Simrad RS86, RS87 User Manual
MAXIMIZING YOUR PERFORMANCE AT SEA
Simrad RS86 & RS87
VHF Radio Systems
MANUAL
RS86/RS87 VHF
IV
Part No. E04819 Issue 1.0 12-Apr-05 CR
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 9
1.1.1 About this manual ........................................................ 9
1.2 The Simrad integrated system ............................................... 10
1.3 Licensing ............................................................................... 11
1.4 Radio Frequency exposure guidelines ................................... 11
1.5 MMSI number ....................................................................... 12
1.6 ATIS number .......................................................................... 12
1.7 Group ID MMSI .................................................................... 12
2 MAIN FUNCTIONS
2.1 General notes ......................................................................... 13
2.2 Switching on & Second Country mode ................................. 13
2.3 Changing channels ................................................................ 14
2.3.1 Additional channels ...................................................... 15
2.4 Volume adjustment ................................................................ 16
2.5 Squelch adjustment ................................................................ 16
2.6 Dual Watch ............................................................................ 16
2.7 Tri-Watch ............................................................................... 17
2.8 All Scan mode ....................................................................... 18
2.8.1 Dynamic All Scan inhibit ............................................ 18
2.9 Memory Scan mode ............................................................... 19
2.9.1 Dynamic Memory Scan delete .................................... 19
2.10 Adjusting backlighting ........................................................ 20
2.11 Handset/fistmike off cradle .................................................. 20
3 MENU MODE
3.1 Scanning ................................................................................ 21
3.1.1 All Scan inhibit ............................................................ 21
3.1.2 All Scan reset ............................................................... 22
3.1.3 All Scan show .............................................................. 22
3.1.4 Memory Scan select ..................................................... 23
3.1.5 Memory Scan clear ...................................................... 23
3.1.6 Memory Scan show ..................................................... 24
3.1.7 Scan dwell time ............................................................ 24
3.2 Numbers ................................................................................ 25
3.2.1 Ship’s MMSI ................................................................ 25
3.2.2 ATIS number ................................................................ 26
3.2.3 Group MMSI ................................................................ 27
3.3 VHF Items ............................................................................. 28
3.3.1 User channel ................................................................ 28
3.3.2 Position view ................................................................ 29
3.3.3 Last used channel ......................................................... 29
3.3.4 Interrupt Intercom ........................................................ 30
3.3.5 Auxiliary audio ............................................................ 30
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3.3.6 Speaker settings ........................................................... 31
3.3.7 SimNet Management ................................................... 32
3.3.7.1 Data sources ........................................................... 32
3.3.7.2 Lighting banks ....................................................... 33
3.3.7.3 Device instance ...................................................... 34
3.3.7.4 System instance ...................................................... 35
3.3.8 Lighting modes ............................................................ 36
4 DSC FUNCTIONS
4.1 General .................................................................................. 37
4.2 Making a call ......................................................................... 37
4.2.1 Individual routine call .................................................. 37
4.2.2 Public correspondence call .......................................... 38
4.2.3 All Ships Safety call .................................................... 40
4.2.4 All Ships Urgency call ................................................. 40
4.2.5 Group call .................................................................... 41
4.2.6 Distress Alert call ......................................................... 41
4.3 Receiving a call ..................................................................... 43
4.3.1 Individual routine call .................................................. 43
4.3.2 Public correspondence call .......................................... 44
4.3.3 All Ships Safety call .................................................... 45
4.3.4 All Ships Urgency call ................................................. 45
4.3.5 Group call .................................................................... 46
4.3.6 Distress Alert call ......................................................... 47
4.3.7 Distress Alert acknowledgment ................................... 48
4.3.8 Distress relay call ......................................................... 49
4.4 Viewing the call log ............................................................... 50
4.5 Position over 4 hours old ....................................................... 51
5 THE DIRECTORY
5.1 Switching between directories ............................................... 52
5.2 Viewing a directory ............................................................... 52
