Sailor 6210 VHF User & Installation Manual

USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL

SAILOR 6210 VHF

Thrane & Thrane A/S

SAILOR 6210 VHF

User and installation manual

Document number: 98-128432-THR-D

Release date: April 7, 2010

Disclaimer

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product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The
information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to
change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.

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Copyright

© 2010 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• SAILOR is a registered trademarks of Thrane & Thrane A/S.

• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or
trade names of their respective owners.

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Safety warning 1

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the
equipment. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the customer's failure
to comply with these requirements.

RF exposure hazards and instructions

Your Thrane & Thrane radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio
frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those around
you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to avoid health
hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons must be at least
3ft (0.9 m) away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

Warranty limitation

IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit (classified IPX8). To
create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled
environment using special equipment. The radio is not a user maintainable
unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by
authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the
warranty.

Installation and service

Installation and general service must be done by skilled service personnel.

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Preface 2

Radio for occupational use

The SAILOR 6210 VHF fulfils the requirements of the EC directive
1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
and is intended for use in maritime environment.

SAILOR 6210 VHF is designed for occupational use only and must
be operated by licensed personnel only.

SAILOR 6210 VHF is not intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public.

SAILOR 6210 VHF is designed for installation by a skilled service
person.

Manual overview

This manual has the following chapters:

• Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio.

• Operation explains how to make and receive voice calls over

VHF, including how to use and set-up the channel scanning,
the 2-way loudhailer, fog horn external loudspeaker.

• Installation explains how to mount the VHF radio and how to
connect accessories and external equipment.

• Service & maintenance contains support information including
lists of accessories and a troubleshooting guide.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

VHF radio ........................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 Operation

General use and navigation ...............................................6

VHF radio communication ..................................................9

HI/LO transmission power .................................................15

Watch ................................................................................16

Scan ..................................................................................17

Radio setup .......................................................................19

Loudhailer with talk-back .................................................22

Automatic foghorn ...........................................................23

Hailer and Fog horn setup ................................................25

Replay function ................................................................26

Chapter 3 Installation

Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF .......................................27

Installing the VHF radio ....................................................28

Power, VHF antenna and external equipment ..................35

System setup ....................................................................42

SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) .............................43

Chapter 4 Service & maintenance

Contact for support ...........................................................45

Maintenance ....................................................................45

Table of Contents

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Equipment and accessories ..............................................48

Warranty ..........................................................................48

App. A Technical specifications

App. B Maritime channels

App. C Declaration of conformity

Glossary .........................................................................................59

Index ......................................................................................... 61

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Chapter 1

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Introduction

Introduction 1

VHF radio

SAILOR 6210 VHF is approved
toR&TTE and is waterproof to
the IPx8 and IPx6 standard.
As part of the safety
equipment, use the SAILOR
6210 VHF in an emergency
situation. However the best
way to guarantee
functionality in an emergency
situation, is to use the radio
in daily communication on
board.

The VHF radio is a simplex/semi duplex VHF radio. It is designed with an easy­to-use menu-driven setup. You use the soft-keys to enter the desired
functions, you browse and select a setting using the right selection wheel
knob. The large display has red adjustable backlight which provides a good
visibility even at night and protects your night vision.

The VHF radio can replay the last 90 s of received voice. This is a useful
feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record messages when the
radio is unattended.

The VHF radio connects easily to external equipment like a 2-way loudhailer
and an external speaker. You can use the loudhailer as a 2-way on-board
communicator. The loudhailer also functions as a fog horn. You can select
from several programmed fog-horn patterns.

For a list of other accessories available for the SAILOR 6210 VHF check with
your nearest distributor.

Chapter 1: Introduction

2VHF radio

Controls on the front plate

1. Loudspeaker.

2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.

3. Quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel.

4. Large display.

5. Connector for Handmicrophone or handset.

6. Squelch control to mute background noise.

7. Replay button to play back up to 90 s voice message.

8. Volume wheel knob with key-press function for volume control and power
on/off.

9. Selector wheel knob with key-press function for changing the working
channel, navigating in menus in the display and backlight dimming.

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1

3 4

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5

6 8 9

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VHF radio 3

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Introduction

SAILOR 6210 VHF display

The picture shows the display
after start-up.The display holds
various fields of information,
depending on the currently
selected function.

1. Current working channel.

2. Functions you can select

with the soft keys. If there
are more than 4 functions in
the list press the soft key MORE to display further functions.

3. Status and other values for the current state or VHF channel.

4. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the

current channel or function.

5. Action line containing current state or temporary information relevant for

the currently selected function.

For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions
available see the chapter Operation on page 5.

1

23

4

5

HI/LO

WATCH

SCAN

INT

DUAL WATCH

SHIP - SHIP

16

MORE...

Chapter 1: Introduction

4VHF radio

System configuration - example

Note that the SAILOR 6204/05 Control Speaker Microphone is at the time of
writing not yet available.

Handset

Speaker Microphone

Control

SAILOR 6208

6210

DSC Modem

External

Cable

Service

Loud Hailer (4 ohm)

Speaker (8 ohm)

External

ACC. Port

Power

Handset Option

Control Speaker Microphone

Connection Box

SAILOR 6209

Accessory

SAILOR 6204/05

Speaker Microphone

Control

SAILOR 6204/05

Speaker Microphone

Control

SAILOR 6204/05

SAILOR 6201

SAILOR 6201

Connection Box

99-130265-A

VHF

Handmicrophone

SAILOR 6202

OR

12V DC

110/220V AC

N163S

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Hi/Lo

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Aerial

RX/TX

12V Battery

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24V DC

5

Chapter 2

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Operation

Operation 2

In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:

• General use and navigation

• VHF radio communication

• HI/LO transmission power

• Watch

• Scan

• Radio setup

• Loudhailer with talk-back

• Automatic foghorn

• Replay function

Note

Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF antenna, power
and other external equipment are connected properly. For
instructions see chapter Installation on page 27.

Chapter 2: Operation

6 General use and navigation

General use and navigation

Power on and speaker volume

The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off wheel knob for power
on/off and volume control.

• To power on the VHF radio press the on/off wheel knob.

• To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off wheel
knob and follow the instructions in the display.

• To adjust the speaker volume, turn the volume wheel knob (clockwise =
louder, counter clockwise = softer, until muted). When adjusted to the
muted level is shown in the display.

Working channel, settings and dim function

The selector wheel knob has several functions:

• To select the working channel, turn the selector wheel knob.

• To browse and select settings, turn the selector wheel knob
and press for accept.

•To dim the backlight in the display until it is appropriate for the current
situation, i.e. to give comfortable night vision, press, hold and turn the
selector wheel knob (clockwise= more light).

Speaker devices

The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaking devices:

• SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with a PTT (Push To Talk) button.

