Thrane and Thrane A S RT5022 User Manual

SAILOR RT5022

VHF DSC

Operation Manual

PRELIMINARY

Introduction

Congratulations on your new SAILOR RT5022 VHF SAILOR marine equipment is specially designed for the extremely rugged conditions on bord

a ship, based on more than 50 years experience with all kinds of vessels , from small pleasure crafts, over fishing vessels working under all climatic conditions, to the biggest ships.

SAILOR equipment - a position which has been maintained by means of constant and extensive product development. We have a worldwide network of dealers with general agencies in more than 80 countries. All our dealers are specially trained to service all your SAILOR products.

About this manual

This manual is for the daily user of the system. Additionally, it includes a section on the installation procedures, and - on page ii - standard distress procedures. We highly recom-

mend you to read the manual before you start using the equipment.

Notice: There may be some minor differences in the graphic layout of the manual compared to the physical device.

Abbreviations used in this manual

ADDR Address BI Channel mode when sailing on European rivers BQ DSC Call Acknowledgement Reply CU Control Unit DSC Digital Selective Calling DW Dual Watch EOS DSC End Of Sequence GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identification PTT “Push To Talk” button RQ DSC Call Acknowledgement Request RX Receive/r SQ Squelch TX Transmit/ter UTC Coordinated Universal Time

is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of maritime radiocommunication

Please note

Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever. This agreement is governed by the laws of Denmark.

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QUICK DSC DISTRESS CALL

(only for emergency use)

1. If necessary, switch on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Lift up lid covering the orange DISTRESS key and press for 5 seconds.

3. Alarm indicator light will flash and will be accompanied by a sound. Distress is sent after continuous tone.

4. Unless stopped manually, by pressing the

unit off, the distress call is automatically repeated every 3½-4½ minutes until distress acknowledgment is received.

Wait for distress acknowledgement and start mayday procedure. If an alarm panel is connected the VHF DISTRESS button on this unit will have the same functionality. All further handling should continue in front of your main VHF DSC.

key or switching the

MAYDAY PROCEDURE

When DSC distress acknowledgement is received after you pushed DISTRESS, or if you otherwise need to commence distress traffic by radiotelephony on the distress traffic frequency channel 16, this should follow:

• “MAYDAY”,

• “this is”,

• the 9-digit identity

• 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.

Upon reception of a DSC distress alert from another ship in distress, you should acknowledge the receipt by radiotelephony on the distress traffic frequency channel 16, with the following:

• “MAYDAY”,

• the 9-digit identity of the ship in distress, repeated 3 times,

“this is”,

• the 9-digit identity or the call sign or other identification of own ship,

repeated 3 times,

• “RECEIVED MAYDAY”.

and

the call sign or other identification of the ship,

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Your VHF at a glance

1 2 3 4 5 6 78910

Alarm Call DW 1W

SQ Vol

0191 - 05

Int

11 12 13 14 15 16

1. Loudspeaker

2. Volume level indicator

3. Squelsh level indicator

4. Indicator lamps. Condition when lit: 1W: 1 watt transmission mode. Alarm: Alarm call received. Call: DSC call for you received. DW:

5. Telephone display

6. Indicators. Condition when lit: Tx: Transmitting Int: International channel system activated (Is used when sailing on any sea in the world except in US waters) US: US channel system activated (Is used when sailing in US Waters) BI: BI channel system activated (Is used when sailing on the rivers of Europe)

7. Dimming button

8. Menu button

9. Mute alerts

10. Keyboard.

11. DISTRESS button (Lid with spring. Normal push button underneath)

12. Information/Message display

13. Squelsh control. Adjust to silent when no station is received

14. Push ON/OFF / VOLUME control

15. Replay button

16. Quick-select key for channel 16.

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Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. ii

About this manual ................................................................................................................ ii

Abbreviations used in this manual ...................................................................................... ii

QUICK DSC DISTRESS CALL ................................................................................................ iii