5.3 Entering a number ................................................................. 53
5.4 Editing a number ................................................................... 54
6 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
6.1 Selecting Weather Watch ....................................................... 55
6.1.1 Weather Watch Alert .................................................... 55
6.2 Security mode (voice scrambler) ........................................... 56
6.3 Losing nav data ..................................................................... 56
6.3.1 Losing SimNet data ..................................................... 56
6.3.2 Losing NMEA data ...................................................... 56
6.4 Editing Latitude, Longitude and UTC .................................. 57
6.5 Toggling between Lat/Lon and UTC views .......................... 58
6.6 Intercom ................................................................................. 59
6.6.1 Making an intercom call .............................................. 59
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6.6.2 Receiving an intercom call .......................................... 60
6.7 Loudhailer/Foghorn ............................................................... 61
6.7.1 Loudhailer .................................................................... 61
6.7.2 Foghorn ........................................................................ 62
6.8 Station speaker mute ............................................................. 63
6.9 iDSC ...................................................................................... 63
7 INSTALLATION
7.1 Physical installation ............................................................... 64
7.1.1 Transceiver installation ................................................ 64
7.1.2 Control panel installation (RS86) ................................ 65
7.1.3 Handset installation (RS87) ......................................... 66
7.1.4 Station speaker installation .......................................... 67
7.2 Electronic installation ............................................................ 67
7.2.1 Control stations ............................................................ 68
7.2.2 Loudspeakers ............................................................... 69
7.2.3 Intercoms ...................................................................... 69
7.2.4 Loudhailers/Foghorns .................................................. 70
7.2.5 Remote foghorn button ................................................ 70
7.2.6 Auxiliary audio input ................................................... 71
7.2.7 NMEA0183 input ........................................................ 71
7.2.8 iDSC output ................................................................. 72
7.2.9 SimNet ........................................................................ 72
7.2.10 Summary of connections ........................................... 73
7.2.11 Cable strain relief ....................................................... 74
7.3 Antenna installation ............................................................... 74
7.4 Electrical interference suppression ........................................ 76
8 APPENDIX
8.1 Operating procedures ............................................................. 77
8.1.1 Sending a Distress Alert .............................................. 77
8.1.2 Acknowledging and relaying a Distress Alert ............. 77
8.1.3 Canceling a Distress Alert ........................................... 78
8.1.4 Alerting all vessels within range .................................. 78
8.1.5 Calling a coast station .................................................. 78
8.1.6 Making an intership call .............................................. 78
8.2 Compatible NMEA sentences ............................................... 79
8.3 Transmission range ................................................................ 79
8.4 Channel frequencies .............................................................. 80
8.5 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 81
8.6 Optional accessories .............................................................. 82
8.7 Technical specification .......................................................... 83
8.8 Dimensions ............................................................................ 83
8.9 Declaration of Conformity .................................................... 84
8.10 Service & warranty .............................................................. 85
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The RS86/RS87 is a modular VHF radio and Class D DSC
(Digital Selective Calling) radiotelephone systems using a fully
featured telephone-style handset (RS87) or a slimline control
panel (RS86) to access and control all functions. Both support
the latest GMDSS requirements for non-SOLAS vessels from
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and will enable
you to make digitally selected calls that are quicker and simpler
to make than traditional voice calls using channel 16. Should a
distress situation occur, with the RS86/RS87 you can quickly
raise an alert, indicating your identity, your position, and automatically establish distress communication on the emergency
voice channel.
The RS80 transceiver is robustly constructed using a pressure
die-cast aluminum case for effective heat dissipation, ensuring
maximum transmission performance even after many hours’
constant use.
Thank you for choosing Simrad!
If you are pleased with your VHF, we hope you will be interested in our range of marine electronic equipment, which is manufactured to the same high standards as the RS86/RS87. Please
contact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalog showing our increasing range of high-tech navigational instruments, GPS, Autopilots, Radar, Echosounders, Chartplotters, and VHF radio sets.
Simrad operate a policy of continuous development and reserve
the right to alter and improve the specification of their products
without notice.
