Icom IC-V90 User Manual
V90
Operating Manual
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Preface
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Compliance statements
DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use
the instrument and peripheral components in a manner that will
not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user
of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating
practices.
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This manual represents the V90 as at the time of printing. Navico
Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the
right to make changes to specifications without notice.
IMPORTANT
1. DSC functions will not operate on the V90 until your MMSI has been
entered.
2. The radio channels installed into this B&G VHF radio may vary from
country to country depending upon the model and government or
national communications authority regulations.
3. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing
requirements of your country before using this B&G VHF radio. The
operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation
and usage practices.
4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this B&G VHF radio. To comply
with FCC regulations, this label must be affixed in a location that is
clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio. Make sure
that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label.
5. This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to
facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this
radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shorebased VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system.
The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is
approximately 20 nautical miles.
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MMSI and license information
You must obtain a user MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
and enter it into your V90 radio in order to use the DSC functions.
Similarly for the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS)
MMSI. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are
unsure who to contact, consult your B&G dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal
telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are
capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station
license for the V90 You may also need an individual operator’s
license.
B&G recommends that you check the requirements of your national
radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions.
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RF emissions notice
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device’s antenna must
be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must
be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)
during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
¼ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
• A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the
serial ports.
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Industry Canada statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the devise.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pa produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de
l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may
only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et
d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir
le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à
l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
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Notice specic to the H50 handset
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Maintain a minimum separation of 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the face.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
Maintenir une distance minimum de 2,5 cm (1 inch) de la surface.
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CE compliance statement
This product complies with CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following
website under the model documentation section:
http://www.bandg.com
Important safety information
Read carefully before installation and use
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result
in death or serious injury.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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Contents
11 About this manual
12 System overview
12 Introduction
13 V90 Transceiver
14 System overview diagram
16 Getting started
16 Handsets
19 Handset control buttons
20 Keys
21 Switching on and off
23 The standby screen
23 Modes
24 Changing channel
26 Adjusting the volume
26 Adjusting squelch
27 Setting transmission power
27 PTT key
28 Using the menus
28 Shortcut keys
29 Entering data
29 Warning messages
29 Alert tones
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30 Operating procedures
30 Making a routine radio call
30 Calling a buddy
31 Making a channel 16/9 distress call
31 Making a DSC distress call
32 Receiving weather alerts (US model only)
32 Receiving SAME alerts (US model only)
33 Favorite channel (non-US models)
34 Three favorite channels 3CH
34 Scanning channels
37 Using the hailer
38 Using the fog horn
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39 Using the intercom
39 Using the announce function
40 Using the voice recorder
40 Sharing NMEA 2000 data
41 Waypoint procedures
41 Adding a new waypoint
42 Editing a waypoint
42 Deleting a waypoint
43 Navigating to a waypoint
45 DSC procedures
45 Introduction to DSC
47 DSC distress calls
51 Sending routine DSC calls
63 Receiving DSC calls
69 ATIS
70 AIS procedures
71 List of nearby vessels
71 PPI display
72 T/CPA screen
73 AIS target information
74 Setup
74 Wireless handset setup
75 Buddy list setup
77 Radio setup
84 DSC setup
91 AIS setup
94 GPS setup
97 General setup
99 Appendices
99 Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting
100 Appendix 2 - Keys reference
103 Appendix 3 - Shift keys
104 Appendix 4 - Screen symbols
105 Appendix 5 - Beep tones and call alerts
105 Appendix 6 - Warning messages
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106 Appendix 7 - Features
108 Appendix 8 - DSC information
108 Appendix 9 - AIS information
110 Appendix 10 - Technical specification
114 Appendix 11 - US and ROW VHF marine channel charts
122 Appendix 12 - EU VHF marine channel charts
128 Appendix 13 - MMSI and license information
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About this manual
This manual describes the operation of the B&G V90 marine VHF
radio.
For instructions on installing the radio, please see the separate
manual: B&G V90 Marine VHF radio Installation Manual.
This manual is organized as follows:
• System Overview
Describes the components and main features of the VHF radio.
