Onwa KV-300 User Manual

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KV-300

KV-300

OPERATOR`S MANUAL

VHF DSC MARINE TRANSCEIVER

CONTENTS

1. ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!1

1.1Symbols used1

1.2Warnings1

1.2.1General 1

1.2.2Radio Frequency/Installation1

1.2.3Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS)2

1.2.4Environmental2

1.3ETSI Information2

1.4Assistance2

1.5Manual Notes2

2.INTRODUCTION3

2.1Generalities 3

3.DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS4

3.1Front panel4

3.2Back panel (connections)6

3.3Microphone6

4.INSTALLATION7

4.1Contents of package7

4.2Location for the transceiver8

4.3Mounting of transceiver8

4.4Adjustment of angle9

4.5Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure9

4.6Mounting of Microphone9

4.7Connections10

4.7.1Power Supply10

4.7.2GPS device10 4.7.3Antenna10

5.BASIC OPERATION11

5.1Turning KV-300 on/off11

5.2Volume adjustment11

5.3Squelch Regulation11

5.4Selecting an operating channel11

5.5Transmission and reception12

5.6Selecting high and low transmission power12

5.7Instant recall of channel 1612

5.8Display/keypad lighting12

6 . SCANNING FUNCTIONS13

6.1Channel scanning13

6.2Dual Watch and Triple Watch14

6.3MEM function14

7.USE WITH GPS 15

7.1Function15

7.2GPS information on the display 15

8. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)16

8.1Introduction16

8.2Mobile Marine Identification Service (MMSI)16

8.3Navigating the DSC menu16

8.4Sending Individual call (ROUTINE TO)17

8.5Sending Group calling (Group Call)17

8.6 Sending General call to all ships (ALL SHIP SAFETY ALL SHIP URGENCY)

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8.7.Sending DSC DISTRESS call18

8.7.1Sending a DISTRESS call 18

8.8Position request19

8.9Stand By option20

9.RECEIVING A DSC CAL 21

9.1Receiving a Individual Call21

9.2Receiving a Group Call21

9.3Receiving a General call to all ships(ALL SHIP SAFETYALL SHIP URGENCY) 22

9.4Receiving a DSC Distress call 22

10.CUSTOMIZATION23

10.1Log (list of registered calls)23

10.2 Dir (Entries in the directory)

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10.3GPS24

10.4GPS select24

10.5"Beep" (Enable/disable keypad beep)25

10.6Display/keypad backlight25

10.7Band edit25

10.8LCD contrast26

10.9MMSI (Setting of personel MMSI code and MMSI group code)26

10.10"ATIS" (Setting of ATIS code and activation deactivation of

automatical transmission)27

11.PROGRAMING AND SELECTION OF PRIVATE CHANNELS28

12.MAINTENANCE29

12.1 Maintenance and warnings29

13.TROUBLESHOTING30

14.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:31

14.1Transmitter31

14.2Receiver31

14.370 Channel receiver32

14.2GPS32

15. FREQUENCY TABLE33

1. ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!

1.1 Symbols used

For ease and convenience of viewing, KV-300 uses symbols to highlight urgent situ-

ations, practical advice, and general information.

*Warnings such as this, shown using an open hand symbol, indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs, dangerous conditions, safety warnings, advice and/or 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 optimal performance with KV-300.

1.2 Warnings

1.2.1 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! KV-300'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.

1.2.2 Radio Frequency/Installation

Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radiofrequency

exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate

conformity to the ETSI Regulations.

This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME)

at radiofrequency (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 KV-300 before	connecting		a suitable antenna	that is in	perfect
working		condition although	KV-300	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 1mt from the antenna.

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Warning:

User may hold the PTT five minutes, but the device should be placed in inaccess-

ible areas to avoid burns others.

Long-Time emission may shorten the life of the equipment.

1.2.3 Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS)

Your marine transceiver may activate, if necessary, the ATIS function. The ATIS

function may be activated when using the transceiver within the internal navigable

waters of Europe which require the automatic transmission of identification.

