Sailor 6215 VHF DSC Radio, 6215 VHF DSC User & Installation Manual

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USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC

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Thrane & Thrane A/S

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC Radio

User and installation manual

Document number: TT98-128471-THR-C

Release date: February 3, 2010

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Disclaimer

Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this 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.

Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from the Thrane & Thrane Extranet at: http://extranet.thrane.com.

Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.

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 3’ (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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Emergency calls

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Preface 2

Radio for occupational use

The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and is intended for use in maritime environment.

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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 VHF and DSC calls,

including how to use and set-up the channel scanning, the 2way 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 with DSC ............................................................ 1

Chapter 2 Operation

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

VHF radio communication .................................................12

HI/LO transmission power ................................................ 18

Watch ................................................................................19

Scan .................................................................................20

Radio setup ......................................................................22

DSC calls ..........................................................................25

Phone book .......................................................................41

Loudhailer with talk-back .................................................44

Automatic foghorn ...........................................................45

Hailer and Fog horn setup ................................................47

Replay function ................................................................48

Chapter 3 Installation

Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC ................................49

Installing the VHF radio ....................................................50

Power, VHF antenna and external equipment ..................57

System setup ....................................................................62

SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) .............................64

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Chapter 4 Service & maintenance

Contact for support ...........................................................65

Maintenance ....................................................................65

Equipment and accessories .............................................. 71

Warranty .......................................................................... 71

App. A Technical specifications

App. B Maritime channels

App. C Declaration of conformity

Glossary .........................................................................................83

Index ........................................................................................ 85

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Introduction

Introduction 1

VHF radio with DSC

SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC, your new SAILOR VHF radio with full DSC functionality, is approved to R&TTE and is waterproof to the IPx8 and IPx6 standard. As part of the required safety equipment, use the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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 6215 VHF DSC check with your nearest distributor.

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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 preference channel.

4. Large display.

5. Connector for Handmicrophone or handset.

6. Button for sending a DSC Distress alert.

7. Squelch control to mute background noise.

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

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

10. 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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SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC display

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

1. Action line containing

information relevant for the currently selected function.

2. Current working channel.

3. Functions you can select with the soft keys. If there are more than 3

functions in the list press the soft key MORE to display further functions.

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

5. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the

current channel or function.

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

WATCH

CALL

DISTRESS/CALL

GPS Position

HI/LO

MORE...

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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

• DSC calls

• Phone book

• 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 49.

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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).

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DSC and MMSI number

When the VHF radio is powered on for the first time, you must enter the vessel’s MMSI number. Hereafter the MMSI number is briefly displayed after power up. The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship.

Entering the MMSI number

When being prompted after power up enter the MMSI number as described below:

1. Enter the 9 digits one by one by turning the

selector wheel knob to the desired digit, press the selector wheel knob to accept the digit and advance to the next digit.

To delete the previous digit press the soft key BACK.

2. Press the soft key OK to confirm the entered MMSI number.

3. To leave without saving press the soft key CANCEL.

Important

The MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF radio to use any DSC functionality. The radio will prompt for the MMSI number at each power-up until the MMSI has been entered. An error message is displayed when trying to initiate any DSC function. However, you can use the radio in normal VHF mode.

Caution! Without a programmed MMSI number the

Distress button will not work!

Note

The MMSI 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.

OK BACK

CANCEL

No DSC/Distress

Enter MMSI:

MMSI MISSING

000000000

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Once programmed, you can see the MMSI number in the service line directly after start-up. The DSC functionality is operational at any time.

The message NO DSC (NO MMSI) is shown in the action line if the MMSI is not programmed.

Position and MMSI Information

To display position and MMSI information for the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC radio, do as follows:

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

The display shows the current (latest) position (if a GPS is connected), the position UTC and type, GPS Status and MMSI.

2. You can enter the position and UTC manually. Turn the selector wheel knob to select the value you want to change. Then press and turn the selector wheel knob to enter the current position or UTC time. The display shows Man Position.

3. Press the soft key SAVE to save the new value.

4. After you have entered a value manually or overruled the GPS input, a soft key UseGPS appears in the display if the GPS is available. Press this soft key if you decide to use the data from the connected GPS.

5. Press the soft key EXIT to return to normal use.

If the GPS was present and then disappears a warning appears in the display after 10 minutes. Follow the instructions on the screen.

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE

INT

MMSI NUMBER

219830067

GPS Position

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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 10.

• Loudhailer.

•External speaker.

See Controller setup on page 10 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:

Soft key Function

HI/LO Transmitter power, high or low

WATCH Dual or triple watch

CALL DSC calls

POS Current position from GPS, including UTC time and

MMSI number

ALERT Make a distress call, categories can be assigned

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The functions of the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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

•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.

SCAN Scanning function

HAIL Loudhailer

FOG Fog horn

PBOOK Phone book

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

CONTROLLER and DSC

Soft key Function

4 soft keys

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE...

GPS Position

DISTRESS/CALL

INT

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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

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).

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

Version Software version, read only

Serial Serial number of the radio, read only.

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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.

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.

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 which display the radio showed.

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.

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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 working 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 working 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.

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.

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE...

GPS Position

DISTRESS/CALL

INT

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE...

GPS Position

DISTRESS/CALL

INT

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE...

GPS Position

DISTRESS/CALL

INT

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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.