• Handset with a microphone, ear piece and a PTT button. The volume in the
ear piece can be adjusted, for details see Controller setup on page 8.

• Loudhailer.

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Operation

•External speaker.

See Controller setup on page 8 for managing speaking devices.

Adjusting the squelch

With the Squelch control you can manually adjust and suppress
noise in order to optimize the quality of the received radio
communication.

• When hearing noise or an unwanted signal, turn the

squelch button clockwise until the speaker is muted.

Functions

The following functions are available from top-level standby:

The functions of the SAILOR 6210 VHF are accessed and set using the four soft
keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in the
display next to the soft key. For some applications there are two control levels:

Soft key Function

HI/LO Transmitter power, high or low

WATCH Dual or triple watch

SCAN Scanning function

HAIL Loudhailer

FOG Fog horn

SETUP Setup pages for RADIO, HAILER/FOG, SYSTEM,

CONTROLLER

Chapter 2: Operation

8 General use and navigation

•A top level showing the current
information and options for
this application. This can be on
one page, or on several pages.

•A setup screen showing the
options you can configure for
the specific application.

Use the soft key MORE to display further applications.

Controller setup

In the CONTROLLER SETUP you set handset volume, external speakers and
display contrast. You can view the Software version and serial number.

To change a setting in the CONTROLLER SETUP, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE
until SETUP appears.

2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to CONTROLLER SETUP.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press
the selector wheel knob to change the setting.

4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.

4 soft keys

16

HI/LO
WATCH

SCAN
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

DUAL WATCH

Parameter Description

Handset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: OFF, 1 to 14

Note: Default setting is OFF. If a handset is connected

to the front connector this value must be configured
to a value (1-14).

Handset 2 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 2: OFF, 1 to 14

Note: Default setting is OFF. If a handset is connected

to the rear connector this value must be configured
to a value (1-14).

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Operation

VHF radio communication

In this section of the manual you find information on

• Basic VHF operation

• VHF channels

• Programming a call channel

• Naming a channel

Basic VHF operation

You can make VHF calls using the Handmicrophone or another speaking
device.

Ext. speaker FIX: Fixed level is set for external speaker

REL: Relative level following volume adjustment of
the internal speaker

Ext. fix/rel vol: External speaker fix or rel volume:

rel: -5 to 5. Offset relative to internal speaker steps
fix: OFF, 1 to 14

Language English

Contrast Display contrast, 1 to 5

Parameter Description

Note

A single, short press on the 16/C key will always bring
you to channel 16, the international calling and distress
channel, no matter what menu the radio is in.

Chapter 2: Operation

10 VHF radio communication

Quick guide to radio telephone calls

1. Press the PTT button on the speaking device. When the TX
indicator lights up in the display, the transmission is active.

2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.

Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16

When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker,
proceed as follows:

1. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on
the channel displayed.

2. Lift the Handmicrophone or take the handset.

3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the
radio is transmitting on the channel displayed.

4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and
say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.

5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by
saying: “Channel [suggested channel number]”.

6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.

7. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector wheel knob to
the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press PTT only
when you are talking.

Note

Press PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over.” just before
releasing the PTT button.

Note

One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.

TX

RX

16

HI/LO
WATCH

HAIL
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

RX

16

HI/LO
WATCH

HAIL
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

TX

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Operation

Making a radio telephone call on channel 16

To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows:

1. Select channel 16 by pressing the soft key 16/C or by turning the

selector wheel knob.

2. Lift the handset or take the Handmicrophone.

3. Press the PTT key. A TX symbol shows that the VHF

radio is transmitting on the working channel
displayed.

4. Say the name of the station you are calling three

times.

5. Say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.

6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to listen. An

RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on
the working channel displayed

7. When answered, agree upon a working channel

other than 16.

8. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector

wheel knob to the agreed channel and begin your
conversation.

16

HI/LO
WATCH

HAIL
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

TX

16

HI/LO
WATCH

HAIL
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

RX

Chapter 2: Operation

12 VHF radio communication

VHF channels

You can change channels whenever the channel
designator is displayed. Turn the selector wheel knob to
browse through all channels that are available in the
selected channel mode. The channels appear in the
display in the following order:

• Primary channels

• Weather channels (if any)

• Private channels (if any)

To quickly toggle between these 3 channel groups make
a long press and release the selector wheel knob. The
VHF radio toggles between the last selected channels in
the respective groups, i.e. the last selected weather
channel, the last selected private channel or the last
selected primary channel. If there are no channels defined in a group, none
will be selected.

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HI/LO
SCAN

HAIL
MORE...

INT

INTERSHIP

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HI/LO
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HAIL
MORE...

US

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HI/LO
SCAN

HAIL
MORE...

INT

SHIP-SHIP

VHF channel table Description

Primary channels
(no prefix)

For details see Maritime channels on page 53.
For instructions how to change a channel table see Radio
setup on page 19.

Weather (WX) Weather channels have the prefix W. (For US and CA

channels only.)

Private (PRIV) Up to 40 user-defined private channels. Contact your dealer

for programming private channels.

Chapter 2: Operation

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Operation

Programming a call channel

To program a call channel (or quick selection), do as follows:

1. Make an extra-long press (2.5 s duration) on the 16/C key.

2. Press the soft key CALL CH. The channel designator is flashing.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to select the desired channel.

4. Press the soft key OK to confirm the new call channel and leave

edit mode.

Naming a channel

To name a channel, do as follows:

1. Make an extra long press on the 16/C key until NAME is shown

in the display next to one of the soft keys.

2. Turn the selector wheel knob to select the channel you want to name.

3. Press the soft key NAME.

4. Turn and press the selector wheel knob to enter the name, letter

by letter. Press BACK to move one character to the left. Press
CLEAR to the delete the current character and the following
characters. A long press on CLEAR deletes all characters.

5. Press the soft key OK to confirm the entered value

and to leave edit mode.

6. Press EXIT to return to return to the standard VHF

display.

14

OK
BACK

CLEAR
CANCEL

INT

NEW_

PROGRAM

Chapter 2: Operation

14 VHF radio communication

Display for non-VHF applications

When the radio is used for functions other than VHF, the display is arranged
differently. The large channel display moves to the bottom line along with
selected icons.

The channel displayed in this line will always reflect the communication
channel on which the radio is tuned into for communication.

If PTT is pressed the radio transmits on the displayed channel (not valid for
hailer mode).

If a signal is received the signal is received on the displayed channel.

Chapter 2: Operation

HI/LO transmission power 15

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Operation

HI/LO transmission power

Press the soft key HI/LO to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W) and
high (25 W). If LO is not displayed, the transmit power is HI.

