Sailor SP3515, SP3510 VHF, SP3530 ATEX User Manual

SAILOR SP3515 VHF

USER MANUAL

Emergency procedure

• Turn the knob at the top of the radio clockwise. The display lights up
showing the last used channel and the battery level.

• Select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.

• Press the PTT and say:
— “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY”,

— “This is”..... ships name repeated three times

—
— “MAYDAY”

— “This is”..... ships name and call sign,

— The ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference
to a known geographical location,
— The nature of distress and assistance wanted,
— Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.
— “OVER”

• Release PTT and listen for answer.

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SP3515 VHF

Document number: TT 98-124293-J

Release date: September, 2011

Copyright: © 2008 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.

Trademark Acknowledgements

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

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

Warranty limitation

IMPORTANT - The radio is a sealed waterproof unit. 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.

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, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and
represents no commitment whatsoever by Thrane & Thrane. This agreement is
governed by the laws of Denmark.

Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone
relying on this information should satisfy himself/herself as to the most current
version. Providers with access to Thrane & Thrane's Extranet may obtain current
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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.

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Precautions

Avoid water and salt in the I/O connector and keep it
clean frequently.

Only use original Thrane & Thrane battery packs. Make
sure they are clean and dry before attaching the
transceiver. Be careful not to damage any gaskets.

Only use the original Thrane & Thrane charger for the
rechargeable battery.

Be very careful when handling the Lithium batteries.
With correct use they are safe but any misuse might
cause dangerous situations.

Never short circuit the battery terminals, never expose
the transceiver and the batteries to extreme temperature
or fire and never use any kind of violence.

Avoid close contact between the antenna and parts of
the human body. The top of the antenna must never be
closer than 5 cm to the body when transmitting.

Do not submerge the transceiver more than 1 m for 30
minutes.

Keep the transceiver at least 0.3 m away from the
magnetic compass.

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Training information

SAILOR SP3515 VHF is designed for "occupational use only". It must be operated by
licensed personnel only.

The SP3515 complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for "Occupational Use Only".

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance with FCC guidelines
for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1) IEEE standard for safety levels
with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields,
3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE recommended practice for
the measurement of potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and
microwaves.

Correct use

For best performance, hold the radio vertically and 10 cm away from the head
when talking into the microphone.

Warning! Your Thrane & Thrane VHF radio generates
electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when
transmitting. To ensure that 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 5
cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Your VHF .............................................................................1

Performance .......................................................................2

Channels ............................................................................2

Chapter 2 Operation

Controls ..............................................................................5

Keys and buttons ................................................................5

The display .........................................................................7

Using the VHF .....................................................................8

Basic functions ...................................................................8

Other functions .................................................................. 11

Chapter 3 Batteries

Battery level indication ......................................................15

Removing and inserting the battery pack ...........................15

The battery charger ...........................................................16

Installing the charger ........................................................16

Recharging the battery ......................................................17

Chapter 4 Configuring the radio

Configuration mode ...........................................................19

Entering and using configuration mode ............................19

List of configuration settings .............................................20

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Chapter 5 Equipment and accessories

External equipment .......................................................... 27

List of equipment .............................................................. 27

Connecting external equipment ........................................ 27

Impact on radio operation ................................................28

Accessorie connector ........................................................28

Accessories ......................................................................29

List of accessories .............................................................29

Attaching and removing the belt clip .................................31

Attaching the lanyard ........................................................31

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Displaying errors ..............................................................33

App. A Technical specifications

Technical data SP3515 ......................................................35

General ............................................................................35

Transmitter .......................................................................36

Receiver ...........................................................................36

Battery life guidelines ......................................................38

Dimensional drawing, transceiver ....................................39

Dimensional drawing, chargers .......................................40

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................41

App. B Attention

Goretex Membran ............................................................ 43

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Introduction

Your VHF

The SP3515 VHF is designed for flexibility in daily
use. It connects easily to external equipment like
headsets and fist mikes, making the SP3515
suitable for any noisy environment.

Main features:

 Unique man machine interface, an excellent

grip even with gloves, and large tactile
buttons.

