OPERATOR'S MANUAL SSB RADIOTELEPHONE MODEL FS-1575 FS-2575 FS-5075 www.furuno.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES General • This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users. • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The user and installer must read the appropriate safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment. DANGER Indicates a condition that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided. WARNING Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if not avoided. CAUTION Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION Do not operate the [DISTRESS] key except in case of a life-endangering situation on your vessel. Operating the [DISTRESS] key transmits the distress alert. Accidental transmission may prevent search and rescue operations for actual emergency. If the distress alert is accidentally transmitted, contact the nearest station to cancel the alert.
DISTRESS ALERT How to send distress alert Below is the procedure for transmitting a distress alert via radiotelephone. Transmit the distress alert when a life-endangering situation occurs on your vessel. 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover then press the DISTRESS key for four seconds. The following screen appears. TX 2182 . 0 / RX 2182 . 00 kHz MSG TYPE NATURE LAT LON/UTC COMM MODE DSC FREQ : DISTRESS ALERT : UNDESIGNATED : 09 ° 12.1234’ N : 123 ° 45.
DISTRESS ALERT How to cancel distress alert You can cancel the distress alert while it is being sent or while waiting for its acknowledgement as follows. 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [CANCEL] in the user options area then push the knob. TX 2182 . 0 / RX 2182 . 00 kHz [ WAIT FOR ACK ] 09° 12.1234’ N/ 123° 45.1234’ E / 12 : 34 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 MHz PRINT User options area CHANGE The following message appears on the screen. 2.
DISTRESS ALERT 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select a frequency then push the knob. The following message appears on the screen. 5. Communicate with all ships via radiotelephone referring to the message at step 4. 6. Push the ENTER knob. The screen for the selection of frequency appears again. The frequency marked by asterisk shows that the call cancellation by voice was completed for that frequency. TX 2182 . 0 / RX 2182 . 00 kHz DISTRESS CANCEL MODE SELECT FREQUENCY AND *2 M - 2 1 8 2 . 0 k H z 4M-4125.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD................................................................................................................... xi SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS...................................................................................... xiii 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 2. Controls ....................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.3.1 How to send distress relay to coast station.................................................. 4-11 4.3.2 How to send distress relay to ships in your area.......................................... 4-12 4.4 How to Receive Distress Relay from Coast Station ................................................. 4-14 4.5 How to Cancel Distress Alert ................................................................................... 4-15 5. DSC GENERAL MESSAGE CALLING, RECEIVING.............
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 7. 6.15.2 How to register addresses............................................................................6-13 6.15.3 How to edit addresses ..................................................................................6-14 6.15.4 How to delete addresses ..............................................................................6-15 6.15.5 How to create a DSC message with registered address ..............................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.4.2 How to copy and paste text............................................................................ 9-4 9.4.3 Select all......................................................................................................... 9-4 9.4.4 How to search text ......................................................................................... 9-5 9.4.5 How to replace text ...................................................................................
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FS-1575/2575/5075 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FS-1575/2575/5075 SSB Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
FOREWORD • Log stores 50 each of latest general, distress and transmitted messages, in separate memory blocks. SSB • Receiving voice communication • Noise blanker function, Noise reduction function, Notch filter function, Squelch function are available.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS *3 For DSC routine frequency watch keeping receiver *3 *1 PREAMP FAX-5 *1 2.6 m whip antenna *1 PREAMP FAX-5 ANT. JUNC. BOX AJB1-1A or MATCHING BOX ARD-1 WR BOARD *3 EXTERNAL LOUDSPEAKER SEM-21Q CONTROL UNIT FS-2575C NAVIGATOR EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ANTENNA COUPLER AT-1575 (FS-1575) or AT-5075 (FS-2575, FS-5075) BK INTERFACE BK-300 *1 2.
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1 Controls SCAN 2182 RT/CH 1 2 NB 3 SQ 4 5 NR 6 7 8 NF 9 0 TUNE HANDSET VOLUME RF GAIN PUSH TO ATT Keep pressed for 4 sec in case of DISTRESS. The alert is transmitted with steady lighting.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Control 2/NB key 3/SQ key 5/NR key 8/NF key 0/TUNE key key key ALARM lamp OVEN lamp 1.2 Function Turns the noise blanker on or off in the RT mode. Turns the squelch on or off in the RT mode. Reduces the noise in the RT mode (NR2 (High), NR1 (Low), Off). Turns the notch filter on or off in the RT mode. Tunes the antenna in radiotelephone operation. • Turns down the handset volume. • Moves the cursor when setting channel or RX frequency. • Turns up the handset volume.