US channels: Local mode, 10 dB attenuation

To attenuate to the incoming signal, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key LOCAL to add 10 dB attenuation. If it is not in the display,

press the soft key MORE until LOCAL appears in the display.

US channels: Overriding LOW power for channels 13 and 67

When running in US mode you can override low power on the alternative call
channels 13 and 67. Do as follows:

1. With the VHF radio set to 13 and 67, press PTT on the speaking device.

2. Press the soft key OVRIDE to transmit with full power.

When you release the PTT button, the transmission power goes back to
low.

Note

Local mode is automatically exited when using channel 16. If you
want to use attenuation on channel 16 or a call channel, you must
set it manually each time.

Chapter 2: Operation

16 Watch

Watch

The SAILOR 6210 VHF radio can
be set to dual watch or triple
watch. In dual watch, the
working channel and channel 16
are watched. In triple watch the
working channel, channel 16
and the programmed call
channel are watched.

You can select the working
channel in any watch mode by
turning the selector wheel knob.
The working channel that is displayed is the channel used for dual or triple
watch. If there is a signal in one of the watched channels and squelch opens,
the display shows the channel in which the signal is received.

Using WATCH

1. To start watch press the soft key WATCH. The radio
enters the last watch mode. It is displayed in the
action line.

2. To stop WATCH press WATCH again, or press PTT on
the speaking device.

For instructions how to change between DUAL and TRIPLE WATCH see Radio
setup on page 19.

Note

If PTT is operated during any watch mode. the WATCH function is
terminated and you transmit on the displayed channel. Watch mode
may be resumed after releasing the PTT button if the scan resume
time is set up in SETUP, for instructions see Radio setup on page 19.

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HI/LO
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Operation

Scan

The radio has a scanning function for tagged channels. Any available channel,
including weather and private channels, can be tagged and added to the
scanning sequence. As default the radio scans with priority scanning of
channel 16. If a signal is received while in any scanning mode, only channel 16
continues to be watched.

If there is a signal in one of the scanned channels, the display shows the
channel in which the signal is received. Pressing PTT while a signal is received
stops scanning and the radio is tuned into the displayed channel.

Using SCAN

1. To start scanning press the soft key SCAN. The SCAN menu is shown. Press

START to start scanning.

2. To stop SCAN press SC STOP, or press PTT on the

speaking device.

3. To tag a channel in order to include it in the

scanning sequence, turn the selector wheel
knob until the wanted channel is in the display.
Then press the soft key TAG. The display shows
the channel number and the word TAG at the right side of the display.

4. To remove a channel from the scanning sequence, turn the selector wheel

knob until the tagged channel is displayed. Then press the soft key TAG to
remove the tag.

When scanning is activated the working channel is displayed in a different
format (open, outline typeface). This indicates the radio is not tuned into the
displayed channel. The displayed working channel is temporarily included in
the scanning list (although no TAG icon is shown).

If PTT is pressed while scanning, the scanning is stopped and transmission
starts immediately on the displayed working channel.

EXIT

TAG

[TAG]+[16]

PRIORITY SCAN

TAG

STOPSC

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18 Scan

US channels: Watch alarms for NOAA Weather alerts

You can turn on or off an independent watch alarm for a specific weather
channel.

To turn on or off an independent NOAA weather alarm do as follows:

1. In the SCAN menu, turn the selector wheel knob to
select a specific weather channel.

2. Press the soft key WX to tag this weather channel
for NOAA weather alert.

3. On the display you can see that the selected
weather channel alert watch is enabled. In this example it is [W2].

The weather channel set-up for the alarm is scanned frequently during
scanning, watch or when the radio is not operated or receiving on a
working channel.

4. If a NOAA weather alert is detected on a weather
channel, beep tones are presented and a pop-up
window is displayed. Press YES to switch to the
weather channel.

Note

NOAA weather channels are available in the waters of USA and
Canada only.

W2

EXIT

[TAG]+[16]

PRIORITY SCAN

SC STOP

[W2]

WX

TAG

YES

WEATHER ALERT

NOAA WEATHER

ALERT. SWITCH TO

WEATHER

CHANNEL?

NO

WEATHER ALERT

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Operation

Radio setup

In the RADIO SETUP you set scan and watch mode, select the channel table
and can set and view the ATIS code. To change a setting in the RADIO SETUP,
do as follows:

1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE

until SETUP appears.

2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to RADIO SETUP.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press

the selector wheel knob to change the setting.

4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.

Para­meter

Description

Scan
Hang
Time

Scan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working channel.
The time is measured from the signal is detected. The radio remains
on the channel for the set time interval, if a signal was detected.

OFF: Resumes scanning when signal disappears (default)
4, 6, 8, 10: Hang time in seconds.

Scan/
watch
Resume

Scan resume time, in seconds. When the programmed time of
inactivity has elapsed, and when watch/scan has been aborted using
a press on PTT, or after power-up, scan or watch is resumed.

OFF: Automatic resume is deactivated (default)
3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30: Resume time in seconds.

Watch
Mode

DUAL: Dual watch monitoring the working channel and the priority

channel (channel 16, default for international channels).

TRIPLE: Triple watch. The working channel is watched with the
priority channel (channel 16) and the programmed call channel (if
any, otherwise dual watch).

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Priority
Scan

ON: All channels tagged for scanning are scanned while monitoring

channel 16. (default).
OFF: Only the channels tagged for scanning are scanned in sequence,
not channel 16, unless it is tagged for scanning.

Channel
Mode

To select the channel table for the primary channel. See also VHF
channel table on page 12.

Band­width

Selection of the bandwidth for the fixed pre-programmed channels.
This is recommended from Radio Regulations:

Wide: Wide band is 25kHz channel bandwidth (default)
Narrow: Narrow band defines a channel bandwidth of 12.5kHz

Para-

meter

Description

Priority scan: On

Channel

16

Channel

16

Channel

16

Channel

01

Channel

02

Channel

03

Channel 04Channel

16

Priority scan: Off (normal scan)

Channel

01

Channel

02

Channel

03

Channel

04

Channel

05

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Operation

AT IS
code

The ATIS code (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is used
for identification to marine coast and inland stations and its use is
mandatory in a number of European inland waterways such as e.g.
the river Rhine.

Like the MMSI number the ATIS number is issued by the relevant
authority.

Enter the format of the programmed ATIS code according to the
following call sign prefix conversion table:

Note: The ATIS number can be programmed by the operator once. If a
wrong number has been entered and stored, or if there is a
requirement to change it, contact your authorized dealer.