1.1.1 About this manual
This manual applies to both the RS86 fixed-panel and RS87
handset models of the RS80 system radio series.
Although most functions are identical, there are some differences in the user interface due to the different control layout:
Control of: RS86 RS87
Menu options C
HANNEL knob VOL ▲ & VOL ▼ keys
Volume levels V
OLUME knob VOL ▲ & VOL ▼ keys
Squelch levels S
QUELCH knob SQ key
Note RS86 Users – For VOL ▲ & VOL ▼ (RS87) read CHANNEL rotary
control, unless otherwise stated.
WX WATCH
SPEAKER
DIR
TEL CALL
VOL
VOL
ON/C
LAT/LON
CH SET
LIFT
COVER DISTRESS
16
VOLUME 1 1
SQUELCH 07
INT
RS87 handset
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1.2 The Simrad integrated system
The standard RS86/RS87 radiotelephone can support up to two
stations with full intercom facility, geographical position input
via SimNet or NMEA 0183, and iDSC integration with Simrad
Chartplotters, which enables the plotters to display DSC call
information.
With the addition of an expansion board, the system can support
an additional two stations, two intercom speakers, and forward
and aft foghorn/loudhailer speakers in addition to the standard
functions.
Additional stations can either be another RS87-type telephone
handset, or an RS86 fixed-panel display with a passive telephone
handset or fistmike, allowing great flexibility in installations
(Fig 1.1).
Fig 1.1 - RS86/RS87 system options
DUAL STATION SYSTEM
EXPANDED SYSTEM
BASIC SYSTEM
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1.3 Licensing
Note Prior to use please check the national licensing requirements
for operators.
In the UK license applications and queries should be made to
the following authority:
Ship Radio Licencing
Radio Licencing Centre
The Post Office
PO Box 1495
Bristol BS99 3QS
Website: www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk/rlc
A set may only be operated by or under the supervision of the
holder of a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence
and Authority to Operate. This is awarded on completion of the
Marine Short Range Certificate course administered by the Royal
Yachting Association:
Royal Yachting Association
RYA House
Ensign Way
Hamble
Southampton SO31 4YA
Website: www.rya.org.uk
Tel. 0845 345 0400
Holders of the Restricted Certificate of Competence in Radiotelephony (which covers MF/HF SSB, etc.) do not need a separate VHF certificate.
In all other countries, please contact your regional authority for
information.
1.4 Radio Frequency exposure guidelines
Note North American Users – To meet FCC (Federal Communica-
tions Commission) rules on Radio Frequency exposure, it is recommended that the VHF antenna is mounted at least 3 m (10 ft)
away from any area accessible to any personnel on board. If this
distance is achieved by vertical separation, the antenna must be
at least 5 m (16.5 ft) above deck. This guideline applies only to
antennas not exceeding 9dBi gain.
Warning Failure to observe these recommendations may
expose those within the MPE (maximum permitted exposure) radius of 3 m (10 ft) to RF absorption levels that exceed the FCC safe limits.
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1.5 MMSI number
At the time of issue of your vessel’s radio license an MMSI
(Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number must be requested.
This is a nine-digit number which must be permanently entered
into the RS86/RS87 when the radio is first set up, otherwise the
DSC functions cannot be accessed.
Note If the boat or the RS86/RS87 are subsequently sold, the radio
should be returned to an authorized Simrad agent for the MMSI
number to be erased and the new owner’s MMSI number entered.
An MMSI number will only be issued to licensed and certified
users. Please enquire with your local licensing authority for full
details.
➞ Refer to section 3.2.1 on how to enter the vessel’s MMSI
number.
1.6 ATIS number
Some countries require an ATIS number (e.g. Benelux and the
Rhine/Danube waterways); however, this option will only appear on ATIS-equipped radios.
➞ Refer to section 3.2.2 for information on how to enter an
ATIS number.
1.7 Group ID MMSI
For boats that are part of a flotilla, racing fleet, or other group, a
Group ID MMSI number can also be entered, which will allow
DSC communication within the group.