MAYDAY PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... iii

Your VHF at a glance............................................................................................................... iv

1 Radio Communication in brief ......................................................................................... 3

1.1 Powering VHF............................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Operating VHF radio communication ......................................................................... 3

1.3 Receiving a Call on Channel 16 ................................................................................. 3

1.4 Making a Radiotelephone Call ................................................................................... 4

1.5 Speaker Volume ......................................................................................................... 4

1.6 Earpiece Volume......................................................................................................... 4

1.7 Squelch ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.8 Channel Selection....................................................................................................... 5

1.9 Dual Watch.................................................................................................................. 5

1.10 Replay ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.11 Dimming ...................................................................................................................... 6

1.12 Contrast....................................................................................................................... 6

2 Basic DSC Operations ...................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Menu Operation .......................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Receiving a DSC call .................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Transmitting DSC Calls .............................................................................................. 8

2.4 Call a Ship Station ...................................................................................................... 8

2.5 Call a Shore Station.................................................................................................... 8

2.6 Direct Call to a PSTN via a Coast Station ................................................................. 8

2.7 Call a Group of Ships.................................................................................................. 9

2.8 Create Emergency Calls............................................................................................. 9

2.9 DSC Call Log .............................................................................................................. 9

2.10 Entering Your Position into the System ..................................................................... 9

3 Your VHF in detail ............................................................................................................ 11

3.1 Abnormal Power-down ............................................................................................. 11

3.2 Settings .....................................................................................................................11

3.3 Setting Channel Mode .............................................................................................. 11

3.4 Private channels ....................................................................................................... 11

3.5 Duplex Channels....................................................................................................... 12

3.6 ATIS (Inland Waterways Only) ................................................................................. 12

3.7 Transmitter power ..................................................................................................... 12

3.8 Channel Scanning..................................................................................................... 12

3.9 Creating Scan Tables ............................................................................................... 13

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4 DSC Operations in Detail ................................................................................................ 14

4.1 MMSI Number........................................................................................................... 14

4.2 Group MMSI Number................................................................................................ 14

4.3 Differentiating Incoming Calls by Ringing Tones..................................................... 14

4.4 Working Channel ...................................................................................................... 15

4.5 Contact List ............................................................................................................... 15

4.6 Settings for DSC ....................................................................................................... 17

4.7 Implicit Behaviour for Operations with DSC............................................................. 18

4.8 Radio Configuration and Settings............................................................................. 20

5 Errors and Warnings........................................................................................................ 21

5.1 System Event logging ............................................................................................... 21

5.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 22

6 Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................... 25

7 Optional Functional Devices .......................................................................................... 27

7.1 Semifunctional Control Unit ...................................................................................... 27

7.2 Alarm Panel............................................................................................................... 30

7.3 Printer ........................................................................................................................ 31

8 Maritime Channels ........................................................................................................... 32

8.1 International Channels.............................................................................................. 32

8.2 US Channels ............................................................................................................. 33

8.3 BI Channels............................................................................................................... 34

9 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 35

9.1 Mounting possibilities ............................................................................................... 35

9.2 Interface connections ............................................................................................... 41

9.3 Power supply ............................................................................................................ 47

9.4 Antenna installation and precautions ....................................................................... 47

10 Technical specification ................................................................................................... 50

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1 Radio Communication in brief

1.1 Powering VHF

The VHF is turned on by a single push on the ON/OFF/Vol button. The VHF is turned off by pressing the ON/OFF/Vol button for 3 seconds. Always indicated with a count down window in the information display, except if the radio is powered down in distress state.

Any connected devices (Alarm panel, Handset, CUs) will only be operational if the VHF is powered.

1.2 Operating VHF radio communication

The VHF is operated by means of a handset. To bring the VHF in transmission mode handset must be hooked off and the PTT button on

the handset is be pressed. Transmission is indicated with the TX indicator lit. Receive mode is always reached by releasing the PTT button.