Para­meter

Description

Character Phonetic Value Character Phonetic Value

AAl

p

ha 1 N November 14

B Bravo 2 O Oskar 15

C Charlie 3 P Pa

p

a16

D Delta 4 Q Quebec 17

E Echo 5 R Romeo 18
F Foxtrot 6 S Sierra 19

G Golf 7 T Tan

g

o20

H Hotel 8 U Uniform 21

I India 9 V Victor 22

J Juliett 10 W Whiske

y

23

K Kilo 11 X X-ra

y

24

L Lima 12 Y Yankee 25

M Mike 13 Z Zulu 26

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22 Loudhailer with talk-back

Loudhailer with talk-back

The SAILOR 6210 VHF supports a loudhailer with a talk-back function.

To activate the loudhailer do as follows:

1. Press the soft key HAIL. If it is not in the display, press the
soft key MORE until HAIL appears.

2. Press PTT on the speaking device to activate the HAILER.

3. To change the receiving radio channel, turn the selector
wheel knob.

4. To adjust the HAIL volume press the PTT button and turn the volume knob.

5. Press the soft key EXIT to leave the hailer function.

Using the hailer with talk-back

While in hailer mode the hailer can also be used as a
microphone. For details how to set the talk-back mode see
Hailer and Fog horn setup on page 25. Once set up talk-back is
activated when you are in hailer mode and the PTT button is released.

When talk-back is active your crew can talk to you via the loudhailer horn unit
into the loudspeakers. The talk-back volume can be independently adjusted
on the volume knob while talk-back is active (TB Volume). If a signal is
received on the radio while in talk-back mode, the received radio signal will
be heard in the speakers. The received radio signal will be reproduced with
the normal volume level.

Important

When the hailer is in talk-back mode and a radio signal is
received, the radio signal has a higher priority and is heard in
the loudspeaker.

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Automatic foghorn

The SAILOR 6210 VHF has an automatic fog horn application with several
foghorn patterns. Once started, it runs in the background while running any
other application. The fog horn may be combined with the loudhailer talk­back mode. When the fog horn is activated, the text FOG is shown in the top
right corner of the display.

The "TB" symbol is shown in the display if Foghorn talk-back is selected and
the automatic foghorn is activated.

The foghorn patterns are fixed and sent out as whistle blasts or as a bell
pattern. The tone frequency can be set in the foghorn setup menu.

To activate the foghorn do as follows:

1. Press the soft key FOG. If it is not in the display,

press the soft key MORE until FOG appears.

Important

Loudhailer talk-back may be active between foghorn
emissions. See Hailer and Fog horn setup on page 25.

FOG

OFF

EXIT

UNDERWAY
STOP
SAIL

HORN
SETUP

TOW

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24 Automatic foghorn

2. Use the selector wheel knob to browse through the patterns available.

3. Press the selector wheel knob at the wanted pattern to accept the pattern.

4. To deactivate the foghorn, turn the selector wheel knob to browse to OFF
and press the selector wheel knob.

Foghorn test tone

To manually control that the foghorn produces a blast tone, do
as follows:

The HORN key appears when no active fog pattern is
emitted (OFF). Press and hold the soft key HORN to activate
the blast tone and adjust the volume of the foghorn by
turning the volume wheel knob.

every 120 s

every 120 s

UNDERWAY

1 long blast

STOP

2 long blasts

every 120 s

every 120 s

SAIL

1 long blast followed by 2 short blasts

TOW

1 long blast followed by 3 short blasts

AGROUND

3 rings, followed by 5 s constant bell pattern, then 3 rings

ANCHOR

One 5 s bell pattern

every 60 s

every 60 s

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Hailer and Fog horn setup

To change a setting in the HAILER/FOGHORN SETUP, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE

until SETUP appears.

2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to HAILER/FOGHORN SETUP.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press

the selector wheel knob to change the setting.

4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.

Parameter Settings

Hailer
Talk-back

OFF - Talk back is disabled (Default).

ON - Talk back is enabled when listening in the hailer PA

mode.

Foghorn
Talk-back

OFF - Talk back is disabled if the periodic foghorn is
activated.(Default)

ON - Talk back is enabled if the periodic foghorn is activated,
talk back between horn emissions.

Foghorn
Freq.

Adjust the foghorn frequency, allowed range: 200-850 Hz.

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26 Replay function

Replay function

Replay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the
loudspeaker.

Recording is activated automatically when a signal is received. Recording is
not possible during playback. Up to 60 tracks or 90 seconds can be handled.

The recorded channel is displayed. The message length is shown in seconds.
The display shows how old the message is. If the 90 s storage limit is reached,
the oldest data is overwritten.

Replaying recorded messages

To replay a message do as follows:

1. Press the Replay button (short press). The latest message
(message) is repeated. Information about this message is
shown in the display.

2. To stop replaying the message press the soft key STOP.

3. To play the current message again from the start press the Replay button
(short press).

4. To track back the series of messages double-press the Replay button (short
press) until the desired track is shown. The selected track is played.

5. To track back in time press and hold the Replay button until the desired
point in time. All messages up to the newest will be played.

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Installation

Installation 3

In this chapter you find information and guidelines for:

• Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF

• Installing the VHF radio

• Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

Unpacking the SAILOR 6210 VHF

The following items are included in the delivery of a SAILOR 6210 VHF:

•SAILOR 6210 VHF

• SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with spiral cable

• User and installation manual (this manual)

• Installation guide

• Mounting bracket with two wheel knobs

• Connectors for cables

• Power cables, fittings and fuses

• Packaging material

• Sun screen (click-on) for front plate protection

• Kit for flush mount installation, including gasket

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Installing the VHF radio

You can mount the VHF radio as a desktop, overhead or flush-mounted unit
integrated in the instrument panel.

Provide space enough to access the front panel connectors and for installing a
cradle for the speaking device.

Provide at least 120 mm space at the back of the SAILOR 6210 VHF radio to
allow free air circulation.

Compass safe distance

Make sure that the VHF radio is far enough from any magnetic compass to
avoid influence of the loudspeaker magnet on the compass reading. See the
following table for the safe distance after magnetization between the nearest
point of the device and the centre of the compass at which it will produce a
deviation of 0.3°.

Device Safe distance

SAILOR 6210 VHF 1.0 m

SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone 0.8 m

SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box (optional) 0.6 m

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SAILOR 6210 VHF with U mounting bracket

The mounting bracket and two knobs are included in the delivery.

Desktop mounting

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Overhead mounting

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Mounting with U mounting bracket

To mount the VHF radio
as tabletop, do as
follows:

1. Find a suitable

location for the VHF
radio. Check that the
space is wide/deep
enough to
accommodate the
VHF radio.

2. Fasten the bracket

with 4 screws
(included in the
delivery.)

3. Insert the VHF radio

in the bracket and
fasten it with the two
knobs.

4. The display of the

VHF radio should be
at an angle of
approximately 90° to
your line of sight
when operating it.