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.5 How to Adjust the Brilliance of the Display and Panel You can adjust the brilliance of the display and the panel as follows: 1. Press the BRILL key to show the [BRILL LEVEL SETUP] window. 2. Press the 1 key to switch the [DAY/NIGHT] mode. 3. To adjust the [DISPLAY] brilliance, rotate the ENTER knob or press the BRILL key. (Default setting: 17 for [DAY], 7 for [NIGHT]) 4. To adjust the [PANEL] brilliance, press the or (Default setting: 17 for [DAY], 12 for [NIGHT]) key. 5.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1. Press the SCAN key to show the DSC scan screen. Scanning starts. When receiving the appropriate frequency signal, the scanning stops, and the frequency is highlighted and flashes. 2. Press the SCAN key again to stop scanning the routine frequencies. Note: You can not stop the scanning manually for the distress alert. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to move the cursor to the desired routine frequency which you want to watch. You can scan only the frequency selected by cursor. 4.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.10 Intercom The built-in intercom permits voice communications between two control units. Calling You can call over the intercom in on or off hook condition. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [INTERCOM] then push the knob. The pop-up for calling appears and the called party's control unit rings. To cancel calling, press the CANCEL key. 3.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.11 Operation of Session Description of session There are two types of sessions: RT session and DSC session. When a session starts, the appropriate icon for the session appears in the tab area. RT session DSC sessions Tab area How to finish a single session RT session 1. Press the TAB key to select the RT icon in the tab area. 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [QUIT] then push the knob. Step 2: Rotate the ENTER knob to select [QUIT].
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW How to start a new session When another session is active: • When sending the distress alert, all sessions except the distress alert TX session automatically close then the distress alert TX session starts. • When doing an RT session or sending a non-distress DSC message, the currently active session is put on hold then the RT session or non-distress DSC message TX session starts. • When receiving a DSC message, its session is put on hold.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW (Continued from previous page) TX 2177.0/ RX 2177.00 kHz [SELECT AN ACK] ELAPSED TIME: INDIVIDUAL MSG 00H01M12S FROM : 123456789 CAPTAIN_2575 COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM FREQ : TX 2170.0 /RX 2170.0 kHz Only the screen for the selected session appears. INFO PRINT HOLD QUIT ACCEPT UNABLE PROPOSE RT To finish this session, rotate the ENTER knob to select [QUIT] then push the knob. Note: When waiting for the ACK, that is, the session is in progress, the confirmation message appears.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW If the eighth session is for receiving DSC message, the lowest-priority session automatically closes and the message appears.
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE You can do SSB communications from any screen which displays the communication frequency. 2.1 How to Select the Class of Emission You can select the class of emission from among the following: • [SSB]: Single Sideband • [TLX]: Telex • [AM]: AM (RX only) • [FAX]: FAX (RX only. Connect a FAX to this equipment to print FAX messages.) At the RT screen, select the class of emission as follows: 1.
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE Channel 1. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [CH] on the RT screen then push the knob. You can also show the channel setting window by pressing the RT/CH key. Channel setting window 2. A channel can be entered directly with the numeric keys, or by using the ENTER knob. See below for details. Enter channel with the numeric keys: Use the numeric keys to enter channel then push the ENTER knob.
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE 2.3 Transmission After selecting the class of emission and frequency, you can transmit by pressing the PTT switch on the handset. 2.3.1 Transmission procedure Maximum transmission power is achieved only when the antenna impedance and transmitter impedance match each other. Because the antenna impedance changes with frequency, antenna impedance matching with the transmitter impedance is done with the antenna coupler.
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE 2. Rotate the ENTER knob to select the option desired then push the knob. FS-1575/2575 [HIGH] FS-5075 No reducing [MID] 125 Wpep 350 Wpep [LOW] 90 Wpep - [LOW1] - 200 Wpep [LOW2] - 110 Wpep Note: The temperature of the power amplifier is monitored. When its temperature rises above a certain temperature, output power is automatically reduced. 2.3.
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE 2.4 Reception Check if the class of emission and receiving frequency are set properly. If necessary, set them again referring to sections 2.1 and 2.2. 2.4.1 RF gain (sensitivity) adjustment In normal use the sensitivity should be set for maximum. If the audio on the received channel is unclear or interfered with other signals, adjust (usually reduce) sensitivity to improve clarity. Rotate the RF GAIN/PUSH TO ATT knob to adjust gain (sensitivity).
2. SSB RADIOTELEPHONE (High) → [NR1] (Low) → Off). When the noise reduction function is active, is displayed on the RT screen. 2.4.6 or Notch filter The notch filter removes mixed CW (continuous wave) or beat signal interference. Press the 8/NF key on the RT screen to turn the notch filter on and off alternately. When the notch filter function is active, 2.4.7 is displayed on the RT screen. Squelch Squelch on/off The squelch mutes the audio output in the absence of an incoming signal.