 Display with red adjustable backlight which

makes the display visible even at night.

 Built-in “sleep” function, minimizing power

consumption and improving battery lifetime.

 Selectable 12.5 kHz narrow band or 25 kHz

wide band operation.

 Scrambling function for privacy calls.

 CTCSS function for selective opening of

Squelch.

 A lanyard and belt clip included.
A huge accessory program comes with the

SAILOR SP3500 series.
Please find the nearest SAILOR distributor on

www.thrane.com.

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Performance

For best performance of the transceiver keep the following in mind:

• Keep clear of metal environment.

• Hold the transceiver vertically and 10 cm from lips and push the PTT
when transmitting.

• In receive mode carry the transceiver vertically with belt clips.

• To preserve battery power, adjust squelch to close the loudspeaker
when there is no signal.

• If you are in a lifeboat keep the antenna as high as possible.

Channels

This radio operates default with the following channel designators (see
also

ITU-R M.1084-4), depending on the configuration (see the notes on

the next pages):

19172560687785 US W-ch. CA W-ch.

2 10182661697886 W1 W8 W1

311192762717987 W2W9 W2

412202863728088 W3W10 W3

51321 647381 W4

61422 657482 W5

71523 667583 W6

81624 677684 W7

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Channel modes

The notes in the following sections list the channel restrictions that apply
for each channel mode.

For information on how to select a channel mode, see

Entering and using

configuration mode

on page 19 and

CHAN

on page 20.

National frequency regulations shall always be respected and might
restrict

operation for this type of equipment.

International channels

Note:
Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 75 and 76.

US channels

Notes:

• Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 13, 67 and 77.

• The channels 2, 4, 60, 61, 62, 75 and 76 cannot be selected.

• The Weather channels (US W-ch. in the channel table) can only be
used in Rx direction.

• Channel 15 can only be used in Rx direction. Tx direction is blocked.

• The channels 1, 3, 5, 7, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82 and 83 may only be used as simplex channels (and is marked A).
Channel 20 may be used as semi-duplex and simplex as 20A.

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Canadian channels

Notes:

• Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66 and 77.

• The channels 19, 22, 63, 75, 76 and 81 cannot be selected.

• The Weather channels (CA W-ch. in the channel table) can only be
used in Rx direction.

• The channel 21 can only be used in Rx direction, marked 21B. Tx
direction is blocked.

• The channels 4, 5, 7, 18, 19, 21, 22, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 78, 79, 80, 81 and
82 may only be used as simplex channels (and marked A). Channel 83
may be used as semi-duplex and simplex as 83A.

Inland Waters (BI) channels

Notes:

• Tx power is limited to 1 W on channels 15 and 17.

• ATIS function is enabled on all channels.

• Dual watch and Scanning modes are disabled.

ATIS is automatically transmitted after each transmission in Inland
Waters. See

ATIS

on page 22 for information on how to program the call

sign.

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Operation

Controls

Keys and buttons

1. On/off/volume

2. Light/Lock

3. Push To Talk (PTT)

4. Up key

5. Down key

6. Hi/Lo output power

7. S qu e lc h

8. Scan

9. Priority channel (16)/
Call channel

10. Loudspeaker/microphone

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Key presses

Pressing and holding certain keys gives access to additional functions,
shown in the table below.

Key

Short press

(1 beep)

Long press

(2 beeps)

Extra long

press

(3 beeps)

Show next available
item in the list (up or
down).

Default: Channel
selection

Run through available
items, or
select tagged channels
A (

T) or B (S).

Run through
available
items if an A
or B channel
is tagged

Activate Squelch
control (Adjust with
up/down arrows).

Monitor function. Open
Squelch completely.
Set period of time in
configuration mode.

1 press: Activate/
terminate Dual/Triple
watch.

2 presses: Activate
memory scan.

Add/Delete channel
from memory scan.

Toggle between high
and low transmitter
power.

Select channel 16. Select programmed

Call channel.

Program Call
channel.

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The display

The display holds various fields of information, explained below.

1. Current working channel.

2. Current channel mode.

3. “Lo”: Reduced transmitter power.
Full transmitter power is not shown in display.

