Midland Atlantic User Manual
Atlantic
VHF Marine Transceiver
ATLANTIC - VHF Marine Transceiver
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABOVE ALL… SAFETY!......................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Symbols used............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Warnings................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Service....................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS.................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Display....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Radio:........................................................................................................................................................ 6
4. PREPARING THE TRANSCEIVER........................................................................................ 7
4.1 Installing and removing the belt clip.......................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Installing and removing batteries .............................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Recharging batteries ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.4 Memory effect of rechargeable batteries................................................................................................... 9
5. BASIC OPERATIONS............................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Turning on/off............................................................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Selection of the operational channel......................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Volume control ........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Transmission and reception.................................................................................................................... 10
5.5 Button MON (Monitor)............................................................................................................................. 10
5.6 Choosing high or low transmission power............................................................................................... 10
5.7 LCD backlight.......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.8 Instant selection of Channel 16...............................................................................................................10
5.9 Power saving feature............................................................................................................................... 11
6. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Scanning all channels ............................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 VOX Function.......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Keypad lock............................................................................................................................................. 12
6.4 Roger Beep (End-of-message tone):...................................................................................................... 13
6.5 CALL Function......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.6 Active band.............................................................................................................................................. 13
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Reset....................................................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Solution table........................................................................................................................................... 15
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 16
9.1 Transmitter .............................................................................................................................................. 16
9.2 Receiver .................................................................................................................................................. 16
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1. INTRODUCTION
The new handheld marine transceiver ATLANTIC is able to satisfy communication requirements
for all types of navigation whether professional or hobbyist. ATLANTIC is robust, electronically
advanced and enables clear and reliable communications on the VHF nautical band for all
international channels assigned by ITU.
It offers security for all navigational requirements thanks also to a dedicated button that gives
instant access the emergency channel N.16.
ATLANTIC, which boasts 56 channels and outputs 5W transmission power, is made up of
components specifically designed for this type of equipment. Its water resistant protection enables
safe use also in wet conditions.
ATLANTIC is particularly straightforward to use and guaranties best performance in all situations,
thanks also to the keypad lock that prevents accidental pushing of buttons while handling the
device. A LCD back lit display enables its use in darkness or poor visibility.
In short: ATLANTIC is easy to use and it offers total security!
Main features:
• PLL (Phase Locked Loop) synthesizer circuit – for precise and stable channel selection.
• Back-lit LCD display – constantly displays radio’s parameters and settings. The backlighting
enables you to view the screen when there is little environmental light.
• Automatic squelch – while in standby, this function automatically eliminates bothersome
background noise and reduces the battery drain.
• Recall button for Channel 16 – for instant access to channel 16 (the most used marine
channel mainly used for emergency contact).
• CALL function
• High/low power selection – reduces transmission power in short-distance communication,
allowing the radio to save energy and reducing the risk of interference.
• Keypad lock – locks the transceiver keypad to avoid the accidental activation of buttons or
settings.
• Battery discharged icon – alerts you when the batteries are low.
• Sockets for speaker and microphone – these sockets enable the use of various external
microphone optional accessories (headphone, microphone/speaker, etc), for a more
comfortable use, particularly in noisy environments.
• You can use your marine transceiver either with Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or with
non rechargeable alkaline ones.
• Channel scanning – automatically searches for marine band channel signals.
NOTE: The manufacturer, with its effort to constantly improve product quality, reserve the
right to change characteristics and features without prior notice.
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2. ABOVE ALL… SAFETY!
2.1 Symbols used
For ease and convenience of use, this manual uses symbols to highlight urgent situations,
practical advice, and general information.
! Exclamation marks such as this one indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs,
dangerous conditions, safety warnings, advice, and/or other important information. Ignoring these
symbols may result in serious problems and/or damage and/or personal injury.
Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for the optimal
performance of the equipment
2.2 Warnings
! DO NOT TRANSMIT WITH THE DAMAGED ANTENNA OR WITHOUT THE ANTENNA
CONNECTED- although the radio is protected, this may seriously damage its R.F. power stages.
Do not use your transceiver if the antenna is damaged.
! Keep the antenna at least from your head and body during transmission.
! Do not hold the transceiver by the antenna! This is a delicate part of the device and is vital
for the proper functioning of the radio.
! Pay attention to environmental conditions – although the radio was designed to operate
under the most severe conditions
it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are
excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the -15° to +55°C range. Also avoid
exposure to direct sunlight.
! Avoid strong mechanical shocks and excessive vibration, the radio is designed to bear
mechanical shocks and vibrations, provided that they’re the normal ones borne by any
electrical equipment.
! Do not use the radio, its accessories, and/or substitute the batteries in potentially explosive
environments. A single spark may cause an explosion.
! BATTERIES – Strictly follow all the directions and warnings on the batteries stated at chapters
4.3
and
4.4
! Do not open the radio for any reason! The radio’s precision mechanics and electronics
require experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under
no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance.
Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty.
! Do not use detergents, alcohol, solvents, or abrasives to clean the equipment. Just use a
soft, clean cloth.
If the radio is very dirty, slightly dampen the cloth with a mixture of water
and a neutral soap.
! Your VHF marine handheld transceiver has a built-in VHF radio transmitter. Be aware that,
when you press the PTT button, the radio emits radio frequency (R.F.) energy.
! Before using the radio, ensure that all protective covers and parts are in perfect operating
condition, in order to ensure maximum protection against humidity and atmospheric agents.
2.3 Service
We advise you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below. This
number is found on the rear panel of the transceiver and will be useful in the event of
repair/assistance and/or loss and/or theft.
Serial Number _______________________
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3. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
3.1 Display
Your marine transceiver keeps you constantly updated about its operational status through a
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The symbols and their corresponding parameters that may appear,
according to the operational status of the device, are described as follows:
1. VOX – Activation of VOX function;
2. TX – During transmission (when you press PTT button) or during the sending of a ‘CALL’
signal;
3.
– Battery symbol warns you of battery low charge;
4. CHANNEL – These two large digits show the selected marine channel;
5. INT/USA/CAN and the first of the 2 small digits – Specify the frequency band in use (USA
and CAN: only for American version).
5.a Second small digit – Gives further information with regards to the channel being used (“d”
duplex).
6.
– The padlock symbol appears when the keypad lock is activated.
7. – The rain/umbrella symbol marks activation of weather information channels (only for
American version – USA and CAN Bands).
8. LO (Low)– appears when a low band transmission has been activated.
9. RX – (busy channel): appears on the display when the transmitter is receiving a signal.
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3.2 Radio:
Refer to the following images to identify the various parts of the device:
10. VOLUME control – On/off switch for the device and adjusts volume of reception.
11. Button PTT (press to talk) / CALL (CALL function, see par.6.5) – Press this button to switch
to transmission
12. Button 16 – Press this button to instantly recall channel 16.
13. Built-in MICROPHONE – Here is where sound is picked up by the microphone.
14. Built-in SPEAKER – Here is where the speaker is housed.
15. ANTENNA – Receives and transmits radio signals.
16. Socket MIC/CHG (under protective cover) – To connect to external audio devices
(headphones, microphone etc.) and to the battery charger.
17. MENU button – Press this button to display the device’s menu.
18. MONITOR/SCAN button – Press this button once to activate SCAN (scanning of channels).
Keep the same button pressed for about 2 seconds to activate MON function. This function
temporarily cuts off Squelch (for weak signals)
19. Scroll buttons – Press these buttons to select channel number and to change setting
within the MENU.
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