31

6.7.2.1 POSITION DISPLAY ON/OFF…………………………………………….31

6.7.2.2 TIME DISPLAY ON/OFF..…………………………………………………31

6.7.2.3 LOCAL TIME (TIME OFFSET)...…………………………………………31

6.7.2.4 TIME FORMAT OPTIONS (TIME FORMAT)…………………………….31

6.7.2.5 COURSE/SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS (COG/SOG)…………………32

6.8 RADIO SETUP ……………………………………………………………..32

6.8.1.1 CHANNEL NAME display…………………………………………………32

6.8.1.2 CHANNEL NAME EDITING……………………………………………….33

6.8.2 RING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT……………………………...…………33

6.8.3 BEEP VOLUME ADJUSTMENT………………………………………….33

6.8.4 INTERNAL SPEAKER ON/OFF…………………………………………..34

6.9 DSC SETUP………………………………………………...……………….34

6.9.1 ENTER YOUR USER MMSID(USER MMISD)……………...…………..34

6.9.2 MAINTAIN GROUPS……………………………………………………….35

6.9.2.1 ENTER YOUR GROUPS…………………………………...……………35

6.9.2.2 EDIT USER GROUPS………………………………………………………35

6.9.2.3 DELETE A GROUP…………………………………………………………36

6.9.3 INDIV REPLY………………………………………………………………37

6.9.4 DSC ENABLE……………………………………………………………….37

6.9.5 POS REPLY………………………………………………….…….……..…37

6.10 RESET……………………………………………………..…………………38 7 MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………….………39 8 SPECIFICATION……………………………………………………………40 9 FREQUENCY TABLE……………………………………………………..41

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1 Equipment Description

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of Radio HUMMINBIRD VHF255S DSC marine band radio. VHF255S is a VHF DSC Base Station Radio with output power of 25/1 watt. It should be powered by a 13.8VDC power supply. The radio can support DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operation with specially designed DSC unit, which meets the standard of ITU-R, M493-10. When being connected with GPS, it will display the position (longitude and latitude) of the vessel. Compact fist microphone makes for convenient operation of the equipment

Other features of the radio includes:

 Access to all available INTL USA CANADA channels (currently allocated).  Allows up to all channels be used as memory channels for quick recall and

memory scan.

 Provides as many as 20 user programmable names with MMSI, 10 distress

calls and 20 individual calls for DSC communications.

 Rotary volume control with power on/off, rotary channel selector and rotary

squelch adjustable knob give you more convenient operation of the radio.

 Outstanding performance of waterproof complying with Japanese Industry

Standard level 7.

 25 watts high output power allows you make contact with others in a long

distance of marine communication; and 1watt low power for short distance.

 Separate 169button, for quick selection of the emergency call on CH16.  Adjustable brightness of backlit for good visibility of the large LCD in various

circumstance,

 External interface easy to connect to GPS and external speaker.  Mounting gimbal for firm and reliable location of your base station in

difference condition.

2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY

2.1 BASE STATION (PANEL)

Volume and Power On/Off① 0-270°rotary control knob. Turn clockwise to

power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable audio level.

Squelch② Use this knob to set the squelch threshold,

which cuts off the receiver when the signal is too week for reception of anything but noise.

CH/enter③ Rotary encoder (no stop) with momentary push

` Rotate this knob to change the current number

and change values in menu mode or during programming. Press the knob to enter values

Band / Save④ Select band (USA. INT and CAN) and set

memory channels

⑤ Cancel/wx The key to cancel last selection or change

without saving. It allows step back one level on menu mode. It cancels DSC Distress calls & auto-retransmission of DISTRESS calls. Hold the key entry wx mode

②

①

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

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DSC /menu⑥ Use this key to enter Menu Setup or DSC Call Menu.

Call Mode is used for making DSC Calls. Menu Mode is

used to setup the radio.

⑦ Hi/Low/mem Press and release HI/LO button to toggle between

25watt power output and 1 watt output. “HI” or “LO” icon appears on LCD display to indicate setting

Hold the key select memory channel mode

Scan⑧ Start and stop normal or priority scan and MEM

channels and priority channels scan.

Watch⑨ Start dual watch or tri-watch, Stop dual watch or tri-

watch.

16⑩ /9: Press and release 16/9 button to select channel 16 first;

further presses of 16/9 toggle between channels, press 16 key to quit all other modes and to into the channel of priority.

DISTRESS This button is used to send a signal of distress in case

of emergency. See DSC Operation for details of sending the call. This button is cover by a spring cover.

The Distress Function or any other transmitted DSC

function does not work unless a user’s MMSI has been entered.

LCD: Large LCD (2“×1.5”) with viewable area of 4×12 dot

matrix makes it easy to be read.

Built-in Speaker Guarantee a clear ring and voice communication

2.2 BASE STATION (REAR)

① Antenna Jack: Connect a suitable antenna to your marine VHF

radio to get a satisfying communication.

② Power Source Connect the radio to a 13.8 VDC power source.

③ External Speaker Connection Cable If need be, you can also use this

cable to connect an external speaker.

④ GPS Connector Connect the radio to a GPS receiver to acquire

the position and time information of your vessel

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2.3 HANDSET

① Channel Up/ Down Press and release to change channel.

② 16/9 Press and release 169 button to select channel

16 first; Press 16 key to quit all other modes and to into the priority channel.

③ Hi/Low: Press and release HI/LO button to toggle

between 25watt power output and 1watt output. The “HI” or “LO” icon appears on LCD display to indicate the setting.

④ PTT: Push PTT to enable VHF communication into

transmitter.

⑤ DSC/MENU Use this button to enter Menu setup or DSC call

Menu Call Mode is used for making DSC Calls. Menu Mode is used to setup the radio

2.4 LCD SYMBOL AND MEANINGS

SYMBOL MEANINGS

HI LO Transmission power High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W.

Indicates an incoming DSC call or blank to notify you of any

unread call log messages.

TX Indicate that the radio is Transmitting

RX Indicate that the radio is receiving a radio signal.

M Indicate the current channel has been saved in memory.

Indicate the current work at Memory mode (Channel are selected

at saved channels).

DU TRI Indicate Watch state.

