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Sailor C4951WP Operating And Installation Instructions

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Distress Call, see page ii. Contents, see page 1.
SAILOR A1 VHF-DSC
C4951WP
Operating / Installation Instructions
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Introduction
SAILOR is a world leader in the technologically advanced field of maritime communications. A wide range of products from GMDSS equipment and satellite communications equipment to simple VHF radios is ensuring the safety at sea and the daily communications around the world.
The SAILOR A1 Basic and A1 DSC are part of the SAILOR System
4000. This is a full range of maritime communications equipment developed to increase safety and ease communications for all kinds of vessels: leisure boats, fishing vessels, cargo ships, and cruise liners.
The C4951WP control unit for SAILOR A1 VHF is designed for cockpit installation. The C4591WP has been developed to meet the harsh environment at sea and is waterproof according to IP67.
As our central concern is fast and professional service, we have introduced the SAILOR Certified Service Centre (CSC) concept. Thus, we are able to service your SAILOR VHF equipment in the best way possible in more than 90 countries all over the world.
Abbreviations used in this manual
ADDR Address ATIS Automatic Transfer Identification System BI Channel mode when sailing on European rivers (see
page 00) CU Control Unit DSC Digital Selective Calling DUP Duplex DW Dual Watch GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GPS Global Positioning System LF Low Frequency MEM Memory MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identification MSG Message PTT Push RX Receive/r SQ Squelch STN Station TEL Telephony TX Transmit/ter UTC Coordinated Universal Time
Please note
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed. The information in this manual is furnished for informa­tional use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever. This agreement is governed by the laws of Denmark.
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QUICK DSC DISTRESS CALL (only for emergency use)
1. If necessary, switch on by pressing the ON key.
2. Lift handset off its rest.
3. Lift up lid covering the orange DISTRESS key and press for 5 seconds.
The TX and Alarm indicator lights will flash.
Release after 5 seconds and wait for an­swer. Unless stopped manually – by press­ing the Cancel key or switching the unit off – the distress call is automatically transmit­ted every four minutes or so until acknowl­edgment is received.
4. To view the call, press RX Log followed by
Select
MAYDAY PROCEDURE
1. Press 16 to enter VHF mode on channel 16.
2. Holding handset, press the PTT (Press To Talk) key and say:
“MAYDAY”
“This is”
- the 9-digit identity and the call sign or
other identification of the ship,
- The ship’s position,
- The nature of distress and assistance
wanted,
- any other information which might facili-
tate the rescue.
“OVER.” Release the PTT key and listen for a answer.
Please note that you can only transmit and be heard when pressing the PTT key and you can only receive when it is released.
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Your handset at a glance
1. Display
2. Indicator lamps. TX (lit when transmitting). 1W (lit when transmit­ting at 1 watt). US (lit when using American channels – see page
17). Alarm (lit when sending a distress call).
3. Tel/DSC. Toggles between DSC and normal telephone mode.
4. RX/Log. Launches a menu for accessing information on calls received.
5. TX Call. Press to setup DSC call.
6. Send Call. Press to transmit.
7. On/Off. Please also note that the unit should normally be left switched On. When switched Off, some information – such as data input on the vessel’s position – is lost.
8. Volume controls: increases volume, reduces volume. These up and down arrows are also used to navigate through menu options.
9. Squelch key. This is used to control the background noise present on calls.
10. Channel selection key.
11. Intercom key.
12. Quick-select key for channel 16.
13. Function key.
14. Shift key.
15. Microphone.
16. Earpiece.
17. PTT ( Press To Talk) key.
18. DISTRESS key.
19. Loudspeaker.
20. Call (lit when DSC call being received).
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Contents - Operator
Introduction ................................................................ ii
Abbreviations used in this manual .......................... ii
QUICK DSC DISTRESS CALL .................................. iii
(only for emergency use)
MAYDAY PROCEDURE ............................................. iii
Your handset at a glance .......................................... iv
1 Telephone display .................................................2
2 Main handset function keys ................................. 2
3 Your VHF DSC in brief .......................................... 2
3.1 Switching ON/OFF .................................................. 2
3.2 Basic telephone operation ...................................... 2
3.3 Listening for telephone calls ................................... 2
3.4 Receiving a call on channel 16 ............................... 2
3.5 Making a telephone call .......................................... 2
3.6 Channel selection ................................................... 3
3.7 Squelch control ....................................................... 3
3.8 Adjusting the volume .............................................. 3
3.9 Muting the loudspeaker .......................................... 3
3.10 Setting the transmitter power .................................. 3
3.11 Dimming the display ............................................... 3
4 Basic DSC operation ............................................ 4
4.1 Receiving a DSC Call ............................................. 4
4.2 Transmitting a DSC call to a ship station ............... 4
4.3 Transmitting a DSC call to a shore station ............. 4
4.4 Transmitting a DSC call to a landline via
shore station ........................................................... 4
4.5 Entering your position into the system ................... 4
5 Your VHF DSC in detail ......................................... 5
5.1 Full VHF telephone operation ................................. 5
5.2 Memory scan tables ................................................ 5
5.3 Selecting a scan table............................................. 5
5.4 Scanning channels ................................................. 5
5.5 Dual watch .............................................................. 6
5.6 Locking the keyboard .............................................. 6
5.7 Unlocking the keyboard .......................................... 6
5.8 Intercom .................................................................. 6
6 DSC operation in detail ........................................ 7
6.1 Receiving DSC calls ............................................... 7
6.2 Differentiating calls by the ringing tone .................. 7
6.3 RX Log menu .......................................................... 8
6.4 The RX Log menu tree ........................................... 8
6.5 TX Call menu ........................................................ 10
6.6 Setting up a call using the EXTENDED TX
Call menu .............................................................. 10
6.7 TX Call menu tree .................................................. 11
6.8 Function menu ...................................................... 12
6.9 Description of function menu items ...................... 13
6.10 Function menu tree ............................................... 14
6.11 Setting up the directory ......................................... 15
6.12 Adding an item to the directory ............................. 15
6.13 Viewing/deleting a directory entry ........................ 15
6.14 Setting up the address book ................................. 15
6.15 Description of VHF system ................................... 15
6.16 International Channels .......................................... 16
6.17 US Channels ......................................................... 17
6.18 BI Channels .......................................................... 18
Contents - Installation
7 Installation – Control Unit .................................. 19
7.1 Mounting possibilities............................................ 19
7.2 Power supply ........................................................ 19
7.3 Control unit connection – Leisure class D VHF ... 19
7.4 Connecting the transceiver / Control Unit ............ 19
7.5 Connecting the transceiver / splitter box / indoor
and waterproof Control Unit .................................. 19
7.6 Control Unit connection –
Commercial class A VHF ...................................... 19
7.7 Loudspeaker connection....................................... 19
7.8 Connectors ............................................................ 20
7.9 Installing the Control Unit ..................................... 21
7.10 Linking an external speaker .................................. 21
8 System function checks ..................................... 22
8.1 How to check system priorities – system control
and SPARC-bus data interface circuits ................ 22
8.2 How to check intercom – handset TX AF circuits
and handset audio amplifier circuits ..................... 23
8.3 How to check TX transmitter – handset TX AF
circuits and VHF transmitter) ................................ 25
8.4 How to check VHF signal reception –
VHF receiver and handset RX AF circuits)........... 26
8.5 How to check the TX/RX DSC mode .................... 26
9 Installation – Transceiver Unit ........................... 27
9.1
Mounting possibilities / Interface connections
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9.2 Power Supply ........................................................ 27
9.3 Aerial ..................................................................... 27
9.4 Options Connection Box ....................................... 28
9.5 Cable length .......................................................... 29
9.6 Electrical connections ........................................... 29
9.7 Compass safety distance...................................... 29
10 Technical specification....................................... 30
11 Drilling plan - Control Unit ................................. 31
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Your VHF DSC in brief
3.1 Switching On/Off
Press the key on the keyboard to switch On. To switch Off, press and hold for 2 seconds.
3.2 Basic telephone operation
Press Tel DSC or 16 to activate the VHF telephone functions.
3.3 Listening for telephone calls
According to international rules,
all
ships must continuously monitor
channel 16: that includes yours.
1. Select channel 16 by pressing 16:
2. Set the squelch level using the up and down arrows. If noise is present, press the up arrow until the hiss disappears. If no noise is present, press down arrow until hiss is heard, followed by one press of the up arrow.
