Simrad RS25/AHK05 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Simrad RS25/AHK05
VHF

English

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This Quickstart Guide is to be used with the Simrad RS25 VHF Radio
Installation and Operation Manual.

Consult the Installation and Operation Manual for further information
on the options described in this Quickstart Guide, and for information
on other options; including radio setup and different DSC call types
and options, troubleshooting, and channel charts.

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

Industry Canada

Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument in such a manner that will
not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.

Navico Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates disclaim all liability for any
use of this product in a way that may cause accidents, damage or that may violate the law.

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official version of the Documentation.

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subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.

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RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide

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Check out yo ur RS25/AHK05 model

There are slight variations in the keys between the RS25U and RS25E models, and some features
are not available on both models.

An optional handset can also be purchased and used with your RS25. There are two versions - the
Simrad AHK05U handset (for use with the Simrad RS25U model) and the Simrad AHK05E handset
(for use with the Simrad RS25E model).

This Quickstart Guide covers BOTH models of the RS25, with or without the optional handsets.

Simrad RS25U pictured with AHK05U optional handset

Simrad RS25E pictured with AHK05E optional handset

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RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide

Turn the unit ON/OFF and adjust the volume

1 To turn the base unit ON, turn the VOL knob

clockwise. Turn counter-clockwise to turn the
base OFF.

2 Continue to turn until a comfortable volume

is reached on the base speaker.

Base Unit

1. Ensure the handset is fully charged, and the
base unit is turned ON.

2. To turn the handset ON, press and hold the

button. To turn the handset OFF, press

and hold again until the unit turns off.

3. When turned on, the handset will search for
the base unit and establish the wireless link.
This should take only a few seconds.

4. Adjust the volume with the VOL
keys on the righthand side of the handset.

Hold down VOL

or decrease the volume or press quickly to
step through the 8 different volume levels.

This will not change the volume on the base

Optional Handset

unit speaker.

NOTE: The optional Handset functions with the
base unit. It can not operate on it’s own. Ensure
the base unit is turned ON when using the
handset.

NOTE - FIRST TIME USE: the handset must
first be Subscribed to the RS25 base unit - this
function only needs to be per formed once.
See “Subscribing the Handset to the Base unit ”
section for details.

and

or to rapidly increase

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3

Adjust the Squelch

1 Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise so

2 Turn SQL slowly clockwise until the random

3 Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best

Base Unit

In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities)
reception may improve if sensitivit y is reduced.
Try turning SQL slowly clockwise or use the
LOCAL setting (see the Installation and Operation
Manual).

Adjust the squelch with the
the handset.

Hold down
decrease the squelch or press quickly to step
through the 8 different squelch levels. The
squelch setting on the base unit will temporarily
change to match.

Optional Handset

When you put the handset back ON hook, the
base unit squelch set ting takes precedence
again.

Enter Data an d Correct Error s

Only 4 menu items can be displayed on the base unit LCD at any one
time. Press CH

Press
changes OR press the rotary knob to confirm changes.

To enter data, press CH
numbers. Hold down CH or CH to scroll rapidly.

RS25U Base Unit and

Microphone

You can also use the rotary knob to step through the alphabet and
numbers, then press the knob to confirm each selection.

To correct errors, press CH
the LCD. Press the rotary knob to backup one space at a time.

that random noise is heard.

noise disappears.

reception in normal open sea conditions.

and keys on

or to rapidly increase or

or CH to scroll through a menu listing.

ESC

to return to the previous menu screen without saving

or CH to step through the alphabet and

then select the < backup charac ter on

Optional Handset

4

Only 4 menu items can be displayed on the handset LCD at any one
time. Press

Press
changes OR press

Press

or to scroll through a menu listing.

ESC

to return to the previous menu screen without saving

ENT

to confirm changes.

or to step through the alphabet and numbers. Hold down

or to scroll rapidly.

To correct errors, press
LCD. Press

ENT

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then select the < backup charac ter on the

to backup one space at a time.