WX Weather channel mode is active. US and Canada

ALT an weather alert is being received. US and Canada

88 Channel selected.

U I C Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.

LOCAL

Indicates the radio is in Local reception mode, which decreases

receiver sensitivity in high traffic areas to decrease unwanted

reception

PSCAN Indicate the current work on pri-scan mode.

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SCAN Indicate the current work at the scan mode.

DSC DSC capability is available.

Battery Low indicates vessel battery voltage is low.

A B Channel suffix, if applicable.

ATIS Enable for use In European in inland waterway other wise blank

Dot Matrix Display indicates special conditions or radio functions.

3 INSTALLATION

3.1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Manufacturer supplies you the following accessories as soon as you purchase this ***** radio:

① Mounting gimbals (1 set) ② Power Supply Cable and External Speaker Connection Cable (1 set) ③ Mounting Knob (2 pcs) ④ Wall Hanger (1 pcs) ⑤ GPS Connection Cable (1 set) ⑥ Self-tapping Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbals (4 pcs) ⑦ Flat Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbals (4 pcs) ⑧ Plain Washer (4 pcs) ⑨ Spring Washer (4 pcs) ⑩ Nut (4 pcs)

 Self-tapping Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger (2 pcs)  Flat Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger (2 pcs)  Plain Washer (2 pcs)  Spring Washer (2 pcs)  Nut (2 pcs)

3.2 LOCATION

To more conveniently and efficiently use your marine radio, find a mounting location that:  Is far enough from any devices like devices to avoid any interference

caused by the speaker magnet in your radio during their operation;

 Provides accessibility to the front panel controls;  Allows connection to a power supply and an antenna;  Has free space nearby for installation of a handset hanger;  Where the antenna can be mounted at least 3 feet from radio.

3.3 CONNECTIONS

POWER SUPPLY

You radio should be powered by a 13.8VDC power supply. Red cable is for positive pole and the thicker black one is for negative pole.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

If needed, you can connect your radio to an external speaker with the supplied connection cable. White cable is for positive pole and the thinner black one is for negative pole.

GPS EQUIPMENT

When your marine radio *** is connected by the GPS cable to a GPS equipment, it can obtain the information of both its current location (longitude and latitude) and the local GMT.

GPS CABLE

NMEA IN (+) from GPS navigation receiver, pin3. Yellow. NMEA IN (-) from GPS navigation receiver, pin4. Green.

NEMA 0183 Version (1.5 to 3.0) input Sentences:

The sentences GLL, GGA, RMS, GNS shall be recognized.

Note: never short wires. This may lead to malfunctions. Connecting: GPS cable round plug to radio and the wire of yellow and the green connect to GPS navigation receiver.

To VHF255S.DSC

ORANGE

GREEN

YELLOW

BLACK

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ANTENNA

A very important part for the performance of any communication system is a suitable antenna. Consult your dealer about antennas and ask them to help to mount your radio.

3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIO

Mount the radio on your vessel:

1. Find a appropriate location defined in section 3.2;

2. Place the mounting bracket on the location surface, use a pencil to mark the location of four holes where the fixing screws are to go into;

3. Caution: Be careful tot to drill through the mounting surface.

4. Remove the bracket, drill four holes smaller than the screw diameter, then re-place the mounting bracket on the surface aligning the drilled holes;

5. Insert the four fixing screws and secure the bracket to mounting surface using the supplied bolts, spring washers, plain washers and nuts;

6. Caution: if you can not reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nut on the bolts, use the supplied self-tapping screws to fasten the bracket.

7. Insert the four fixing screws and fasten them with a Philip screw driver with

attention not to screw too tightly;

8. Mount the base station onto the bracket with notice of the matching of the protuberances on the both inner side of the bracket and the pits on the two sides of the base station (the selectable pits on the sides of the radio allow you adjust the direction of the radio face to satisfy your easy-to-read-anduse, 150 for each rotation and totally 450 tolerance);

9. Attach the supplied mounting knobs from the two sides of the bracket to fixing the base station securely.

10. Caution: Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any magnetic

devices such as compass on your vessel.

The supplied universal mounting bracket allows you to mount your base station from overhead or on dashboard with a big scope of angle as many as 45

Change the angle after installation:

11. Loosen the mounting knob at the sides of gimbal first.

12. Then adjust the base station to an appropriate direction with matching of the protuberances on the inner sides of gimbal and pits on the outer sides of base station.

13. Tighten the knob to secure.

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3.5 ANTENNA MOUNTING/THE EME EXPOSURE

For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is:

• Connected to the radio before transmitting;

• Properly mounted;

• Locale where it will be away from people:

• Locate at least three feet (91 cm) from the Base Station transceiver and Handsets;

• Use standard type of PL259 connector

3.6 MOUNTING THE HANDSET

Find a mounting location near the base station to mount the wall hanger for handset. The distance between the base station and the wall hanger should be less than the length of the handset cable.

Caution: Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any magnetic

device such as compass on your vessel.

. BASIC OPERATION

4.1 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION

1 CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.

2 After the radio has been installed, make sure of the power supply and

antenna being properly connected.

3 To rotate the VOLUME/POWER knob clockwise turn on the radio and

select a comfortable volume level.

4 To turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the background noise

disappears.

5 Rotate CH knob to select channel 6 Press Hi/Lo key to select high power or lower power. 7 Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button on the handset to make the radio

into transmission mode. the TX indicator on LCD is displayed. 8 Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone. 9 once the transmission is finished, release the PTT button. The radio is at

receive mode, icon Rx appear on screen.

4.2 CHANNEL SELECTION

Channel 16/9 Key gives you a quick access to the channel 16

Channel 16/9 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with another station and for emergency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during dual watch. While standing by, monitoring channel 16 is a must.

4.2.1 USA, INTL and Canada MODE

There are altogether 53U.S.A.,61Canadian and 55 International channels listed in the channel list section. These channel groups may be specified for the operating area. To select the desired channel: rotate CHANNEL/SELECT knob to select channel in the active band. With the knob being rotated, the channel is displayed on the LCD display;

1 Press the BAND/SAVE button, to switch the operational channel band

{USA & INTL & Canada}.

