Ocean Signal SafeSea V100 User Manual

Ocean Signal

User Manual

for the

SafeSea™ V100

GMDSS Survival Craft Portable Two Way VHF

Radiotelephone

© 2011 Ocean Signal Ltd

The Technical Data, information and illustrations contained in this manual
were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve
the right to change specifications and other information contained in this
manual as part of our continual improvement process.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise, without prior permission
of Ocean Signal Ltd.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this
manual.

Ocean Signal® and SafeSea® are registered trademarks of Ocean Signal
Ltd

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Note: the use of this radio for transmitting may be covered by licensing
requirements in the country it is being operated in. Please contact your
regulatory authority for guidance.

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Basic Operation

• In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted.

• Before operation break off the

red security tag from the
battery.

• Turn on by pressing the key

• The radio will turn on with the

distress and calling channel, 16,
already selected

• Use the PTT key to transmit

• Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select

the required channel

• Use the VOL key followed by
the ▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the
speaker volume

• Use the SQ key followed by the
▲ and ▼ keys to adjust the
squelch (muting) level

To transmit a MAY DAY call the following procedure should be followed.

Ensure the transmitter is turned on, channel 16 is selected and the PTT
key is pressed. Announce the following clearly into the radio

MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY

This is [Ship’s Name] - This is [Ship’s Name] - This is [Ship’s

Name]

MAYDAY [Ship’s Name or Call Sign]

Position………… [LAT and LON or description]

Nature of Distress is ……….. [State the aid required]

The Number of Persons on board is… [followed by any useful

information]

Over

Release the PTT key and listen for a reply. Repeat if necessary.

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Contents

Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 4

Contents............................................................................................................. 4

General .............................................................................................................. 6

Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy ................................................................ 6

Approvals ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

V100 Overview ................................................................................................... 7

Operation ........................................................................................................... 8

Switching On ..................................................................................................... 8

Switching Off..................................................................................................... 8

Channel Selection .............................................................................................. 8

Channel 16 selection .......................................................................................... 8

Transmitting...................................................................................................... 8

Volume Adjustment............................................................................................ 8

Squelch Adjustment ........................................................................................... 8

Lights Adjustment .............................................................................................. 9

Dual Watch ....................................................................................................... 9

Tri-Watch.......................................................................................................... 9

Scan ................................................................................................................ 9

Memory Scan .................................................................................................... 9

Scan advance .................................................................................................. 10

Setting Scan Channels ...................................................................................... 10

Menu ................................................................................................................ 10

Individual Menu Modes ..................................................................................... 11

Batteries .......................................................................................................... 13

Charging......................................................................................................... 13

Appendix .......................................................................................................... 15

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 15

Channels ........................................................................................................ 16

Specifications .................................................................................................. 17

Accessories ..................................................................................................... 18

Approvals ....................................................................................................... 18

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................. 19

Declaration of conformity ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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General

Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy

This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure

limits given in CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance of greater than 2.5cm.

Do not operate this radio without the antenna attached or with a

damaged antenna.

Always operate the radio with the antenna at least 2.5cm (1inch)
away from your head and do not transmit for more than 50% of the total
time the radio is used.

The use of this radio may be covered by licensing requirements in the

country of use. Please check with your local regulatory body before use.