To listen for calls on other channels, either select the channel number or use the scanning facility.
3.4 Receiving a call on channel 16
When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker:
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press the PTT key.
3. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say “This is [your ship’s name].”
4. Suggest a channel other than 16 by saying “Channel [suggested number]”.
5. Say “Over” and release the PTT key to allow your caller to accept the suggested new channel.
6. Switch to the new channel – for example, channel 71 – and begin your conversation. Only press PTT when you are talking. If you are on a simplex channel (in other words, a channel that can carry just one transmission at a time), always say “Over” just before releasing. With duplex channels, the conversation can be two-way as with a normal land telephone call.
3.5 Making a telephone call
1. If not already in telephone mode, switch to it by pressing Tel/DSC or 16.
2. Select channel 16 (by pressing 16) or other agreed channel.
3. Lift the handset.
4. Press the PTT key and make your call. First, say the name of the station you are calling three times. Then say “This is [your ship’s name”], again three times. Finally, say “Over”.
5. Release the PTT key to listen.
6. When answered, agree upon a channel, switch to that channel – for example, channel 6 – and begin your conversation. Only press PTT when you are talking. If on a simplex channel (in other words, a channel that can carry just one transmission at a time), always say “Over” just before releasing.
1 Telephone display
Normal display
Scanning display
2 Main handset function keys
On/Off
Switches the handset on or off.
Tel/DSC
Changes operation mode of handset. Toggles between DSC and TELEPHONE mode.
RX log
Launches DSC menu to read DSC messages.
TX Call
Launches DSC menu to set up DSC calls for transmission.
Send Call
Transmits the waiting DSC call.
Cancel
Cancels any DSC call that has started. Also cancels a DISTRESS or DISTRESS Repeat call.
16
Selects Telephone mode and switches to channel 16.
Func
Launches the function menu to set up the handset and system. If the function menu is already active, it switches to VHF telephone mode.
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the handset automatically defaults to telephone mode.
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3.6 Channel selection
There are three ways to select a channel. First, by using the numeric keys. Second, by using the up or down arrows to move to a higher or lower number. And third (only for channel 16), by pressing 16.
3.6.1 Channel selection by numeric keys
Press the numeric keys in sequence until the desired channel number is shown on the display:
If available in your VHF system, a private channel can be selected by pushing the keys Shift and P before the numeric keys. The display then shows the letter P in front of the channel number.
3.6.2 Channel selection by up and down arrows
First, press CH to display the current channel. Then use the up or down arrow to locate the channel you require. Finally, press CH
again to exit the selection process.
3.6.3 Channel selection by quick select key 16
Pressing 16 switches to channel 16 at any time.
3.7 Squelch control
The squelch setting is for suppressing background hiss during a call. Never use a higher squelch setting than is necessary.
3.7.1 Setting the squelch level manually
First, press SQ to display the current squelch setting (below SQ on the display). Then use the up or down arrow to adjust. Finally, press SQ again to exit the selection process. If you press the up or down arrow for more than 4 seconds, the squelch level goes up or down automatically.
3.7.2 Setting the squelch level automatically
Your VHF DSC can automatically optimise the squelch level. To do this, press Shift, SQ.
3.8 Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted by pressing the up or down arrow from 00 (muted) to 15 (loudest). Once the unit is switched OFF and back ON, the volume will revert to the default setting described below. The Volume has a default setting for both the loadspeaker and the earpiece which can be independently adjusted from 00 (muted) to 15 (loudest).
To adjust the loudspeaker:
1. Press Shift, Func.
2. Press the up or down arrow twice to display GENERAL.
3. Press right arrow to display ILLUMINE.
4. Press up arrow to display SOUND.
5. Press right arrow to display EARPIECE.
6. Press up arrow to display LOUDSPEAKER.
7. Press right arrow to display NORM.
8.
Now use the up or down arrow to increase or reduce the setting
.
9. Once you are satisfied you have keyed in the required setting, press Shift, Func to exit.
If the loudspeaker is active, its setting is always shown on the display. Only when the handset is off its rest and the speaker is not set to be active is the volume level of the earpiece shown. When setting any level using the up or down arrows, holding the key down for more than 1 second will progress automatically until the limit is reached.
3.9 Muting the loudspeaker
If the loudspeaker is active, pressing PTT automatically mutes it, and releasing PTT reactivates it.
To mute the loudspeaker without pressing PTT, press Shift and the 8 key (which also carries a speaker symbol). To reactivate the speaker, press Shift and 8 again. When the loudspeaker is muted, the display includes the appropriate icon.
3.10 Setting the transmitter power
The transmitter power is either 25W (the default) or 1W: there are no intermediate settings. To change the TX power level, press Shift, Power: when the power is 1W, the indicator light will register this. Please note that some channels are programmed to operate only at low power, i.e. 1W.
3.11 Dimming the display
The handset features a display backlight, a keyboard backlight and lights for the five indicators (CALL placed on handset, TX, 1W, US or BI, and ALARM). The brightness of all of these can be adjusted in four levels from 3 down to 0. The default setting is 3. To reduce the level, press Shift and then hold down the 7 key (which also says DIM). The level is indicated in the display and reduces every second. Subsequently, pressing any key will return the brightness to level 3.
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4 Basic DSC operation
When switched on, your VHF set automatically monitors channel 70 for incoming DSC calls.
4.1 Receiving a DSC call
When a DSC call is received, the handset will let you know what kind of DSC call it is. Immediately, the handset will display the message dSC RECEIVED, the call indicator lamp will flash, and the loud­speaker will announce the call.
1. If the call includes a proposal for switching to a particular VHF working channel, the unit will toggle between two displays.
2. If you now lift the handset off its rest, a DSC acknowledgment call is automatically transmitted, accepting the proposal and switching both the caller and your handset to the working channel.
3. You can now begin the call in normal telephone mode.
4.2 Transmitting a DSC call to a ship
station
To set up and transmit a DSC call and propose a working channel to a ship station:
1. Press TX Call.
2. Press right arrow to display STN *.
3. Key in the nine-digit MMSI number of the ship station you wish to call, using the numeric keys:
4. Once you are satisfied you have keyed in the correct number, press right arrow again to display SEND CALL.
5. Now press Send Call to transmit.
6. Once the call has been sent, the display will indicate that it is waiting for an acknowledgment:
4.3 Transmitting a DSC call to a
shore station
To set up and transmit a DSC call to a shore station:
1. Press TX Call.
2. Press the up arrow twice to display SHORE STN.
3. Press the right arrow to display STN 00 *.
4. Key in the nine-digit MMSI number of the shore station you wish to call, using the numeric keys:
5. Once you are satisfied you have keyed in the correct number, press right arrow again.
6. Now press Send Call to transmit.
7. Once the call has been sent, the display will indicate that it is waiting for an acknowledgment:
4.4 Transmitting a DSC call to a landline via shore station
To set up and transmit a public DSC call via a shore station:
1. Press TX Call.
2. Press the up arrow twice to display SHORE STN.
3. Press the right arrow to display STN 00 *.
4. Key in the nine-digit MMSI number of the shore station you wish
to call, using the numeric keys:
5. Once you are satisfied you have keyed in the correct number,
press right arrow again.
6. Press up arrow, followed by right arrow.
7. Now key in the phone number you wish to call, using the numeric
keys:
8. Once you are satisfied you have keyed in the correct number,
press right arrow
twice
.
9. Now press Send Call to transmit.
10. Once the call has been sent, the display will indicate that it is
waiting for an acknowledgment:
4.5 Entering your position into the system
If your VHF DSC is not connected to an external GPS system – which continuously updates your position (please refer to the installation manual)– you may enter the details as follows. Although it appears a lengthy procedure, it does not take long and well worth doing at regular intervals so that, in an emergency, your most recent position will be included in your DISTRESS call.
To input the position of your vessel:
1. Press Shift Func
2. Press up arrow to display DSC
3. Press right arrow twice to display SELF ID
4. Press up arrow to display POSITION
5. Press right arrow to display POS VIEW
6. Press down arrow to display POSUPDATE
7. Press right arrow to display POSITION
8. To enter the first part of your position, use the up or down arrow
to select S or N followed by right arrow and then the relevant numeric keys. When complete, the word SELECT will appear in the top right of the display.