2 The icon-U will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, The icon-I will be

displayed on the LCD for INTL mode The icon-C will be displayed on the LCD for Canada mode Successive press and release toggles between USA INTL and CAN band.

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4.2.2 Wx weather channels

There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather channel from the Wx broadcast.

1. To receive a weather channel, press and hold the Cancel / Wx key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel.

2. Press the UP or DOWN key on the microphone to select a different weather channel.

3. To exit from the weather channels, press the CANCEL / WX key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.

4.2.3 weather alert mode (ALT)

If the weather alert mode is on and the weather alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the weather station it is picked up automatically and the alarm sound, press any key to hear the weather alert voice message.

4.2.4 setup weather alert mode (ALT)

During the Weather mode Long press the cancel/Wx key will toggle the Wx Alert On/Off

4.3 Memory Channels

4.3.1 Memory Channels selection

1 press Hi/Lo/ mem button to enter the MEM mode;

2 In MEM mode, rotate CHANNEL/SELECT knob to select MEM

channel in the memory. With the knob being rotated, the channel and The icon M will be turned on for indication that channel be saved in MEM lists displayed on the LCD display

4.3.2 SAVE favorite the Channels

1 Your can store in the hope of channels as favorite channel.

Program the FAV channel and store Process as follow:

2 At normal mode, tune to the desired channel and then press

and hold the BAND/SAVE key to save it as Favorite channel.

The icon

will be turned on for indication that channel be

saved in FAV list.

3 Then tune to next desired channel and repeat the keystroke

sequences till all desired channels be programmed / saved.

4.3.3 MEM Channels delete

1 Delete the channel from the MEM list at Normal mode. Select

the target channel with icon ON. Press and hold the BAND/SAVE key till the icon turn OFF. The target channel will

then be deleted out from the MEM list. Repeat the keystroke operation for those unwanted channels.

2 If no channel has been programmed, an error beep occurs with

indicate error message.

4.4 Transmit time-out timer (TOT)

When the PTT button on the microphone is held down,

transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This will avoid unintentional transmissions. About 10 second before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode. Before transmitting again, the PTT button must be released and then pressed again.

4.5 Scan:

Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a

wide frequency range.

The transceiver Scan mode has 2 types available: normal

scan and memory channels scan. If no memory channels the way is normal all scan (1.2.3.4…), if there are memory channels only scan memory channels. Any type has a normal scan and the priority scan

1 Press and hold SCAN Key over 3sec, the Priority scan mode

(1,16,2,16,3,16…) will be selected. P-scan icon will be appear on LCD Press and hold SCAN key over 3sec to turn it back to normal scan, the scan mode icon will be display.

2 During the SCAN modes:

Press Up/Down key (CH knob clockwise/anti-clockwise) will change the scan direction.

3 Press SCAN key again will terminate the scan operation and

stop at the last used channel. Press CANCEL key will also terminate the scan function and state at the last used channel

It also can be to cancel by 16.PTT.

4.6 Watch:

4.6.1 Dual watch

Press Watch key to activate the DUAL WATCH mode. Monitor the current channel and Ch 16 in cycle. Icon “DUAL” will appear on the LCD. Weather Alert is also activated automatically.

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4.6.2 Tri-watch

Press and hold Watch key to activate the TRI WATCH mode. Monitor the current channel, CH 16 and CH 9 in cycle. Icon “TRI” will be turn ON To quit the mode, press WATCH, 16/9,DSC/MENU, CANCEL key, Press PTT key to TX mode of current channel

4.7 POSITION INDICATION

Your transceiver can display the position of the vessel’s (longitude and latitude) as well as time and date information, if connected to a GPS receiver; if no GPS equipment to be connected,an alert tone of 1-minute duration witch can cancelled By any button is sounded at 4 hour intervals to encourage manual input of positional data . Once no manual input is made for 23.5 hours, GPS disappears from the screen, the position data transmitted goes to 9’s and all the time data goes to 8’s.

5 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

5.1 GENERAL

DSC(Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It had also been designated part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planed that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This new service will also allow mariners to initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and routine calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.

5.1.1 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY

An MMIS is the nine number used on Marine Transceiver capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. Refer to section 6.12 (USER MMSI ENTRY).

5.1.2 HOW CAN I OBTAIN A MMSI ASSIGNMENT?

Contact your dealer or techsolic

WRANING

This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore–based VHF marine channel70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may very but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.

5.2 DSC CALL TYPES

Press the DSC/MENU key to pop up the menu for user to select the DSC call type to send. Note that only four calls can be shown at any one time on the screen. Press + /–or rotate the CH knob scroll up and down the call types until the cursor is positioned at the desired option. Press the Ch knob the call types are:

Call Type Description

LAST CALL

Recall last call no matter what type of call received at

last.

NEW CALL Make a new call, by inputting the MMSID or pick up

from the list max 20

GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios

that share a common group MMSI number, up to 3 group MMSI numbers can be stored and call.

ALL SHIPS Make an Urgency Safety or routine call to all ships. A

re-confirmation screen follows the priority selection of Urgency, Safety or routing. Such call will be sent out when assistance need but the situation not is so serious enough for a Distress Call. Urgency call is made when assistance required but not life endanger while Safety call is for advisory alert.

CALL LOG

Allow a review of all stored Calls by number and time

of call. An individual call type can be placed to the selected MMSID/NAME in the LOG. The LOG maintains all received call types except DISTRESS

DISTRESS

23’20.1234 N 100’15.1002 E 08:10PM UTC

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calls. The call at the end of the list is automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the list.

There is 10 calls could be stored

DISTRESS Log Allow a review of all stored Distress calls by number

and time of call. The call at the end of the list is

automatically erased. The earliest call

stored at

the end of the list. There is also 10 calls could be stored.

POS REQUEST

The option enables you to request GPS position

information from any vessel for which an MMSID number is known, such request can pick up from buddy list or manual entry.

EXIT

quit the menu mode

DISTRESS A specific Distress key is used to make the distress

call. The call will send out the position and time information from the input NMEA data along with your MMSI number. This digital information lets other ships and shore equipped with appropriate DSC equipment know where you are and that you are in a distress situation, except immediate help is needed, never use the distress call.