4. Dual/Triple watch activated.

5. Current working channel is marked for scanning.

6. Keypad is locked.

7. Battery level indicator.

8. Transmitting (Tx) /Receiving (Rx).

9. Accessory is connected.

10. Service line for various purposes. In this example the volume level.

11. Semi-duplex channel.

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3

456

7

8

9

10

2

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Using the VHF

Basic functions

Switching the radio on and off

• To switch the radio on, turn the knob at the top
of the radio clockwise.

The display lights up showing the last used
channel and the battery level.

• To switch the radio off, Turn the knob back
counter-clockwise until it clicks.

Selecting the working channel

• To select channel 16 (Distress or Safety), press the 16/C key.

• To select the Call channel, use a long press on 16/C.

• To select among all available channels, press S or T on the keypad.
For fast selection, press and hold S or T.

The display shows the currently selected channel. The bottom left corner
of the display shows “Dup” if the channel is a semi-duplex channel.

Note Before using the radio, mount the antenna at the top of the

radio. The antenna is delivered with the radio.

Note Long press on S or T can also be used to select preferred

channels. For information on how to program preferred
channels, see

Configuring the radio

on page 19.

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Activating a call

To activate a call to the selected channel, press and
hold the PTT button on the side of the radio.

The radio transmits as long as the PTT button is
pressed. A small Tx sign next to the channel num­ber indicates when the radio is in transmit mode.

Adjusting the volume

• To increase the volume, turn the on/off knob at the top of the radio
clockwise.

• To decrease the volume, turn the knob counter-clockwise.

The display shows the level of the volume, e.g. “VOL 5”, while it is
adjusted.

Using Squelch control

• To activate Squelch control, press the SQ key.

• To set the Squelch level, press S (closing) or T (opening). The
display shows the Squelch level while it is adjusted, e.g. “SQ 5”.

Adjusting the display backlight

• To turn on the backlight, press the
Light/Lock button on the side of the radio.

• To adjust the backlight level, press S or T
within 3 seconds after turning on the light.
The display shows the level while it is
adjusted, e.g. “DIM MED”.

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Using Dual/Triple watch

• To activate Dual/Triple watch, press the SCN key.

The display shows “Dual” or “Tri” at the top and “16” at the
bottom right. The radio toggles between the selected channel and
channel 16 in Dual watch. In Triple watch, the radio shifts between
channel 16, the call channel and the selected channel.

To select whether the SCN key should activate Dual or Triple watch,
refer to

Configuring the radio

on page 19.

• To terminate Dual watch, press SCN again.

Scanning channels

• To activate scanning memory, press 2 times SCN within 2 seconds.

During scanning, the display shows “SC” in the channel field. The
radio toggles between channel 16 and each of the channels marked
for scanning.

• To terminate scanning, press SCN once.

Changing the transmitter power

To change the transmitter power, press the Hi/Lo key. The display shows
“Lo” when power is set to low. Otherwise maximum power is used.

Locking the keypad

• To lock the keypad, press and hold the Light/Lock button. The display

shows a key symbol when the keypad is locked.

• To unlock the keypad, press and hold the Light/Lock button again.

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Other functions

Programming the Call channel

To program the Call channel, do as follows:

1. Press and hold 16/C until the current Call channel number is flashing.

2. Select the channel with S or T.

3. Press 16/C to confirm within 3 seconds.

Programming the scanning memory

To add a channel to the scanning memory, select the channel and then
press and hold the SCN key until the display shows MEM at the top.

To remove a channel from the scanning memory, select the channel and
then press and hold the SCN key until the MEM sign disappears from the
display.

Low power operation

The radio can be operated in low power mode. In this mode battery life
time is dramatically increased. Up to the first second of a received call
might be lost if this mode is selected. Refer to

SLEEP

on page 21.

Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System

Selective squelch opening by sub-tone detection (CTCSS) can be enabled,
using the configuration mode (see

CTCSS

on page 24). Please note that if
the radio is operating with CTCSS on a channel, and a carrier is received,
it may not be recognized in the loud speaker if the matching sub-tone is
not detected. For this reason, be very careful not to use CTCSS
programmed channels in emergency situations. For the same reason

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transmitting is prohibited (reporting "BUSY") if a (silent) carrier
containing any sub-tone is active on the channel while pressing PTT

.