9. Press right arrow.
10. To enter the second part of your position, use the up or down
arrow to select E or W followed by right arrow and then the relevant numeric keys. When the position data is complete, the word SELECT will appear in the top right of the display.
11. Press right arrow four times to store.
12. Check the stored information by pressing Tel/DSC twice. The
display will now toggle the various details stored.
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5 YOUR VHF DSC IN DETAIL
5.1 Full VHF telephone operation
5.1.1 Setting channel mode
Some VHF radios offer a choice between two sets of channels, called ‘channel modes’. If your unit features two modes, you can either switch between international and US channels or between international and BI channels.
International
mode is used when
sailing on any sea in the world, except in US waters.
US
mode is
used when sailing in US waters.
BI
mode is used when sailing on the
rivers of Europe.
5.1.2 Choosing international or US channel mode
If your handset offers the choice, you can switch between interna­tional and US mode by pressing Shift CH:
When US mode is selected, the yellow US indicator lamp is lit. Otherwise, the radio is in international mode.
5.1.3 Choosing international or BI channel mode
If your handset offers the choice, you can switch between interna­tional and BI mode by pressing Shift CH:
When BI mode is selected, the yellow BI indicator lamp is lit. Otherwise, the radio is in international mode. When BI mode is selected, ATIS (Automatic Transfer Identification System) is auto­matically activated.
5.1.4 Transmitting at 25W power
(for US channels 13 and 67 only) As described on page 3 under ‘Setting the transmitter power’, the handset can transmit at 1W or at 25W. However, with handsets programmed with US channels, some of the channels are restricted to 1W transmission and the TX power level cannot be changed to 25W as described.
5.2 Memory scan tables
Your VHF DSC has eight independent memory Tables – 0 to 7 – for storing channels for scanning sessions. Each Table may contain any of the channels available in the system. To help distinguish between them, you can attach a name up to seven characters long to each Table number.
To do this, enter the function menu by pressing Shift and Func (see page 12). The scan Table number is shown in the left corner of the handset display beneath MEM.
Three of the Tables – 5, 6 and 7 – are pre-programmed and the contents cannot be altered in any way. In Table 5, the safety and security channels are 6 and 13, and the priority channel is 16. Table 6 contains the channels for ship-to-ship communication, apart from 6 and 13. And Table 7 contains
all
the channels available to the system.
5.3 Selecting a scan table
To select a scan Table, press Shift, Mem followed by the number of the Table. For example, to select Table 0:
1. Press Shift followed by MEM.
The handset shows the message SEL for select and the MEM symbol flashes. At the same time, the lower part of the display gives the Scan Table number and name (if it has one).
1. Press 0
The display now shows the new Table number, 0.
5.4 Scanning channels
5.4.1 To start scanning
To start scanning, press Shift, Scan. From left to right, the lower part of the display shows the number of the scan Table, its name (if it has one), and its priority channel.
If the Table has not been programmed with any channels, the display will show the message MEM EMPTY:
5.4.2 To stop scanning
There are four ways to stop scanning.
1. By pressing Shift and Scan. The system then resumes normal VHF operation on the channel selected before scanning began.
2. By pressing 16. The system then resumes normal VHF operation on channel 16.
3. By lifting the handset off its rest. The system then resumes normal VHF operation on the channel selected before scanning began.
4. By pressing PTT. If no signal has been detected on any channel, the system resumes normal VHF operation on the channel selected before scanning began. If a signal has been detected on one or more channels, the system resumes normal VHF operation on the last channel where a signal was detected.
When a signal is detected during scanning, the display changes to show the channel number and volume. With priority scanning, channel 16 is scanned once for every channel scanned in the Table. Channel 16 cannot be deleted or excluded from this process.
5.4.3 Adding a channel to a scan table
To add a channel to a scan Table, first select the Table (see above) and check the display. Now select the channel – again check in the display – and press Shift, Store. For example, to add channel 6 to scan Table 1:
1. Press Shift, Mem, 1 to select Table 1.
2. Now press 6 to select channel 6.
3. Finally, press Shift, Store. The display shows the message STORES CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
5.4.4 Deleting a channel from a scan table
To delete a channel from a scan Table, first select the Table (see above) and check the display. Now select the channel – again check in the display – and press Shift, Delete. For example, to delete channel 6 from scan Table 1:
1. Press Shift, Mem, 1 to select Table 1.
2. Now press 6 to select channel 6.
3. Finally, press Shift, Delete. The display shows the message DELETE CHANNEL for 1 second. The display now shows the next channel in the Table. If there are no more channels in the Table and deletion is attempted, the display registers MEM EMPTY.
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5.4.5 Viewing contents of a scan table
There are two ways of checking what channels are in a particular scan Table. While the key is pressed, the display will cycle through the channels of the chosen scan Table.
1. Press Shift and then hold down Scan. The display will keep cycling through the channels – one every second – from low to high and repeating as long as Scan is pressed.
OR
2. Press Shift and then hold down Mem. The display will keep cycling through the channels – one every second – from low to high and repeating as long as Mem is pressed.
5.5 Dual watch
With your VHF DSC, you can monitor two channels at the same time – a priority channel and your selected channel.
5.5.1 Starting a dual watch
To start a dual watch with priority channel 16 and another channel, press Shift followed by the number of the second channel. For example, to start a dual watch with channels 16 and 6, press: Shift followed by 6.
When a dual watch is in progress, the letters DW appear in the top left of the display and the priority channel is shown in the bottom right corner.
5.5.2 Stopping a dual watch
A dual watch can be ended in three ways.
1. By pressing Shift, DW.
2. By pressing PTT. The system then resumes normal VHF operation on channel 6 and starts transmitting.
3. By pressing 16. The system then resumes normal VHF operation on channel 16.
5.6 Locking the keyboard
The keyboard can be locked to avoid unintentional channel changes during a telephone call. When the keyboard is locked, the only functions that can be controlled are:
1. The volume.
2. The squelch level.
3. Channel selection using CH followed by the up or down arrow. What you cannot do with the keyboard locked is change channel using the numeric keypad.
To lock the keyboard, press Shift once and then again, this time holding down for 1 second. The key symbol appears on the left of the display to show the keyboard is locked.
5.7 Unlocking the keyboard
The keyboard can be unlocked in two ways:
1. By pressing Shift twice.
2. By pressing 16 for 1 second. This unlocks the keyboard and switches the unit to channel 16.
5.8 Intercom
If your system has more than one control unit, you can use them for intercom, as follows:
5.8.1 Initiating an intercom call from the handset to another control unit
To call another control unit:
1. Press Shift and Inter-C. The display shows SELECT NO asking
you to type in the location number to be called.
2. Press a numeric key – for example 2 – to select the location you
are calling.
3. If the location is
not
available, the display registers IC2 NOT AVAIL and does not dial the number. If it is available, the display shows IC2 CALLING and a ringing tone can be heard in the loudspeaker/earpiece. IC2 indicates that location 2 has been dialled. The lower part of the display now toggles between CALLING and the name of the unit called. During the next 30 seconds, you may lift the handset and speak into the micro­phone. The person receiving the call will then hear you via the loudspeaker without lifting his handset. In this way, the VHF system can be used as a sort of paging system.
4. If the handset is lifted within the first 30 seconds, intercom is established. If no one answers your call, the handset automati­cally rings off and reverts to normal VHF operation.
5.8.2 Receiving an intercom call from another
control unit
If someone tries to set up an intercom to your handset:
1. The loudspeaker will broadcast a ringing tone and the display will toggle between CALLING and the name of the caller. The display will also show the location number of the caller – for example IC3 for location 3.
2. To answer, simply lift your handset. Connection between the two control units is now established. To communicate, simply press PTT and speak into the microphone.
During an intercom call, you can adjust various features from the handset:
1. Adjust volume.
2. Mute/activate the loudspeaker.
3. Adjust squelch.
4. Adjust backlight level.
5.8.3 Terminating an intercom call
The intercom connection can be ended by either of the control units, by:
1. Replacing the handset. VHF mode is resumed.
2. Pressing Shift and Inter-C. VHF mode is resumed.
3. Pressing 16. VHF mode is resumed on channel 16.
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6 DSC operation in detail
6.1 Receiving DSC calls
When you receive a DSC call, the handset will ring (see next section). At the same time, the Call indicator lamp will light and, if it is a DISTRESS call, the Alarm indicator lamp will also light. In addition, one of the following will apply.