5.2.1 Sending a distress Call

Note: Only having a MMSI code of your radio and DSC enable, can

you initiate a DSC transmission how enter the MMSI code see 6.9.1.

1. Open the red cover label DISTRESS.

2. Press the DISTRESS key momentarily.

The Text area of the display reconfigures to show the Nature of Distress menu.

3. If time is available, rotate the CH knob to select the Nature of Distress,

the default are "UNDEFINED".

4 Hold down the DISTRESS key for more than 3 seconds, until you see

the distress call sent message on the screen, the whole display screen to flash and beep loudly.

5 If DISTRESS button is released before 3 seconds, the initiation of

distress call is not taken into effect and If button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, DISTRESS call is sent whether channel 70 is busy or not. When Distress is sent, the acoustic alarm goes to a continuous tone until acknowledgement received or the DISTRESS call is cancelled.

6 during the distress call sequence, the radio simultaneously watches

Channel 70 for a DSC acknowledgement and Channel 16.

7 when the distress call is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm stops and

the radio returns to normal operation on channel 16, with high power relay to the connected station via the microphone

8 If no acknowledgement is received, the unit retransmits the DISTRESS

call at random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a response is received or the call is manually cancelled, by pressing CANCEL button for two seconds.

5.2.2 Send an All Ships Call

1 Press DSC /MENU key. Rotate the CH knob to select “ALL SHIPS”.

Press the CH knob to enter ALL SHIPS. The All Ships menu displays LCD the categories from which you can select

2 Rotate the CH knob to select: SAFETY, press the CH knob to enter All Ships

Safety

3 Press again and release the CH knob to sending all ships safety call. or

press 16/9 key to quit.

>LAST CALL NEW CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS

PRIORITY 21’22.0012N 120’40.1001E 10:15 UTC

ALL SHIPS SAFETY >SEND

ALL SHIPS >URGENCY

SAFETY

DISTRES CALL >UNDEFINED FIRE FLOODING

DISTRES CALL >UNDEFINED COUNTING

DOW…

DISTRES SENT AWATTING ACK AUTO RETRANSMIT

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4 Once the call is sent, the text area of the display momentarily shows the

Calling All Ships message. And then the radio returns to normal VHF operation on channel 16 with high power, except ROUTING. Press PTT to talk.

5.2.3 Send a GROUP Call

This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels using DSC and to automatically switch to a desired channel. Before sending a GROUP call, you must be set the GROUP MMSID

1. From the DSC/MENU select the GROUP CALL item. Press the CH key the

screen displays the names of your groups.

2 Select the group that you want to call, then select the channel Press the CH

knob to send a group call. Once the call is sent, the Text area of the display

momentarily shows the Calling group message.

3 After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, the radio will return to normal VHF

with the designated channel.

4 Press the PTT to start talk.

5.2.4 MAKE A ROUTING CALL (INDIVIDUAL)

You can make an individual call, either to a ship or to a boast station.

5.2.4.1 Manually Sending an Individual Call

1. Press DSC /MENU to DSC mode, then select “NEW CALL”. Press the CH

knob The arrow is pointing to <MANUAL>

2. Press the CH knob again access manual enter ID screen, enter the MMSI number using the CH knob, when MMSI entry is complete, press the CH knob to accept the selection

3 Then rotate the CH knob to select the working channel and press the CH

knob to accept select.

(Only in the case of a call to a ship, it is permitted to enter a talk channel; a call to a coast station, the coast station will specify the channel to talk on in its acknowledgement.)

4 The radio summarizes the call details and to ask for confirmation to send the

call (send?).

5 Press the CH knob again to send the call. The radio goes to CH 70 and the

icon-Tx is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent, then LCD display an awaiting acknowledgment.

6 If the call is acknowledged, press PTT to talk 7 If the call does not get with in 16second, the radio prompts you to

resend the call.

8 If you do nothing for 5 minutes, the individual call cancelled and the

radio revert to the original channel.

5.2.4.2 Sending an Individual Call (MMSI stored in Buddy list)

1 Press DSC /MENU to DSC mode, then select “NEW CALL”. Press the

CH knob, the arrow is pointing to <MANUAL>

2 Rotate the CH knob select the person of the Buddy list that you want to

call. The procedures are as same as manual to send an individual call.

450078964 IND ROUTING >SEND CANCEL

450078964 IND ROUTING >SELECT CH PRESS ENTER

450078964 INDIVIDUAL ROUTING AWAITING ACK

SELECT GROUP > BBLIA CHAIRIST SEAWATCH

BBLIA ID02007003 >SELECT CH PRESS ENTER

>LAST NEW CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS

><MANUAL> FINITISIC INSLAND ALICESS

MANUAL IND ROUTING ENTER MMSID: ID - -- - - - - - --

BBLIA ID02007003 >SEND CANCEL

PILOTAGE 21’22.0012N 120’40.1001E 10:15 UTC

RETRASMIT IND ROUTING >SEND CANCEL

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5.2.4.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL

The radio either automatically or manual send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio depend on setting, The USA will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call.

5.2.5 LAST CALL (RECALL THE MOST RECENT INCOMING CALL)

This facility also is useful and is used frequently as routing individual call

1 Press the DSC / Menu key to enter the DSC mode LAST CALL

will be pointed, press CH key to display the detail information of the last call

2 Select the working channel for individual call and press CH key,

the radio summarizes the call details and ask for confirmation to send the call (send?).Press CH knob to send the call other operation as same as the section 5.6.1

5.2.6 SEND an INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE CALL LOG

The CALL LOG contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so you call any of them again quickly

1 Press the DSC / Menu key to enter the DSC mode, select

CALL LOG, press up/down key to scroll for previous call.

2 Press the CH key to conform the choice then follow the as the

ways to make the call in5.6.1 (To save this log entry you BUDDY LIST, select SAVE, then press ENT key and enter a name the logged MMSID is automatically displayed.)

5. 2.7 POS REQUEST AND POP REPLY

5. 2.71 POS REQUEST (REQUEST THE LL POSITION OF ABUDDY)

The option enables you to request GPS position information from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known. 1 Select the POS REQUEST on the DSC Menu, press the CH

key to enter the buddy list (<MANUAL> AND PHONEBOOK)

select the one for position information. 2 The Call will be initiate and same as individual call procedures.