For further details, please contact your local authorities.

1.2.4 Environmental

Pay attention to ambient conditions although KV-300 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 15 to +55	range.
Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

Avoid jarring and excessive vibration KV-300 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.

1.3 ETSI Information

ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) has established specific

requirements (EN 301 025-2/3) for marine transceivers with DSC function class

For use on non-SOLAS vessels.

1.4 Assistance

We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided

below. This number is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be

useful in the event of repair/assistance and/or loss and/or theft..

1.5 Manual Notes

Writing of this manual has been completed with the intention of supplying

information that are comprehensive, precise and up-to-date. Nevertheless, the

manufacturer does not assume responsibility for the actual correspondence with the

product and for the consequences of possible errors caused by factors over which it

has no control. Equipment and options described may differ according to varying

countries.

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2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Generalities

Congratulations for choosing ONWA's marine transceiver KV-300. This product

is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. The following are its

principle features:

Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned).

High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact

from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1W to reduce consump-

tion during short-distance communication.

Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility

channel selection and channel 16 recall.
Back li t LCD	display and adjustable contrast		constantly shows KV-300's
parameters and settings and occurs an optimal visualization.
Possibility to	program 20 private	channels	by means of the optional
programming kit PRG KV-300 . We		remind that the use of private channel

is controlled by the national competent authorities: for this reason, we suggest

you contact the local radio communcation authorities.

Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms to the with Japanses

Industry Standard level JS7 or IPX7.

Recall button for Channel 16 for instant access to channel 16(the universal

marine channel for emergency contact).

NMEA connection use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from

transceiver to optional GPS system, such as KP-32 or other compatible GPS.

Once connected, the display will show the automatically updated coordinates

(latitude and longitude) and time data.

DSC Digital Selective Calling for security on the water and the ability to

make quick calls automatically (the transceiver supports DSC (Digital Selective

Calling) operations with a specifically designed DSC unit which conforms

to the ITU-R standard, M493-11 Class D requirement).

MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called

contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display.

Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable	and comfortable positioning In
any condition.
Connection to an external speaker (optional)	for listening to communications
further away from the transceiver.

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3.DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

3.1Front panel

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							MEM
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PWR/VOL							STEP
					MENU		SCAN
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					SELECT
					KV-300
SQUELCH		16	Hi/LOW		DW

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1.PWR/VOL - Turns KV-300 on/off and regulates audio volume reception.

2.SQUELCH knob Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of

signals).

3.Button 16 Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to channel 16.

4.Hi/LOW To select the high or low transmission power.

5.DW button This button activates the Dual Watch function, able to monitor

two channels of your choice.

6. DISTRESS button The button below a soft cover sends a DISTRESS call for

help. The signal also includes your MMSI identification code and the nature of

the distress. If a GPS is connected to the device, data regarding position and

time are also included in the call.

*The Distress function,or any other DSC transmission function,is not operative

until a MMSI user code has been inserted.

7.MENU/SELECT Toenter the menu of the radio and confirm the selected

settings.

8.	T/W button		Activates the Triple Watch function, able to monitor 3 different
	channels.
9.	STEP/SCAN button			To select two different types of scanning.
10.		MEM button	Allows to		store the selected channel and insert it in t he
		memory group.
11.		UP/DOWN controls		/	They are useful to look through the menu and
		to select the channels.
12.		Internal speaker - Guarantees clear listening of communications.

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13 LCD Symbols and Meanings:

This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:

Symbol Meaning
TX	Transmitting
HI	LOTransmission power.(HI)25W or LOW(LO) 1W
RX	Receiver Busy wit h an incoming singal
TRI	Triple Watch function
DW	Dual Watch function
DSC	DSC capability is available
ATIS	KV300(EU only),and enabled for radio in European inland
	waterways.
MEM	Memory
NEW	New address
	Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5v)
	GPS receiver icon
LOG	List of registered calls
UIC	Selected channel band(USA-INT-CAN) for VHF radio
	operations and regulation
LAT.	Lat itude
LON.	Long itude
UTC	Universal Time Coordinated
	Channel Suffix if applicable
	Channel Selected

A type operational display is showen here.