1.
If the handset is on its rest in VHF mode
If the handset is in VHF mode, it automatically switches to DSC mode. The display toggles with the second screen carrying limited information on the call.
2.
If the handset is on its rest in DSC mode
If the handset is in DSC mode or with its Function menu active, it continues as normal.
3.
If the handset is off its rest in VHF mode
If the handset is in VHF mode, it continues in VHF mode. Press Tel/DSC to see the display carrying limited information on the call as in 1.
4.
If the handset is off its rest in DSC mode
If the handset is in DSC mode or with its Function menu active, it continues as normal.
In every case, to view the complete DSC message, press RX/Log and use the right arrow to step through the information.
6.2 Differentiating calls by the ringing tone
Your VHF DSC rings in various ways according to the nature of the call, as the following diagram shows.
30 sec.
3 sec.
1 sec.
7 sec.
DISTRESS & URGENCY
TONE SIGNAL
35294
CONNECT
VHF
CALL
DISTRESS
SAFETY CALLS
ALL SHIP
OTHER DSC CALLS
Restarts after 30 sec.
The sequence of each of these repeats every 30 seconds or until the DSC call is read or answered. If the handset is off its rest, it rings with a short tone every 30 seconds until the call has been read.
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6.3 RX Log menu
The RX log menu enables you to read the entire contents of a DSC call. It can also be used to set up an acknowledgment response when requested by the incoming DSC call.
To enter the menu, press RX log followed by the up arrow to cycle through the following three options:
1. LAST CALL
Select LAST CALL (a) when you have received a DSC call and the handset is toggling call information, (b) to view all calls and/ or (c) to respond.
2. ALARM LOG
Select ALARM LOG (a) to view a DSC DISTRESS call and (b) to view all DISTRESS or urgent calls.
3. CALL LOG
Select CALL LOG to view DSC calls from the memory buffer of the VHF DSC modem.
6.4 The RX Log menu tree
The RX LOG MENU is used for reading information on DSC calls received. In addition, if requested by a DSC caller, an acknowledg­ment call can be set up. The main menu entries are as follows:
1. LAST CALL. Enter this item when a DSC call has been received and the handset toggles information or when you wish to view all calls and/or answer back.
2. ALARM CALL. Enter this item to view DSC DISTRESS calls and all other DISTRESS or urgent calls.
3. CALL. Enter this item to view DSC calls from the VHF DSC safety or routine ordinary calls buffer.
Operation
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Last call
|
|
A l a r m l o g XXXX i n f o > Ca l l ty pe Ty pe i n fo D i s t r M M S I MM S I i n f o D i s t r p o s La t i n fo Lo n g i n f o Di s t r t im e Ut c XX XX
||||| Rx time> Timeinfo Rx date> Date info Call type> FS info Category > CAT info From>
Ca l l l o g XXXX i nfo >
2 TCMD> tcmd info W-ch XX> EOS> EOS info Approve
No com ply No reason
Congestn
If EOS = RQ Busy
and call
QRW
too old Queueindi
The call is too old if time
Stnbarred
elapsed since rx > 5 mins .
No opr
Opr unava
Disabled
Bad-vhfch
Bad mode
If EOS = RQ and call too old
Call old
Call repl At date
If call already replied
If EOS = ackn bq
Nat info Distr com Com info
MSI info
1 TCMD> tcmd info
6HQG FDOO
View call
At time Time info
Re-enter RX
Operation
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6.5 TX Call menu
The TX Call menu offers various ways of setting up DSC calls for transmission. The options range from totally manual setup using the extended calls entry and setting up each item of information involved, to almost automatic setup using the menu entries ADDR BOOK, SHIP STN, and SHORE STN. A DISTRESS call can be set up using the DISTRESS option in the TX Call menu. Alternatively, and more simply, pressing the orange DISTRESS key automatically transmits a DISTRESS call.
To access the menu, first press TX Call. Pressing the up arrow then cycles through the following options. At each level, use the left and
right arrows to select further options.
SHIP STN
Your input
: MMSI number or a station stored in the station register,
change of working channel if desired.
Call setup
: Automatic, individual routine including VHF working
channel, requests acknowledgment.
ADDR BOOK
Your input
: Name from the address book.
Call setup
: Automatic, depending on: Ship station: Shore station:
Shore station including telephone number:
SHORE STN
Your input
: MMSI number or pre-stored station from the station
register, optional telephony number.
Call setup
: Automatic, depending on: Telephone number included:
No telephone number included:
EXTENDED
Your input
: All information in call.
Call setup
: As specified by user.
DISTRESS
Your input
: Nature of DISTRESS, position and time. If connected to
GPS, time and position are automatically inserted.
Call setup
: A standard DISTRESS call.
ALL SHIP
Your input
: Change of working channel if desired.
Call setup
: Automatic. All ships, safety, including VHF working
channel.
6.6 Setting up a call using the
EXTENDED TX Call menu
The following example goes through the various stages of setting up a DSC call in the EXTENDED TX Call menu.
1. Press TX Call.
2. Press the up arrow three times to display EXTENDED.
3. Press right arrow to display CALL TYPE.
4. Press right arrow followed by up or down arrows to select INDV-STN. (The other option here is an ALL-STN call.)
5. Press right arrow to display MMSI.
6. Key in the nine-digit MMSI number of the ship or shore station you wish to call, using the numeric keys. When all nine digits have been entered, the word SELECT will appear at the top right of the display.
7. Press right arrow to display CATEGORY.
8. Press right arrow followed by up or down arrows to select SAFETY. (The other options here are ROUTINE, URGENCY and DISTRESS.)
9. Press right arrow to display 1 TELECMD.
10. Press right arrow and then use up or down arrows to select SIMPLEX. (The other options here are NO-INFO and NO COMPLY.)
11. Press right arrow to display ADD W-CH (add VHF working channel).
12. Press right arrow and then enter the number of the working channel for example “16”.
13. Press right arrow to display CALL ANSW.
14. Press right arrow followed by up or down arrows to select REQ ANSW. (The other option here is NO ANSWER.)
15. Press right arrow to display SEND CALL.
16. Finally, to transmit the call, press Send Call.
Once the call has been transmitted, the handset waits for an acknowledgment that the call has been received. Please note that it is not always possible to backtrack if an incorrect choice is made in the menu selection. If this happens, cancel the procedure – for example by pressing 16 – and re-enter your selections.
Operation
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6.7 TX Call menu tree
Operation
Ship stn Stn XXX
6HQGFDOO
| View call |
Addr book nam e XXX
6HQGFDOO
| View call |
Shore stn Stn XXX No Phone
6HQGFDOO
| Add Phone No XXX View cal l |
Extended Call type Indv-stn MMSI XX
X
Category Routine 1 Telec md S im plex A dd W -ch VHFCH XX Call answ Req answ
6HQGFD O O
| | Safety No-info No W -ch No answer View c all | | Urgency No comply | | Distress || | All-stn Category S afety 1 Telecmd Simplex Add W -ch V HFCH XX
6HQGFDOO
| Urgency No-info No W-ch View call |Distress |
| |
Distres s Nature of Fi re K ey pos> Known Lat edit Long edit Key t ime Time edit
6HQGFDOO
| Floodi ng Unknown View c all | Collision | Grounding
|Listing |Sinking |Adrift | Undesignd | Abandship |Piracy | Manoverb | |
All ship W-ch XX
6HQGFDOO
View call
If NO valid GP S input
If valid GPS input
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6.8 Function menu
The function menu enables you to set up and check the various functions of the handset. It also offers facilities to view and change the functions of the VHF transceiver and of the DSC modem.
6.8.1 To enter the function menu
To set up or view items in the function menu, press Shift, Func. The display will read TELEPHONY.
6.8.2 To move around the function menu
1. Use the up and down arrows to locate the function – DSC, GENERAL or SERVICE.
2. Press the right arrow to select the function.
3. Press and hold the left arrow for 1 second to go back to function selection.
6.8.3 To edit items in the function menu
1. Use the up and down arrows (a) to toggle between Y (yes) and N (no) and (b) to change single numeric values up or down until the limit is reached.
