Simrad Shipmate RS8400, Shipmate RS8300 SD, Shipmate RS8300 SOS Introduction Manual
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Simrad
VHF Radiotelephones
Shipmate
RS8400
RS8300
183.2047.005 Rev.I English
Warning!
The SOS function may only be used in case of emergency and with the correct
DSC number coded into the system. The number can be checked by pressing
E á 98E for the first five digits and E á97 E for the last five digits.
Do not disconnect the handset while the unit is switched ON.
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Contents for
RS8400, RS8300, RS8300 SD, and RS8300 SOS
Distress call: Manual .....................................................................................................4
Distress call: Automatic - only RS8300 SOS)..............................................................5
Programming of DSC identity number........................................................................6
Introduction ....................................................................................................................7
Handset Status Displays ................................................................................................8
Handset Keys ............................................................................................................... 10
ON/OFF Switch ............................................................................................................11
Position Input (RS8300 SOS only) ............................................................................ 12
Channel Selection ........................................................................................................ 14
International and US Channels ................................................................................. 15
Output Power .............................................................................................................. 16
Squelch ......................................................................................................................... 16
Volume .......................................................................................................................... 16
Dual Watch .................................................................................................................. 17
Scan All......................................................................................................................... 18
Exclusions from Scan All ............................................................................................ 19
Scan programme.......................................................................................................... 20
Edit of Scan Programme ............................................................................................ 21
Intercom (not RS8300 standard) ............................................................................... 22
Muting .......................................................................................................................... 23
Illumination.................................................................................................................. 23
Installation ................................................................................................................... 24
- Dual system and watertight socket (not RS8300 standard)
Optional PA-HAILER (not RS8300 standard) ........................................................ 29
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 30
International Marine VHF Channels ....................................................................... 32
US & Canadian Marine VHF Channels ................................................................... 33
International Warranty ................................................................................................ 34
SIMRAD distributors ................................................................................................... 35
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Manual DISTRESS CALL
INT
16
16
MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY
THIS IS: State vessel’s name three times
MAYDAY THIS IS: Repeat vessel’s name
AT POSITION: State position of vessel
STATE NATURE OF DISTRESS
Release PTT lever.
Wait for an answer.
If not answered after a short interval, repeat message until answered.
Select the Distress Channel by pressing the 16 key.
Hold down the PTT lever on the handset.
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Automatic DISTRESS CALL (DSC)
Caution! The SOS message will alert and activate a rescue operation.
To call off a rescue operation, contact your nearest coastal station.
PUSH SOS
SOSSOS SOS
AUTO SOS
70 TX
AUTO SOS
16
The SOS function is blocked until a DSC number
is entered - see overleaf for programming of DSC
and ATIS.
Refer to page 12 and 13 for details on Position
input and DSC.
Activate automatic transmission of digital
DISTRESS CALL by pressing the SOS key three
times at intervals of 1 second.
The distress message will be transmitted and
repeated automatically at random intervals on
Channel 70.
Channel 16 will be available for communication
after each transmission.
If not answered after a short interval, try to send
your message manually, - see previous page.
Important! After the AUTO SOS has been activated, it must be terminated again (by pressing
any key), as it otherwise will continue to send out
messages.
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Programming of DSC identity number. The DSC number issued by the authori-
ties can be programmed directly from the handset. If a mistake is made, the number can be altered for as long as the unit is still ON, but once the power has been
switched OFF, the numbers will be fixed in the memory and can only be reprogrammed by an authorized dealer.
Important! Connected navigator must be disconnected during programming.
Example of how to program a DSC number e.g. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (+0).
Add 0 to a 9 digit DSC number.
Call 1st address: “L”
Key in the 5 least significant digits.
Call 2nd address: “M”
Key in the 5 most significant digits.
Before switching the unit OFF, check that the numbers are entered correctly:
DSC - least significant digits.
- most significant digits.
Programming of ATIS identity number. The ATIS number is issued by the
authorities for river traffic in regional areas. Example of how to program an ATIS
number e.g. 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (the first digit will normally be a 9):
Call 1st address: “L”
Key in the 5 least significant digits.
Call 2nd address: “M”
Key in the 5 most significant digits.
Before switching the unit OFF, check that the numbers are entered correctly:
ATIS - least significant digits.
- most significant digits.
E29E
E39E
E79E
E89E
E78E
E88E
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06 7 8 9 E
51 2 3 4 E
49 1 2 3 E
95 6 7 8 E
E28E
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E38E
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Introduction for
RS8400, RS8300, RS8300 SD, and RS8300 SOS
The VHF system is designed for remote installation of the main unit. Operation is
carried out through the waterproof handset, which can be installed up to 20 m (65
ft) from the main unit.
Information regarding channel selection, operating mode and output power is always given on the handset display. Volume and Squelch levels are displayed momentarily when settings are changed. Selection of an unauthorised channel is indicated by the legend ERROR.
The keypad has numerical keys for channel selection and function keys for controlling volume, squelch and scan modes. Key P (WX) allows access to private,
authorised channels. In addition, key E allows access to secondary functions. The
legend SHIFT will be shown in the handset display whenever this key is pressed.
All key entries are acknowledged by short tone in the loudspeaker.
The Press To Transmit lever, located on the left side of the handset, can only be
operated when the handset is out of its cradle.
Additional features for the RS8300 SOS version:
The red SOS key ensures a quick and easy way of making a digital distress call,
containing the vessel’s identity (DSC no.), present position and time. The VHF
system will automatically have this information if a GPS navigator is connected,
or it can be entered manually via the keypad before activating the distress call.
The handset is supplied with a watertight connector and 5 m extension cable. By
adding a second handset and speaker, the system will offer full dual station operation, hailer function and intercom.
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Handset Status Displays (International)
International
channels set
Private channel
operative
Private channel
operative
Channel operative
CH 10
Pre-selected channel
Scan All
operative
Channels selected for
Scan Programme
Scan Programme
operative
Dual Watch
operative
Function
in standby
Output
reduced
Set is
transmitting
Incorrect
selection
Key E, access to
secondary
functions
Squelch or volume
setting
Other handset
in use
Intercom
selected
Automatic
Distress Call
(RS8300 SOS)
INT
PCH
P3
16
10
SCAN ALL
67 16 10
SCAN PRG
- -
DW 16
SB
IW
TX
ERROR
SHIFT
3
OCC
INTERCOM
AUTO SOS
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US
channels set
US
weather channels
Transmission
is stopped by time-out
Handset Status Displays (US)
US
WX
TX OFF
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Handset Keys
Status display
(page 8,9)
PTT
Press To Transmit
Scan All
(page 18)
Squelch controls
(page 16)
Volume controls
(page 16)
Earpiece
Scan Programme
(page 20)
Automatic Distress Call
Secondary function access
(page 9)
INT (P): Private Channel
Selector (page 14)
US (WX): Private Channel Selector & Weather
channels (page 15)
Microphone
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The ON/OFF switch is fitted at the base of the main unit and a stand-by facility
on the handset allows power consumption to be reduced, so that the set can be left
on almost indefinitely.
INT
16
ON
ON
ON/OFF
Set the ON/OFF switch of the main unit to the
ON position. The system will automatically return
to the same status as when it was switched OFF.
If the display remains blank, the unit is in standby mode. Press the ON key of the handset once.
The channel will be displayed and the unit will be
fully operational.
On closing down, press the ON key of the handset
and hold it down until the display turns off. The
unit is now in stand-by mode.
If the vessel is to be left unattended for any length
of time, the ON/OFF switch of the main unit
should be set to the OFF position.
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