• Getting started
Explains how to use the equipment, including handsets and menus.
• Operating procedures
Explains common radio operations, such making a VHF call to a
shore station or another vessel.
• Waypoints
DSC
AIS
These sections explain how to use these more advanced features.
• Setup
Tasks you need to do initially when setting up, and thereafter from
time to time when you need to change a setting.
• Appendices
Reference sections, including trouble shooting guide, VHF channel
frequencies and technical data.
¼ Note: Different configurations of the V90 marine VHF radio are
provided for different countries, depending on the VHF radio
regulations of each country.
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System overview
Introduction
The B&G V90 VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF
radio applications.
The radio comprises:
• V90 VHF transceiver.
• One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more
wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total.)
• Up to 2 optional wireless handsets.
• Up to 4 optional external speakers.
In addition to routine ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore VHF
communications, the V90 has many advanced features, including:
• NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network connectivity, which allows the
radio to share information with other onboard devices, such as a
GPS antenna, a chartplotter or a multi-function display.
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for automated distress calls, and for
calling individual vessels using their Maritime Mobile Service Identity
(MMSI). Also includes a track buddy function.
• Automatic Identification System (AIS) for monitoring nearby vessels
(receive only).
• Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) function for
controlled VHF communications in European inland waterways (EU
models).
• Automatic weather alert using TONE and SAME systems (US models).
• Monitoring multiple VHF channels simultaneously (country specific).
• Intercom calls between handsets.
• Voice recording.
• Fog horn and loud-hailer modes.
• Horn button connection.
• Up to three instant favorite channel selections.
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For detailed features and specifications, see “Appendix 10 -
Technical specification” on page 110.
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V90 Transceiver
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System overview diagram
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2
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System overview diagram - legend
1 V90 VHF radio transceiver
2 12 VDC power supply
3 Wireless handset
4 Wired handset
5 External loudspeaker
6 NMEA 0183 GPS and horn button
7 AIS data output
8 Loud hailer speaker
9 VHF antenna
10 NMEA 2000 network connection
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Getting started
Caution: Under extreme operating conditions, the
Handsets
All the operating functions of the V90 are carried out using the
handsets. Each handset contains a microphone, a small internal
loudspeaker and various buttons for controlling the radio.
Two types of handset are available:
• Up to four wired handsets can be connected. There must be at
• Up to two wireless handsets can be installed. The wireless
When there are multiple handsets, they are synchronized so that
there is no conflict of operation and they each display the same
information on their screens.
temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may
exceed normal surface temperatures.
Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.
least one wired handset connected to the station one terminal in
the installation.
handsets communicate with the transceiver by 2.4 GHz radio
communication. The wireless handsets are powered by internal
rechargeable batteries, and are charged by inductive charging
when on the cradle.
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Handset naming
Handset names appear on screen at times—for example, when
another handset has control of the radio.
Wired handsets HS1, HS2, HS3, HS4
The above handsets—1 standard and 3 optional—are connected to
the transceiver. The volume controls on these handsets control the
corresponding external speakers.
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Handset parts
1
3
4
2
5
6
1 Red distress cover with button beneath
2 Screen
3 PTT button
4 Volume control
5 Function keys
6 Keypad (wired handsets only).
Subscribing a wireless handset
At installation time, wireless handsets must be registered in the
transceiver. For instructions, see “Subscribing a wireless handset” on
page 74.
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Charging a wireless handset
When a wireless handset is not in use, it should be placed on its
cradle for charging.
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Locate the bottom of the handset onto the cradle first, and then
press the top of the handset inwards until it clicks into the top lugs.
Handset operation priority
If you want to use HS1, but it displays “HS# IN USE,” it means that
another handset is operating.
To shift control to HS1:
1. Press [X].
2. The display shows “Take Control?”
• Press [OK] to take over control.
• Or, [X] to leave the other handset in control.
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Handset control buttons
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1
2
3
4
5
9
1 Short press for AIS menu.
Long press for Hailer mode.
2
Press to select the priority channel.