2. Use the right arrow (a) to select an item and move to the next and (b) to move a step to the right in an item with more than one input.
3. Use the left arrow (a) to delete the character to the left of the cursor and (b) by holding for 1 second to go back to function selection.
4. Use the alphanumeric keys to enter data at the cursor position.
6.8.4 To exit the function menu
If you have changed any setting while in the function menu, you must turn the handset off and then on again for the changes to take effect. You can exit in one of the following ways:
1. By pressing 16 to activate channel 16 in VHF mode.
2. By pressing Shift, Func to activate VHF mode on the last channel you used.
3. By pressing Tel DSC to activate VHF mode on the last channel you used.
4. By pressing RX Log to enter the DSC RX log menu.
Example
To activate a keyboard beep every time a key is pressed:
1. Enter the function menu by pressing Shift, Func. The display will read TELEPHONY.
2. Press the up or down arrow twice to display GENERAL.
3. Press the right arrow to display ILLUMIN.
4. Use the up or down arrow to locate SOUND.
5. Press the right arrow to display EARPIECE.
6. Press the up or down arrow twice to display KEYBOARD.
7. Press the right arrow to display KB.BLEEP N
8. Now use the up or down arrow to toggle the final Y (Yes) or N (No) to select.
9. Finally, press the right arrow to re-enter the function menu. To activate the new setting, turn the handset off and then back on again.
Operation
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6.9 Description of function menu items
Path: Data:
Descript ion:
DSC\SETTINGS\ACKNOWLDG\AUTOACK "Y"/"N"
‘Y’ enables automatic ac knowledgment of incoming DSC calls
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\INDICATOR\LE VL_0-3 0-3 Brightnes s levels of each indic ator lamp
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DISPLAY\ DB_L_0-3 0-9
Brightness levels of each backlight display lamp
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DIMMER\D_LEVL 0-3 Brightness level when handset switched on
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DIMMER\D_LEVL\DIMDIR 0-2
Start direction of brightness level (see diagram on next page)
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\KEYB0ARD\SECS 0-20
Number of seconds light is on after a key has been press ed
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\KEYB0ARD\SECS\D_LEVL 0-3
Brightness level when any key has been press ed, as long as above setting is at leas t 1 second
GENERAL\SOUND\EARP IECE\NORM 0-15
Volume level in earpiece when handset is switched on
GENERAL\SOUND\EARP IECE\NORM\ALARM 0-15
Volume level in earpiece when DSC call or intercom received
GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM 0-15
Volume of speaker when handset is switched on
GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM 0-15
Volume of speak er when DSC call or
intercom received GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM \EXT_SPK 0-3 Handset control of external speaker GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM \EXT_SPK\HO_SPK 0-1
Speaker state when handset is off its rest.
Default on = 1 or off = 0
GENERAL\SOUND\KEYB0ARD\KBBEEP "Y"/"N" Beep from keys when pressed
GENERAL\SOUND\SIDETONE\ST ATT 0-3
Feedback level of microphone to earpiece.
Recommended setting = 1 SERVICE\DSC\SELF-ID\GRPEDIT 0-9 Set up or change Group MMSI number
SERVICE\TELEPHONY\CH+MODE\ INPUTS "Y"/" N"
Set up number of di
g
its to be input when changing VHF channel. Y = 3 digits, N = 2 di
g
its
Operation
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6.10 Function menu tree
Telephony Scanner Mem_no X Name XXX Pr-ch XX Pr_sc X
| Squelch Mode X | A t i s n o XXXXXXXXX | |
Ds c S e t t in g s S e l f- i d M M S I -N U> XXXXXXXXX Gr p M M S I XXXXXXXXX
||| | | Position Posview X:XX’XX X:XXX’XX Ut c t im e Utc XX:XX | | | Pos auto X:XX’XX X:XXX’XX | | | Pos mode Show X | | | Posupdate X:XX’XX X: XXX’XX A T U t c H XX M XX ||| | | Ack nowldg A utoac k X ||| | | T i m e dat e V i ew Tz o n e XX L o c a lt i me XX XX XX Da t e XX XX XX | | Set Tzone XX Utctime Hour XX Mins XX Sec s XX Date Year XX Month XX Day XX || || || | Addr book Add name Name XXXX Mmsi XXX P hone XXX Press s to | | View del Name XXXX Mms i XXX Phone XXX | | If coast stn, phone number c an be added for public call | Directory Add st n Name XXXX Mmsi XXX Press s to | | View del Name XXXX Mms i XXX || | Testcalls Int path | Ext path | |
General Illumin Indicat or Levl_0 X Levl_1 X Levl_2 X Levl_3 X
| | Display Levl_0 X Levl_1 X Levl_2 X Levl_3 X | | Dimmer D_levl X D_dir X | | Keyboard Secs XX D_levl X || | Sound Earpiec e Norm XX Alarm XX | | Loudspeak Norm XX Alarm XX Ex ts pk X Ho spk X | | Keyboard Beep X | | Sidetone St att X || || | V e r s io n Ha n ds e t S of t w a r e XXXXXX S eri a l n o XXXXXXXX | Tr a n s ce i v S o f t w a r e XXXXXX S eri a l n o XXXXXXXX |
Service Code B us s etup Hands et Loc no X Name XXXX
DS C Se l f - i d GR P ed i t XXXXXXXXX Telephony CH_mode Input 3 x
Operation
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6.11 Setting up the directory
The directory, which is a subset of the DSC items in the function menu, can be programmed with the most frequently used stations. Both the number and name can be stored, if required. These can then later be retrieved for use in the TX Call menu. Entries can also be deleted if seldom used. The directory makes it easier and quicker to set up DSC calls using the SHIP or SHORE items in the DSC TX Call menu, the MMSI number being selected via identification name.
6.12 Adding an item to the directory
To add an entry to directory:
1. First enter the function menu by pressing Shift, Func. The display will read TELEPHONY.
2. Use the up or down arrow to locate DSC.
3. Press the right arrow to display DIRECTORY.
4. Press the right arrow followed by up or down arrows to locate ADD STN.
5. Press the right arrow and to display NAME
6. Now enter the name of the new item. This must be nine charac­ters long, including spaces. If the name is shorter than this, add spaces (using the 0 key) until the total is nine. Use the alphanu­meric keys to enter the name, cycling through the selection. For example, to type the O of POSEIDON, press the MNO key three times. Then move to the next character by pressing the right arrow. When all nine characters or spaces have been typed, the display will show SELECT in the top right.
7. Press the right arrow to select MMSI.
8. Now enter the nine-digit number of the item.
9. Press the right arrow to display PRESS STO.
10. Finally, store the name and number by pressing Shift, Store.
6.13 Viewing/deleting a directory entry
To view/delete a directory entry:
1. First enter the function menu by pressing Shift, Func. The display will read TELEPHONY.
2. Use the up or down arrow to locate DSC.
3. Press the right arrow to display DIRECTORY.
4. Press the right arrow followed by up or down arrows to locate VIEW DEL.
5. Pressing the right arrow will now display the name of the last station used.
6. Now either
a) use the up and down arrows to cycle through the stored names
or
b) press the right arrow to view the MMSI number
or
c) press Shift, Del to delete the entry when the name is displayed.
When an entry is deleted, the next one in the memory is displayed. If the directory is empty, the display reads MEM EMPTY.
6.14 Setting up the address book
The ADDR BOOK is a subset of the DSC items in the function menu and is very similar to the directory. However, with a coastal station entry, it does offer the extra facility of adding a public telephone number to the name and MMSI number.
The directory makes it easier and quicker to set up DSC calls using the ADDR BOOK item in the DSC TX Call menu.
To use the address book, follow the same procedure as for the directory but adding a public telephone number to the name.
6.15 Description of VHF system
Up to seven control units may be connected to the VHF system, each with a unique location (1–7). However, only one of these – the master control unit – may control the transceiver. The various displays for different system priorities of the control units are described below.
The control unit designated location 1 has the highest priority in the VHF system and is able to become master of the system whenever required. When several control units are connected to the system, the main control unit has to be assigned location 1.
6.15.1 When the system is free
If the handset is in VHF mode, the display will show: the selected channel
If the handset is in DSC mode or the function menu is active, the display will show: dSC and SHIP STN.