99-130249

4 x M4 or hole for
self-tapping ø3.9

150mm

53mm

71mm

196mm

23mm

9mm

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32 Installing the VHF radio

SAILOR 6210 VHF for flush mount

You can mount the VHF radio to a flat surface, e.g. an instrument panel.The
flush mount installation kit is included in the delivery.

Important

The scaling in the above drawing is not 1:1. Consequently do
not attempt to use a print or copy of this page without checking
the dimensions.

Remove material from shaded area only!

89mm

177mm

R2.5mm x 4

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1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is deep

enough to accommodate the VHF radio and an additional min. 120 mm
space for cable entry.

2. Keep free distance to allow free air circulation around the VHF radio and to

allow sufficient space for access to cables, see the drawing on this page.

3. Cut out the hole for the VHF radio where you want to mount it. Use the

cutting template in the installation guide.

4. Mount the 4 square nuts M4 in the cabinet, ensure that they are placed

correct so it's possible to screw in the M4x45 screws.

5. Ensure that the flush mount gasket is placed correct on the VHF radio.

6. Before mounting the VHF radio be aware that the surface is plane and

rigid. If the surface is not plane and/or rigid (stiff) remove the gasket and
seal with silicone sealant between the VHF radio and the surface.

7. Slide the VHF radio in the cut-out. Place the flush mount bracket and fasten

it with the 4 screws M4x45. Make sure the torque does not exceed 1Nm
when fastening the screws.

.

Note

Only use screws supplied with the kit for flush mounting.

A

A

BB

99-130248

Gasket

Flush Mount Bracket (2 pcs.)

Screw M4x45 TORX 20 (4 pcs.)

Connect to LOUD HAILER
(RED isolation on inner connector)

Connect to EXT. SPEAKER
(WHITE isolation on inner connector)

Connect to POWER +

(RED wire)

Connect to POWER -

(BLUE wire)

Square Nut M4x7x2.2 (4 pcs.)

Max wall thickness 26mm

Note

Firmly tie back and secure any wires not used to avoid the possibility
for mutual shorting or shorting to ground.

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34 Installing the VHF radio

SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone

Handmicrophone with spiral cable and PTT button.

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Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

1. ACC connector for

accessories

2. CTRL connector

for control
speaker
microphone

3. Power,

Loudhailer,
foghorn and
external speaker

4. VHF antenna

5. Ground stud

ACC connector

Use the connector marked ACC to connect GPS input.

The interface for GPS is NMEA 0183 (EN61 162-1 NMEA0183/ EN61 162-2
NMEA0183 Highspeed).

Connector type: Circular connector, 10pin.

Connection cable with plug, part number 406209-941.

Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio.

2

1

3 4 5

Pin Description Wire color

1NMEA in+ Brown

2 NMEA in- Blue

1

2

341056

7

8

9

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External DSC controller

3 NMEA out+ White

4NMEA out- Green

5 Mike 2 / Line in Yellow

6EAR 2 / Line out Grey

7 Hook_PTT Pink

8 Battery supply when radio is on Red

9 Internal GND = - Battery Black

10 Internal GND = - Battery Orange — SCREEN (Drain)

Note

To achieve the 0dBm signal level on the Line Out pin the Handset 2
earpiece volume must be configured to level 14 (max). See also
Controller setup on page 8.

Pin Description Wire color

O

O

O

O

Line in / 0 dBm

Line out / 0 dBm

PTT / Key

- Batt

SAILOR 6210

DSC controler

O

pin5

pin6

pin7

pin9

O

O

ACC. connector

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NMEA interface description

The NMEA interface supports NMEA 0183 v2.0, v2.1 and v2.3.

uP

U43

464k

500R

681R 120R 681R

4k42

U20

NMEA Driver

U43

U24

ACC connector

O pin4

O pin1

O pin2

O pin3

O

Vcc

Vcc

NMEA in+

NMEA in-

A

B

NMEA out+

NMEA out-

J4

NMEA interface Specifications

NMEA input:

Impedance: 600 Ohm
Max. 2mA at min. level of 2V

NMEA output

Load Impedance: > 60 Ohm
Drive load: < 35 mA

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38 Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

The following sentences are supported:

• FSI: All fields are decoded.

• GGA: UTC, "Position", "quality indicator" (indicators 1-5). All other fields are
unused.

• GLL: UTC, "Position", "Status" and "mode" (indicators A and D). All other
fields are unused.

• GNS: UTC, "Position" and "mode" (indicators A and D). All other fields are
unused.

• RMC: UTC, "Position", "Status", "Date" and "mode" (indicators A and D). All
other fields are unused.

• ZDA: UTC, "Day", "Month", and "Year". All other fields are unused.

In accordance with the standard EN61162-1:2008 and EN61162-2:1998

Received NMEA sentences except for FSI can be forwarded to NMEA output. As
talker the sentences are streamed when received (with no intervals).
HW revision: 57-127367-D.02
SW revision: 2.00.01

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CTRL connector for control speaker microphone

Connector type: Circular connector, 12pin.

Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio:

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND for cable screen 7 Internal GND = - Battery

2 Internal GND=- Battery 8 not used

3 Battery supply when radio is on 9 RX out +

4 Battery supply when radio is on 10 RX out -

5CAN+ 11TX in +

6CAN- 12TX in -

1

2

11

3410

12

5

6

7

8

9

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40 Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

Power, Loudhailer, foghorn and external speaker

Use the connector marked
PWR/EXT to connect power,
loudhailer and an external
speaker. The cable for this
connector is part of the
delivery.

1. Blue wire: Power -

2. Red isolation on inner
connector: loudhailer

3. White isolation on inner
connector: external
speaker

4. Red wire: Power +

2

1

3 4

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Protection against water ingress

VHF antenna

Use the connector marked ANT to connect the VHF antenna to the radio with a
50 Ohm coaxial cable with low loss, e.g. RG214. Install a PL259 plug at the
cable end.

Place the antenna as high and clear of obstructions as possible. Make sure
that the horizontal distance to metal parts is minimum 1.5 m (5 ft).

Connector type: female SO239 for PL259 plug.

Ground stud

To ground the radio connect a ground wire from
the ground stud of the radio to a suitable
grounding point. Use an appropriately sized
wire. The ground stud is located above the VHF
antenna connector.

Important

You must protect the cable connection with rubber vulcanizing
tape as shown in the pictures below. This protection prevents
water seeping into the VHF radio, cable and connectors.

1

2

3

4

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42 System setup

System setup

To change a setting in the SYSTEM SETUP, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE
until SETUP appears.

2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to SYSTEM SETUP.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press
the selector wheel knob to change the setting.

4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation

.

SYSTEM SETUP Description

Inactivity timeout Inactivity time-out to exit functions (e.g. in

setup) and return to the application.

Range: 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 minute steps
Default: 10 min.