Channels programmed with CTCSS will have a clear identification in the
service field, e.g. "CTCSS 22", while selected. Not all channels are allowed
for CTCSS use.

In maritime channel modes CTCSS is automatically disabled when

• Product is turned off

• A new channel is selected
For private channels and ALT channel mode, the feature will remain until

manually removed.

Scrambler

On channels where it is allowed, you can set up voice scrambling, using
configuration mode (see

SCRM

on page 25).

Please note that if the radio is operating with scrambling on a channel, it
is impossible to communicate with other radios that are not programmed
with the same scrambler code. For this reason, be very careful not to use
scrambled channels in emergency situations. Scrambled channels will
have a clear identification in the service field, e.g. "SCRM 3", while
selected. Not all regions allow the use of voice scrambling.

In maritime channel modes scrambling is automatically disabled when

• Product is turned off

• A new channel is selected
For private channels and ALT channel mode, scrambling will remain until

manually removed.

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Narrow band operation

The radio is prepared for narrow band operation. If narrow band
operation is selected (see

BAND

on page 25), the number of channels are
doubled in the maritime channels, according to international
recommendations. Refer to the channel table in

Channels

on page 2.
Channels are clearly identified with a preceding 4- or 2-digit, while
operating in narrow band mode. Narrow band radios will not always be
completely compatible with wide band operating radios.

For single narrow band configured private channels or "ALT" channels,
an “n” is displayed next to the channel designator.

Note Prior to any initiation of scrambling, the operator must always

identify the calling station in clear voice (unscrambled) on that
channel. Use of scrambling may also be restricted by national
laws.

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Batteries

Battery level indication

When the battery level is low, you should recharge the battery.

The radio display shows the battery
status. When the battery symbol is empty
and flashing, the battery should be
recharged as soon as possible.

Removing and inserting the battery pack

To remove the battery pack, do as follows:

1. Open the safety lock as shown.

2. Remove the battery.

To insert the battery pack, attach the battery
and then close the safety lock.

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2

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The battery charger

The chargers has two compartments.
CH3507

•A rear compartment only for
storing a spare battery. It does not
have a charger function.

• A front compartment for
recharging the battery alone or
while attached to the radio.

CH3508

• It is possible to charge a battery in
rear compartment simultaneously
with the radio/battery in front.

Installing the charger

Mounting the charger

There are several options for
mounting one or more chargers on a
table or a wall.

For information on dimensions and
screw positions, refer to

Dimensional

drawing, charger

on page 40.

When mounting the charger, make
sure it is placed in a dry place and
away from direct sunlight. The
charger is not waterproof.

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Connecting to power

The charger can be supplied from DC or from AC using an AC/DC
converter.

DC: Connect the 12-24VDC Connection Cable between the DC supply and
the connector on the underside of the charger.

AC: Connect the AC/DC converter to the connector on the underside of the
charger. Then connect the AC/DC converter to the AC outlet.

Recharging the battery

To recharge the battery, place the radio with battery or the battery alone
in the front position of the charger cradle.

If the radio cannot turn on due to complete discharged battery, then turn
of the radio and place it in the charger or charge the battery alone.

The light indicators on the charger cradle show the status as follows:

• Green light: Power is connected to the charger.

• Slow red flash: Charging in progress.

• Quick red flash (twice per second): Charging error, e.g. battery defect
or temperature out of range.

• Steady red light: Charging completed. Trickle charge mode.

Charging time with emtpy battery: VHF off
approx. 4 hours, VHF on: approx. 5 hours.

The battery indicator on the radio display
indicates if the radio is placed in the
charger while radio and charger are both
powered.

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Configuring the radio

Configuration mode

Entering and using configuration mode

• To enter configuration mode, press and hold the Light/Lock button
while turning on the radio.

The bottom line of the display shows the current menu item/setting.

• To exit configuration mode, turn off the radio or press any key except
S, T and the Light/Lock button.