6.15.2 When a control unit is master of the system
When a control unit is master of the system, any other control units in VHF mode will show the following display to indicate that the transceiver is in use by another control unit: oCC and name and number of control unit in use.
Any control units in DSC mode or with their the function menu active will display the normal menu screen.
6.15.3 How master priority is obtained
Before a handset can operate the transceiver, it has to have priority in the system. This is achieved by simply lifting the handset off its rest. If the system is clear for the handset to transmit, the display does not change.
If another handset is already in use, the display will read: oCC and name and number of control unit in use.
In that case, hang up and wait for the system to become free.
Operation
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6.16 International Channels
&KDQQHOV 7; 5; 6,03/(; '83/(; &KDQQHOV 7; 5; 6,03/(; '83/(;
0+] 0+] ,QWHUVKLS 3RUW 3RUW 3XEOLF 0+] 0+] ,QWHUVKLS 3RUW 3RUW 3XEOLF
1 156,050 160,650 60 156, 025 160,625 2 156,100 160,700 61 156, 075 160,675 3 156,150 160,750 62 156, 125 160,725 4 156,200 160,800 63 156, 175 160,775 5 156,250 160,850 64 156, 225 160,825 6 156,300 156,300 65 156, 275 160,875 7 156,350 160,950 66 156, 325 160,925 8 156,400 156,400 67 156, 375 156,375
9 156,450 156,450 68 156, 425 156,425 10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475 11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525
'6& '6&
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
'L VWU H VVD QG FD OO LQ J
75 156,775 156,775
/
17 156,850 156,850 76 156,825 156,825
/
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

Notes
L) 1W TX power
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the
introduction of Automatic Identification channels AIS1 at
161.975MHz and AIS2 on 162.025MHz.
NB The RX and TX frequencies can be read from the handset
display by pressing and holding the CH key for more than 1 second. With a front-operated VHF radio, the frequencies can be displayed on a menu.
Operation
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Notes:
L) 1 W TX power. Pressing the 25W button in the US rest will
make the unit transmit at 25W on channel 13 and 67, normally limited to 1W.
B) Channels 2, 4, 60, 62, 75 and 76 cannot be selected in US
mode.
!) Channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 may be legally
used in some circumstances but not by the general public in US waters.
RX) Only RX: transmissions are blocked. NB! The RX and TX frequencies can be read from the handset
display by pressing and holding the CH key for more than 1 second. With a front-operated VHF radio, the frequencies can be displayed on a menu.
6.17 US Channels
&KDQQHO V 7; 5; 6, 03/(; '83/(; &KDQQH OV 7; 5; 6,03/(; '83/(; &KDQQHOV :; 5;
0+] 0+] 0+] 0+] 0+]
1 156,050 156,050 60
%
P1 WX1 162,550
2
%
61 156, 075 156,075

P2 WX2 162,400
3 156,150 156,150

62
%
P3 WX3 162,475
4
%
63 156, 175 156,175 P 4 WX4 162,425
5 156,250 156,250 64 156,225 156, 225

P5 WX5 162,450 6 156,300 156,300 65 156,275 156, 275 P 6 WX6 162,500 7 156,350 156,350 66 156,325 156, 325 P 7 WX7 162,525 8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156, 375
/
P8 WX8 161,650 9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156, 425 P 9 WX9 161,775
10 156, 500 156,500 69 156, 475 156,475 P10 WX10 163,275 11 156, 550 156,550 70 156, 525 156,525
'6&
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
5;
74 156, 725 156,725 16 156, 800 156,800
'L VWU H VV D Q G  F D O O L Q J
75
%
17 156, 850 156,850 76
%
18 156, 900 156,900 77 156, 875 156,875
/
19 156, 950 156,950 78 156, 925 156,925 20 157, 000 157,000 79 156, 975 156,975 21 157, 050 157,050

80 157, 025 157,025 22 157, 100 157,100 81 157, 075 157,075

23 157, 150 157,150

82 157, 125 157,125

24 157, 200 161,800 83 157, 175 157,175

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, 375 161,975
88 157, 425 157,425
Operation
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6.18 BI Channels
&KDQQHOV 7; 5; 6,03/(; '83/(; &KDQQHOV 7; 5; 6,03/(; '83/(;
0+] 0+] ,QWHUVKLS 3RUW 3RUW 3XEOLF 0+] 0+] ,QWHUVKLS 3RUW 3RUW 3XEOLF
1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625 2 156,100 160,700 61 156,075 160,675 3 156,150 160,750 62 156,125 160,725 4 156,200 160,800 63 156,175 160,775 5 156,250 160,850 64 156,225 160,825 6 156,300 156,300
/
65 156, 275 160,875 7 156,350 160,950 66 156,325 160,925 8 156,400 156,400
/
67 156, 375 156,375 9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156, 500 156,500
/ /
69 156, 475 156,475
11 156, 550 156,550
/
70 156, 525 156,525
'6& '6&
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
'LVWUHVVDQGFDOOLQJ
75 156, 775 156,775
%
17 156, 850 156,850
/ /
76 156, 825 156,825
%
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

Notes:
B) Channels 75 and 76 cannot be selected in BI mode.
L) 1W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71,
72, 74 and 77.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the
introduction of Automatic Identification channels AIS1 at
161.975MHz and AIS2 on 162.025MHz.
NB The ATIS function is enabled on all channels. RX and TX
frequencies can be read from the handset display by pressing and holding the CH key for more than 1 second. With a front­operated VHF radio, the frequencies can be displayed on a menu.
Operation
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7 Installation – Control Unit
7.1 Mounting possibilities
Mounting is carried out by first fixing the backplate, after which the Control Unit can simply be slid over and clicked into place. There is a template on page 31 to help you mount the unit. To avoid theft, the control unit can be removed when leaving the boat or during the off-season simply by pressing the spring and lifting it off the backplate
7.2 Power supply
The Control Unit is supplied with +12V DC from the SPARC-bus interface. If there is a short circuit or fire, it is important that your VHF remain operational. We therefore recommend that the power cable be connected directly to the ship’s battery .
7.3 Control unit connection – Leisure class D VHF
Remote control units can be connected in two ways
1. Directly between the transceiver and the control unit .
2. Via a SPARC-bus splitter box or WP SPARC-bus connection
box (optional, not included).
Both control units with or without DSC can be connected. Remote speakers may be connected to remote Control Units via a splitter box , or a WP SPARC-bus connection box. Not more than four Control Units can be simultaneously connected to a transceiver without DSC and not more than seven with DSC.
7.4 Connecting the transceiver / Control Unit
38050
Transceiver
X1
Indoor
7.5 Connecting the transceiver / splitter box / indoor and waterproof Control Unit
38052A
Transceiver
56.114
Indoor
Outdoor
X1
Factory delivered
WP SPARC-Bus connection
(Optional)
TX1WUS
CALL
ALARM
7.6 Control Unit connection – Commercial class A VHF
Remote control units can be connected in two ways:
1. Directly between the transceiver and the control unit .
2.
Via a SPARC-bus splitter box or WP SPARC-bus connection box. Both control units with or without DSC can be connected. Remote speakers may be connected to remote Control Units, to a
splitter box , or via a WP SPARC-bus connection box. Not more than seven handsets can be simultaneously connected to
the transceiver with DSC. Always connect the local Control unit to the transceiver. The DSC class of intelligent Control Unit is ‘D’ even if the radio is Class A.
38051A
56.114
Transceiver
Indoor
Outdoor
Factory delivered
USTX1W
CALL
ALARM
SPARC-BUS
HANDSET
PRINTER
OPTION
Tx
Rx
/
12V DC
7.7 Loudspeaker connection
When one or more control units are connected to the VHF system, two of them can be set up to use the transceiver’s two loudspeaker outputs to drive external speakers.
To link a loudspeaker to a control unit:
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press Shift, Func to display TELEPHONY.
3. Press down arrow twice to display GENERAL.
4. Press right arrow once to display ILLUMIN.
5. Press down arrow twice to display SOUND.
6. Press right arrow once to display EARPIECE.
7. Press up arrow once to display LOUDSPEAK.
8. Press right arrow three times to display EXTSPK.
9. Use up and down arrows to set external speaker to 1 or 2, as
required.