NMEA input (baud rate) 4800

Factory Defaults Resets the radio to factory defaults.

SW version Software version of the radio

S/N Serial number of the radio

Password If you need to change the identity of the radio

(MMSI number or ATIS code), contact your
local dealer.

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SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional)

This Handset has a hook-on/off function,

which is activated by a small magnet embedded
in the cradle.
The cradle must be installed as illustrated in
order to ensure the hook-on/off functionality
of the Handset.

75

62

226

* 120

min. 100

Space for handset access

Space for cable and handset cable

54

45

135

39655C

Drilling plan

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45

Chapter 4

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Service & maintenance

Service & maintenance 4

Contact for support

Contact your authorized dealer for technical service and support of the VHF
radio. Before contacting your authorized dealer you can go through the
troubleshooting guide to solve some of the most common operational
problems.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance of the SAILOR 6210 VHF can be reduced to a maintenance check
at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio for mechanical damages, salt
deposits, corrosion and any foreign material. Due to its robust construction
and ruggedness the radio has a long lifetime. Anyway it must carefully be
checked at intervals not longer than 12 months - dependent on the current
working conditions.

Salt deposits

In case the equipment has been exposed to sea water there is a risk of salt
crystallization on the keys and wheel knobs and they may become inoperable.
Clean the VHF radio and speaker microphones with fresh water.

Error messages and warnings

Errors and warning messages are shown in the display and are read-only.

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46 Maintenance

Troubleshooting guide

Action Symptom Remedy

The radio will
not turn on

The display is
empty.

Check if power is present.

Check fuse which is placed in the + supply
wire.

Check performance of power supply if
connected to one.

No commu­nication

The
loudspeaker
is mute.

Check the antenna installation.

Check antenna cable.

Check handset/Handmicrophone and cable.

Handset
configuration

No sound in
earpiece

The earpiece volume may be configured to
OFF. See section Controller setup on page 8 on
how to adjust the earpiece volume of the
handset.

Device failure If any of the checks and tests described in this

section do not assist in resolving the
difficulties experienced in the operation
and/or performance of the VHF installation, a
fault may have developed in the VHF radio
itself.

When contacting an authorized Thrane &
Thrane representative be sure to provide as
much information as possible describing the
observed behavior - also including the type of
the VHF radio, its serial number, and software
release version (both found in the setup menu
Controller Setup).

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Service & maintenance

Replacing the fuse in the red wire (Power +)

One fuse is installed in the supplied
DC cable. If the fuse is blown, track
down why the fuse was blown and
solve the problem. To replace the
fuse, do as follows:

1. Hold both ends of the fuse holder

and pull it apart.

2. Take out the old fuse.

3. Insert the new fuse. The fuse

rating is 10 A T.

4. Make sure that the fuse is tightly

fixed on the metal contact inside
the fuse holder.

5. Put together the fuse holder.

1

2

3

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48 Equipment and accessories

Equipment and accessories

SAILOR 6209 Accessory connection box

You can use the SAILOR 6209 Accessory
Connection Box to combine DSC modem
and the SAILOR 6201 Handset option.

The wire terminal blocks are connected in
parallel.

Warranty

For repair or replacement of the VHF radio within terms of warranty, contact
your local dealer.

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Appendix A

AAAA

Technical specifications

Technical specifications A

T

Item Specification

Weight SAILOR 6210 VHF approx. 1.2 kg

Weight SAILOR 6210 VHF and
Handmicrophone

approx. 1,5 kg including SAILOR 6202
Handmicrophone and mounting bracket

Dimensions Height: Outer dimension 106 mm, hole height

for flush mount 89 mm

Width: Outer dimension 190 mm, hole width
for flush mount 177 mm

Depth: Outer dimension from front of wheel
knobs 132 mm, depth for flush mount 94 mm

Operating temperature -15°C to 55°C

Storage temperature -30°C to 80°C

Power supply 12 VDC Nominal (10,8– 15,6 VDC)

Current consumption Max. 7 A

Frequency range TX 156,000-161,450,

RX 156,000-163.425 MHz

Channel spacing 12,5 kHz and 25 kHz, all international

maritime channels

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50

Item Specification

Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 40

private channels that can be managed in all
channel modes.

Transmit power Hi/Lo: 25 W and <1 W

RF output power 25 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB

1W +0dB / - 1.5dB

RF output power, Canada 21 W ±0.75 dB / 0.8 W ±0.75 dB

Modulation
25 kHz

12.5 kHz

16K0G3E
8K05G3E

LF power Built-in loudspeaker: 6 W

External loudspeaker: 6 W / 8 Ohm
Loudhailer: 30 W / 4 Ohm (when the unit is
not transmitting)

Receiver sensitivity < -119 dBm typically @ 20 dB SINAD CCITT

weighted

Antenna 50 Ohm antenna, 50 Ohm female SO239 for

PL259 plug

Water ingress IPx8 and IPx6 all over. For flush-mount

installations a sealing gasket is included in
the delivery.

Appendix A: Technical specifications

51

AAAA

Technical specifications

NMEA data rates and formats

Item Value

62162-1 4800,8,n,1 (in/out)

62162-2 38400,8,n,1 (out only)

Appendix A: Technical specifications

52

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Appendix B

BBBB

Maritime channels

Maritime channels B

International channels

L) 1 W TX power
*) Channel 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of

AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.

These are the default channels. Additional narrowband channels can be
enabled, see Radio setup on page 19.

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX

MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public

1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625
2 156,100 160,700 61 156,075 160,675
3 156,150 160,750 62 156,125 160,725
4 156,200 160,800 63 156,175 160,775

5

156,250

160,850

64

156,225

160,825

6 156,300 156,300 65 156,275 160,875
7 156,350 160,950 66 156,325 160,925
8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156,375

9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475
11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525 DSC DSC
12 156,600 156,600 71 156,575 156,575
13 156,650 156,650 72 156,625 156,625
14 156,700 156,700 73 156,675 156,675
15 156,750 156,750 74 156,725 156,725
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 75 156,775 156,775 L)
17 156,850 156,850 76 156,825 156,825 L)
18 156,900 161,500 77 156,875 156,875
19 156,950 161,550 78 156,925 161,525
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
21 157,050 161,650 80 157,025 161,625
22 157,100 161,700 81 157,075 161,675
23 157,150 161,750 82 157,125 161,725
24 157,200 161,800 83 157,175 161,775
25 157

,

250 161,850 84 157,225 161,825

25

157,250

161,850

84

157,225

161,825

26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925
28 157,400 162,000 87 157,375 157,375 *)

88 157,425 157,425 *)

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US channels

L) 1 W TX power. Channels 13, 67 and 77 are limited to low transmission

power.
B) Channels 2, 3, 4, 60, 61, 62, 64, 75 and 76 cannot be selected in US mode.
!) Channels 21A, 22A, 23A, 81A, 82A and 83A may be legally used in some

circumstances but not by the general public in US waters.
RX) Only RX: transmissions are blocked.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of

AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.