Press PTT

PTT

Transmit and receive is performed on the working channel shown in the telephone display.

Release PTT

PTT

hooked on

HandsetHandset

hooked off

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1.3 Receiving a Call on Channel 16

When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker:

1. Lift the handset.

2. Press the PTT key.

3. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say “This is [your ship’s name].”

4. Suggest a channel other than 16 by saying “Channel [suggested number]”.

5. Say “Over” and release the PTT key to allow your caller to confirm the suggested new channel.

6. Switch to the new channel – for example, channel 71 – and begin your conversation. Only press PTT when you are talking. If you are on a simplex channel (in other words, a channel that can carry just one transmission at a time), always say “Over” just before releasing. With duplex channels (ship-shore calls), the conversation can be two-way as with a normal land telephone call.

1.4 Making a Radiotelephone Call

A radiotelephone call is preferably to be commenced using DSC. Alternatively the following public calling procedure shall be used:

1. Select channel 16 (by pressing ) or other agreed channel.

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2. Lift the handset.

3. Press the PTT key and make your call. First, say the name of the station you are calling three times. Then say “This is [your ship’s name”], again three times. Finally, say “Over”.

4. Release the PTT key to listen.

5. When answered, agree upon a channel, switch to that channel – for example, channel 6 – and begin your conversation. Only press PTT when you are talking. If on a simplex channel (in other words, a channel that can carry just one transmission at a time), always say “Over” just before releasing.

1.5 Speaker Volume

The volume in the loudspeaker (internal and optional external) is adjusted by turning the VOLUME control. The volume level is visualized in the telephone display. The volume can be adjusted to a mute state by turning the volume control left (down). If the volume is adjusted to the mute level the VOL LED will flash.

1.6 Earpiece Volume

The volume level of the default handset earpiece is adjusted selecting the Handset Volume menu (4.3.1).

The and buttons are used to adjust the level. The level is indicated in the information/message display.

1.7 Squelch

The squelch level is adjusted using the squelch control. The actual squelch level is visualized in the telephone display.

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1.8 Channel Selection

The system is defaulting to channel 16 after a normal power-on.

Channels can be selected using the (increasing to next valid VHF channel) or

(decreasing channel). Channels can also be entered using the numeric keypad.

The active working channel is always shown in the upper display.

1.9 Dual Watch

Dual watch is a mode where the priority channel (16) is scanned periodically for a signal while listening on a working channel. Dual watch is activated pressing the DW button.

The DW indicator is lit while DW is active. Dual watch is deactivated by:

• Pushing DW – Continue to receive on the working channel.

• Pushing PTT – Transmit always on working channel

• Pushing ´16´.

• Pushing Replay - Dual watch is terminated while message is replayed and will then be re-invoked

Selecting a new channel while in dual watch mode will continue dual watch on the new selected working channel, unless signal is found on channel 16.

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1.10 Replay

Replay is a facility built into the VHF which will allow a copy of the last 90 seconds of received voice data to be replayed in the loudspeaker.

Recorded voice data will be erased at any power-down

Activating Replay

The front panel has a dedicated replay button. A push on replay will bring up a window in the information/message

display. Holding down replay will drive a counter in the display by which it is determined how many seconds of the latest received voice data is wanted for replay.

While pressing replay in normal receive mode will still allow the VHF to receive audio in the speaker system.

When releasing the replay button the replay function will play the last selected seconds of data received on any channel. During replay new incoming data is not heard, nor recorded. But incoming voice is recognized in the lower left corner of the display.

Volume control can be used on the replay data to adjust loudspeaker level.

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1.11 Dimming

To adjust the light intensity the Dim button is pressed. While the Dim button is pressed the intensity is changing. Releasing Dim will maintain the current light intensity.