3 Short press for Exit key.
Long press for power on/off.
4 Squelch keys. Also used for moving cursor left/right.
5
Three favorite channel key.
6 Short press for weather station (US models).
Long press for Navigation mode.
7
Change channel, or scroll menu options.
8 Short press for [OK] key.
Long press to toggle high/low power.
9 Short press for DSC menu.
Long press for menu.
10 Short press to start dual-watch or tri-watch mode.
Long press to start scanning channels.
8
7
6
For more information on keys, see “Appendix 2 - Keys reference” on
page 100.
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Keys
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Some keys on the handsets have more than one function,
depending on what mode the radio is in. For example, [OK] for
accepting input and [H/L] for selecting high or low transmission
power are activated using the same key. To activate the lower
function on the key label, press and hold the key until the radio
responds.
A complete reference to keys is given in “Appendix 2 - Keys
reference” on page 100.
Softkeys
A softkey is a name that appears at the bottom of the screen, and
that can be selected using the [SCAN] and/or [OK] and/or [3CH]
keys during DSC operations.
Dot symbols on the handset keys and just under the display screen
indicate which keys correspond to the softkeys as follows:
• • • • • •
[SCAN] key [OK] key [3CH] key
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Hi
DSC
C
ROUTINE FROM
SUNBIRD
NO AUTO S W
CH09 REQUEST
NEW-CH ABLE
CIS
01:15
PRI
ASU
In the illustration above, you would press [SCAN] for NEW-CH
(request new channel), or [OK] for ABLE (accept proposed channel).
The use of these keys is further explained in the DSC section of this
manual.
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Switching on and o
Switching on the system
The VHF radio is switched on from a wired handset.
To switch on the radio:
1. Press and hold [X] on a wired handset until the startup screen
showing version numbers appears.
2. When prompted, press [X] to exit the startup screen and display the
main operating screen.
This switches on the transceiver and the wired handset.
¼ Note: A wireless handset can only switch itself on and off. See
“Switching on a wireless handset” on page 22.
Switching o the system
The system is switched off by holding down the [X] key on a wired
handset until the display shows “Release the key to power off.”
Just one handset
1. In standby mode, press [X] on the wired handset until the display
shows “Release key to power off.”
2. Release the [X] key.
More than one wired handset
HS1 (handset 1) has a power-off menu. All the other handsets
simply power themselves off.
Handset 1 power-off menu:
• SYSTEM
Turns off all handsets and the transceiver.
• HS1
Turns off the handset itself.
Displays “SYSTEM IS WORKING” with no backlight.
¼ Note: You can ignore the power-off menu and keep holding down
[X] until the display shows “Release the key to power off.”
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Switching on a wireless handset
• Press and hold [X] until the display illuminates.
The display shows “Searching,” then “Connecting,” and then the
current operating screen.
¼ Notes:
• This only switches on the individual wireless handset, not the
transceiver.
• If the transceiver is off, the wireless handset continues to display
“Searching.”
• At install time, wireless handsets must be subscribed. See
“Subscribing a wireless handset” on page 74.
Switching o a wireless handset
¼ Note: This procedure only switches off the wireless handset. It does
not switch off any other handsets or the transceiver.
1. Press and hold [X] until the following message appears:
“Release key to power off.”
2. Release the [X] key.
Handset status display
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A small icon located on the lower right of the screen shows the
status of all connected handsets.
This handset is
Handset online
Wireless
The above example shows that handset 1 and handset 3 are online
and this handset is handset 1.
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The standby screen
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The following illustration shows a typical operating screen in
standby mode. The radio is in standby mode when it is waiting to
send or receive calls.
DSC
Hi
DISTRESS
14:43
128
012
HARBR
The above screen shows:
• The radio is tuned to channel 16, which has been designated as
• In this unit, Channel 16 has been named “DISTRESS.”
• Transmitting power is set to high (Hi).
• DSC is enabled.
• The time is 14:43 UTC.
• The current course is 128° true and speed over ground is 5.0
• The current latitude is 55°33.122’N and longitude 012°42.408’E.
