Sailor VHF RT2047 User Manual

SAILOR COMPACT 2000 PROGRAMME

VHF RT2047

ENGLISH

The SAILOR RT2047 VHF radiotelephone has been
designed to be used with the SAILOR Compact 2000 module pro­gramme.
The SAILOR RT2047 can either be installed and operated
as an independent unit, or in combination with other elements of the
Compact 2000 module programme. These include a coast telephony
station with a 400 Watt PEP SSB transmitter, an SSB receiver with
built-in FM and AM bands, and a scrambler which ensures complete
communication secrecy.
The SAILOR VHF RT2047 has, by means of the latest
technology in casting technique, been constructed to withstand the
most extreme conditions experienced in small, semi-open boats. Its
compact, weatherproof construction ensures a degree of resistance
to sea spray.
The printed circuits, which have made possible a combination of
compactness and exceptional performance, are coated with a special,
moisture-repellent lacquer.
In the design of this VHF radiotelephone, SAILOR have
taken into account all the circumstances it will be exposed to in
day-to-day operation. However, even a product of this high quality
requires regular servicing and maintenance, and we recommend a close
observance of the directions contained in the instruction book.
SAILOR is one of Europe’s leading producers of maritime
radio communication equipment - a position which has been maintained
by means of constant and extensive product development. We have a
world-wide network of distributors, represented in approx fifty countries.
All our distributors are well-trained and able to service all SAILOR
products.

Doc. No. B2047GB Issue: A/0347

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE

Transmit on channel 16:
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
This is:

NAME OF SHIP, call sign or
other identification (THREE

TIMES), followed by:

MAYDAY - NAME OF SHIP ­Position, type of emergency,
help required and other infor­mation which may help rescue
operations.

For clarity when SPELLING OUT
words, the following alphabet
should be used:
A - Alfa
B - Bravo
C - Charlie
D - Delta
E - Echo
F - Foxtrot
G - Golf
H - Hotel
I - India
J - Juliett
K - Kilo
L - Lima
M - Mike

NOTE:

1. The distress call should be
repeated from time-to-time
until an answer is heard.

2. If no reply is heard on channel
16, the call should be repeated
on any other available channel.

3. Speak slowly, pronouncing
each word distinctly.

16

N - November
O - Oskar
P - Papa
Q - Quebec
R - Romeo
S - Sierra
T - Tango
U - Uniform
V - Victor
W - Whiskey
X - X - ray
Y - Yankee
Z - Zulu

OPERATING

The operating panel is provided
with the so-called membrane
switches instead of the traditional
pushbuttons. These require only a
light pressure and are extremely
reliable. Keyed operations appear
instantly on the large, liquid cry­stal display in conrmation of the
keys which have been operated.
The read-out thus functions as a
positive checking device. All ope­rating facilities are tted with night
illumination.

SIMPLEX COMMUNICATION

All ship/ship and some ship/port
communications are carried out in
the simplex mode. This means that
the handset key switch is depres­sed while the message is delive­red, ending with the word „over“
The switch is now released,
allowing the other party to reply.

PRIVATE CHANNELS

There is standard provision for the
programming of up to 20 private
channels. However, it is possible
to increase the total to 67 private
channels.

A private channel is indicated on
the display with a “P“ in front of
the channel number.

Private channels include shing
and leisure channels as well as
the special channels allocated by
post and telegraph authorities.

DUPLEX COMMUNICATION

All shipicoast station communicati­ons and some ship/port communi­cations are in the duplex mode
This is two-way communication
where the handset switch is de­pressed throughout thus making
it possible to hear the other party
whilst one is speaking - just as on
an ordinary telephone.

CONTROLS

16

SCAN
PROG

SCAN
TIME

SCAN
DELETE

SCAN

SCAN
ADD

SELCALL
RESET

D.W.

Selects scanning programme.

Adds a channel to the scanning table.

Deletes a channel from the scanning table.

Stores the current scanning programme in the memory.

Selects the scan time from 1 to 99 seconds. The time chosen
will be used to listen on one of the secondary channels
receiving a signal.

Selects the dual watch facility.

Resets the selcall decoder after a call.

Tests the selcall decoder.

Selects 1W reduced power output.

Selects the VHF channels used in the USA.

Switches the panel illumination on or off.

Turns the set on or off

Increases volume progressively in 16 steps.

Reduces volume progressively in 16 steps.

Increases squelch sensitivity progressively in 8 steps,
a gradual exclusion of weak signals with atmospherics.

Reduces squelch sensitivity progressively in 8 steps

Stops and starts scanning sequence. Listen out on
several predetermined channels,

Quick select of the call and distress channel 16

Digits from 1 to 0.

Selects private channels.

Terminates the keying in of selected channels,
scanning programmes, scan time ect.

Activates the functions marked in orange
on the keyboard.

ENT

ON
OFF

SELCALL
TEST

USA

1W

DIM

P

1

SHIFT

STOP
RUN

VOL

VOL

SQ

SQ