Thrane&Thrane Sailor RT2048 VHF Quick Manual
USER MANUAL
SAILOR RT2048 VHF
INTRODUCTION
The SAILOR RT2048 VHF radiotelephone has been designed
to comply with the increasing demands of a highly technological
product, which means high quality, small size, etc.
The SAILOR RT2048 has furthermore been designed to fi t into
the SAILOR Compact 2000 module programme.
The SAILOR RT2048 can either be installed and operated as
an independent unit, or in combination with other elements of
the Compact 2000 programme. These include a duplex VHF
radiotelephone, a coast telephony station with a 400W PEP
SSB transmitter, and an SSB receiver with built-in FM and AM
bands, and a scrambler which ensures complete communication secrecy.
The SAILOR VHF RT2048 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 inside have been designed with a high degree
of compactness and exceptional performance.
For more than half a century, SAILOR has been synonymous with
state-of-the-art, high-quality maritime communications equipment
- known for sturdiness, ease of operation and compact design.
SAILOR is a world leader in the technologically advanced fi eld
of maritime communications. A wide range of products from
GMDSS equipment, UAIS, and satellite communications equipment to simple VHF radios ensures the safety at sea and the
daily communication around the world.
In the design of this VHF RT2048 radiotelephone, SAILOR has
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 manual.
Fast and professional service is one of our main concerns.
SAILOR has a world-wide net of authorized distributors in more
than 90 countries - and on top of that the SAILOR Certifi ed
Service Centre concept. In this way we are able to service you
in the best way possible all over the world.
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16
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
N-November
O- Oskar
P-Papa
Q - Quebec
R-Romeo
S-Sierra
T-Tan go
U-Uniform
V-Victor
W- Whiskey
X-X - ray
Y-Yan kee
Z-Zulu
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.
OPERATING
The operating panel is provided
with a really high quality pushbutton keyboard, offering an attractive solid feel. Furthermore, keyed
operations are instantly confirmed
by means of the display read-out.
To ensure safe operation under all
conditions, the keyboard is fitted
with night-time illumination.
SIMPLEX/SEMI-DUPLEX
COMMUNICATION
All the communication, that means
ship/ship, ship/port, and ship/coast
station, is carried out in the simplex or semi-duplex 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 10 private
channels. However, it is possible
to increase the total to 40 private
channels if the scanning facilities
are not required.
A private channel is indicated with
a prefix and a single digit. For the
10 standard channels the prefix is
a “P”, if increased to 40 private
channels the prefix will be “A”, “E”
and “F”.
Private channels include fishing
and leisure channels as well as the
special channels allocated by post
and telegraph authorities.
CONTROLS
VOL
OFF
SQ
16
1
SHIFT
SCAN
Indication of ON/OFF/VOL
turn-style knob operation.
Squelch sensitivity control knob with turn-style operation.
Quick select of the call and distress channel 16.
Digits from 1 to 0.
Activates the functions marked in orange
on the keyboard. Whenever the keyboard
is in “shift-mode” it will be indicated by
“cornerbars” in the display.
1w Tx US
Selects scanning programme.
SCAN
DELETE
SCAN
TIME
D.W.
1W
U.S.
DIM
SELCALL
T/ R
P
Deletes a channel from the scanning table.
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.
Selects 1W reduced power output.
Selects the VHF channels used in the USA.
The intensity of the LED-indicators can be controlled
in four steps. The keyboard illumination is switched on and off.
Tests the selcall decoder and resets the selcall decoder
after a call.
Selects the standard private channels.
SCAN
ADD
Adds a channel to the scanning table.
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