The latitude and longitude of the vessel and the local time are shown.

Indicate: LAT.99 99 LON.999 99 .88:88. Etc

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3.2Back panel (connections)

*Warning! Faulty connections or short-circuits may seriously damage KV-300. Before attempting any connections, consult the specialized

sections of this manual.

1.Antenna socket

This SO 239 socket is for connecting an appropriate antenna.

2.Power cable

This red/black cable has to be connected to a power source of 12 Vdc (red is

positive).

3.Socket for additional external loudspeaker/GPS Connection

You can use this jack for the connection to a suitable external loudspeaker (optional),

if needed.
Allows for connection to the optional GPS module KP32	(or other compatible

Receiver Module), for obtaining, viewing and transmitting (with DSC) information regarding position and current time data.

3.3 Microphone

1.UP and DOWN buttons: These two buttons

change the tuning channel. The first scrolls

upwards through the tuned marine channels,

the second scrolls downwards.

2.Button 16: For ease of use, button 16 performs

the same function as the button 16 on the front

panel of the transceiver.

3.MENU: activates the same functions/features

of the MENU button on the front panel of

the radio.

4.PTT (push to talk): Pressing this button will

begin transmission

5.Microphone: During transmission, speak a

few centimetres from the microphone.

MENU	16
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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Contents of package

Before using your transceiver, ensure that your package is complete and contains:

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1.Mounting bracket

2.Mounting pieces for microphone

3.Knobs (2 pieces)

4.Circular film (2 pieces)

5.Self-threading screws for mounting bracket (4 pieces)

6.Screws for the microphone mount (2 pieces)

7.Screws for mounting bracket (2 pieces)

8.Washers (2 pieces)

9.Spring Washers (2 pieces)

10.NUTS (2 pieces)

11. 5Pin Cable for GPS Receiver and external loudspeaker

Black: GND

Red: 5V

Yellow: SPEAKER

Green: NMEA0183 IN+

Blue: NMEA0183 IN-

* Depending on the model, some parts may already be attached/connected to the device.

In any case, if any parts are missing, immediately contact your supplier.

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4.2 Location for the transceiver

Before continuing, look for a place to install the transceiver which:

Is far enough away from any device sensitive to magnetic/electromagnetic

fields (e.g. compass) in order to avoid interference during their use.

Allows for accessibility to the front panel of KV-300.

Provides easy connection to a power supply, for the antenna and for other

cables.

Has sufficient space close by for installation of the microphone support.

Allows for mounting of the antenna at least 1 meter from the transceiver.

The universal mounting bracket supplied allows for mounting of the transceiver

high up(with the bracket above the device)or on the bridge (with the bracket

below the device) with an angle range of 45 .

*Warning! Installation and connections must be performed in part by qualified persons.

4.3Mounting of transceiver

To mount the transceiver to your vessel (see following picture):

1.	Choose an appropriate location, as explained in the paragraph above.
2.	Position the mounting bracket on	the surface upon which it will be fixed,
	use a pencil to draw the position	of the four holes where the screws will be
	inserted.
*	Ensure that the surface intended	for the transceiver mounting can be dril-

led into without provoking damage to other parts of the vessel and be careful

to not drill right through it.

3.Remove the bracket, drill four holes smaller in diameter than the screws, and

reposition the mounting bracket, aligning it with the four holes.

4.Screw in the mounting screws and ensure the bracket is fixed firmly, using the

screws, the Spring washers, the flat washers and the nuts supplied.

If you are not able to reach the back part of the bracket surface to fix the nuts

onto the screws, use threaded screws to fix the bracket.

5.Tighten the screws with a screwdriver so that the bracket is firmly fixed to the

surface.

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