These are the default channels. Additional narrowband channels can be
enabled, see Radio setup on page 19.

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels RX

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

1A 156,050 156,050 60

B) W 1 162,550

2

B) 61 B) W2 162,400

3

B) 62 B) W3 162,475

4

B) 63A 156,175 156,175 W4 162,425

5A 156,250 156,250 64

B) W 5 162,450

6 156,300 156,300 65A 156,275 156,275 W6 162,500

7A 156,350 156,350 66A 156,325 156,325 W7 162,525

8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156,375

L)

9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475
11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525

DSC

12 156,600 156,600 71 156,575 156,575

L)

13 156,650 156,650

L) 72 156,625 156,625

14 156,700 156,700 73 156,675 156,675

15B 156,750

RX) 74 156,725 156,725

16 156,800 156,800

Distress and calling 75 B)

17 156,850 156,850 76

B)

18A 156,900 156,900 77 156,875 156,875
19A 156,950 156,950 78A 156,925 156,925

20 157,000 161,600 79A 156,975 156,975
20A 157,000 157,000 80A 157,025 157,025
21A 157,050 157,050

!) 81A 157,075 157,075 !)

22A 157,100 157,100

!) 82A 157,125 157,125 !)

23A 157,150 157,150

!) 83A 157,175 157,175 !)

24 157,200 161,800 84 157,225 161,825

25 157,250 161,850 85 157,275 161,875

26 157,300 161,900 86 157,325 161,925

27 157,350 161,950 87A 157,375 157,375

*)

28 157,400 162,000 88A 157,425 157,425 *)

Appendix B: Maritime channels

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BBBB

Maritime channels

Ca channels

L) 1 W TX power. Channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66, 75, 76 and 77 are limited to 1 W

transmission power.

!) Channels 4A, 6, 19A, 21A, 22A, 61A, 62A, 63A, 67, 72, 73, 81A, 82A and 83A

may be legally used in some circumstances but not by the general public in

CA waters.
RX) Only RX: transmission is blocked.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of

AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.

These are the default channels. Additional narrowband channels can be
enabled, see Radio setup on page 19.

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels RX

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625 W1 162,550
2 156,100 160,700 61A 156,075 156,075

!) W2 162,400

3 156,150 160,750 62A 156,125 156,125

!) W3 162,475

4A 156,200 156,200

!) 63A 156,175 156,175 !) W4 162,425

5A 156,250 156,250 64 156,225 160,825 W5 162,450

6 156,300 156,300

!) 64A 156,225 156,225 W6 162,500

7A 156,350 156,350 65A 156,275 156,275 L) W7 162,525

8 156,400 156,400 66A 156,325 156,325

L)

9 156,450 156,450 67 156,375 156,375

!)

10 156,500 156,500 68 156,425 156,425
11 156,550 156,550 69 156,475 156,475
12 156,600 156,600 70 156,525 156,525

DSC

13 156,650 156,650 71 156,575 156,575
14 156,700 156,700 72 156,625 156,625

!)

15 156,750 156,750

L) 73 156,675 156,675 !)

16 156,800 156,800

Distress and calling 74 156,725 156,725

17 156,850 156,850

L) 75 156,775 156,775 L)

18A 156,900 156,900 76 156,825 156,825

L)

19A 156,950 156,950

!) 77 156,875 156,875 L)

20 157,000 161,600

L) 78A 156,925 156,925

21A 157,050 157,050

!) 79A 156,975 156,975

21B 161,650

RX) 80A 157,025 157,025

22A 157,100 157,100

!) 81A 157,075 157,075 !)

23 157,150 161,750 82A 157,125 157,125

!)

24 157,200 161,800 83A 157,175 157,175

!)

25 157,250 161,850 83B 161,775

RX)

26 157,300 161,900 84 157,225 161,825
27 157,350 161,950 85 157,275 161,875

28 157,400 162,000 86 157,325 161,925

87 157,375 157,375

*)

88 157,425 157,425 *)

Appendix B: Maritime channels

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Bi channels

L) 1 W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 and 77.
B) Channels 75 and 76 cannot be selected in BI mode.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of

AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.

NB! The ATIS function is enabled on all channels.

Dual Watch & Scanning modes are disabled.

Alternative channels

If the radio is used in regions where neither of the four described standard
channels are allowed, a reduced channel table with international channel
designators and frequencies can be made. Contact your local dealer for
programming the alternative channels.

Private channels

Up to 40 licensed private channels may be specified. For programming the
private channels contact your local dealer.

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX

MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public

1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625
2 156,100 160,700 61 156,075 160,675
3 156,150 160,750 62 156,125 160,725
4 156,200 160,800 63 156,175 160,775
5 156,250 160,850 64 156,225 160,825
6 156,300 156,300

L) 65 156,275 160,875

7 156,350 160,950 66 156,325 160,925
8 156,400 156,400

L) 67 156,375 156,375

9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425

10 156,500 156,500

L) L) 69 156,475 156,475

11 156,550 156,550

L) 70 156,525 156,525 DSC DSC

12 156,600 156,600

L) 71 156,575 156,575 L)

13 156,650 156,650

L) L) 72 156,625 156,625 L)

14 156,700 156,700

L) 73 156,675 156,675

15 156,750 156,750

L) L) 74 156,725 156,725 L)

16 156,800 156,800

Distress and calling 75 B)

17 156,850 156,850

L) L) 76 B)

18 156,900 161,500 77 156,875 156,875

L)

19 156,950 161,550 78 156,925 161,525
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
21 157,050 161,650 80 157,025 161,625
22 157,100 161,700 81 157,075 161,675
23 157,150 161,750 82 157,125 161,725
24 157,200 161,800 83 157,175 161,775
25 157,250 161,850 84 157,225 161,825
26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925

28 157,400 162,000 87 157,375 157,375 *)

88 157,425 157,425 *)

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Appendix C

CCCC

Declaration of conformity

Declaration of conformity C

The SAILOR 6210 VHF is certified as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity
with R&TTE Directive, enclosed in copy on the next page.

Appendix C: Declaration of conformity

58

R

&

TTE

Doc. no TT99-129854-B

Thrane & Thrane A/S

Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive

The undersigned of this letter declares that the following equipment complies with the
specifications of EC directive 1999/5/EC concerning Radio & Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment.

Equipment included in this declaration

SAILOR 6210 VHF transceiver PN = 626210A
SAILOR 6201 Handset PN = 406201A
SAILOR 6202 Hand microphone PN = 406202A
SAILOR 6209 Connection box PN = 406209A

Equipment Applicability

SAILOR 6210 is a simplex/semi-duplex VHF radiotelephone designed for maritime
communication within the frequency range 156.000 MHz to 163.425 MHz.