10. Press right arrow to complete selection. If you make a mistake
at any step, simply press 16 to return to the beginning. It is not
possible to step backwards through the menu sequence. Loudspeaker signals are available in the SPARC-bus cabling, and a
loudspeaker can be connected to the system rest, in the SPARC-bus splitter box, or in the WP SP ARC-bus connection box. Connect the loudspeaker cables to SPARC-bus signals (LS_1+ and LS1_!) or (LS_2+ and LS_2!) depending on which speaker selection is made by the control unit(s).
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7.8 Connectors
SPARC-bus splitter box WP SPARC-bus connection box
35349A
_ON
SUPPLY SPARC+
LS_1+
SPARC­AF+
+12VDC
AF-
RX_AF-
RX_AF+
+12VDC
-BAT
LS_2-
-BAT LS_2+
LS_1-
3
X1
3
13
13
15
14
15
14
11 1210
11 1210
X2
987
X3
987
654
654
21
21
37394
LS_1-
LS_2+
-BAT
LS_1+
+12VDC
-BAT
+12VDC
RX_AF+
RX_AF-
AF-
AF+
SPARC-
SPARC+
SUPPLY_ON
LS_2-
NC
Shield
SPARC-bus cable
For systems with a supply voltage of +12V, the table below gives the maximum length of the SPARC-bus cable for the supply to a single control unit furthest away from the transceiver. The cable length depends on the number of supply wires and the wire thickness. For a +24V supply the maximum cable lengths listed may be doubled.
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+12 V olt 2x8 Transceiver CU 0.25 2 2 30 m etres +12 V olt 2x8 Transceiver CU 0.50 2 2 60 m etres +12 V olt 2x8 Transceiver CU 0.75 2 2 100 m etres
56.114 +12 Volt 2x8 Transceiver CU 0.14 3 2 5 met res
The SPARC-bus cable length is limited by the output power delivered to an external speaker connected to the LS2 terminals. The speaker output power depends on cable length and cable thickness as in the table below
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0.25 20 2.0
0.50 20 3.2
0.50 40 2.0
0.75 30 3.2
0.75 60 2.0
35356
56.114
SPARC-bus/Option cable 5 metres 56.114 SPARC-bus connections
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7.9 Installing the Control Unit
1. With the VHF system turned off, connect the control unit- to the system as described above.
2. Switch the VHF system on by pressing the ON/OFF button
3. The next step is to set up the control unit SPARC-bus location number and SPARC-bus handset name by the following steps.
4. Press Shift, Func to display TELEPHONY.
5. Press down arrow to display SERVICE.
6. Press right arrow. An asterisk will flash.
7. Key in your access code 9876 using the alphanumeric keys. To enter the first digit, press the appropriate key rapidly four times to display the digit. Then pause for two seconds until the asterisk moves to the right. Now enter the second digit by pressing four times in quick succession. Continue until all four digits have been entered. If you make a mistake, use the left arrow to move backwards and cancel.
8. Press right arrow three times, to display BUS SETUP, HANDSET and LOC NO in turn.
9. Use up or down arrow to change SPARC-bus location number.
10. Press right arrow.
11. Use the Func and Power keys to enter or change the name of the handset.
12. Press right arrow to move one character to the right or select the name already entered.
13. To finish setup, press Shift and Func. Alternatively, just press 16
.
7.10 Linking an external speaker
If an external speaker is to be linked to the handset, proceed as follows.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press Shift, Func to display TELEPHONY.
3. Press down arrow twice to display GENERAL.
4. Press right arrow once to display ILLUMIN.
5. Press down arrow twice to display SOUND.
6. Press right arrow once to display EARPIECE.
7. Press up arrow once to display LOUDSPEAK.
8. Press right arrow three times to display EXTSPK.
9. Use up and down arrows to display 0 for no external speaker selected, 1 for external speaker 1, 2 for external speaker 2, or 3 for both external speakers.
10. Press right arrow to complete selection. If you make a mistake at any step, simply press 16 to return to the beginning. It is not possible to step backwards through the menu sequence.
ATTENTION: When more control units are connected to the VHF system, they all have to be assigned different location numbers for the system to function correctly. The control unit at a ship’s central control should be assigned location number 1. Under the VHF system, the control unit with location number 1 has the highest priority in the system and so is able to control the system at any time.
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8 System function checks
After a handset has been connected to the VHF system, go through the following test procedures to ensure the system is working properly. If the tests are successful, the VHF system is functioning correctly.
Purpose
: To test correct assembly of the system, ensuring SPARC-bus command communication between all system units – including
system control priorities for the control units – and to check the telephony TX LF and RX LF routing.
Test setup
: Switch all control units on, with all handsets on their rests and each showing VHF display.
8.1 How to check system priorities – system control and SPARC-bus data interface circuits
If only one control unit is connected, lift the handset and change the channel or push PTT once to ensure the handset is able to control the system. If more control units are connected, do the following:
Test setup Result expected
1a Handset (loc_1): Handset loc_1: VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: oCC display.
oCC
1 “NAME”
1b Other control units in Handset loc_1: VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: oCC display.
2 All control units: All control units: VHF display (system idle).
Hook on.
3a Handset (loc_2): Handset loc_2: VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: oCC display.
3b Handset (loc_1): Handset loc_1 or loc_2: VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: oCC display.
oCC
2 “NAME”
oCC
1 “NAME”
oCC
1 “NAME”
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
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3c Handset (loc_1): Handset loc_2: VHF display.
Hook on.
Other control units: OCC display.
3d Handset (loc_3): Handset loc_2: VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: OCC display.
3e Handset (loc_3): Handset loc_2: VHF display.
Hook on.
Other control units: OCC display.
3f Handset (loc_2): All control units: VHF display (system idle).
Hook on. All on hook.
If the various control units do not behave as described, some of them may have been assigned the same location number. If so, check the location number setup in each unit.
oCC
2 “NAME”
oCC
2 “NAME”
oCC
2 “NAME”
8.2 How to check intercom – handset TX AF circuits and handset audio amplifier circuits
If only one control unit is connected, ignore this test. If other control units are connected, proceed as follows.
Test setup Result expected
1 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): Inter-C dial display
and dialling tone in the handset.
Handset (loc_2): Inter-C dial display and dialling tone in the handset.
Other control units: VHF display.
2 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): Inter-C dial display
IC2
CALLING
IC1
CALLING
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
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Hook off. and dialling tone in the handset.
Handset (loc_2): Inter-C dial display and dialling tone in the handset.
Other control units: VHF display.
3 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): Inter-C dial display
Press PTT and talk. and dialling tone in the handset.
Handset (loc_2): Voice output in speaker and dialling tone in the handset.
Other control units: VHF display.
4 Handset (loc_2): Handset (loc_1): Inter-C display.
Hook off.
Handset (loc_1): Inter-C display. Intercom in progress, talk both ways. Voice in both handset earpieces/speakers.
Other control units: VHF display.
5 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_2): VHF display.
Hook on.
Other control units: oCC display.
IC2
CALLING
IC1
CALLING
IC2
CALLING
IC1
CALLING
IC2
“NAME 2”
IC1
“NAME 1”
oCC
2 “NAME”
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
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6 Handset (loc_2): All control units: VHF display (sys idle).
Hook on (all on hook)
8.3 How to check TX transmitter – handset TX AF circuits and VHF transmitter
For this test, transmitter power level must be 25W (that is, the 1W indicator lamp will not be lit). If the VHF transmitter fails, the 1W indicator lamp will go on when the PTT button is pressed and/or the display will show the error message ANTN FAIL. In this event, check that the aerial and aerial cable are connected correctly.
Test setup Result expected
1 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): VHF display.
Hook off.
Other control units: oCC display.
2 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): VHF display.
Press PTT. TX indicator lamp is lit.
Other control units: oCC display.
3 Handset (loc_1): Handset (loc_1): VHF display
Release PTT. TX indicator lamp turns off.
Other control units: oCC display.
4 Handset loc_(1): All control units: VHF display (system idle).
Hook on.
67
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
67
0 08 01
oCC
1 “NAME”
67
8 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
oCC
1 “NAME”
67
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
oCC
1 “NAME”
MEM VOL SQ
16
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
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8.4 How to check VHF signal reception – VHF receiver and handset RX AF circuits
Proceed as follows for each control unit.
Test setup Result expected
1. All handsets on their rests There is static noise – a background hissing – from all the control unit speakers.
(VHF display) with squelch If nothing can be heard, switch the speaker on and turn up the volume. thresholds set to zero.
