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TM-338 Marine Radio

25/1 Watt VHF/FM Marine Radio

TM-338UD Date: Jan 7,03

OPERATOR WARNING

TEKCOM requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for Radio

Frequency Exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void compliance with ETSI Rules. Any changes or

modification must be approved in writing by TEKCOM Corp.

This equipment has been tested and licensed to comply with the limits for

Class D Digital Marine Devices. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment can generate or radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications and human

body. Never transmit before you make sure the antenna is properly

located.

This device is only an aid to navigation. Its performance may be affected

by many factors: including equipment failure or defects, environmental,

and improper handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise

common prudence and navigational judgement, and this device should

not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

Your TEKCOM VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF)

electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and

operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook.

Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.

Tekcom

Owner’s Manual

Summary of content (25 pages)

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Tekcom Owner’s Manual TM-338 Marine Radio 25/1 Watt VHF/FM Marine Radio TM- 338UD Date: Jan 7,03 OPERATOR WARNING TEKCOM requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with ETSI Rules. Any changes or modification must be approved in writing by TEKCOM Corp. This equipment has been tested and licensed to comply with the limits for Class D Digital Marine Devices.
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING…………………………………19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION………………………………………1 Introduction………………………………………………………………..1 ETSI Information…………………………………………………………2 2. CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY…………………………………3 Controls and Connections 3 Base Station (Panel) 3 Base Station (Rear) ……………………………………………………6 Handset…………………………………………………………………7 Liquid Crystal Display……….……….. ……..……………………………8 3. INSTALLATION………………………………………………..
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 1.1 range of the signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of TEKCOM’s *** marine band radio. *** is a VHF DSC Base Station Radio with output power of 23/1 watt. It should be powered by a 13.8VDC power supply. The radio can support DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operation with specially designed DSC unit, which meets the standard of ITU-R, M493-9.
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selected item. See DSC Operation for detailed description. CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY 2.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ? Band: Press and release BAND button to enter normal VHF Mode (USA and INT bands). Successive press and release toggles between USA and INT band. WX: Press and release to select Weather channel mode. 2.1.1 BASE STATION (PANEL) When in WX mode, the radio continually monitors the active weather channel for the NOAA weather alert tone.
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? Scan: Pressing and releasing SCAN button (for less than 1 second) to activate scanning. Scan mode is either in Normal (Scan 1,2,3,4...) or Priority (Scan 1,16,2,16,3,16...) depending on user’s programming. A text appears on the display to indicate the Scan Function is active. When the scan function is active, press and release SCAN button to deactivate scan function.
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2.1.3 HANDSET 2.2 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY ? Channel Up/Channel Down: 2 Keys, press and release to change channel. ? 16:/9 Press and release 16/9 button to select channel 16 first; further presses of 16/9 toggle between channels 16 and 9. ? Hi/Low: Press and release HI/LO button to toggle between 23 Watt power output and 1 watt output. “HI” or “LO” icon appears on LCD display to indicate the setting. ? PTT: Push to enable VHF communication through the 23/1- Watt transmitter.
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INSTALLATION 3.2 3.
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4. Insert the four fixing screws and secure the bracket to mounting surface using the supplied bolts, spring washers, plain washers and nuts; L Caution: if you can not reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nut on the bolts, use the supplied self-tapping screws to fasten the bracket. 5.
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BASIC OPERATION After the radio has been installed, make sure of the power supply and antenna being properly connected. Rotate the VOLUME/POWER knob clockwise to turn on the radio and select a comfortable volume level. Turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the background noise disappears. 4.1 CHANNEL SELECTION 4.2 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION L CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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appears on the display. See DSC Operation for complete description of DSC function. Distress: 4.4 Open the protection cover, then press and release the DISTRESS button to enter distress Mode. Channel 70 is automatically selected with high power, and the Send Call Menu appears on the display. See Distress Operation for complete description of distress function. FUNCTION DESCRITION High/Low: Press and release HI/LO to toggle between 23 Watt power output and 1 watt power.
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4.5 If no GPS receiver is connected.