Using the PTT button or leaving the radio inactive for 10 seconds also
causes the radio to exit configuration mode.

• To change a setting, press S or T.

• To confirm the current setting and go to the next menu item, press the
Light/Lock button.

Note The radio is not operational in configuration mode.

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List of configuration settings

The following settings are available in configuration mode.

Name Values Description

LIGHT MAN Only Light/Lock button activates the backlight.

KEY All keys and buttons, except PTT and volume

control, activate the backlight.

CHAN INT International channels.

US US channels.

CA Canadian channels

BI Inland waterways. ATIS and ATIS killer is

enabled. All multiple watch is disabled.

ALT Custom defined.

BEEP MAX Status click/beep sound on key press, long

press (settings/programming saved) and
battery alarm. Maximum level.

MIN Status click/beep sound on key press, long

press (settings/programming saved) and
battery alarm. Minimum level.

OFF All beeps off.

VER X.XX.XX Software version. Read-only.

BAT X.XX Battery voltage (V). Read-only.

TEMP XX.X Temperature (°C). Read-only.

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SLEEP ON Enable sleep mode (to minimize power

consumption).

Sleeps for periods of 1 second after 15 seconds
of idle mode. Idle mode is: no signal detected
and no operation of the radio.

OFF Disable sleep mode.

CONTRST 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Contrast.

1 = lowest and 5 = highest.

SHANG OFF Off. Resumes scanning when signal

disappears.

4, 6, 8, 10 Scan hang time (in seconds) on an active

receiving working channel. The time is
measured from signal detected - remains on
channel even if signal disappears.

RESCN OFF Automatic resume deactivated.

3, 6, 10,
15, 20, 25,
30

Scanning/watch can be automatically resumed
after this time (seconds) if previously
terminated with PTT.

WTCH DUAL Single press on the SCN key activates Dual

watch.

TRI Single press on the SCN key activates Triple

watch. If no CALL channel is programmed,
“Dual” watch is activated.

Name Values Description

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SQ TIME A long press on SQ opens squelch. The squelch

level resumes to setting 3 seconds after SQ is
released.

MAN A long press on SQ opens squelch. The squelch

level resumes to setting as soon SQ is released.

WORK ON If the distress or call channel is selected using

the 16/C key, any push on

S or T will select

the working channel active when 16/C was
pushed.

OFF If on a distress or call channel, any push on

S

or T will select the channel next to the

displayed channel.

ATIS NONE Default state if not programmed.

Push

S to go into programming mode.

READ The ATIS call sign is programmed and

available for read-out.

Push

S to read the programmed ATIS value.

DDDADDDD ATIS Call sign read-out. Read-only after

programming once. Changing or clearing the
Call sign after programming is only possible
via the service interface.

Name Values Description

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1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-9 In ATIS programming mode:

• Select the digit position with the Light/Lock

button.

• Select the digit with

S or T.

1 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-9

1 2 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ 0-9

1 2 3 A _ _ _ _ _ A-Z

1 2 3 A 5 _ _ _ _ 0-9

1 2 3 A 5 6 _ _ _ 0-9

1 2 3 A 5 6 7 _ _ 0-9

1 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 _ 0-9

1 2 3 A 5 6 7 8

S Press S to confirm programming.

Note: All digits must be programmed.

PREFA OFF Remove tag “A” for current working channel.

ON Tag current working channel with “A”. If

another channel was previously tagged “A”,
this is overruled.

• The working channel can now be selected
with a long press on

T.

PREFB OFF Remove tag “B” for current working channel.

ON Tag current working channel with “B”. If

another channel was previously tagged “B”,
this is overruled.

• The working channel can now be selected
with a long press on

S.

Name Values Description

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SUBC OFF SUBC disabled. Squelch opens on all received

signals.

1, 2, ..., 38 Sub-tone carrier ID.

Squelch opens if the received signal contains
the desired subtone. During transmission the
sub-tone with the corresponding ID is
generated.

Two radios on the same channel and with the
same sub-tone ID, can reduce unwanted
incoming traffic from other users on the same
channel.

CTCSS OFF CTCSS disabled.