Note Contact your local authority for rules regarding Group MMSI
allocation. In some countries, where ATIS is in use, Group MMSI
numbers may not be permitted.
➞ Refer to section 3.2.3 on how to enter a Group MMSI number.
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2 MAIN FUNCTIONS
2.1 General notes
Although it has many advanced features, the RS86/RS87 has
been designed to be as simple and intuitive to operate as possible.
The SHIFT key is used to access the secondary functions printed
above each key – press and release SHIFT, then press the appropriate key. These secondary functions are shown in this manual
in brackets, e.g. (G
ROUP).
Note The SHIFT key will automatically time out of Shift mode after 2
seconds if another key is not pressed.
At any time, pressing O
N/C will cancel the current operation.
The lowest occupied port is the master controller – any operations initiated on this handset will therefore override all other
stations.
Note In order for other users to be able to operate the radio, it is
imperative that the handset is replaced in the cradle after use.
2.2 Switching on & Second Country mode
To turn the radio on, press the ON/C key. The display will show
the handset software issue number for 2 seconds, then the station number and software issue number for the transceiver unit
for 2 seconds.
As a default, the radio switches on tuned to the priority channel
(normally 16). If Last used channel mode has been set (see sec-
tion 3.3.3), the radio will switch on tuned to the previously used
channel. The radio also stores the previous volume and squelch
settings and will use these on start-up.
In countries where it is permitted, the RS86/RS87 can operate
on a secondary set of channels, such as the USA channels.
To select the secondary channel table, press S
HIFT followed by
OK. The display will show the channel set selected for 2 seconds
before reverting to the default display.
Note Channels available will depend on programming. Please enquire
with your national licensing authority for details of permitted
channel sets in your own country (cf. sections 2.3.1 and 8.4).
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2.3 Changing channels
To select a channel, enter the channel number using the numeric keypad (Fig 2.1).
Fig 2.1 - Selecting a channel
If the channel is invalid, the display will show “INVALID
CHANNEL” and then revert to the previous channel.
The priority channel (normally 16) can be selected by pressing
16, which will also set the radio to 25W transmit power.
The preselected User channel can be directly selected by pressing the U
SER key. The display will show “U” next to the chan-
nel number to indicate that it is the User channel (Fig 2.2).
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VOLUME 05
SQUELCH 03
INT
U 23
VOLUME 05
SQUELCH 03
INT
16
VOLUME 05
SQUELCH 03
INT
The default setting for the User channel is 16.
➞ Refer to section 3.3.1 for details on setting the User channel.
Fig 2.2 - User channel selected
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2.3.1 Additional channels
In addition to the standard international channels, the RS86/87
can also be programmed with regional auxiliary channels, such
as the Marina channels M and M2 in the UK, the USA Weather
channels, and the Fishing or Leisure channels in Scandinavia.
To display the channel sets available, press S
HIFT followed by
1W (C
H SET
). Multiple pressing of the 1W key, while still in
Shift mode, will scroll through the available channel sets (Fig 2.3).
When the required channel set is displayed, enter the channel
number using the numeric keypad, e.g. “2” for M2 (Fig 2.4).
MAR I NAAAAA
MAR I NAAAAA
INT
PR I VATE AAA
Fig 2.3 - Selecting auxiliary channel sets
(sets must be available to be displayed)
Fig 2.4 - Selecting auxiliary channel number
The only exception to this is when selecting UK Marina channel M, which has no number associated with it. Simply selecting the Marina channel set will automatically select it.
Note If no numeric keys are pressed within 2 seconds, the radio will
revert to the previous working channel (except for Marina
channel M as noted above).
2
MAR I NAAAAA
INT
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2.4 Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, press the VOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys (rotate
the V
OLUME control) to increase or decrease the setting, respec-
tively. Press and hold a VOL key to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly. The volume setting can be between 1 and 24 (loud).
2.5 Squelch adjustment
To adjust the squelch setting, press the SQ key (rotate the
S
QUELCH control) to enter squelch adjustment mode. The
squelch setting can be between 0 (open) and 10.