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A renewed pressing of the Dim button will change the direction of light intensity change. If the VHF is dimmed to zero, any key press will wake up the light to a minimum visible at

night. Active text in the information/message display might prevent dimming to zero. It is possible to reduce illumination to zero. If you press a key in this state the light will

illuminate to the lowest illuminated state for 5 seconds, whereafter it will return to the zero illumination state. If a message is shown on the screen while dimming was set to zero, the illumination is adjusted to the lowest nonzero value.

1.12 Contrast

Contrast of the information/message display (and thereby optimizing the vertical viewing angle) can be adjusted initially by entering Display Contrast menu. Use the arrows to adjust contrast. The contrast will simultaneously be set during adjustment.

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2 Basic DSC Operations

When switched on, your VHF automatically monitors channel 70 for incoming DSC calls.

2.1 Menu Operation

To operate DSC functionality the menu system is used. The main menu can be activated by pressing . From the main menu all parts of the menu tree can be reached (see chapter: Menu Tree).

All menus have a unique hierarchical number. The main menu is the only menu which does not have a number. The number is (to a certain level) displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. If more than 6 items are available in the menu arrows shall indicate if remaining

items are to find above ( ) current items or below ( ) current displayed menu items.

A focus is displayed over the active menu item. A push on or will move the focus.

A push on will select the item which is currently in focus.

A push on any of the numeric keys (1 to 9) in a menu will quickly select the menu item with the corresponding number.

A push on will return to the previous menu window (normally one level up). If the

is pushed in the main menu, the menu is turned off.

Selecting the menus for transmitting DSC calls will lead to a sequence of windows (flows). The flow sequences are controlled with the (accept and proceed to next window) or

(cancel and return to the previous window) buttons.

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Following a menu hierarchy or a window flow might include a guidance text (e.g. “OK/next”

). Certain windows and lists do not show any guidance texts. These windows can

always be left with (jumping to main menu) or (returning to the previous window).

2.2 Receiving a DSC call

An incoming call will always be recognized by activity on the CALL indicator – and if more severe (Distress and Urgency calls), also the ALARM indicator. When receiving a DSC call the message will be displayed immediately in the information/message display, if not obstructed by any other operations taking place. Received DSC calls will always be accompanied by a sound alarm.

When you receive a call you can read in the display if the call is addressed to All Ships, ships in a geographic area, a group of ships or to your ship (identified by your MMSI number) as an individual call.

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If you are busy you can chose to handle the call a little later (e.g. by pushing ),

Call DW 1W

Vol

Alarm

Int

DSC Call

2 PSTN Call

5 DSC Logs

3 Group Call 4 Emergency

1 Station Call

which will stop the alarm sound.

Once you are ready to accept the call, lift the handset or press . Your choices handling the particular call will now appear. Follow the instructions.

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If an individual call is received it will not be acknowledged before you accept the call.

2.3 Transmitting DSC Calls

All DSC calls are initiated from the DSC Call Menu (1).

Once entering a menu item, you will be guided through the call construction. For every call generated you will have the possibility to verify the call before you transmit the call.

2.4 Call a Ship Station

To call a ship station and propose a working channel, enter the Station Call menu (1.1) and follow the instructions. Have the ships MMSI number ready if it is not available in the contact list.

2.5 Call a Shore Station

To call a shore station, enter the Station Call menu (1.1) and follow the instructions. Have the shore MMSI number (00*) ready if it is not available via the contact list.

2.6 Direct Call to a PSTN via a Coast Station

This call requires automatic/semi-automatic support from the coast station, and is only available within some countries. If the service is not available, you will need to make a simple shore station call and request the connection via radiotelephony.

To make a direct phone call to a PSTN or a mobile phone, enter the direct phone call menu (1.2) and follow the instructions. Have MMSI number (00*) for a reachable shore station ready if it is not available via the contact list, as well as the public phone number you would like to request.

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2.7 Call a Group of Ships

To call a group of ship stations, enter the Group Call menu (1.3) and follow the instructions. Have the group MMSI number (0*) ready if it is not available via the contact list.