8.5 How to check the TX/RX DSC mode
To test the system’s DSC functionality, two test calls must be made – an INTernal test and an EXTernal test.
Internal test
In this test, the call is looped back internally, not via the transmitter or receiver. The test controls the DSC modem in the transceiver RX and TX internally.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press Shift, Func to display TELEPHONY.
3. Press up arrow once to display DSC.
4. Press right arrow once to display SETTINGS.
5. Press down arrow twice to display TESTCALLS.
6. Press right arrow once to display INT PATH.
7. Press right arrow once to display SENDCALL.
8. Press Send Call key.
9. The display will rapidly show, in sequence, TX-CALL, TX-OK.
10. The call is announced by the DSC modem. Read the call info in
RX-LOG.
External test
In this test, the call is transmitted and received via the aerials. The test also controls the transmitter and receiver circuits.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press Shift, Func to display TELEPHONY.
3. Press up arrow once to display DSC.
4. Press right arrow once to display SETTINGS.
5. Press down arrow twice to display TESTCALLS.
6. Press right arrow twice to display EXT PATH.
7. Press right arrow once to display SENDCALL.
8. Press Send Call key.
9. The display will rapidly show, in sequence, TX-CALL, TX-OK.
10. The call is announced by the DSC modem. Read the call info in RX-LOG.
67
0 08 01
MEM VOL SQ
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9 Installation – Transceiver Unit
9.1 Mounting possibilities / Interface connections
The transceiver unit is available in both a one- and a two-aerial version. A one-aerial DSC transceiver can be converted into a two-aerial version (contact your dealer). The drawing below shows a two-aerial transceiver unit:
38344
OPTION
SPARC-BUS
SPARC-Bus interface for Control Unit
Aerial for DSC channel 70 (only available on 2 aerial version)
Rx/Tx Aerial for transmitting/
receiving VHF signals
(for one aerial version DSC
and distress calls will be
received on Rx/Tx aerial)
NMEA interface for GPS
Power
222 mm
136 mm
100 mm
56.5 mm
198 mm 242 mm
77.50 mm
14.5 mm
4 x ø4 mm
OPTION
SPARC-BUS
Weight:
Transceiver Unit 1.3 kg
WARNING:
Only use original screws; otherwise you risk short-circuiting the battery ground to the ship ground.
9.2 Power Supply
The standard power supply for the VHF unit is 12V DC. For 24V DC 10V AC, 127V AC, 220V AC or 237V AC supply external power supplies can be used.
12 Volt Battery
+
-
Battery
24 Volt
-
+
to
12 Volt
24 Volt
35344C
Battery
24 Volt
-
+
220 Volt
12 Volt
24 Volt
to
220 Volt
24 Volt
to
Fuse
The fuse is a standard 10A mini car fuse. There is a spare fuse in the power cable connector.
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9.3 Aerial
The transceiver without DSC requires one aerial. The transceiver with DSC is available in both a one- and a two-aerial version. All common 50W aerials covering the used frequency range with a reasonable standing wave ratio, max. 1.5, can be used. Aerials are connected to the set by means of a 50W coaxial cable with low loss, e.g. RG213U. For each cable, two PL259 plugs are used, one mounted at each cable end.
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9.3.1 Placing the Aerial(s)
Aerials should be mounted in a place that is as high and clear as possible - like the “primary aerials” in the illustration below. The horizontal distance to metal parts must be at least 1m. When using two aerials, the primary aerial must be placed at a higher level than the channel-70 aerial:
9.4 Options Connection Box
Options connectors
35350
NMEA_IN+
NMEA_IN-
-BAT
+12VDC
FAN_ON
RX_1_SQ
CH_AUX_1
CH_AUX_2
RX_1_AF
NMEA_OUT+
NMEA_OUT-
DSC_ALARM_ON
X1
14
15
13121110
X2
9876
54
1
32
To connect a GPS to the VHF transceiver, connect the GPS signal lines to the options connector pin_4 (NMEA_IN+) and pin_5 (NMEA_IN-).
35379B
GPS H4992
X2
56.111
Alternatively the GPS can be connected directly to the transceiver by means of a 15-pole high density D-sub in the same pins as those mentioned above. Make sure to use the 15 to 15-pole adaptor between the transceiver and the 15-pole high density D-sub. The two partsare supplied with the radio.
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Connection Box
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9.5 Cable length
The cable length specified below is the absolute maximum length.
Power Cable
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56.112 +12 volt BATTERY VHF DSC 2.5 1.5 metres +12 volt BATTERY VHF DSC 5.0 3 metres
Note: The cable length from battery to power supply depends on the wire thickness, but the voltage at the cable end at the power supply should not be less than 18 volt.
35355A
10
3 2 1
Spare 10A fuse
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Pin 1 SUPPLY_ON Blue * Pin 2 +BAT Red Pin 3 -BAT Black
NB! Press and hold
steel spring
on power connector when disconnecting power cable from transceiver.
Failure to do so may damage the connector.
* NB! The blue wire is only to be used in connection with power supply.
9.6 Electrical connections
Power connector
Transceiver unit Name Battery Power supply pin 1 SUPPLY_ON NC SUPPLY_ON pin 2 +Battery, +12VDC + +12V pin 3 - Battery, 0VDC - 0V
9.7 Compass safety distance
Unit Standard Steering Transceiver Unit 0.3 m 0.3 m Control Unit 1.05 m 0.7 m Handset 0.3 m 0.2 m 12V power supply 0.6 m 0.3 m 24V power supply 1.2 m 0.7 m
steel spring
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10 Technical specification
Conforms to all relevant international requirements and resolutions as agreed by ETSI, IEC, ITU, and IMO as well as other national require­ments. These specifications include ETS 300 162, ETS 300 338, IEC 945, IEC 1097-3 and IEC 1097-7.
General Information
Normal channels All int. ch’s for 25 kHz operation.
Up to 40 private channels.
Opt. channels All int. ch’s for 12.5 kHz operation.
Up to 224 ch’s with up to 54 private ch’s. Channel spacing 25 kHz / opt. 12.5 kHz Frequency range 150.8 MHz - 163.6 MHz. Operating modes Simplex/Semi-duplex. Modulation G3EJN for telephony receiver
G2B for DSC signaling Frequency stability ±10 ppm/ opt. ± 5ppm Aerial connectors Standard 50 ohm female, SO239 Temperature range -15°C to +55°C Supply voltage 13.2V DC Nominal Supply range 10.8V DC to 15.6V DC Supply current Stand-by 0.14 A
Transmitter on 1.5 A (Low power)
Transmitter on 5 A (High power) Transceiver dimen. H*W*D 55*202*136mm. Transceiver weight 1.3 kg
Receiver
Sensitivity for: 12 dB SINAD -119 dBm or 0.25µV p.d. AF rated power Output 1 4 W/ 4 ohms Output 2 6 W/ 4 ohms Distortion THD Below 5% Signal/noise ratio Better than 40dB AF response - 6dB/octave Spurious emission Below 2nW Spurious resp. att. More than 70dB Intermodulation att. More than 68dB Blocking More than 90dBµV Co-channel rejection Better than -10 dB Adj. ch. selectivity More than 70dB
Transmitter
RF output power High 25 W + 0 dB to -0.5 dB
Low 0.9 W +0.5 dB to -1 dB Adj. ch. power Below -70dBc Spurious radiation Below 0.25µW Cabinet radiation Below 0.25µW AF response + 6dB/octave Distortion Below 5% Signal/noise ratio Better than 40dB
DSC Facilities:
DSC operation According to Rec. ITU-R M.541-6
and Rec. ITU-R M.689-2 DSC protocol According to Rec. ITU-R M.493-7 class
D Navigator interface NMEA 0183, GGA,GLL,ZDA
NMEA Input current 8mA type Symbol error rate below 1*10
-2
at -119 dBm or 0.25µV p.d.
Modulation 1700 Hz ± 400 Hz
1200 baud ± 30 ppm Frequency error Below ± 1 Hz Residual DSC-mod. Below -26 dB
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29mm
38369A
21.75mm
17mm
22mm 22mm
6 xø3.2mm for M3 countersunk
machine screws
11 Drilling plan - Control Unit
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191mm
137mm
43mm
38083
Scale 1:1
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