On the RS87 only: use the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to increase
or decrease the squelch, respectively. Press and hold a V
OL key
to increase/decrease the setting rapidly.
Note Squelch mode will automatically time out after 2 seconds, un-
less another key is pressed. Squelch mode can also be canceled
by pressing the O
N/C key.
2.6 Dual Watch
Dual Watch allows the radio to scan between the selected working channel and the watch channel (the priority channel, normally 16).
To enter Dual Watch, select the required working channel, then
press S
HIFT and 3 (DW) within 2 seconds.
If Dual Watch is selected while the handset/fistmike is off cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. If
the handset/fistmike is replaced within 10 seconds of selecting
Dual Watch, it will automatically initiate Dual Watch.
The display will show “D/W” – the large digits on the display
indicate the working channel, with the watch channel shown
below in small digits (Fig 2.5).
6
D/W
AAAAA 16
BBBBBBBBBB
INT
DW
Fig 2.5 - Dual Watch mode
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If the radio detects a signal on the watch channel, it will lock
onto this and the large digits will change to show the watch
channel.
Note All other stations will also show the Dual Watch display.
Note Normal VHF functions will not be available when in Dual Watch
mode. To exit Dual Watch, press 16 or O
N/C, or lift the handset/
fistmike from the cradle.
2.7 Tri-Watch
Tri-Watch allows the radio to scan between the selected working channel, the User channel, and the watch channel.
Note Tri-Watch cannot be selected if the User channel is set to Ch16.
To enter Tri-Watch, select the required working channel, press
S
HIFT, and then press and hold 3 (DW) for 2 seconds.
If Tri-Watch is selected while the handset/fistmike is off the cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. If
the handset/fistmike is replaced within 10 seconds of selecting
Tri-Watch, it will automatically initiate Tri-Watch.
The display will show “T/W” – the large digits on the display
indicate the working channel, with the User channel and watch
channel shown below in small digits (Fig 2.6).
Press & hold
T/WAAAAA 16
USERBBBBB6
INT
10
Fig 2.6 - Tri-Watch mode
If the radio detects a signal on the User or watch channel, it
will lock onto this and the large digits will change to show the
relevant channel.
Note All other stations will also show the Tri-Watch display.
Note Normal VHF functions will not be available when in Tri-Watch
mode. To exit Tri-Watch, press 16 or O
N/C, or lift the handset/
fistmike from the cradle.
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If the radio locks onto a busy channel, pressing OK will manually continue the scan. All Scan will otherwise automatically
restart when the channel becomes clear.
Note All other stations will also show the All Scan display.
Note While in Scan mode, normal VHF functions are not available.
To exit All Scan, press 16 or O
N/C, or lift the handset from the
cradle.
2.8.1 Dynamic All Scan inhibit
If the radio is constantly locking onto a busy channel during
scanning, this channel can be excluded from the scan by pressing SHIFT then 1 while locked on that channel.
The display will show “CHANNEL INHIBITED” and the channel will no longer be included in the scan cycle.
➞ The channel can be reinstated using the menu option described in section 3.1.2.
2.8 All Scan mode
The scan function cycles the RS86/RS87 sequentially through
each enabled channel, pausing when a signal is detected.
Press S
HIFT followed by 1 (SCAN ALL) to enter All Scan mode.
If All Scan is selected while the handset/fistmike is off cradle,
the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. This
function will be canceled, if the handset/fistmike is not returned
to the cradle within 10 seconds.
The display will now show “SCAN ALL”. If the radio detects
a signal, it will lock onto this and the large digits will change
to show the relevant channel number (Fig 2.7).
67
INT
SCAN
ALL
Fig 2.7 - All Scan mode
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2.9 Memory Scan mode
Memory Scan gives the option of scanning a preprogrammed
set of channels specified by the user (see sections 3.1.4 and
3.1.5).
Press S
HIFT then 2 (SCAN M) to enter Memory Scan mode.