See 5.6.1

5.2.72 POP REPLY

The position relay can to send your position to another radio

with this feature. Your radio must have an operating GPS

receiver connected to be used to send to the position.

POS relay can manually send your position or do it automatic t

which depending upon on your setting the set

On the manual reply, operation procedures as follow:

1 when you received POS request call, an alarm pi sounds LCD

displays as follow:

2 Press the CH key to transmit your own ships’ position and time

information

3 Press [CLR] to record the received information, then the screen

goes back to default.

5.3. Receiving a DSC Call

When a DSC call is received, the radio automatically responds based on the type of call. The information displayed on the LCD varies depending upon the call type. See chart below.

5.3.1 Receiving Distress Call

1 When a distress call is received, the radio automatically tunes

to channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. The call date is stored in the distress. Log. Pressing any key disables the alarm.

3 When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed

in the Text Area of the LCD. When no position data is included within the signal, the message "99 ° 99.9999X, 999 °

99.9999Y" is displayed in the Text Area of the LCD.

2 You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station

may require assistance in any rescue attempt

5.3.2 Receiving a Distress ACK Send from a coast station

1 When a Distress Relay Call is received, the Base Station

automatically tunes to Channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. Pressing any key disables the alarm. When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in the Text Area of the LCD. The call date is stored in the distress log

2 You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station

may require assistance in any rescue attempt

DISTRESS ID0450078964 21’09.1011N 120’20.0111E

DISTRESS ID4050078964 SINKING 12: 45UTC

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5.3.3 Receiving a Distress Relay Call

1 When a Distress Relay Call is received, the Base Station

automatically tunes to Channel 16, and the Distress Alarm

Tone sounds. Pressing any key disables the alarm. The call

data is stored in the distress log

When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed

in the Text Area of the LCD. 2 You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station

may require assistance in any rescue attempt

5.3.4 RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL

1 When an All Ships Call is received, the Alarm Tone Sounds,

the radio automatically tune to the designated Channel, and

press any key to disable the alarm. 2 You must continue to monitor the channel so as to receiver the

voice communication. 3 The call date is stored in the call log

5.3.5 RECEIVING AN GROUP CALL

1 When a group Call are received , the Alarm Tone Sounds, the

radio automatically tune to the designated Channel, and Press any key to disable the alarm.

2 Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the

calling ship.

3 The call date is stored in the CALL LOG

5.3.6 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL

1 When an Individual call are received, the Alarm Tone Sounds

The radio automatically tunes to the channel designated in the DSC signal,

2 The MMSI contained within the signal are displayed on the

Text Area of the display. If the MMSI correlates to an MMSI stored in the Buddy List, the corresponding name is displayed in place of the MMSI.

3 The DSC signal data is stored in the Call Log.

5.3.7 RECEIVING A “POSITION RELAY” CALL

1 When “Position Reply” received, the Alert tone sound and the

“POS Received” message on 1

line and display the sender

GPS data.

3 Last Rx call information is stored in the position of menu “LAST

RX”

5.3.8 RECEIVING A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL

A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL are received by vessels by within a specific geographical boundary area.

1 When you receive notification of a geographical call, press any

key to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel designated in the incoming call. The time and the user MMSID are displayed on the screen and the call date is stored in the call log

RCV:DSTR RLY ID987654321 SINKING 12: 45UTC

RCV:DSTRRLY ID0987654321 21’09.1011N 120’20.0111E

RCV GROUP FINISHER ID0987654322

DSTRESS ACK ID0084532178 21’09.1011N 120’20.0111E

DSTRESS ACK ID0084532178 SINKING 120’20.0111E

ALL SHIPS

URGENCY

ID0987654322

ALL SHIPS SAFETY ID0987654322

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2 Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the

calling vessel.

6 SETUP MENU

6.1 MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

The radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode.

Menu mode selections are as follows.

Item Description

BUDDY LIST Selects the Buddy List Entry routine to enter Names and

MMSID's for frequently called DSC stations. Up to 20 names

could be stored.

LOCAL/DST distant allows normal receive sensitivity, local eliminates

receiver noise, but degrades receiver sensitivity. The LOCAL

icon is displayed in LCD.

BACKLIGHT Set the backlight level, total 8 levels be available. CONTRAST Selects display contrast setting: 1-8 levels. GPS/TIME Set the Position info if no GPS attached and define the display

POS and Time format, Offset and COG/SOG display settings.

RADIO SETUP There are 4 items that user can customize – CH Name, Ring

Tone Volume, Beep Volume and Internal Speaker on/off.

DSC SETUP There are 5 functions that allow user to alter – User MMSID

entry, Group MMSID entry, Individual Reply, DSC enable, and

POS reply

RESET Recall ex-factory setting

6.2 Set-Up Menu Navigation

To access the Menu Mode:

Press and hold MENU/DSC key, Text area displays the Set-Up Menu

list.

To exit the Menu mode or sub –mode: Press the 16/9 or CANCEL key or else select the EXIT option from the menu. Rotate the CH knob to select the Item within the Set-Up Menu list

To confirm a selected item for adjustment, push the CH knob. When the desired setting is done, press the CH knob to enter the setting, and move back to the Main Menu list. Set Up operation is exited by turning the unit off. All changes are saved in EEPROM (exception Manual Enter GPS Date) During Set-Up operation, TX and RX are disabled.

6.3 Buddy List

The Buddy List can store up to 20 entries with Name and MMSID#. User

can add, edit or delete the record from the list under this submenu.

6.3.1 Adding an Entry

1 Select Buddy List and the cursor is at <NEW> press CH knob

entry page which prompt up to allow enter Name and MMSID.

2 Rotate the CH knob to select the first desired character (A-Z, 1-9,

Space and Back Arrow "<") for the name. When the desired character is shown, push the CH knob to enter, the next characters select all the same, the characters can be up to 12. When the last digit is entered, the activation advances to the first MMSI digit.

3 Enter the MMSID associated with that buddy name (this must be

numeric) Prefix 00 will treat as Coast Once 9 digit be entered, pops up a new page to ask for confirmation to save.

