RCA Communications Systems MR240 Users manual
VHF Marine T
wo-Way Radio
RCA Communications Systems
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this company marine transceiver, you will find the
professional and human oriented design of the transceiver during u
all instructions carefully and completely before using the transcei
It is an abundant
(International Maritime Organization) resolution.
As adopting advance waterproof technology, the transceiver is with good
waterproof, floating and flash functions.
is a powerful marine radio, it id designed on IMO
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CAUTION
NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet, this may
pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below -15℃ or above +55℃.
KEEP the transceiver at least 1meter away from your ves-
sel's nagentic navigation compass.
BE CAREFUL, the transceiver meats IP-X7 requirements
for waterproof protection.However,once the transceiver
has been dropped,waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver's
case or the waterproof seal.
◎MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery cover are
securely attached to the transceiver,and that antenna and
battery cover are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
Recommendation
Clean the transceiver thoroughly with fresh water after exposure to saltwater,
and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver's key, switches and
controllers may become unusable due to salt crystallization.
NOTE:DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if there is any reason to
suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective. for example, in cases
where the battery cover or DC Jack cap rubber seal is damaged,the transceiver/battery cover/DC Jack cap is cracked or broken , or the transceiver
has been dropped, or when the battery cover, antenna or DC Jack cap are
detached from the transceiver.
Features
Floats on Water
The transceiver floats in fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached.
When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used , it may sink.
Floats and Flashes
An LED sends out intermittent light from a transparent section on the bottom
of the radios, while floating in the water. As the LED light stands out in the
dark ( like a flashing fishing float), the radio can be easily retrieved from the
water. This function works even when the radios is turned OFF.
CONTENTS
PREPARATION
Preparation ............................................................................... 1
Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 1
Charging the Battery Pack .................................................. 1
Battery Pack ....................................................................... 2
Flexible antenna ................................................................. 2
Belt clip ............................................................................... 2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Pannel Description .................................................................... 3
Display ...................................................................................... 4
Turn ON/OFF ............................................................................ 5
Adjusting the Volume Level ........................................................ 5
Adjusting the Squelch Level ....................................................... 5
Receiving and Transmitting ....................................................... 5
Receiving ........................................................................... 5
Transmitting........................................................................ 5
Channel Group Selective ........................................................... 5
Channel Selection ..................................................................... 6
Channel 16 ......................................................................... 6
Call Channel ....................................................................... 6
Weather Channels .............................................................. 6
Call Channel Programming ........................................................ 6
Monitor Function ........................................................................ 7
Volume Loud Function ............................................................... 7
Volume Mute Function ............................................................... 7
Automatic Backlight ................................................................... 7
Lock Function ............................................................................ 7
AquaQuake Water Draining Function ......................................... 7
SCAN OPERATION
Scan Types ............................................................................... 8
Setting TAG Channels ............................................................... 8
Setting (or clearing) a TAG channel .................................... 8
Setting (or clearing) all tagged channels .............................. 8
Starting a Scan .......................................................................... 8
DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH
Description ................................................................................ 9
Operation .................................................................................. 9
SET MODE
Set Mode Programming ............................................................ 10
Set Mode Operation .......................................................... 10
Set Mode Items ........................................................................ 10
Beep Tone Function .......................................................... 10
Weather Alert .................................................................... 10
Priority Scan Function ........................................................ 10
Scan Resume Time ........................................................... 10
Auto Scan Function ........................................................... 10
Dual/Tri-watch Function .................................................... 11
Monitor Key Action ............................................................. 11
Automatic Backlighting ....................................................... 11
LCD Contrast Setting ......................................................... 11
Power Save Function ......................................................... 11
VHF Marine Channel List .......................................................... 12
Specification ............................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 14
PREPARATION
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify items llisted in the following table before discarding the packing materials. If any item
are missing or have been damaged, please contact dealer immediately.
Items Qty
Antenna 1
Battery Pack 1
Adaptor 1
Belt Clip 1
Handstrap 1
User's Manual 1
Charging the Battery Pack
Connect the adaptor to the AC Power.1.
Rotate the jack in top of transceiver, connect it to the adaptor start to 2.
charge, LCD appears "
If battery charging is full , LCD appears“FL”，you should pull the 3.
adaptor out .
NOTE: if transceiver didn't insert battery pack, LCD will
appears“Er”.
" and " " to indicate charging.
1
Battery Pack
To insert the battery pack:
Place the battery into the transceiver so it fits flat, and the securely attach
the battery cover, as shown. Push the cover until the latch comes back to
the locked position.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the latch and then lift the battery cover to remove it , then remove the
battery pack , as shown.
Flexible Antenna
Connect the supplied fixable antenna to the 1.
antenna connector, rotate it clockwise.
To remove it, rotate it counter-clockwise.2.
Belt Clip
Attach the belt clip to, or detach the belt clop from
the transceiver.
2
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Pannel Description
PTT1.
Hold down to transmit; release to receive.
CH 16/Call CH2.
Push to select channel 16.
Hold for 1 second to select the call channel.(factory default: channel 9 )
When the call channel is selected, hold for 3 seconds to enter the call
channel programming mode.
While in the set mode, push to return to the normal operation mode.
FAV/TAG3.
PUSH to sequentially select to the favorite channels, while ignoring un-
3
tagged channel, in a channel group.
Hold for 1 second to set or clear the TAG for the display channel.
While hold , turn ON the power to clear or set all TAG channels in the
seteced channel group.
SCAN/DUAL4.
Push to start or stop a normal or priority scan.
Hold for 1 second to enter the Dual/Tri-watch mode.
Push to exit the watch mode
Hold this key and HI/LO key for 1 second, to activate the AquaQuake
Function.
[HI/LO]/[ 5. ]
Push to select the high or low output power.
Hold for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or OFF.
POWER[ 6. ]
Hold to turn power ON or OFF.
VOL./SQL/MONI7.
Push to enter the volume adjustment mode or the squelch adjustment
mode.
Hold for 1 second to active the Monitor function.
While hold this key , hold [ ] key to turn ON the power and enter the
set mode.
While in the Set mode, push to select an item,
While holding this key , push [▼]to turn ON the Volume Mute function .
Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function.
While hold down this key, push [▲]to turn ON the Volume Loud function.
Do the same steps again to turn OFF the function.
[8. ▲]/[▼]UP/DOWN
Push to select an operation channel.
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