3. DSC OVERVIEW 3.1 What is DSC? DSC is an acronym meaning Digital Selective Calling. It is a digital distress and general calling system in the MF and HF bands used by ships for transmitting distress alerts and general calls and by coast stations for transmitting the associated acknowledgements. For DSC distress, safety and urgency callings in the MF and HF bands, the frequencies are 2187.5, 4207.5, 6312.0, 8414.5, 12577.0, and 16804.5 kHz.
3. DSC OVERVIEW Contents of a DSC call • Calling category Call category Call DISTRESS DISTRESS ALERT, DISTRESS RELAY AREA, DISTRESS RELAY INDIVIDUAL GENERAL MEDICAL MSG, NEUTRAL MSG, INDIVIDUAL MSG, PSTN MSG, TEST MSG, GROUP MSG, AREA MSG, POSITION MSG, POLLING MSG • Station ID (MMSI) Your ship ID and sending station ID. Coast station ID begins with 00; Group ID begins with 0. • Priority Distress: Grave and imminent danger and request immediate assistance.
3. DSC OVERVIEW Alarm 3.
3. DSC OVERVIEW The marks "*", "-" appear on the DSC receiving screen in the following conditions: • "*" indicates a corrupt character in received data. • "-" indicates missing digits after decimal point when receiving position data with no info for expansion (expansion: digits after decimal point). Examples: 1) When receiving position data without expansion, the indication is "LAT: 12°34’N". 2) When receiving position data with expansion, the indication is "LAT: 12°34,5678’N".
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS Distress operation overview 1. Press the DISTRESS key. 2. Wait for the distress alert acknowledgement. 3. Communicate with the coast station. (1) (2) Ship in distress (Your ship) (3) Coast station (1) Ship in distress sends Distress Alert. (2) Coast station sends distress acknowledgement (DIST ACK). (3) Voice or telex communication between ship in distress and coast station. 4.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS When the countdown shows 0S, the distress alert is sent. The audio alarm sounds for two seconds and the message "Sending DISTRESS ALERT." appears. The screen shows the contents of the distress alert call. The DISTRESS key lights in red and only the icon for DISTRESS transmission ( ) is displayed in the tab area. After the distress alert has been sent, the screen changes as below. Wait to receive the distress acknowledge call from a coast station.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the audio alarm. Then, the LED stops flashing, and the pop-up message disappears. Count up the elapsed time after receiving distress acknowledge call. 09° 12.1234’ N/ 123° 45.1234’ E / 12 : 34 Icon for DISTRESS transmitting 3. Communicate with the coast station via radiotelephone, following the instructions below.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 4. With [LAT] and [LON/UTC] selected, push the ENTER knob. [GNSS]: The position information from GNSS is automatically shown. [MANUAL]: Input your position manually. [NO INFO]: No information. 5. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [GNSS], [MANUAL] or [NO INFO] then push the knob. For [MANUAL], go to step 6. For others, go to step 7. 6. Use the numeric keys to enter latitude, longitude and UTC time.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 11. Press the DISTRESS key for four seconds to send the distress alert. The audio alarm sounds while pressing the key, and the key flashes in red. The countdown message appears on the screen while pressing the DISTRESS key (3S → 2S → 1S → 0S) (refer to the illustration at step 1 in paragraph 4.1.1.). When the countdown shows 0S, the distress alert is sent. The audio alarm sounds for two seconds and the message "Sending DISTRESS ALERT." appears. 12.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS • Nature of distress and assistance needed • Description of your ship 6. Press the function key F10 to disconnect the line. For NBDP details, see chapters 7 through 10. 4.2 How to Receive a Distress Alert When you receive a distress alert from a ship in distress, the audio alarm sounds and the LED flashes in red. The icon for DISTRESS receiving ( ) appears in the tab area and the pop-up message "DISTRESS ALERT message received! [CANCEL]: Stop alarm" appears on the screen.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS Action for ship receiving distress alert on MF band DSC distress alert received. Press the CANCEL key to silence alarm. Listen on 2182 kHz for 5 minutes. Did you receive acknowledge from CS and/or RCC? No Is distress traffic in progress? No Is the DSC distress call continuing? Yes Yes CS = Coast Station RCC = Rescue Coordination Center Is your ship able to aid ship in distress? No Yes Acknowledge the alert by Yes radiotelephone to the ship in distress on 2182 kHz.
4. DSC DISTRESS OPERATIONS 2. If you do not receive the distress acknowledge call from a coast station and you have received the distress alert more than twice, contact the ship in distress over radiotelephone. 3. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [ACK] in the user options area then push the knob. The following message appears on the screen. 4. Rotate the ENTER knob to select [Yes] then push the knob to transmit the distress acknowledge call to the ship in distress. The screen changes as below. 2187.