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, it is not selected.

HI/LO WATCH

CALL MORE...

GPS Position

DISTRESS/CALL

INT

HI/LO SCAN

CALL MORE...

INTERSHIP

INT

GPS Position

HI/LO SCAN CALL MORE...

GPS Position

HI/LO SCAN

CALL MORE...

INTGPS Position

VHF channel table Description

Primary channels (no prefix)

For details see Maritime channels on page 75. For instructions how to change a channel table see Radio setup on page 22.

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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.

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.

VHF channel table Description

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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.

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.

OK BACK

CLEAR CANCEL

INT

NEW_

PROGRAM

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Engagement status

The radio is considered engaged when an active DSC-initiated communication is ongoing, or communication is active on non-DSC initiated VHF operation:

• A new channel selected

• PTT pressed or,

• Voice signal received

The engagement state is used to prohibit incoming DSC calls from taking over control of the transmitter channel, disrupting ongoing communication.

When the radio is engaged in VHF communication not initiated by DSC, this is indicated with the icon in the lower right position of the display. Engagement will automatically time-out on inactivity (in the absence of any of the listed events above), and after an inactivity time specified in DSC setup, Comm Inactivity on page 39.

To terminate the engagement immediately press the soft key .

Before the automatic disengagement, the icon will flash. To prolong the engagement press the soft key .

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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.

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Watch

The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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 22.

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 22.

Dual watch Triple watch

Working channel

+ channel 16

Working channel

+ channel 16

+ call channel

HI/LO

[9]+[16]

TRIWATCH

WATCH

INT

MORE...

SCAN

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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 to include 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). 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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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.

EXIT

[TAG]+[16]

PRIORITY SCAN

SC STOP

[W2]

TAG

YES

WEATHER ALERT

NOAA WEATHER

ALERT. SWITCH TO

WEATHER CHANNEL?

WEATHER ALERT

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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.

Para-

meter

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. Channel tables available: US, CAN, ALT, PRIV, See also VHF channel table on page 14.

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

Channel 04Channel

Priority scan: O ff (normal scan)

Channel

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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.

Para-

meter

Description

Character Phonetic Value Character Phonetic Value

AAl

ha 1 N November 14

B Bravo 2 O Oskar 15

C Charlie 3 P Pa

a16

D Delta 4 Q Quebec 17

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

G Golf 7 T Tan

o20

H Hotel 8 U Uniform 21

I India 9 V Victor 22

J Juliett 10 W Whiske

K Kilo 11 X X-ra

L Lima 12 Y Yankee 25

M Mike 13 Z Zulu 26

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DSC calls

In this section of the manual you find information on:

• Sending, acknowledgment and cancel own distress

• Receiving distress calls

• DSC calls for communication

• DSC setup

Sending, acknowledgment and cancel own distress

Sending a distress message

To send a distress message do as follows:

1. Lift the cover over the red distress button and press and hold

the distress button for longer than 3 seconds. For short stepby-step instructions how to proceed when sending a distress message see Emergency calls on page iv.

When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and Tx appear in the display. A 2-seconds beep tone is heard.

2. The radio watches for a DSC acknowledgement

tansmission on channel 70.

3. To pause the automatic resend procedure press

the soft key PAUSE.

4. To annul the distress message press the soft key ANNUL. See also

Cancelling of own distress on page 27.

5. When a distress acknowledgement is received, start distress

communication on channel 16 to inform about your distress situation.

Note

If no distress acknowledgement is received within a period of 3,5 to 4 minutes, the distress message will automatically be retransmitted.

OWN DISTRESS

WAIT FOR ACK ELAPSED T I M E: 0 :00:10

(ACTIVE) REPEAT I N 2:11

CH: 16

PAUSE

ANNUL

INFO

(Example)

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Having pressed the red distress button and sent the distress message, press the soft key INFO to display further information:

• STATION: shows the radio’s MMSI number.

• NAT: shows the nature of distress, see also Sending a distress message with specified nature on page 26.

• LAT:, LON:, POS UTC: shows the distress position data as transmitted.

• MODE: shows the communication mode.

If you sent a distress message, the VHF radio is automatically set to channel 16, the channel reserved for international distress, safety and calling.

Sending a distress message with specified nature

When sending distress messages you can include the distress nature in the message. To include the distress nature in the distress message do as follows:

1. From top-level standby press the soft key ALERT. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until ALERT appears.

2. Press the selector wheel knob, then turn it to select among the supported natures of distress:

DIST RESS (D ETAIL )

PAUSE ANNUL

INFO

STATION: 123456789 NAT : U ND ESIG NAT ED LAT: 23°23.3234 N LON : 123°23.3234 W POS UTC: 12:34 MOD E: T EL EPH ON Y

(Example)

FIRE, EXPLOSION DISABLED (and adrift)

FLOODING UNDESIGNATED

COLLISION ABANDONING (ship)

GROUNDING PIRACY (/armed robbery attack)

LISTING (in danger of capsizing) MAN OVERBOARD

SINKING

DISTRESS CALL

EXIT

LOG

UNDESIGNATED

LAT: 23°23.3234 N LON : 123°23.3234W POS UTC: 12:34

PUSH DISTRESS

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3. Press the selector wheel knob to accept the selected nature of distress.