Declaration

SAILOR 6210 conforms to the RTTE directive with respect to
Article 3(1)(a) the protection of health and safety
Article 3(1)(b) electromagnetic compatibility requirements
Article 3(2) effective use of the spectrum and avoidance of harmful interference

Which is shown by conforming to EU harmonized standard EN 300 162, EN 300 698-3, EN
60945 ed. 4, EN 60950-1

Manufacturer

Thrane & Thrane A/S Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Porsvej 2, DK-9200 Aalborg SV, Denmark

Place and Date

Aalborg, 20th November 2009

Chief Financial Officer

Svend Åge Lundgaard Jensen

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Glossary

DDDD

Glossary

Glossary D

A

ACC Accessories

AIS Automatic Identification System, a short range coastal tracking

system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services for identifying
and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other

nearby ships.

ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System

C

CTRL Control

E

EXT External

G

GGA NMEA sentence, essential fix data which provide 3D location and

accuracy data.

GLL NMEA sentence, Geographic Latitude and Longitude

GNS NMEA sentence,

N

NMEA National Marine Electronics Association, specification for

communication between marine electronic devices

P

PTT Push To Talk

Glossary

60

PWR Power

R

RMC NMEA sentence, version of essential gps position, velocity, time

data.

V

VHF Very High Frequency

Z

ZDA NMEA sentence, date and time.

61

Index

EEE

Index

Index E

Numerics

16/C, 9
90 s replay, 26

A

ACC connector, 35
accessories, 48

activate

foghorn, 23
scan resume, 19
scanning, 17
watch, 16

adjust

squelch, 7

adjusting

speaker volume, 6
ALT, 56
ANT connector, 41
ATIS code, 21

change, 42
attenuation control, 15

B

backlight, 1

dim, 6
Bi, 56
Bi channels, 56
browse channels, 6

C

Ca channels, 55
cable for VHF antenna, 41
call channel, program, 13

CE, 57

change

dual and triple watch, 16

channel

add to scan, 17
naming, 13
program, 13
remove from scan, 17
select, 6
working, 6

channel table

ALT, 56
Bi, 56
Ca, 55
INT, 53
PRIV, 56
US, 54

channels

Bi, 56
Ca, 55
international, 53
primary, 12
private, 12
US, 54
weather, 12

compass safe distance, 28

configuration

system example, 4

conformity, 57

connector

ACC, 35
ANT, 41
CTRL, 39
external speaker, 40
foghorn,

40

loudhai

ler, 40

VHF antenna, 41

Index

62

contact, 45
controls, front plate, 2
cradle for 6201, installation, 43
CTRL connector, 39

D

data rate

NMEA, 51

deactivate, 24

foghorn, 24

watch, 16
Declaration of Conformity, 57
default reset, 42
delivery, items included, 27
dim, 6
display, 3
document number, this manual, i

DSC controller

external, 36
dual watch, 19

change to triple, 16

E

emergency calls, iv
error messages, 45

external speaker

cabling, 40

connector, 40

F

factory defaults, 42
flush mount, 32
FOG, 23

foghorn, 1, 23, 24

activate, 23
connector, 40
patterns, 1

test tone, 24
foghorn frequency, setup, 25
frequency range, VHF, 49
front plate, controls, 2
fuses, how to replace, 47

G

GPS input, 35, 48

H

HAIL, 22

hand microphone

installing, 34
Handmicrophone, 6

handset cradle

installation, 43
hang time, 19
HORN, 24

I

input

GPS, 48

handset, 48

NMEA, 42

installation

cradle for 6201, 43

desktop, 29

flush mount, 32

handset cradle, 43

mounting bracket, 31

overhead, 30

Index

63

EEE

Index

INT, 53
IP rating, 50

K

key 16/C, 9
keys on front plate, 2

L

LO/HI, 15
LOCAL, 15
loud hailer, 22

cabling, 40
louder, volume, 6
loudhailer, 1

connector, 40

receiving radio channel, 22

low power

override, 15
low power, overriding, 15

M

manual, document number, i
maritime channels, 53
MAYDAY, iv

message

replay, 26

MMSI

change, 42
MORE, 8
mounting, 28

flush mount, 32

with mounting bracket, 31

mute

speaker, 7

N

NAME, 13
name a call channel, 13
night vision, how to dim, 6
NMEA, 35

data rate, 51
NMEA input, 42
NMEA interface, 37
NMEA output, 37

O

overriding low power, 15

P

PA

talk-back, 22
password, 42

power

cabling, 40

fuse, 47

off, 6

on, 6
primary channel, program, 13
priority scan, 20
PRIV, 56
private channels, 12
program, call channel, 13
PTT button, 10

R

radio call

making, 11

receiving, 10
radio channel, loudhailer, 22

Index

64

replay, 1, 26

button, 2
reset to default, 42
resume time, 19
RF exposure hazards, iii
RTTE, 57

S

safety summary, iii
salt deposits, 45

scan

add channel, 17

hang time, 19

priority, 20

remove channel, 17

resume time, 19

resume, activate, 19

scanning

start, 17
selector wheel knob, 2, 6
semi duplex, 1
serial number, 42
service line, display, 3

setup

controller, 8

foghorn frequency, 25

Radio, 19

system, 42

watch, 19
simplex, 1

soft key

FOG, 23
HAIL, 22
HORN, 24
LOCAL, 15
MORE, 8
NAME, 13
OVRIDE, 15
STOP, 26
TAG, 17
WATCH, 16

WX, 18
soft keys, 7
softer, volume,

6

Software version, 42

spe

aker volume, 6
speaking devices, 6
specifications, 49
squelch, 7
squelch control, 2, 7
STOP, 26

stop

replaying a message, 26

watch or scan, 16, 17
support, 45
SW version, 42

system configuration

example, 4
system setup, 42

T

TAG, 17

remove, 17
talk back, 25
technical data, 49

Index

65

EEE

Index

temperature

operational, 49

storage, 49
testing, foghorn, 24
timeout, 42
triple watch, 19

change to dual, 16

U

US, 54
US channel table, 54

V

VHF

antenna cable, 41

antenna connector, 41

channels, 12

frequency range, 49

volume

louder, 6

softer, 6

speaker, 6
Volume wheel knob, 2

W

warnings, 45
warranty, 48

limitation, iii
WATCH, 16, 17

watch

dual and triple, 16

dual or triple, 19

setup, 19

start, 16

stop, 16

water ingress, 50
weather channels, 12
weight, 49

wheel knob

selector, 2

volume, 2
working channel, 6
WX, 18

Index

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