If Memory Scan is selected while the handset/fistmike is off
cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”.
If the handset/fistmike is replaced within 10 seconds of selecting Memory Scan, it will automatically initiate Memory Scan.
The display will now show “SCAN M”. If the radio detects a
signal, it will lock onto this and the large digits will change to
show the relevant channel (Fig 2.8).
68
INT
SCAN
M
Fig 2.8 - Memory Scan mode
If the radio locks onto a busy channel, pressing OKwill manually continue the scan. Memory Scan will otherwise automatically restart when the channel becomes clear.
Note If only one channel has been entered into the memory, then ini-
tiating Memory Scan will retune the RS86/RS87 to the stored
channel.
Note All other stations will also show the Memory Scan display.
Note While in Memory Scan mode, normal VHF functions are not
available. To exit Memory Scan, press 16 or O
N/C, or lift the
handset from the cradle.
2.9.1 Dynamic Memory Scan delete
If the radio is constantly locking onto a busy channel during
scanning, this channel can be removed from the Memory Scan
by pressing S
HIFT then 2 while locked on that channel.
The display will show “CHANNEL DELETED” and the channel will no longer be included in the scan cycle.
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2.10 Adjusting backlighting
The display and keypad are backlit – to set the backlighting
level, press S
HIFT
followed by C
ALL
(D
IMMER
) to enter back-
lighting mode.
Use the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to adjust the backlighting level
from off through to level 5.
Press O
K
or O
N/C to exit the backlighting mode at the selected
level.
Note Backlighting levels will only affect this particular station.
2.11 Handset/fistmike off cradle
When a handset/fistmike is lifted off its cradle, all other stations
will show “OCCUPIED” on the display (Fig 2.9). This means
that these stations are locked out until the handset/fistmike is
returned to the cradle – unless the station is being called on
intercom by another station.
Note The handset plugged into the lowest numbered port is the de-
signated master unit. Lifting the master handset will override
all other stations, even if it is displaying “OCCUPIED”. All
other stations will now display “OCCUPIED” in return and be
locked out.
STA T I ONAA2
OCCUP I EDBB
INT
16
Fig 2.9 - Station 2 handset is in use
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3 MENU MODE
Menu mode is used to adjust the various settings of the radio,
such as channels inhibited from scan, MMSI number programming, and User channel selection.
To enter Menu mode, press S
HIFT followed by 9 (MENU).
Use the the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll through the various
menu options:
• Scanning (section 3.1)
Options related to the various scanning functions such as
channel inhibit, Memory Scan select, and scan dwell time.
• Numbers (section 3.2)
Entering of ID numbers such as MMSI, Group MMSI, and
ATIS number (if applicable in country of use).
• VHF Items (section 3.3)
Miscellaneous options such as selection of User channel,
last used channel, Interrupt Intercom, and speaker settings.
To select an option, press O
K. To return to normal radio opera-
tion, press O
N/C.
Note Entering Menu mode will inhibit the operation of the radio. Exit
Menu mode before returning the handset/fistmike to the cradle
to permit normal operation.
3.1 Scanning
Once the Scanning menu option has been selected (see introduction to section 3), use the VOL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll
through the menu options:
• All Scan inhibit (section 3.1.1)
• All Scan reset (section 3.1.2)
• All Scan show (section 3.1.3)
• Memory Scan select (section 3.1.4)
• Memory Scan clear (section 3.1.5)
• Memory Scan show (section 3.1.6)
• Scan dwell time (section 3.1.7)
To select an option, press O
K
. To return to the main menu, press
ON/C.
3.1.1 All Scan inhibit
If the radio is constantly locking onto a busy channel when scanning, this channel can be inhibited from the scan cycle.
Use the VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menu
option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.1.3 All Scan show
This function displays all inhibited channels. From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “ALL SCAN SHOW” and press
O
K. The display will then change to “SHOWING CHANNELS”
and display all inhibited channels in sequence.