4. Then lift the cover of the red distress button and push the

Distress button for 3 seconds.

Acknowledgement of own distress

When the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC receives an acknowledgement of distress from another vessel or station, a 2-tone alarm sounds. The display shows the MMSI number of the station who sent the distress acknowledgement call, the status and the time passed since the distress acknowledgement arrived (format: mm:ss).

•Press SILENT to only switch off the 2-tone alarm. A press on any other key

also switches off the 2-tone alarm.

•Press the soft key INFO to display further data for this call.

•Press the soft key OK to view the status of this

distress call.

If the same Distress call comes in more than once, the 2-tone alarm sounds briefly and terminates automatically.

Cancelling of own distress

If you need to cancel a sent distress message do as follows:

1. The display shows that a distress message has

been sent. Press the soft key ANNUL.

OWN DISTRESS

SILENT

INFO

DISTRESS ACKNOWL. FROM: 002233445 TO: ALL SHIPS DI STR MMSI: 123456789 NAT: UNDESIGNATED LAT: 23°23.3234 N

OWN DIS T RESS

QUIT INFO

ACKNOWLEDGED MMSI: 002233445 ELAPSED TIME 0:12 (ACTIVE)

ACTIVE

CH: 16

OWN DISTRESS

WAIT FOR ACK ELAPSED T I M E: 0 :00:10

(ACTIVE) REPEAT I N 2:11

CH: 16

PAUSE

ANNUL

INFO

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2. Press the soft key YES to go ahead with the cancelling process. At this stage you have the option to press the soft key NO to return to distress sending procedure.

3. The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC will send the Selfcancellation call on channel 70 and the display automatically shows the message that you should say when cancelling the distress with a radio message.

4. Press the soft key INFO to scroll to the next display to proceed with the voice cancel

5. Press the soft key OK to go to the acknowledged state. Own distress is cancelled now.

Power failure while in distress

In case of a power failure or switch-off during the transmission of a Distress the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC gives an audible warning after power-up and automatically resumes sending Distress 10 seconds after power up.

Within the 10 seconds you have the following options:

•Press QUIT to terminate the active distress procedure (acknowledged or unacknowledged)

•Press CONFIRM (or do nothing) to resume the sending Distress procedure.

YES NO

DO Y O U WANT TO

CANCEL YOUR OWN DISTRESS?

WARNING

OWN DISTRESS

--TR ANSMIT TING – CANCEL DISTR ESS PREPARE FOR VOICE CANCEL

CH: 70

OK INFO

HI/LO

SETUP

VOICE CANCEL

”All st at ions, All stations, All stations This is [vessel name 3 times ] . Our MMS I number is 123456789 .” 

VOICE CANCEL

Our position is latitude



23°23.3234 N, l ongitude 123°23.3234W CANCEL our Distress Al er t of 12:34 hours”

MY DISTRESS

WAITING FOR REPLY ELAPSED TIME 6:16

(ACTIVE) REPEAT IN 2:11

RESUME

SENDING

DISTRESS IN

8 SECONDS

WARNING

QUIT

CONFIRM

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Receiving distress calls

When the radio receives a distress call, the 2-tone alarm sounds.

Types of distress calls are DISTRESS, DISTRESS ACK, DISTRESS RELAY and DISTR. RELAY ACK.

1. To switch off the 2-tone alarm press the soft key

SILENT. A press on any other key also switches off the 2-tone alarm.

2. If you decide to stay in the communication loop to receive follow up information, updates etc., press the soft key OK.

3. If you don’t accept the distress call, press the soft key CANCEL, then the radio logs the call.

4. Monitor channel 16 as a coast station may require your assistance. If the radio is not in channel 16, turn the selector wheel knob or use the key 16/C to go to channel 16.

5. The radio receives the first distress acknowledgement call and the 2-tone alarm sounds again. To switch off the 2-tone alarm press the soft key SILENT. A press on any other key also switches off the 2-tone alarm.any key.

Distress call with errors

If a distress call contains errors, it is still received and errors in the data are shown as underscores (_).

CALL RECEIVED

SILENT MORE

CANCEL

DISTRESS CALL FROM: 219005678 TO: ALL SHIPS STATION: 219005678 NAT : U ND ESIGN AT ED LAT: 23°23 .3234N

DISTRESS ALERT

NOT ACKNOWLEDGED ELAPSED TIME 0:12 MMSI: 219005678 (ACTIVE)

QUIT

HOLD

CH: 16

CALL RECEI VED

SILENT

CANCE L DIST RESS CALL

LON : 123°23.__34W POS UTC: 12:34 MOD E: T EL EPH ON Y

(ERR)

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Distress call log

As long as you are part of a distress session, i.e. you have not pressed QUIT, you receive distress messages and can track all distress messages for the current distress event.

Do as follows:

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

2. Press the soft key NEXT and PREV to browse the received Distress messages.

3. Press the soft key EXIT to leave the log.

DSC calls for communication

With a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several specific radios on a suggested VHF channel.

To make a DSC call for communication, do as follows:

1. Press the soft key CALL. The default call is an individual routine call. Enter

the 9-digit MMSI number of the vessel you want to contact or use the phone book to select a frequently called contact.