• The channel bank selected is International (INT).
• The name of the destination waypoint is HARBR. It is 8 nautical
UTC
5
Kt
t
8.00
N
E
n
m
0.00
33.122
55
42.408
t
275
the priority channel (PRI).
knots.
miles away at a bearing of 275° true.
PRI
INT
Modes
The V90 has several different modes of operation. The main mode
is standby mode, during which the radio is ready to send or receive
VHF calls. Generally, pressing the [X] key will exit any special mode
and return to standby mode.
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Scanning mode
In scanning mode, the radio scans selected channels for radio
activity.
Navigation mode
Navigation mode displays distance and bearing to a selected
waypoint.
Hailer mode
Hailer mode allows you to use the radio to hail other vessels or deck
crew through a connected loud-hailer speaker.
Fog horn mode
Fog horn mode allows you to use the radio to sound a fog horn
tone through a connected loud-hailer speaker.
Intercom mode
Intercom mode allows you to use the handsets to communicate
from one handset to the others in your vessel.
Standby Mode
In standby mode, the V90 displays the main operating screen on
the handset(s) and is ready to send or receive calls on the selected
channel.
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Changing channel
Different jurisdictions in the world have allocated different sets
of VHF radio channels for different purposes. These sets are
known as channel banks. The available channel banks and their
corresponding channels are given in “Appendix 11 - US and ROW
VHF marine channel charts” on page 114.
Normally the radio should be left tuned to the priority channel
(CH16 or CH09) in case an emergency call is broadcast on that
channel. The V90 can also be set to monitor several channels at the
same time. In this case, the radio continuously scans the selected
channels and, if activity is heard on a channel, it will switch to that
channel while the activity continues. Then it will revert to scanning.
See “Scanning channels” on page 34.
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You can use one of the following methods to change channel:
• Press [16/9] to switch immediately to the priority channel (see
“Priority channels” below).
• Press ▲ or ▼ until you reach the required channel number.
• Press and hold ▲ or ▼ to rapidly scroll through the channel
numbers. When the number you require is displayed, release the key.
• Input the number on the keypad (wired handset only), and when
the required channel number is flashing on screen, press [OK], or
wait for 2 seconds for the number to be accepted automatically.
When entering a single-digit channel number, prefix the channel
number with 0.
• Repeat press [3CH] to scroll through your three favorite channels.
See “Three favorite channels 3CH” on page 34.
• Press [WX] and then ▲ or ▼ to tune to a weather station (US model
only). See “Receiving weather alerts (US model only)” on page 32.
• Press [WX] to go directly to a set favorite channel (EU models only).
Priority channels
Channel 16 is the international emergency priority channel.
On Channel 16, operators must give priority to any emergency
calls occurring on that frequency. In the US, Channel 9 is also an
emergency priority channel.
To switch directly to Channel 16 (or Channel 9 if congured):
• Press the 16/9 button.
16 / 9
¼ Note: The default emergency channel is CH16. On US models of
the radio, you can change the default emergency channel to CH9
by holding down 16/9 until the unit beeps and displays 09. Repeat
the procedure to change back to CH16 as the default emergency
channel.
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Special channel A/B
Certain USA channels have ‘A’ or ‘B’ suffixes.
“A” indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an
international duplex channel, and that operations are different than
international operations on that channel. “A” channels are generally
only used in the United States, and use is normally not recognized
or allowed outside the U.S. “B” indicates simplex use of the coast
station transmit side of an international duplex channel. The U.S.
does not currently use “B” channels for simplex communications in
this band.
Adjusting the volume
The volume control on the right hand side of the handset provides
up and down control of the handset speaker volume and the
external speaker volume.
Adjusting squelch
The squelch adjustment allows you to adjust the sensitivity of
the radio so that background noise is minimized. In areas of high
static noise, such as close to large cities, you can improve quality of
reception by adjusting the squelch.
• Use the ◄ and ►keys to adjust the level up or down respectively.
• Adjust the level until the background noise just disappears.
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¼ Notes:
• You can also adjust the sensitivity of the VHF receiver using the
Local/Distance setting. See “Radio sensitivity” on page 97.