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From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “ALL SCAN INHIBIT” and press O
K. Enter the relevant channel number using
the numeric keypad. The display will show the channel number
and its status – “ALL SCAN” for enabled, or “ALL SCAN INHIBITED” for inhibited channels (Fig 3.1).
Press OK to change the channel’s inhibit status – i.e. if it is enabled, pressing O
K will inhibit it, and vice versa. If the channel
is inhibited, it will no longer be included in the All Scan cycle.
Enabling the channel will re-select it.
Additional channels can be inhibited/enabled by entering the
channel number and repeating the above procedure.
To exit, press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scan-
ning menu option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.1.2 All Scan reset
This function will reset all inhibited channels. From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “ALL SCAN RESET” and press
OK– the display will show “CHANNELS RESET” (Fig 3.2).
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ALL SCANAA
INH IB ITEDB
INT
Fig 3.1 - Selected channel inhibited from scan
CHANNELSSS
RESET
EDBBB
Fig 3.2 - All inhibited channels reset
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Press OK to change the channel’s Memory Scan status – i.e. if
it is not selected, pressing OK will add it to the Memory Scan
cycle, and vice versa.
Additional channels can be added/removed by entering the
channel number and repeating the above procedure.
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menu
option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
Note North American users – Only one Weather channel can be en-
tered into the Memory Scan; if another one is selected, it will
override the existing channel. The Weather channel is not scanned as part of the Memory Scan sequence, it is used by the
Weather Watch function (see section 6.1).
3.1.5 Memory Scan clear
Memory Scan clear will reset all channels previously selected
for Memory Scan, so that a new set can be selected.
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menu
option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.1.4 Memory Scan select
This function selects the channels to be used in the Memory Scan
cycle (see section 2.9).
From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “MEMORY SCAN
SELECT” and press O
K. Enter the relevant channel number
using the numeric keypad. The display will show the channel
number and its memory status – “MEM SCAN” if it is not currently selected for Memory Scan, or “MEM SCAN ENABLED”
if it is already selected (Fig 3.3).
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MEM SCANAA
ENABLEDBB
INT
65
MEM SCANAA
INT
Fig 3.3 - Selecting a channel for Memory Scan
CHANNEL CURRENTLY NOT SELECTED CHANNEL ALREADY SELECTED
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From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “MEMORY SCAN
CLEAR” and press O
K – the display will show “CHANNELS
CLEARED” (Fig 3.4).
CHANNELSSS
CLEAREDBBB
Fig 3.4 - All inhibited channels reset
Press the VOL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning
menu option, or O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.1.6 Memory Scan show
This function displays all channels selected for Memory Scan.
From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “MEMORY SCAN
SHOW” and press O
K. The display will change to “SHOWING
CHANNELS” and display all the channels selected for Memory Scan in sequence.
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menu
option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.1.7 Scan dwell time
This function is used to select the amount of time the RS86/
RS87 remains on a channel after it has locked onto it during
scanning (All Scan or Memory Scan) and the signal is lost.
From the Scanning menu (section 3.1) select “SCAN DWELL
TIME” and press O
K. The display will show “SCAN DWELL
TIME XX”, where “XX” is the current dwell time in seconds
(Fig 3.5).
Fig 3.5 - Scan dwell time
SCAN DWELL
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The default time is 0, meaning that the scan will continue as
soon as the signal is lost. There are 11 levels from 0–10 seconds – use the numeric keys to enter the scan dwell time and
press OK, the display will show “DWELL TIME XX
SECONDS”.
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Scanning menu
option, or O
N/C to return to the main menu.
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3.2 Numbers
The Numbers menu is used for entering ID numbers such as
MMSI, Group MMSI, and ATIS (if applicable in country of use).
Once the Numbers menu option has been selected (see introduc-
tion to section 3), use the V
OL ▲ and VOL ▼ keys to scroll
through the menu options:
• Ship’s MMSI (section 3.2.1)
• ATIS number (section 3.2.2)
• Group MMSI (section 3.2.3)
Note The ATIS number option will only be shown if the radio is ATIS-
enabled. This feature is only available for sets used in Benelux
and the Rhine/Danube waterways.