Received Distress 1/3

EXIT

NEXT PREV

2009-8-12 10 :11 DISTRESS CALL FROM: 219005678 TO: ALL SHIPS STATION: 219005678  NAT : U ND ESIG NAT ED

Radio A

Radi o B

1. DSC call message from Radio A to Radio B

2. DSC acknowl edge from Radio B to Radio A

3. Radio A + B go on the agreed VHF channel

4. Press PPT and start t alking

Type: INDIVIDUAL

EXIT

PHONEB

SEND

Channel : 72

DSC CA LL

To: 123000000

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2. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select other call types or set the

details for the call:

•Type:

• Press and turn the selector wheel knob to change the suggested VHF channel for following communication.

3. Press the soft key SEND to make the call.

Sessions

A DSC session (or automated procedure) is defined as a collection of DSC calls (transmitted and/or received) that are related to the same event (e.g. a distress event) or established call (e.g. an individual call request followed by an acknowledgement).

A session can be either active or on hold. The active session has control over the radio transmitter.

A session can have a purpose. For example if the purpose is to establish a communication on a working channel.

The non-DSC VHF communication is considered as a session that can be active (engaged) or on hold (dis-engaged). See also Engagement status on page 17.

DSC call type Category

Individual Routine (default) or safety calls, calls to a ship

or a station

Group calls Routine

All ship calls Safety (default) or urgency

Safety test Test call, check of safety equipment

Position Routine position request

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Display for a DSC session

1. Head line showing the type of call that initiated the DSC session, see table below for a list of available head lines.

2. Session status line displays the current state of the session:

•WAIT FOR ACKNOWLEDGE – You

made an individual call to a station and are awaiting a reply to establish connection.

• OCCUPIED - The DSC transmission mechanism waits until the DSC

channel (70) is free.

• TRANSMITTING - Transmission of a DSC message is ongoing.

• IN COMMUNICATION WITH – The communication has been established.

3. The MMSI number of the other party, if contact to a specific station or group shall be established.

4. Elapsed time since the reception of a call request or an acknowledgement.

5. Session state:

• (ACTIVE) — transmitter tuned into the communication channel.

•(HOLD) — parked session.

6. Channel used for following communication (if any) when the session is active.

Headline Explanation

OWN DISTRESS The ship is in own distress. See also Sending a

distress message on page 25.

DISTRESS RX You watch or participate in a distress communication

for another station in distress

RELAY calls (numerous)

You watch or participate in a distress communication for another station in distress

INDIVIDUALTX

WAIT FO R ACKNOWLEDG E

MMSI: 278888913

ELAPSED TIME

0:12

(

ACTIVE

)

CHANNE L

:15

LO CH:15

QUIT

INFO

HOLD

1 2

5 6

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Soft keys to control DSC sessions

Call/session types vary in control options, and options may also change if a session changes its state. The following table gives an overview of the DSC soft key commands available:

ALL SHIPS TX/RX You have sent / received an all ships call

GROUP TX/RX You have sent / received a group call

INDIVIDUAL TX/RX

You have either sent a call request to a station to establish contact, or another station has made a call to you to establish contact. The call needs a reply.

TEST TX/RX You either have sent a SAFETY TEST call or have

received a SAFETY TEST call from another station that needs to be replied.

POSITION TX/RX A position request was either sent or received.

Headline Explanation

Soft key Radio function

QUIT Terminates the DSC session

HOLD Puts the DSC session hold if it is active (return to other

non-DSC functions)

ACTIVE Activates the DSC session

INFO Shows details about the DSC call

RESEND Transmits an identical call if available

NEWCH

Replies with a new channel if an individual call is received with a communication channel specified which is not available in the radio, or the operator decides to change the channel.

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See also Handling a background session on page 37.

UNABLE

Constructs a reply to the caller if an individual call is received which is not compatible with the radio modes.

SILENT

Silences alarms. Any key silences the alarm but this soft key function will do only this.

ACK Acknowledges a received call request with the

suggested parameters.

POS (Own Distress)

A shortcut to own position data information.

PAUSE (Own Distress)

Pauses the automatic repetition of distress transmissions

RESUME (Own Distress)

Resumes automatic repetition of distress transmissions (if paused)

ANNUL (Cancel Own Distress)

Cancels an inadvertently transmitted distress

CONFIRM (Cancel Own Distress)

Confirms action and proceed sequence, used in cancel distress procedure

INFO (in Cancel Own Distress)

Turns page of text message.

LOG (Received distress)

A filtered version of the log displaying received calls relevant to the current distress event.

Soft key Radio function

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Detail information for DSC sessions (soft key: INFO)

A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received or transmitted. Press the soft key INFO to show the details for the current session.

For distress events a sequence of calls may contribute to the complete view and status of the session. Detailed fields for distress are:

For other session types the soft key function INFO typically shows the details from a single call. Detail fields for other calls than distress are:

Details — Distress Explanation

DISTR-MMSI The vessel in distress

NAT Nature of Distress

LAT Latitude position of station in distress

LON Longitude position of station in distress

POS UTC Time of position

MODE Communication mode (Simplex/Semi-duplex

Telephony supported)

Details —other calls Explanation

CALL Type (on received call) – The call type may be shown on

call reception

CAT Category of the call: Urgency, Safety or Routine

FROM The initiator of the call

TO The intended receiver of the call (unless All Ships)

MODE Communication mode (Simplex/Semi-duplex

Telephony supported)

CHANNEL Subsequent communication channel

LAT Latitude position returned upon a position request

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Receiving DSC calls

If the radio is IDLE (not engaged in another session) and a DSC call is received the call details are shown on the display. The following options (soft keys) are available:

If the radio is engaged while receiving a DSC call, the call is shown if it was of higher priority (importance for safety or life). Otherwise it is just queued in the DSC call log for later handling (marked as unread).