4 Press the CH knob to save the new entry, which is displayed at

the top of your BUDDY LIST.

5 Press CANCEL will terminate the process without saving go back

to Buddy list page.

6 When the buddy list is full. you cannot make a new entry until you

have delectd an existing entry.

6.3.2 Edit Existing Entry

1 Pick up one from BUDDY list and edit Press CH knob one

Page pops up item for you to edit or delete, Choose EDIT.

2 when you are finished editing. Press CH knob into a new page

prompt in to ask for confirmation to save.

3 Press the CH knob to save the new edit. The BUDDY list is

displayed again. If more changes are required repeat steps1thru 3 otherwise, press cancel to exit.

6.3.3 Delete an entry

1 Select the one’s which you want to delete from the list. 2 rotate the CH knob to select the delete option.

3 press and hold the he CH knob to confirm the delete action. 4 the selected record will be removed and go back to BUDDY list

page. You can repeat steps from 1to 4 to delete more records, or press cancel to exit.

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6.4 LOCAL/ DISTANT

You can set the receiver to LOCAL to eliminate noise, select the LOCAL/DST from the MENU list for local and press the CH knob. The local state is stored when screen is exited. The LOCAL icon turns ON in the LCD. Default is DISTANT

6.5 BACKLIGHT Adjustment

1 Select BACKLIGHT and press the CH knob. There are 8 levels

control for the BACKLIGHT. 2 Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting, Press the CH knob to

permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST.

6.6 CONTRAST Adjustment

1 Select CONTRAST and press the CH knob. There are 8 levels

control for the contrast.. The higher numbers the darker LCD 2 Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting, Press the CH knob to

permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST.

6.7 GPS/TIME

The radio automatically detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time. If the GPS navigation receiver is not connected on or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude position

and UTC should be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message. When valid Lat/Lon information is detected, the data is display on the LCD, when there is no valid position information, NO GPS appears.

6.7.1 Manual Enter GPS Date

If no GPS data is available, the NO GPS icon appears, and POS DATA REQ is displayed with NO GPS, Alarm sounds for 5sec or till any key is pressed.

The manual entry function is just valid if and only if no GPS connected 1 select GPS/TIME then manual 2 enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC. 3 PRESS the CH knob, when all the information is correct. The vessel’s lat/lot with the UTC time are shown on the screen. The

manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.

6.7.2 Settings

You can also set what time and position information is display on the screen

 Whether Position date is displayed  Whether the time is displayed  Whether a Time Zone Offset is used  How the time date is formatted  Whether COG/SOG date is displayed

6.7.2.1 Position display on/off

You can choose the position data displayed on the normal mode or not 1 Select GPS/TIME then SETTINGS, then POS DISPLAY

BUDDY LIST >LOCAL/DST CALL LOG

SENSITVITY

>DISTANT LOCAL

LOCAL/DST BACKLIGHT >CONTRAST GPS/TIME

CONTRAST LO HI

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DISTRESS

POS DATA REQ NO GPS

GPS / TIME >MANUAL SETTINGS

DISTRSS 22 0 28.1111 N 112

11.-0011 W

08 : 25 UTC

MANUAL POS

- - 0 - -.- - - - N

- - -

- -.- - - - W

- - UTC NOGPS

LOCAL/DST >BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS/TIME

BACKLIGHT OFF HI

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2 Select on (on) as desired, this is example, selected on and the screen

shows the vessel position.

6.7.2.2 TIME display on/off

You can to turn on/off the time displayed at the normal mode 1 Select GPS/TIME then SETTINGS, then TIME DISPLAY 2 Select ON(on) or OFF(off)as desired, in this example, selected and the

screen no longer shows the time

6.7.2.3 LOCAL TIME (TIME OFFSET)

You can set the add/subtract value from UTC time to equal to local time. When offset value is added, the time will be displayed as LOC instead of UTC First to set the offset direction + or – and then value in ½ hr. step. The updated result will be displayed immediately

6.7.2.4 TIME FORMAT OPTIONS (TIME FORMAT)

You can choose display time in 12 hr or 24 hr format..

6.7.2.5 COURSE/SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS (COG/SOG)

You can enable COG (Course over Ground) and SOG (Speed over Ground) displayed on normal mode.

If the TIME display is turn ON, COG/SOG will be turned off automatically, since it share the same bottom line for display.

6.8 RADIO SETUP

Under Radio Setup submenu, there are 4 items that user can alter settings.

6.8.1 CHANNEL NAME display and EDITING

To set a channel name to ON or blank on the first line, Maximum of 12 characters could be set for channel name, a channel name also allows be edited. The ways same as Buddy List edit procedures.

6.8.1.1 CHANNEL NAME display

1 Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME, then CH DISPLAY 2 Select ON (on) or OFF (off) as desired, this is example, select on and

press the CH knob the screen shows the channel name.

6.8.1.2 CHANNEL NAME EDITING

1 Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME, then CH INFO, press the CH

knob the screen shows the channel name and EDIT and DELETE.

2 Select EDIT and press the CH knob to edit the existing name tag, Input

the new name over the existing name and press the CH knob to display the YES/NO conformation

TIME OFFSET >+1.5 Hrs 12:56am LOC.

TIME FORMAT >12 Hr. 24 Hr. 12:56am LOC.

DISTRESS 27º34.1268 N 82º55.5587 W 356º 12.6Kts

COG/SOG? >ON OFF

POS DISPLAY ON > OFF

>POS DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT

DISTRSS 27º34.1268 N 82º55.5587 W 356º 12.6Kts

BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS / TIME >RADIO SETUP

>CH NAME RING VOL BEEP VOL INT SPK

CH NAME >DISPLAY CH INFO

DISPLAY >ON OFF

TIME DISPLAY ON > OFF

POS DISPLAY >TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT

COAST GUARD 27

45.1234N

112

36.5678W

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3 Press the CH knob to confirm the new channel name, then press cancel

to return t o the menu.

6.8.2 RING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

1 Select the RING VOLUME by CH knob and then display the

option – HIGH and LOW as ringer tone setting.

