Midland Radio RG1 Users manual

Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio

with DSC

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics Major REGATTA 1 Features FCC Licensing Information

- Station License

- International Station License

- Radio Call Sign

- Canadian Ship Station License Warnings Included with your REGATTA 1 Controls and Indicators

-Front Panel

-Back Panel

-LCD Indicators Installation Operation Distress Digital Selective Calling GPS Input Connection Specification USA Channel and Function Chart International Channel and Function Chart Canada Channel and Function Chart Technical Specifications Trouble Shooting Care and Maintenance Limited Warranty Service and Technical Support Other Midland Products

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Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics

Congratulations on your purchase of the Midland REGATTA 1 VHF Marine Radio. This fixed mount radio gives you 2- way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore communication- for both safety and navigational purposes. With the REGATTA 1, you can call for help, get information from other boaters and talk to lock or bridge tenders. In addition, in the USA you can access the NOAA weather broadcast with the 10 weather channels and be alerted to severe weather emergencies with the weather alert feature. The REGATTA 1 is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed with the finest components. This radio is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance for years to come. Enjoy!

Major REGATTA 1 Features:

• Submersible- meets JIS7 specifications

• All Marine Channels-US, International and Canada

• 10 NOAA Weather Channels

• NOAA Weather Alert

• DSC Digital Selective Calling – for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically.

• Channel Scan

• HI/LO Power Settings

• Last Channel Memory

• Tri-Watch

• Large, High Visibility Display

• PA Function

• Distress Button

• Instant Emergency Channel 16/9-for instant access to channel 16 (the universal marine channel for emergency contact).

• Front Firing Speaker

• NMEA connection – use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from

transceiver to optional GPS system. Once connected, the display will show the automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data.

• Connection to an external speaker (optional) – for listening to communications further away from the transceiver.

In an effort to constantly improve product

quality, product characteristics are subject

to change without notice.

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Registration of your Marine

Transceiver

For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator must have a GMDSS radio operator's certificate (SRC or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the local radio authority. Without MMSI number the radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine radio without DSC. Your distributor may program your radio according to your needs.

FCC Licensing Information

The REGATTA 1 radio complies with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This radio incorporates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to

163.275 MHz. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one (1) or 25 watts. The transceiver is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operation. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for useaccording to U.S.A., International, or Canadian regulations.

Station License

An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license. FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at www.fcc.gov/forms. Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322.

International Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country’s communications regulatory authority for licensing information.

Radio Call Sign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of registry (e.g., Illinois 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the vessel.

Canadian Ship Station License

You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/english/newradiocard.html), contact the nearest field office or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.

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Warnings

General

This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device limits. These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interference. This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation. Its settings may be influenced by diverse factors, such as defects or malfunction of the device, environmental conditions or improper use. It is the user's responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in navigation, and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for this reasonable prudence and judgement. Do not open the radio for any reason! REGATTA 1's precision mechanics and electronics require expertise 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 nullify the warranty.

Radio Frequency / Installation

Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequency exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate conformity to the FCC Regulations. All changes or modifications must be approved in writing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION. This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME) at radio frequency (RF), and as such must be installed and placed in operating conditions that are in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual and with current regulations. Not following these instructions can cause personal injury and/or malfunction of the device.

•Do not use REGATTA 1 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect working condition - although REGATTA 1 is protected, this may seriously damage the stages of transmission power.

•Do not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna. During transmission, remain at a minimum distance of 3 feet from the antenna.

Environmental

•Pay attention to ambient conditions - although REGATTA 1 is 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 +5°F to +55°F range. Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

•Avoid jarring and excessive vibration - REGATTA 1 is built to resist mechanical shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device.

•Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may cause an explosion.

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Included with your REGATTA 1

Transciever and Microphone Surface Mount Kit

Microphone Mounting Kit

GPS Interface Cable

DC Power Cord

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Controls and Indicators

Squelch

Knob

Button

Weather

Alert

Button

Scan/

UIC

Button

Distress

Button

HI/LO Power Button

16/9/

Tri -Watch

Button

Select

Button

DSC

Button

Channel

Button

Power/ Volume

Knob

Channel

Down

Button

PTT

Button

Front Panel

Power/Volume Knob: (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the speaker volume. Squelch Knob: Rotate this knob to eliminate background noise when a signal is not being received.

PA Button:

Press this key to enable the PA (Public Address) feature.

Weather Alert Button:

Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather channels. Press and hold this key for 2 sec-

onds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode. Scan/UIC Button: Press this key once to activate channel scan mode. Press and hold for 2 seconds to change chan-

nel modes from USA to CANADIAN to INTERNATIONAL.

Distress Button:

Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of emergency.

HI/LO Power Button:

Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or Low. Default mode is high

power. 16/9/Tri-Watch Button: Press this key instantly to change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. Pressing

and holding this key for 2 seconds will activate the Triple Watch Feature.

Select Button:

In DSC mode, this key is used to makes selections.

DSC Button:

Press this button to enter DSC mode.

Channel Up/Down Buttons: These keys are used to arrow through the channels.

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Controls and Indicators cont...

Back Panel

Antenna Connector

NMEA /GPS

Accessory

Connector

External

Speaker/

Connector

Connectors

LCD Indicators

1. LO (Low)- Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt.

2. HI (High)- Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts.

3. TX (Transmit)- Indicates radio is transmitting.

4. TRI ( Triple Watch)- Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.

5. SCAN- Indicates channel scan mode is in effect.

6. WX- Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated.

7. Alert- Indicates the weather alert mode is activated.

8. INT- Indicates International Channel Mode.

9. USA- Indicates US Channel Mode.

10. CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.

11. DSC- Indicates the radio is in the DSC mode.

12. Globe- Indicates a GPS data receiver is receiving a signal.

13. Channel Display- Indicates Channel Number in use.

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