If the call is displayed the following soft keys appear:

An envelope symbol is shown whenever there are unread messages in the DSC log. Unread messages are automatically retrieved from the log as

LON Longitude position of station in distress

POS UTC Time of position

Details —other calls Explanation

Soft key Radio function

ACK

(individual)

The call is acknowledged immediately and the radio is afterwards tuned to the communication channel (if any suggested)

OK (group or all ships)

The radio is already tuned to the suggested communication channel (if any suggested). Pressing this button will display the DSC session view.

Soft key Radio function

ACCEPT If you accept the new incoming call the radio terminates the

ongoing session and the session view is initiated for the new call.

LOG The call is logged in the DSC call log as an unread message.

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soon the current DSC session is terminated. The call with the highest priority (importance for safety or life) is shown first.

Handling a background session

The equipment is designed with the possibility to control a DSC session simultaneously with a VHF communication session. The sessions can keep track of their session state and the communication channel used.

If a DSC session is put on HOLD it is automatically put in the background (VHF communication display appears on the previous communication channel).

The soft key is used to toggle between the VHF communication and a DSC session on hold.

The DSC session on hold can receive calls that are pertinent to the session, even when the session is not displayed. If the background receives updates the icon is shown.

Example: An individual call request has been

sent. While waiting for the acknowledgement of the call, communication is engaged on VHF (press the soft key HOLD on the DSC session view). The acknowledgement is received from the called station (the icon is shown). Press the soft key and ACTIVE to engage in the DSC initiated communication.

INDIVIDUAL TX

QUIT

INFO

HOLD

HI/LO WATCH

MORE...

INTERSHIP

INT

GPS Position

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DSC call logs

To display a DSC call log in the DSC CALL LOGS, 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 DSC CALL LOGS.

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.

Use the soft keys NEXT and PREV to leaf through all logs.

DSC setup

To change a setting in the DSC 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 DSC SETUP.

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

DSC call log Description

Received Distress Shows a log of up to 20 received distress calls.

Tra nsmitted Calls Shows a log of up to 20 transmitted calls.

Received Calls Shows a log of all received non distress calls.

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4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.

DSC setting Description

Position Info Available position information.

Here you can enter position data, see also Position and MMSI Information on page 8.

Auto-Ack Test Auto-acknowledgement of test DSC messages

OFF - Disabled ON – Enabled (default)

Auto-Ack Individual Auto acknowledgement of individually addressed,

non distress DSC messages

OFF - Disabled (default) ON – Enabled

Non-Distr. Inactivity Inactivity time-out to exit non-distress functions

(e.g. in setup) without automatic time-out (OFF):

Range: OFF, 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 min. steps Default: 15 min.

Distress Inactivity Inactivity time-out for received distress DSC

automated procedures without automatic timeout:

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

Comm Inactivity Inactivity time-out of non DSC communication

(VHF).

Range: 10 to 600 seconds, in 10 s steps Default: 30 s

Non-Distr.Alarms Non-distress DSC alarms

OFF: Disabled ON: Enabled (default)

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Auto-switch Channel

Enable automatic channel switching on reception of DSC calls with subsequent communication channel information, while the radio is not engaged (for calls other than individual station calls of category distress or urgency).

ON (default)

OFF - LCK icon indicates that the channel is locked

and must be selected manually

DSC Self Test You can set the radio to run a DSC self test.

OFF: Disabled (default) RUN: Run test.

For further details about this test see DSC routine testing on page 68.

DSC setting Description

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Phone book

Use the phone book when making a DSC call. You can enter up to 50 contacts. A contact has the following details:

• Name (up to 20 characters)

•Type (SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION)

•MMSI number

• Channel

• Position Auto Acknowledge (yes or no) or Listen to Group

The phone book is always sorted alphabetically by contact names. Use the soft key FILTER to toggle between CONTACTS - ALL, COAST, SHIP or GROUP. After having selected a contact, the phone book closes automatically.

Using the phone book to make a DSC call

To call a contact using the phone book do as follows:

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

until CALL appears. The DSC call composer is shown in the display.

2. Press the soft key PBOOK.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to scroll to the phone book entry that you

want to call.

4. Press the selector wheel knob to select the contact.

5. Press the soft key SEND to make the call.

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Adding a contact to the phone book

To add a contact to the phone book do as follows:

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

2. Press the soft key ADD.

3. Press the selector wheel knob to enter the <Name> field. Enter the name by turning the selector wheel knob to the desired letter,

press the selector wheel knob to accept the letter and advance to the next letter. To finish press the soft key OK.

4. Press and turn the selector wheel know to select the Type: SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION.

5. MMSI: Turn and press the selector wheel knob to enter the contact’s MMSI number (9 digits), press the soft key OK to accept.

6. CHAN (optional): Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select the preferred channel for this contact, press the soft key OK.