2.8 Create Emergency Calls

In the category of emergency calls (1.4) you will find the following menu:

Transmitting any of these calls should be done with caution. Please make yourself familiar to the common procedures for using these calls.

Selecting any of the call types will lead to a call establishing flow with maximum flexibility. You should make yourself familiar with the flow sequences, but be sure you do not actually send the message by mistake. In other words, never press to the transmit

verification window if you do not actually intend to send an emergency call.

Distress calls are always transmitted pushing the DISTRESS button for 5 seconds. After you have transmitted a distress call the VHF is in distress state (distress call is re-transmitted once each 3½-4½ minutes). The distress state can only be exited by reception of the appropriate distress acknowledgement call or if you press for 5 seconds, or if you power off the VHF. The VHF will start up in distress state after a power failure.

Emergency

1 Compose Distress

2 Compose Urgency 3 Compose Safety 4 Compose Relays 5 Compose Distress Ack

1.4

2.9 DSC Call Log

Received and transmitted DSC messages can be found with details in the DSC Logs (1.5). A special log contains distress related calls. The call log system will store the last (20) calls sorted by date and time.

Each of the logs and each of the calls within the logs have their own possible actions upon selection (e.g. printing).

DSC Logs

1 DSC Distress Log

2 DSC Receive Log 3 DSC Transmit

1.5

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2.10 Entering Your Position into the System

Ship’s position and the time for that position are essential to the success of a possible rescue operation. This information is namely automatically added to a DSC Distress call sent from your VHF. Therefore it is important to always keep this information updated.

Normally a GPS is connected to the VHF. In case of correct installation this will assure the position and time to be updated correct.

If your VHF is not connected to an external GPS system, or a malfunction of the GPS connection is detected by the VHF, the VHF will automatically prompt you for updating your position manually 1 minute after power-up and then every 4 hours. The position and time can always be entered on your initiative via the Set Position & Time selection in the Settings menu (4.1.1).

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3 Your VHF in detail

3.1 Abnormal Power-down

If for any reason the main power disappears for a period less than 10 minutes, the VHF will be able to turn itself on when power is resumed (without pushing ON/OFF).

If the VHF was abnormally powered down, for less than 1 minute the VHF will start up with the same settings as before the power failure took place (communication channel, volume, squelch settings, etc.).

If the abnormal power down lasted more than 1 minute the VHF might start up with the settings as they were last time the VHF was turned off normal.

3.2 Settings

All volume settings are stored as default during the power off sequence.

3.3 Setting Channel Mode

The VHF carries always international (Int), USA (US) and Inland waterways (BI). Each country mode needs to be enabled by the authorized dealer to be available for selection. The selection of the available regions is done via menu (4.4.1). The selected channel mode is indicated on the front.

Selected country mode is stored as default during power-down sequence. In Inland waterways (BI) mode it is not possible to use Dual Watch or scanning.

3.4 Private channels

Private channels can be enabled using the service interface only (distributor/dealer).

Enabled private channels become valid for selection on the front. Using the /

will simply make the private channel number appear above the highest numeric

channel number. A programmed private channel will be available in any country mode. Private channels can be selected using the numeric key pad:

• Private channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

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• Leisure channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

• Fisher channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

Continued activation of the buttons ´3´, ´5´ or ´7´ will cause the letters F-, L- or P- respec- tively to be displayed.

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3.5 Duplex Channels

If duplex channels are selected in the channel table (see chapter: Maritime Channels) the VHF will operate in semi-duplex mode meaning the VHF is operated simplex but using two different frequencies for receive and transmit.

3.6 ATIS (Inland Waterways Only)

ATIS is mandatory to use in inland waterways on e.g. the Rhine. ATIS is a digital data stream containing ships call sign coded into a DSC-like message, sent over the voice channel each time the PTT button is released. If PTT is continuously pushed ATIS is automatically sent each 5 minutes. ATIS is enabled automatically when BI is selected in menu (4.4.1). For purpose of operater comfort the received ATIS signal on the active voice channel will be muted.