2 Press The CH knob key again to confirm the changes.

6.8.3 BEEP VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

1 The key beep tone volume level. Select the BEEP VOL by The CH

knob and then display the option – HIGH, LOW & OFF as key beep setting.

2 press The CH knob key again to confirm the changes.

6.8.4 INTERNAL SPEAKER ON/OFF

on/off the internal speaker in case external speaker is used.

1 Select the RADIO SETUP then INT SPEAKER. 2 Select ON (on) or OFF (off) then press The CH knob key to enable the

setting and return to the menu.

6.9 DSC SETUP

The submenu is used to set behavior of the DSC/ATIS function. The following 6 items are available for selection.

User MMSID Group MMSID INDIV REPLY DSC ENABLE POS REPLY

6.9.1 ENTER YOUR USER MMSID(USER MMISD)

This is a once-only operation.

You must enter your user MMSID first then you can access the DSC functions.

1 Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSID and press the CH knob. If

an existing MMSID is stored, the values appear.

2 If the MMSID is blank, a dashes line will appear. Enter user MMSID

along the dashed line. Press the CH knob to confirm each correct entry to move to the next digit.

If your make an error, press –until < appears, then press the CH

knob to backup and correct the entry.

3 Hold the CH knob to store your user MMSID. 4 Enter your user MMSID again as a password check, hold the CH knob to

permanently store the your user MMSID and return to the menu.

5 You can view your stored user MMSID at anytime by selecting user

MMSID in the main menu.

6 If there is no USER MMSID stored and the radio’s DSC function is

attempted, the radio says “DSC IS NOT OPERATIONAL.” & “ENTER MMSID!” as below.

DSC WARNING MESSAGE

DSC IS NOT OPERATIONAL. ENTER MMSID

CALLING DISPLAYNAME >CH INFO

DISPLAY NAME >ON OFF

CH NAME

>RING VOL BEEP VOL INT SP

RING VOLUNE >LOUD SOFT

CH NAME

RING VOL >BEEP VOL INT SPK

BEEPVOLUME >HIGH LOW OFF

CH NAME

RING VOL BEEP VOL >INT SPK

INT SPK

> ON OFF

INPIT MMSI NUMBER

>- - - - - - - -

HOLD ENTERR

USER MMSID INPUT AGAI N

>- - - - - - - -

HOLD ENTERR

USER MMSID ID 50000000

>SAVE CANCEL

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6.9.2 MAINTAIN GROUPS

You can program up to three group MMSID numbers and associated Group names, group MMSID numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter the last 8digits of the group ID the intial”0” is automatically entered.

6.9.2.1 ENTER YOUR GROUPS

1 Select GROUP MMSID and press the CH knob. If an existing names

& MMSID data are stored, the values appear. If is blank, the dash appear on LCD

2 The entry procedures are same as that of the BUDDY LIST.

6.9.2.2 EDIT USER GROUPS

1 Select DSC SET/UP then GROUP MMSID and press the CH knob. The

existing names & MMSID data are displayed on screen. Select the buddy name or, only the MMSID that you wanted

2 Press the CH knob to edit. The entry procedures are same as that of the

BUDDY LIST

3 when the edition is finish press the CH knob to store the changes and

return to the GROUP MMSID screen.

6.9.2.3 DELETE A GROUP

1 Select GROUP MMSID and press the CH knob. The existing group

names are displayed on screen

2 Select that you wanted delete and press the CH knob will display

EDIT or DELETE item

3 Select DELETE and press the CH knob will display DELETE

GROUP menu arrow point the YES, then press the CH knob to empty the group and return to the USER GROUP screen. The LCD displays the group for > - - - - -- - -.

6.9.3 INDIVIDUAL REPLY

You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or a manual

1 Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY press the CH knob to display

INDIV REPLY MANUAL or AUTOMATIC.

2 Select AUTOMATIC for an automatic response, or MANUAL for a

manual response.

3 press the CH knob to confirm your choice and return to the menu.

6.9.4 DSC ENABLE

Temporarily turn off the DSC function, such as sailing to inland water or no DSC region.

1 Select DSC SETUP, then DSC ENABLE, Press the CH knob to

displays DSC ENABLE ON/OFF. 2 Select OFF for turn off DSC function. 3 press the CH knob to confirm your choice and return to the menu.

USER MMSID GROUP MMSID >INDIV REPLY DSC ENABLE

INDIV REPLY >MANUAL AUTOMATIC

USERGROUP >EILEEN CHANG FRIENDS

EDIT NAME >EILEEN MMSI ID: ID053421608

EILEEN >EDIT DELETE

EILEEN EDIT >DELETE

DELETEGROUP EILEEN >YES NO

USER GROUP > - - - - - - - CHANG FRIENDS

USER MMSID

GROUP MMSID INDIV REPLY >DSC ENABLE

DSC ENABLE >ON OFF

USER MMSID >GROUP MMSID AUTO REPLY DSC ENABLE

USER GROUP > - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - -

GROUP NAME > - - - - - - - - - GROUP MMSID IDO - - - - - - - - -

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6.9.7 POS REPLY

You can set the radio to respond the Position Request. In on of three ways,

automatic, manual, off.

1 Select DSC SETUP, then POS REPLY. Then press the CH knob, the

automatic, manual, off appear on the screen.

2 Select your response and press the CH knob to confirm and return to the

menu manual,

6.10 RESET

This feature resets every setting to the factory defaults, except USER

MMSI and BUDDY LIST. GROUP MMSID.

1 Select RESET, press CH key, the radios asks for confirmation

2 Select yes, press CH key to reset the radio and return to the

menu.

GROUP MMSID INDIV REPLY DSC ENABLE >POS REPLY

POS REPLY

>AUTOMATIC MANUAL

OFF

RESET ARE YOU SURE? >NO YES

GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP >RESET

ALL USER SETTINGS RESTORED TO DEFAULT

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7 MAINTENANCE

Your VHF Marine Radio *** is a marine radio of water proof who can meet the requirement of JIS level 7, gives you a good reliability when using in marine circumstance. The equipment is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition:  Never unscrew the equipment, either the base station or handset, For in

such case, the water proof performance will be greatly damaged.

