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- NOTICE -

This manual and the information contained herein are provided for use as a main­tenance and operation guide. No license or rights to manufacture, produce, and/or
sell either the manual or articles described herein are given. Undersea Systems
International, Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, reserves the right to change
specifications without notice. It is recommended that all users read and fully un­derstand this manual before using the SP-100D.

All statements, technical information, and recommendations herein are based on
tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not
guaranteed; and the following is made in lieu of all warranties, expressed or im­plied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose:
Seller’s and Manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of
the product proved to be defective. Before using, the user shall determine the
suitability of the product for intended use, and the user assumes all risk and liabil­ity whatsoever in connection therewith. Neither Seller nor Manufacturer shall be
liable either in tort or in contract for any loss or damage—direct, incidental, or
consequential—arising from the use of or the inability to use the product. No
statement or recommendation not contained herein shall have any force or effect
unless it is in an agreement signed by officers of the Seller and Manufacturer.

- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -

(Please read before using product.)

It is absolutely essential that all operators are properly trained and equipped
and fully understand this user’s manual before attempting to use the SP­100D Surface Buddy Phone

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While the SP-100D provides good underwater communications, it does not
change or eliminate the potential hazards of diving!

Refer to the Library page of our Web site, www.oceantechnologysytems.com,
for a list of any changes made to this manual since its publication.

Copyright © 2005 by Ocean Technology Systems. All rights reserved.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

506059-001 (A)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................... 1

1.1 General ....................................................................................... 1

1.2 Specifications .............................................................................. 2

Section 2: Functions ................................................................................... 3

Section 3: Batteries ..................................................................................... 5

3.1 Battery Selection ......................................................................... 5

3.2 Battery Installation...................................................................... 5

3.3 Low-Battery Alert ....................................................................... 5

Section 4: Operation ................................................................................... 7

4.1 Setup ........................................................................................... 7

4.2 Adjustments and Controls ........................................................... 8

4.2.1 Listening Volume.......................................................... 8

4.2.2 Speaker On/Off ............................................................ 8

4.2.3 Squelch Control ............................................................ 8

4.3 Reception .................................................................................... 8

4.4 Transmission ............................................................................... 8

4.5 Recording Communications ....................................................... 9

4.6 Helpful Hints .............................................................................. 9

Section 5: Maintenance .............................................................................11

5.1 SP-100D Surface Buddy Phone

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5.2 TCA-35 Transducer ...................................................................11

5.3 HHM-3 Hand-Held Microphone ............................................... 11

5.4 Batteries .....................................................................................11

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 12

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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, state-of-the-art under­water communication systems available. The SP-100D Surface Buddy Phone® is a
compact, ultrasonic, single-sideband transceiver designed to allow surface-to-diver
and diver-to-surface through-water communications.

The SP-100D is the latest design of the SP-100 Buddy Phone®, featuring innova­tive software-defined radio (SDR) technology that uses digital signal processing
(DSP) algorithms. This new design represents the latest in state-of-the-art commu­nications technology, with a streamlined hardware design; greater precision in fre­quency definition and in squelch sensitivity and selectivity; increased energy effi­ciency, resulting in higher transmit power; enhanced reception sensitivity; and
clearer, higher quality sound.

The SP-100D offers many useful features to ensure user-friendly performance: a
front-panel squelch control; a panel speaker; a heavy-duty, water-resistant hous­ing; accommodation for a 12-volt external power supply; a hand-held microphone;
and much more. In all, the SP-100D Surface Buddy Phone® portable surface sta­tion is designed with full functionality yet simplicity in mind.

1.1 GENERAL

This manual contains information regarding the SP-100D Surface Buddy Phone
portable surface communication system. Section 1 contains general information
about the SP-100D and a table of specifications.

The following are provided with the SP-100D:

• TCA-35 transducer cable assembly (p.n. 912077-000)

• HHM-3 hand-held microphone (p.n. 110025-000)

• EPP-2 external power cable (p.n. 912033-000)

• SP-100D user’s manual (document no. 506059-001)

• Warranty card (doc. no. 506014-000)

Optional accessories (sold separately):

• THB-14 headset with boom microphone (p.n. 900298-015)

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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter output power: 1/2 watt PEP (peak envelope power)

Audio output to speaker: 1/2 watt (nominal)

Modulation: Single sideband, no carrier

Operating channels: Sport channel (Ch. #1, 32.768 kHz upper side-

band)

Power supply: Sixteen AA alkaline cells

Battery life: 20 hours (nominal)

External power: 12 VDC, minimum of 1 amp. Access via front
(front panel) panel with use of a mini double banana plug.

Transducer: Piezoelectric type

Squelch: On/off selected from the front panel

Volume: User adjustable from the front panel

Microphone: Hand-held, push-to-talk, dynamic, 500 ohm im-

pedance

Activation: Upon connection of transducer cable to SP-100D

Housing: Underwater Kinetics 309, ABS, heavy duty

Control panel: ABS

Receiver sensitivity: Greater than 100 dBv

Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Greater than 100 dBv

Transmitter speech frequency 300–3,500 Hz
bandwidth:

Housing dimensions: Width: 9.00 inches

Height: 7.85 inches
Depth: 3.40 inches

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