To select an option, press O
K.
To return to the main menu, press O
N/C.
3.2.1 Ship’s MMSI
This function will display the boat’s MMSI number if it has already been entered, or will allow the MMSI to be entered if the
radio is being used for the first time (see also section 1.5).
From the Numbers menu (section 3.2) select “SHIPS MMSI”
and press O
K – the display will show “SHIPS MMSI” and the
MMSI number (unless the number has not been entered yet, in
which case it will show “– – –”; Fig 3.6).
SH I PS MMS Ii
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INT
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Fig 3.6 - Entering the MMSI number
Caution The MMSI number can only be entered once and can-
not be edited by the user. Should it become necessary
to change the MMSI (for example, if the radio is being
moved to another boat), the radio must be sent to an
authorized Simrad service agent for reprogramming.
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To enter the MMSI number press OK again. The display will
show “ENTER MMSI” and the first dash in the number will
start flashing to indicate that entry can begin.
Enter the nine-digit MMSI number using the numeric keypad
and press O
K. The radio will then ask that the MMSI is re-
entered to confirm. If the two numbers do not match, the MMSI
will need to be re-entered and re-confirmed.
Use the C
ALL
and MSGkeys to move the cursor to correct
any errors. The cursor position is indicated by the number flashing. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.
Note The MMSI number will not be accepted, unless all nine digits
have been entered.
Use the V
OL ▲ / VOL ▼ keys to select another Numbers menu
option, or press O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.2.2 ATIS number
Note This section applies only to radios used in countries where the
ATIS system is in operation (i.e. Benelux and the Rhine/Danube
waterways). This option will only appear on ATIS-equipped radios (see also section 1.6).
From the Numbers menu (section 3.2) select “ATIS NO” – the
display will show “ATIS NO” and the ATIS number (unless the
number has not been entered yet, in which case it will show
“– – –”).
Caution The ATIS number can only be entered once and cannot
be edited by the user. If it is necessary to change the
ATIS number, the radio must be sent to an authorized
Simrad service agent for reprogramming.
To enter the ATIS number press OKagain. The display will show
“ENTER ATIS” and the first dash in the number will start flashing to indicate that entry can begin.
Enter the nine-digit ATIS number using the numeric keypad and
press O
K. The radio will then ask that the number is re-entered
to confirm. If the two numbers do not match, the number will
need to be re-entered and re-confirmed.
Use the C
ALL
and MSGkeys to move the cursor to correct
any errors. The cursor position is indicated by the number flashing. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.
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Note The ATIS number will not be accepted, unless all nine digits have
been entered (the prefix 9 is automatically inserted by the radio).
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Numbers menu
option, or O
N/C to return to the main menu.
3.2.3 Group MMSI
For boats that are part of a flotilla, racing/fishing fleet, or other
group, a Group ID MMSI number can also be entered and used
to contact other boats in the same fleet (see section 1.7).
Note The Group MMSI number may be allocated on a temporary ba-
sis by the local administration, for this reason the number can
be changed by the user.
From the Numbers menu (section 3.2) select “GROUP MMSI”
– the display will show “GROUP MMSI” and the Group MMSI
number (unless the number has not been entered yet, in which
case it will show “0 – – –”).
To enter the Group MMSI number press O
K again. The display
will show “ENTER MMSI” and the first dash in the number
will start flashing to indicate that entry can begin. The first digit
of a Group MMSI is always 0, and this is preselected by the
radio. Enter the remaining eight digits using the numeric keypad, then press O
K
(Fig 3.7).
GROUP MMS II
0436 1 ----
INT
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Use the CALLand MSGkeys to move the cursor to correct
any errors. The cursor position is indicated by the number
flashing. Enter a new number to overwrite an incorrect number.
Note The number will not be accepted, unless all eight digits have
been entered.
Press the V
OL ▲ or VOL ▼ key to select another Numbers menu
option, or O
N/C to return to the main menu.
Fig 3.7 - Entering a Group MMSI number
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