 If the radio becomes dirty and dusty, wipe it clean with a moisture cloth, but

pay attention to never using such solvents as benzene or alcohol, for they may damage the radio surfaces.

 Once your equipment does not work properly, never allow an unqualified

person to tamper with internal adjustments. Please contact the local dealer for help.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Item Symptom Cause/Remedy

1 Unit can not be powered

on.

 Check the connection to the base

station.

 Check the volume control.

2 No sound comes from

the speaker

 Set [VOL] to a suitable level.  Set squelch to the threshold point.

3 Transmitting is

impossible, or high power can not be selected.

 Check to see if the PTT switch is

defective.

 Check to see if the microphone or MIC

jack is defective.

 Some channels are for low power or

receive only, change to another channel.

 Push H/L to select high power.

4 Low receiver sensitivity.  Check to see if the antenna being bad

connected.

 Check the connection between coaxial

cable and base station.

8 SPECIFICATION

TX Frequency…………………………...………156.050 ~ 157.425 MHz RX Frequency 156.025 ~163.275 MHz

Channels........................…………………………..55 USA Channels

55 INT Channels

10 Memory Channels

Modulation type.........................………………………..……………...FM

Antenna impedance...........................………………………......50 Ohm

Microphone...............................……………………......condenser type

Power supply....................................…………………………..13.8V DC

Sensitivity at 12dB Sinad.......................................…………….....0.5µµµµV

Adjacent Channel Rejection................................……………........70dB

Audio output power.............................……………...........2W @ 8 Ohm

Audio Distortion ...............................………………………..............10%

RF Output Power....................…………………...High: 25W/Low: 1W

Harmonic Emissions................……………...High: 80dB/Low: 60dB

Dimensions (HWT)..........................................…….....71×161×147mm

Weight …………………...................................…………………...1290g

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9 Frequency chart

USA INT

FREQUENCY(MHz) FREQUENCY(MHz)

TX RS MODE REMARK CHTX RS MODE REMARK

01A

156.050 156.050 S

156.050

160.650

156.100

160.700

03A

156.150 156.150 S

156.150

160.750

156.200

160.800

05A

156.250 156.250 S

156.250

160.850

156.300 156.300 S

156.300 156.300

07A

156.350 156.350 S

156.350

160.950

156.400 156.400 S

156.450 156.450 S

156.500 156.500 S

156.550 156.550 S

156.600 156.600 S

156.650 156.650 S

156.700 156.700 S

156.750 156.750 S

156.800 156.800 S

156.800 156.800

156.850 156.850 S

156.850 156.850

18A

156.900 156.900 S

156.900

161.500

19A

156.950 156.950 S

156.950

161.550

20A

157.000 157.000 S

157.000

161.600

21A

157.050 157.050 S

157.050

161.650

22A

157.100 157.100 S

157.100

161.700

23A

157.150 157.150 S

157.150

161.750

157.200

161.800

157.200

161.800

157.250

161.850

157.250

161.850

157.300

161.900

157.300

161.900

157.350

161.950

127.350

161.950

157.400

162.000

157.400

162.000

60A

156.025 156.025 S

156.025

160.625

61A

156.075 156.075 S

156.075

160.675

62A

156.125 156.125 S

156.125

160.725

63A

156.175 156.175 S

156.175

160.775

64A

156.225 156.225 S

156.225

160.825

65A

156.275 156.275 S

156.275

160.875

66A

156.325 156.325 S

156.325

160.925

156.375 156.375 S

156.425 156.425 S

156.475 156.475 S

156.525 156.525 S

156.575 156.575 S

156.625 156.625 S

156.675 156.675 S

156.725 156.725 S

156.875 156.875 S

78A

156.925 156.925 S

156.925

161.525

79A

156.975 156.975 S

156.975

161.575

80A

157.025 157.025 S

157.025

161.625

81A

157.075 157.075 S

157.075

161.675

82A

157.125 157.125 S

157.125

161.725

83A

157.175 157.175 S

157.175

161.775

157.225

161.825

157.228

161.825

157.275

161.875

157.275

161.875

157.325

161.925

157.325

161.925

157.375

161.975

D 87

157.375 157.375

88A 157.425 157.425 S

157.425 157.425

53/9D/44S

55/35D/20S

Wx01 162.550 Wx06 162.500

Wx02 162.400 Wx07 162.525

Wx03 162.475 Wx08 161.650

Wx04 162.425 Wx09 161.775 Wx05 162.450 Wx10 163.275

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CANADA CHANNEL CHART

FREQUENCY(MHz)

TX RX MODE REMARK

156.050

160.650

156.100

160.700

156.150

160.750

04A

156.200 156.200

156.250 156.250

156.300 156.300

156.350

160.950

156.400 156.400 S

156.450 156.450 S

156.500 156.500 S

156.550 156.550 S

156.600 156.600 S

156.650 156.650 S

156.700 156.700 S

156.750 156.750 S

156.800 156.800

156.850 156.850

18A

156.900 156.900

19A

156.950 156.950

157.000

161.600

157.050

161.650

21A

157.050 157.050

21B

RX only

161.650

22A

157.100 157.100

157.150

161.750

157.200

161.800

157.250

161.850

25B

RX only

161.850

157.300

161.900

157.350

161.950

157.400

162.000

FREQUENCY(MHz)

TX RX MODE REMARK

28B

RX only

162.000

156.025

160.625

61A

156.075 156.075

62A

156.125 156.125

156.225

160.825

64A

156.225 156.225

156.275 156.275

66A

156.325 156.325

156.375 156.375 S

156.425 156.425 S

156.475 156.475 S

156.525 156.525 S

156.575 156.575 S

156.625 156.625 S

156.675 156.675 S

156.725 156.725 S

156.875 156.875 S

78A

156.925 156.925

79A

156.975

161.575

80A

157.025

161.625

81A

157.075

161.675

82A

157.125

161.725

157.175

161.775

83A

157.175 157.175

83B

RX only

161.775

157.228

161.825

157.275

161.875

157.325

161.925

157.375 161.975

157.425 162.050

61/22D/35S/4Rx Only

1,Low power(1W) only

2,Low power(1W),Override to Hi powe by holding H/Lkey