ON Activate CTCSS on working channel. Two radios

on the same channel and with SUBC enabled,
can have a certain level of privacy.

Note that if you choose this option, the radio
immediately exits configuration mode and
starts CTCSS on the working channel.

GROUP SEL Selective Mode. Squelch opens only if the

programmed sub-tone is received in the
signal.

ANY Squelch opens on reception of any of the 38

sub-tones.

Name Values Description

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SCODE OFF No scrambler code is assigned to the channel

(selecting “ON” in the SCRM setting will have
no effect).

1, 2, 3, 4,
5, CC

A selection between 5 fixed sets of scrambler
characteristics, and a custom code (CC), can be
assigned to the channel.

Note that the custom code can be defined in
the service interface.

SCRM OFF Scrambler disabled.

ON Activate scrambling on working channel. Two

radios on the same channel and with
scrambling enabled, can have a certain level of
privacy.

Note that if you choose this option, the radio
immediately exits configuration mode and
starts scrambling on the working channel.

BAND 25.0 Wide band operation selected.

12.5 Narrow band operation selected.

• Intercepted channels will be denoted 2XX.

• Standard maritime channels will be denoted
4XX.

Name Values Description

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Equipment and accessories

External equipment

List of equipment

The following equipment can be connected to the radio:

• SAVOX 400E Push-To Talk unit

• SAVOX C500 Fist Mike

• SAVOX NC/400 Noise-com

• SAVOX HC-E Helmet-com

• SAVOX K53004 Helmet unit

• Peltor MT7H79 Headset
We recommend to remove all accessories during emergency use.
All accessories listed might be used when body worn.

Connecting external equipment

Connect the dedicated interface cable between the external equipment
and the top connector on the radio.

Interface cable Order number

For SAVOX 400E 403500-940

For SAVOX C500 403500-950

For Peltor FL5061 403500-951

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When external equipment is connected
to the radio, the right side of the display
will show a headset.

Impact on radio operation

The external equipment can have a built-in PTT button, speaker and
microphone. Thus a connection has per default the following impact on
the radio operation:

• If a speaker or earpiece is built into the detected external equipment,
the sound device of the external equipment is used, and the internal
radio speaker is disabled.

• The external accessory microphone is selected as audio input device,
when the external PTT button is pressed. The transceiver microphone
is used as audio input device when the transceiver PTT button is
pressed.

• This behaviour can be changed in the service tool.

Accessorie connector

Pin 1. Loudspeaker,

minimum 8 ohm impedance.

Pin 2. Accessory power,

5V maximum 0.03A.

Pin 3. Microphone input,

Ri = 2.2kohm, 3V phantom power.

Pin 4. GND

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Accessories

List of accessories

The following accessories are delivered with your radio:

Batteries, charger, AC/DC Converter and 12VDC Connection are described
in Batteries on page 15.

To mount the antenna, simply screw it into the threaded bush at the top
of the radio.

Use of lanyard is only for hand held operation. Put it around the wrist to
prevent dropping the radio.

Accessory Part number

Secondary battery (black, rechargeable), B3502 403502A

Charger, CH3507 403507B

AC/DC converter, length 150cm (100-240V~ /12VDC out) 88-125538

12-24VDC Connection cable, length 150cm 37-124381

Belt clip 62-124320

Antenna 88-124370

Lanyard 41-124375

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Leather Case

Warning!

The display must always be kept away from the body to reduce the RF
explosure when body worn.

Accessory Part number

Dual Position Charger CH3508 403508B

Leather Case 403500-205

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Attaching and removing the belt clip

To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip upwards

into the rails at the back of the radio until it locks.

To remove the belt clip, press the projection at
the top of the belt clip to release the lock and
slide the belt clip downwards out of the rails.

Attaching the lanyard

Do as follows:

1. Take the lanyard through the
eye at the top of the radio.

2. Put one end of the lanyard
through the loop at the other
end of the lanyard and pull to
tighten.

Release lock

Top view

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Troubleshooting

Displaying errors

Some errors result in an error message in the display. These error
messages are listed below.