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The ATIS call sign is programmable from the service interface or from menu 4.4.3. once.

3.7 Transmitter power

Transmitter output power can always be chosen while the radio is active. Pushing the 1W button will toggle the transmitter power between low power (below 1W) and high power (below 25W). The 1W indicator is lit when low power is selected. As a default any channel shift will cause the transmitter power to be adjusted to the maximum allowed on that channel.

3.8 Channel Scanning

Scanning is an extension to the dual watch functionality, by which it is possible to watch multiple channels. It is possible to scan:

• All channels in a sequence

• A number of selected channels in a sequence organized into individual 3 scan tables

- Scan table A, B and C.

The scan type is selectable from the Scanning menu (3). The DW indicator is lit as well (because the priority channel 16 by default is included in any scan table.

During scan “SC” is shown in the upper display. If an active signal is found on a channel different from channel 16 the radio remains on that

channel for 10 seconds (but still respecting dual watch requirements), where after scanning is resumed. The telephone display is displaying the active channel.

If an active signal is found on channel 16 the VHF is locked on channel 16 until the signal disappears, where after scanning is resumed. The telephone display is displaying the active channel (16).

While the active scanning window is shown scanning can be terminated by:

• Lifting handset off hook

• Pushing ´16´ - Channel 16 is used for working channel

• Pushing DISTRESS – Initiates DSC distress

• Pressing – Working channel is used as before scanning was entered (regardless of carrier state).

• Pushing Replay - Message is replayed

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The active scanning window is active in the graphics display for 30 seconds (or pressing OK). Then it turns off. After this window has been turned off, scanning can be turned off using the following:

• Lifting handset off hook

• Pushing ´16´ - Channel 16 is used for working channel

• Pushing any numeric key – Normal channel entry

• Pushing DISTRESS – Initiates DSC distress

If scanning is terminated while no active signal was found, the VHF will receive on the working channel (as it was before scanning was initiated).

If scanning is terminated (handset hook-off) while an active signal is received, the VHF will operate on that channel after termination.

3.9 Creating Scan Tables

The scanning tables are user configurable. Creating or editing a scanning table organizing a subset of channels (e.g. Table A) for scanning is done by selecting the Scanning Table A menu (3.5.1).

Private channels (non-numeric identifiers – P, F or L) can be part of a channel table. The number of channels in a scan table is limited to 10.

Scanning tables are stored during the power-down sequence.

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4 DSC Operations in Detail

4.1 MMSI Number

To operate VHF with DSC the equipment need to be configured with your vessels MMSI number. If not configured before installation the VHF will inform you at start-up to program the MMSI number.

The vessels MMSI number is programmable from the DSC menu (4.5). It can only be programmed once from this menu after which changing the programmed MMSI will be possible only through the service interface.

If the MMSI number has been programmed correctly the number is displayed during start-up

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4.2 Group MMSI Number

If your radio is configured as member of a group(s) it will receive group calls to that group. The VHF can be configured to be part of (up to 10) groups. The group MMSI numbers can

be programmed from menu 4.5.2. The configured group numbers are shown as a list. You can add a group MMSI number by

selecting with the <empty> list entry. Enter a valid group MMSI and press . A group number can be changed by selecting the number , edit the number and press OK. A group number can be removed from the list by selecting the number , delete the number and press .

4.3 Differentiating Incoming Calls by Ringing Tones

Your VHF rings in various ways according to the nature of the call, as the following diagram shows:

TONE SIGNAL

3 sec. DISTRESS TRANSMIT

DISTRESS URGENCY

SAFETY CALLS

ROUTINE & PSTN

39717

5 sec.

1 sec.

8 sec.

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min

Tx Tx Tx Tx

3 sec.

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min

60 sec.

3 sec.

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min

3 sec.

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