7. Position Auto Ack (for Type SHIP or COAST STATION): Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select YES or NO for this contact, press the soft key OK. This will allow auto-ack of position requests for this contact. or: Listen to Group (for Type GROUP): Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select YES or NO for this contact, press the soft key OK. The radio will respond to calls to the specified group.

8. Press the soft key SAVE to save the contact information.

9. Press EXIT to leave the phone book and return to VHF operation.

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Editing a contact

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

until PBOOK appears.

2. Press the soft key EDIT.

3. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to browse through the details of the

contact.

4. Continue as described in Adding a contact to the phone book from step 2

onwards.

Deleting a contact

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

until PBOOK appears.

2. Turn the selector wheel knob to browse to the contact you want to delete.

3. Press the soft key MORE until DELETE appears.

4. Press the soft key DELETE.

5. Press EXIT to leave the phone book and return to VHF operation.

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Loudhailer with talk-back

The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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 47. 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 6215 VHF DSC 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 47.

FOG

OFF

EXIT

UNDERWAY STOP SAIL

HORN SETUP

TOW

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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

UNDERWAY

1 long blast

STOP

2 long blasts

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

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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.

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

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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 3

In this chapter you find information and guidelines for:

• Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC

• Installing the VHF radio

• Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC

The following items are included in the delivery of a SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC:

•SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC

• 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 6215 VHF DSC 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 6215 VHF DSC 1.0 m

SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone 0.8 m

SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box (optional) 0.6 m

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SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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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SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC 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.

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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SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone

Handmicrophone with spiral cable and PTT button.

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Power, VHF antenna and external equipment

1. ACC connector

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 Listener / EN61 162-2 Talker).

Connector type: Circular connector, 10pin.

Connection cable with plug, part number 406209-941.

Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio.

3 4 5

Pin Description Pin Description

1NMEA in+ 6EAR 2

2 NMEA in- 7 Hook_PTT

3 NMEA out+ 8 Bat_SW Supply Volt when on

4 NMEA out- 9 Internal GND = - Battery

5 Mike 2 10 Internal GND = - Battery

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NMEA interface description

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

U43

464k

500R

681R 120R 681R

4k42

U20

NMEA Driver

U43

U24

ACC connector

O pin4

O pin1

O pin2

O pin3

Vcc

NMEA in+

NMEA in-

NMEA out+

NMEA out-

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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The following sentences are supported:

• FSI: All fields are decoded

• GGA: UTC, "Position", "quality indicator". All other fields are unused

• GLL: UTC, "Position", "Status" and "mode". All other fields are unused

• GNS: UTC, "Position" and "mode". All other fields are unused

• RMC: UTC, "Position", "Status", "Date" and "mode". All other fields are

unused

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

In accordance to 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 with no intervals. HW revision: 57-127368-D.02 SW revision: 2.00.01

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 Bat_SW Supply Voltage when on 9 RX out +

4 Bat_SW Supply Voltage when on 10 RX out -

5CAN+ 11TX in +

6CAN- 12TX in -

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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 +

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.

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.

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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.

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

NMEA input (baud rate) 4800 (default) or 38400

Factory Defaults Resets the radio to factory defaults

System time & Date View and set system time and date

SW version Software version of the radio

S/N Serial number of the radio

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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.

Password If you need to change the identity of the radio

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

SYSTEM SETUP Description

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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.

226

* 120

min. 100

Space for handset access

Space for cable and handset cable

135

39655C

Drilling plan

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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 6215 VHF DSC radio 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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DSC self test

To run a control routine DSC self test, 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 DSC SETUP.

3. Turn the selector wheel knob to select DSC Self Test. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to select RUN.

The test will check the ability to encode/decode DSC signalling on RF level. The radio will automatically transmit a DSC safety test call to its own MMSI number without enabling the transmitter power amplifier. In parallel the radio decodes and compares the received call to be the same as the transmitted.

The display shows the result of the test.

4. Press the soft key OK to acknowledge the test result and resume normal operation.

Troubleshooting guide

DSC loopback test passed

TEST RESULT

DSC loopback test FAILED

TEST RESULT

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.

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No communication

The loudspeaker is mute.

Check the antenna installation.

Check antenna cable.

Check handset/Handmicrophone and cable.

GPS Position

requested.

If the VHF, despite being connected to a GPS/position source, prompts for entering the position and time information, the automated update has most likely been lost either due to missing data on the line, broken cabling or the GPS/position source has failed. Refer to the installation section in the back of this manual for installation and connection details.

Until the automatic position update from GPS/position source is restored position and time must be entered manually when prompted by a (four hour) timer in VHF.

In the DSC SETUP, Position Info, you can verity the position data. If data is present Lat/Lon/UTC will be displayed.

Action Symptom Remedy

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DSC routine testing

Check the DSC function regularly. Verify the complete DSC installation, with antennas, by transmitting a Safety Test call to another station (coast or ship). The test call is generated using the DSC call flow via menu CALL.

The call should normally be replied by the receiving station without questioning. The default configuration of a SP6215/16 is autoacknowledgement of any received Safety test call requests. If a ship is equipped with multiple radios a second radio can be the station to check up against. The transmitting radio will not receive its own transmitted calls.