Display text Problem Typ e Actions

Err

EMPTY BAT

The battery voltage is
below a critical level,
where further operation
would damage the battery.

Severe.
Radio is non­functional.

Change/recharge
the battery.

Err

HW ERR

Hardware error. Severe.

Radio is non­functional.

Service required.

ILLEGAL

Context fails operation.
This text will appear on
the following occasions:

•Multiple watch is
selected on channel 16,
or in channel regions
where it is not allowed.

• High power is selected
on a channel where it is
prohibited.

• Transmission on
blocked channels

Fail
operation

Consider operation
in a different
context.

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Technical specifications

Technical data SP3515

General

Item Specification

Rx frequency range, landmobile 148.000 - 174.000 MHz

Tx frequency range, landmobile 148.000 - 174.000 MHz

Rx frequency range, maritime 155.000 - 163.425 MHz

Tx frequency range, maritime 155.000 - 161.450 MHz

Modulation

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

16K0G3E

8K50G3E

Power supply 7.2 VDC Li battery

Current drain at 5 W Tx 1.7 A

Current drain at 1 W Tx 0.8 A

Current drain Rx max audio 0.25 A

Antenna port 50 ohm

Battery Lithium-Ion, 1800 mAh rechargeable

Operating temperature -20°C to +55° C

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Transmitter

Receiver

Water ingress protection IP67

Frequency stability Better than ±0.7 kHz

Weight with emergency battery 340g

Item Specification

RF output power 5 W /1 W

RF output power, Canada 4.5 W ±1 dB / 0.75 W ±1 dB

Max deviation

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

±5 kHz

±2.5 kHz

Spurious emission < 0.25 uW

Adjacent channel power

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

> 70 dB

> 60 dB

Item Specification

Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) -117 dBm typical

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Intermodulation

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

> 68 dB

> 65 dB

Spurious response > 70 dB

Adjacent channel selectivity

25 kHz

12.5 kHz

> 70 dB

> 60 dB

Audio output, internal 0.25 W at 10% dist.

Audio output, external 0.25 W/8 ohm

Item Specification

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Battery life guidelines

During daily use, always keep the battery fully charged and away from
hot areas.

Keep the battery terminals dry and clean.
Never discharge beyond the specifications of the battery.
Operation/Standby time depends on usage. Generally, the more the radio

is transmitting, the faster it will drain the battery. Also, the “Hi” power
setting will drain the battery faster than the “Lo” setting.

Approximate figures are:

• A battery can be stored for 4 to 6 month at 25°C if charged to 25%.

• The battery will normally last for 5 to 9 hours of use on a fully
charged battery.

Note New batteries should be placed in the charger for minimum 12

hours first time.

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Dimensional drawing, transceiver

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Dimensional drawing, chargers

Declaration o f Conformity

Mounting Possibillities

Desktop mounting, top view Wall mounting, rear view

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R

&

TTE

Doc. no TT99-125493-D

Thrane & Thrane A/S

Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive

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

Equipment included in this declaration

SAILOR SP3515 Portable maritime VHF radiotelephone PN = 623515A
(non GMDSS) or
Portable VHF radiotelephone
for landmobile use
SAILOR B3502 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery PN = 403502A
SAILOR CH3507 Battery Charger PN = 403507B
SAILOR CH3508 Dual Battery Charger PN = 403508B
AC/DC Adapter PN = 88-125538

Equipment Applicability

SAILOR SP3515 is a simplex/semi-duplex handheld VHF radiotelephones designed for
maritime communication within the frequency range 148 MHz to 174 MHz.

Declaration

SAILOR SP3515 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 301 178-2, EN 60945-Ed.

4.0, EN 60950-1, EN 300 698-3 and EN 300 086-2 V.1.1.1.

Manufacturer

Thrane & Thrane A/S Lundtoftegårdsvej 93D, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Porsvej 2, DK-9200 Aalborg SV, Denmark

Place and Date

Aalborg, 27. September 2011

Chief Financial Offi cer

Svend Åge Lundgaard Jensen

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Attention

Goretex Membran

To keep the VHF watertight, is it very important that the goretex membran
behind the label under no circumstances must be damaged or removed.

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