• The ◄ and ►keys are also used for moving the cursor when
entering data on a wired handset.
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Setting transmission power
The V90 has two transmission power settings:
High 25 W
Low 1 W
To change the power setting:
Press and hold [H/L] until the Hi or Lo icon on the display changes.
¼ Notes:
• Channel 16 always remains in high transmission power.
• Some channels allow only low-power transmissions. If you try to
change to high power, the V90 will sound an error beep.
• Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can
be forced to high power by holding down [H/L] and PTT at the same
time.
• See “Appendix 11 - US and ROW VHF marine channel charts” on
page 114 for a list of channel data.
PTT key
The Push to Talk (PTT) key activates the microphone and transmits
your voice over the selected channel.
¼ Notes:
• Pressing PTT while a menu is displayed will exit the menu without
making any selection.
• DSC transmission has higher priority than PTT voice transmission.
• During PTT transmission, the radio cannot receive a DSC call.
• If PTT gets stuck or accidentally held in the talk position, a built-in
timer sounds an error beep and shuts down the transmission after 5
minutes.
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Using the menus
16
16
Hi
DSC
C
DSC SETUP
USER MMSI
GROUP SETUP
INDIV REPLY
DSC FUNC
Hi
DSC
C
MENU SELECT
WAYPOINT
N2K D ATA
VOICE REC
BACKLIGHT
The [CALL/MENU] button provides access to two different menus as
PRI
follows:
• Short press to access the DSC menu.
USA
• Long press (press and hold) to access the main menu.
To use the menus:
PRI
USA
• Use ▼ or ▲ to scroll to the option you want.
• Press [OK] to select a menu option, or
• Press [X] to go back without selecting an option.
¼ Note: If the radio is left in menu mode, after a default time of
10 minutes, it beeps a warning and then automatically returns to
standby mode.
Shortcut keys
The V90 wired handset keypad includes a SHIFT key that modifies
the function of some keys.
• Press [SHIFT] to display the shift icon (S), and then press the number
key to access the required function.
Some menu items can be accessed via shortcut keys.
For a list of shortcut keys, see “Appendix 3 - Shift keys” on page 103.
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Entering data
Entering data with a wired handset
Enter data using the keypad. The first press of a key inputs the
number corresponding to the key; subsequent presses input letters
of the alphabet as indicated on the key. For example, 2, A, B, and C
are typed using the same key.
After a short pause, the cursor automatically jumps to the
next space; or, you can press [OK] to move to the next space
immediately.
¼ Note: Characters can only be entered in upper case.
To replace a character:
• Use the ◄ and ►keys to move the cursor to the character. You can
then type over the character.
To nish entering data:
Press [OK] repeatedly to reach the end of the line. The cursor will
then move to the next input required, or a save/cancel option will
be displayed for you to select as required.
¼ Note: You can press [X] at any time to go back one step.
Entering data with a wireless handset
Use the ▲and ▼keys to scroll through the available characters, and
then press [OK] to select the required character.
Warning messages
See “Appendix 6 - Warning messages” on page 105.
Alert tones
See “Appendix 5 - Beep tones and call alerts” on page 105.
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Operating procedures
Making a routine radio call
Making a routine ship to ship or ship to shore call.
1. Select a calling channel.
See “Changing channel” on page 24.
2. Listen to make sure that there is no traffic on the channel.
3. Hold down [PTT] and announce the station you want to contact
and your own vessel’s details. When you have finished speaking, say
“Over” and then release [PTT].
4. When you receive a reply on the calling channel, agree a working
channel.
5. Change to the working channel.
6. Continue the conversation:
• Hold down [PTT] while you are speaking.
• Release [PTT] while you are listening.
7. When finished, press [16/9] to return to the radio watch channel.
¼ Note: When you call a coast station, the coast station operator
normally states a suitable working channel.
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Calling a buddy
You can call a buddy using their MMSI on the DSC system. For
further information, see “Introduction to DSC” on page 45.
Operating procedures | V90 Operating Manual
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