If there is only a single radio on a vessel, a facility is built into the unit where the DSC engine can be verified using a test call that is internally looped without activating the radio transmitter PA. The test is executed via menu SETUP, DSC SETUP. The call sequence that is verified, is an Individual Safety Test Call directed to own MMSI. The test status is read in the display.

Missing MMSI

DSC operation is not working

When powering up the VHF for the first time after leaving factory there is no MMSI number in the VHF radio. For the DSC operation to function the MMSI number must be entered in the VHF radio. For further details see Entering the MMSI number on page 7.

Action Symptom Remedy

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Radio time DSC logs are

sorted with wrong time stamp or radio time is incorrect

A wrong radio time indication should occur only if GPS position source is not connected or providing correct time data. A valid GPS time signal will update the UTC time used for time stamping the DSC logs.

If a GPS/position source is not connected to the VHF radio and hence position and time is entered manually, you must enter the "radio time" also manually, at least after power up. This will ensure correct time stamping of the DSC logs.

The UTC time is the suggested time to be entered when prompted for entering position and time manually (every four hours).

DSC Channel not free

DSC transmission delayed

The transmission of a DSC call which is not of category distress or urgency will be postponed if the VHF radio is in the process of decoding an incoming DSC call. As soon as this decoding process has finalized the transmission will take place.

Handset configuration

No sound in earpiece

The earpiece volume may be configured to OFF. See section Controller setup on page 10 on how to adjust the earpiece volume of the handset.

Action Symptom Remedy

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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.

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).

Action Symptom Remedy

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Equipment and accessories

SAILOR 6209 Accessory connection box

You can connect the SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box for input from GPS (NMEA) and 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

Item Specification

Weight SAILOR 6215 transceiver unit

approx. 1.2 kg

Weight SAILOR 6215 transceiver unit

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 -40°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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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

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

1-antenna operation for VHF and DSC communication

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

installations a sealing gasket is included in the delivery.

Item Specification

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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 22.

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

156,250

160,850

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

157,250

161,850

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 22.

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

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz

1A 156,050 156,050 60

B) W1 162,550

B) 61 B) W2 162,400

B) 62 B) W3 162,475

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

5A 156,250 156,250 64

B) W5 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

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

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

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 *)

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Maritime channels

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.

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

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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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 22.

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

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

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 *)

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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 for non-DSC purposes may be specified. For programming the private channels contact your local dealer.

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Appendix C

CCCC

Declaration of conformity

Declaration of conformity C

The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is certified as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive, enclosed in copy on the next page.

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Appendix C: Declaration of conformity

TTE

Doc. no TT99-129855-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 6215 VHF transceiver with class D DSC PN = 626215A SAILOR 6201 Handset PN = 406201A SAILOR 6202 Hand microphone PN = 406202A SAILOR 6209 Connection box PN = 406209A

Equipment Applicability

SAILOR 6215 is a simplex/semi-duplex VHF radiotelephone with DSC class D, designed for maritime communication within the frequency range 156.000 MHz to 163.425 MHz

Declaration

SAILOR 6215 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 301025-2 v.1.3.1, EN 301025-3 v.1.3.1, EN300 338-3 v.1.1.1, 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

AIS Automatic Identification System, used by ships and Vessel Traffic

Services (VTS) principally for identification and locating vessels.

ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System

DSC Digital Selective Calling

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

accuracy data.

GLL NMEA sentence, Geographic Latitude and Longitude

GNS NMEA sentence,

GPS Global Positioning System

NMEA National Marine Electronics Association, specification for

communication between marine electronic devices

PTT Push To Talk

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

data.

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Glossary

UTC Coordinated Universal Time. The International Atomic Time (TAI)

with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Earth’s slowing rotation. Leap seconds are used to allow UTC to closely track UT1, which is mean solar time at the Royal

Observatory, Greenwich.

VHF Very High Frequency

ZDA NMEA sentence, date and time.

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Index

EEE

Index

Index E

Numerics

16/C, 12 90 s replay, 48

ACC connector, 57 accessories, 71 acknowledgement, distress, 27 action line, display, 3

activate

foghorn, 41, 45 scan resume, 22 scanning, 20

watch, 19 ADD, 42 add a contact, 42

adjust

squelch, 9

adjusting

speaker volume, 6 ALT, 79 ALT channel table, 23 ANT connector, 61 ATIS code, 24

change, 63 attenuation control, 18 Auto-Ack Individual, 39 Auto-Ack Test, 39 Auto-switch Channel, 40

background sessions

DSC, 37

backlight, 1

dim, 6 Bi, 77 Bi channels, 77 browse channels, 6

Ca channels, 78 cable for VHF antenna, 61 CALL, 41

call

Distress procedure, iv

DSC, 25 call channel, program, 15 call log, DSC, 38 CAN channel table, 23

cancelling

distress, 27

change

dual and triple watch, 19

channel

add to scan, 20

naming, 15

program, 15

remove from scan, 20

select, 6

working, 6

channel table

ALT, 23, 79

Bi, 77

Ca, 78

CAN, 23

INT, 75

PRIV, 23, 79

US, 23, 76

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Index

channels

Bi, 77 Ca, 78 international, 75 primary, 14 private, 15 US, 76

weather, 15 Comm Inactivity, 39 compass safe distance, 50

connector

ACC, 57

ANT, 61

CTRL, 59

external speaker, 60

foghorn, 60

loudhailer, 60

VHF antenna, 61 contact, 65

adding, 42

deleting, 43

editing, 43 controls, front plate, 2 cradle for 6201, installation, 64 CTRL connector, 59

deactivate, 46

foghorn, 46

watch, 19 default reset, 62 DELETE, 43 delete contact, 43 delivery, items included, 49 dim, 6 display, 3

distress

acknowledgement, 27 cancelling, 27 display, 26 nature, 26 power failure, 28 received calls, 29

time since activation, 26 distress button, 25 Distress procedure, iv Distress timeout, 39 document number, this manual, i

DSC

background sessions, 37

call log, 38

calls, 25

multiple calls, 37

session definition, 31

setup, 38

DSC alarms

non distress, 39 DSC headlines, 32 DSC self test, 40 DSC session, 31

typical display, 32 DSC setup, 38 DSC soft keys,

dual watch, 22

cha

nge to triple, 19

editing a contact, 43 emergency calls, iv enter position manually, 8 error messages, 65

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Index

EEE

Index

external speaker

cabling, 60 connector, 60

factory defaults, 62 flush mount, 54 FOG, 45 foghorn, 1, 45, 46

activate, 41, 45 connector, 60 patterns, 1

test tone, 46 foghorn frequency, setup, 47 frequency range, VHF, 73 front plate, controls, 2 fuses, how to replace, 70

GPS input, 57, 71

GPS position

display, 8

HAIL, 44

hand microphone

installing, 56 Handmicrophone, 9

handset cradle

installation, 64 hang time, 22

headline

DSC, 32 HORN, 46

input

GPS, 71 handset, 71 NMEA, 62

installation

cradle for 6201, 64 desktop, 51 flush mount, 54 handset cradle, 64 mounting bracket, 53

overhead, 52 INT, 75 IP rating, 74

key 16/C, 12 keys on front plate, 2

LO/HI, 18 LOCAL, 18 loud hailer, 44

cabling, 60 louder, volume, 6 loudhailer, 1

connector, 60

receiving radio channel, 44

low power

override, 18 low power, overriding, 18

manual, document number, i

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Index

maritime channels, 75 MAYDAY, iv

message

replay, 48

MMSI

change, 63

MMSI number

reviewing, 8 MORE, 10 mounting, 50

flush mount, 54

with mounting bracket, 53 multiple calls, DSC, 37

mut

speaker, 9

NAME, 15 name a call channel, 15 nature of distress, 26 night vision, how to dim, 6 NMEA, 57 NMEA input, 62 NMEA interface, 58 Non-dist Inactivity, 39 Non-distr.alarms, 39

overriding low power, 18

talk-back, 44 password, 63 PBOOK, 41

phone book, 41

add contact, 42 delete a contact, 43 edit a contact, 43

position

enter manually, 8

position data

enter manually, 39

position Info, 39

power failure

distress, 28 power fuse, 70 power off, 6 power on, 6 power, cabling, 60 primary channel, program, 15 priority scan, 23 PRIV, 79 PRIV channel table, 23 private channels, 15 program, call channel, 15 PTT button, 12

radio call

making, 13

receiving, 13 radio channel, loudhailer, 44 received distress calls, 29 replay, 1, 48

button, 2 reset to default, 62 resume time, 22 review MMSI number, 8 RF exposure hazards, iii

run

DSC self test, 40

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Index

EEE

Index

safety summary, iii salt deposits, 65

scan

add channel, 20 hang time, 22 priority, 23 remove channel, 20 resume time, 22 resume, activate, 22

scanning

start, 20 selector wheel knob, 2, 6 self test, 66

selt test

DSC”, 40 semi duplex, 1 serial number, 62 service line, display, 3

setup

controller, 10

DSC, 38

foghorn frequency, 47

Radio, 22

system, 62

watch, 22 simplex, 1

soft key

ADD, 42 CALL, 41 DELETE, 43 DSC, 33 FOG, 45 HAIL, 44 HORN, 46 LOCAL, 18 MORE, 10

NAME

, 15

OVRI

DE, 18 PBOOK, 41 STOP, 48 TAG, 20 WATCH, 19 WX, 21

soft keys, 9 softer, volume, 6 Software version, 62 speaker volume, 6 speaking devices, 9 specifications, 73 squelch, 9 squelch control, 2, 9 STOP, 48

stop

replaying a message, 48 watch or scan, 19, 20

support, 65 SW version, 62 system setup, 62

TAG, 20

remove, 20

talk back, 47

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Index

technical data, 73

temperature

operational, 73 storage, 73

testing, foghorn, 46

time out

non distress, 39

timeout, 63

Distress, 39 VHF and other non distress, 39

triple watch, 22

change to dual, 19

US, 76 US channel table, 23 US channels, 76 UseGPS, 8 UTC time, 3

enter manually, 8

VHF

antenna cable, 61 antenna connector, 61 channels, 14 frequency range, 73

volume

louder, 6 softer, 6 speaker, 6

Volume wheel knob, 2

warnings, 65

warranty, 71

limitation, iii

WATCH, 19, 20

watch

dual and triple, 19 dual or triple, 22 setup, 22 start, 19

stop, 19 water ingress, 74 weather channels, 15 weight, 73

wheel knob

selector, 2

volume, 2 working channel, 6 WX, 21

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