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function (except a Distress Call) and changes to the Mode of operation accordingly. 5.3 display ceases to flash, the acoustic alarm goes to a continuous tone until acknowledgement received or press any key is pressed to terminate the acoustic alarm During the distress call sequence, the Distress Cancellation menu is present in the Text Area of the Display. See step 5.3.1.2 to cancel. SENDING A DSC CALL 5.3.1 DISTRESS CALL 5.3.1.
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5.3.2.1 Send an All Ships Call 4. Press the Channel/Select knob to confirm the sending; or press 16 key to quit. 5. rotate the channel/select knob to select “yes”, press the channel/select knob to send the call All Ships calls are initiated with the f ollowing procedures. J Note: Pressing the DSC key at any time aborts the current function and selects the Send Call Main Menu. 1. Press DSC key. The Send Call Menu appears in the text area of the display. 2.
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J Note: Pressing the DSC key at any time aborts the current function and selects the Send Call Main Menu. 1. Press DSC key. The Send Call Menu appears in the text area of the display. 3. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select “GROUP” Press the Channel/Select knob to enter The Send Call Menu reconfigures to display the Call Type selection menu. 2. 3. 4. the Channel/Select knob to enter the digit and advance to the next.
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5.3.4.1. Re-sending an Individual Call If the call is acknowledged with unable to comply, the text area will display “UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGED” and pressing Channel/Select key may enter “re-send.” menu item. 1. From the Try Again Confirmation menu, select "YES" and push the Channel/Select key to send again. Or, select "NO" and press the Channel/Select key to cancel and return to normal VHF operation. 5.3.4.2.1 Re -sending an Individual Call 5.3.4.
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When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in the Text Area of the LCD. 5.4.3 ALL SHIPS CALL When an All Ships Call is received, the Base Station automatically tunes to the Channel 16, and the Emergency Alarm Tone Sounds. Press any key to disable the alarm. 5.4.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL When an Individual call is received, the Base Station automatically tunes to the channel designated in the DSC signal, and the Call Alarm Tone Sounds. Press any key to disable the alarm.
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SET-UP MENU 6.1 Position Selects the position setting to enter longitude and latitude. UTC Time Selects the UTC time to enter the time. Contrast Selects display contrast setting: 1- 4 levels. Key Beep Selects key beep volume, either HIGH or LOW. Time Offset Selects Time offset to correct UTM to local time. Setting range is -13 to +13. (New Zealand Daylight Savings Time requires a 13 hours offset.) User MMSI Selects the User MMSI Entry routine to enter the radio's user name and MMSI.
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J When the GPS alarm function is enabled, the radio will alarm if no navigation data is received. 3. 6.5 Rotate the Channel/Select knob to adjust the setting. Press the Channel/Select knob to permanently enter the setting and return to the SetUp Menu. BUDDY LIST ENTRY Press and hold DSC key to display the Set Up menu. 6.3 1. 2. 3. 4. CALL LOG OPERATION Press and hold the DSC key. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select “CALL LOG”. Press the Channel/Select knob to display the Call Log.
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The characters available in the digit string are 0- 9 AND "<" (back arrow). Selecting the "<" and pushing the Channel/Select knob selects the previous character in the MMSI for editing. From the Confirmation Menu, rotate the channel-selecting knob to select “SAVE” (default selection) and press Channel/Select to permanently save the Name and MMSI. Select “EXIT” and press Channel/Select knob to discard the information and return to the Set- Up Main Menu. 3. 6.7 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.
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6.8 1. 2. 3. UTC TIME Press and hold down DSC key to display the Set Up menu. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select UTC “TIME”. Push the Channel/Select knob to enter into TIME adjustment, when last digits are entered, return to the set-up menu. 6.9 1. 2. 3. 6.10 ALARM ADJUSTMENT 1. 2. 3. Press and hold DSC key to display the Set Up menu. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select “KEY BEEP”. Press the Channel/Select knob to select Key Beep for adjustment.
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enter the setting and return to the Set-Up Menu. 6.13 GROUP MMSI ENTRY The procedures are same as that of user’s MMSI entry. 6.12 USER MMSI ENTRY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold DSC key to display the Set Up menu. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select “USER MMSI”. Press the Channel/Select knob to select User MMSI for adjustment. The display reconfigures to show the User MMSI entry screen. Rotate the Channel/Select knob to select the first character (1-9, or Space or Back Arrow "<") for the MMSI.
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4. From the Confirmation Menu, select “YES” and press Channel/Select to reset the category, and return to the Set- Up Main Menu. Select “NO” to abort function and return to the Set- Up Main Menu. All features are returned to factor y settings, except User MMSI, GROUP MMSI and Buddy List.
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION Your VHF Marine Radio *** is a marine radio of water proof who can meet the requirement of JIS level 7, gives you a good reliability when using in marine circumstance. The equipment is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition: l Never unscrew the equipment, either the base station or handset, for in such case, the water proof performance will be greatly damaged.
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CHANNEL LIST USA Frequency(MHz) CH TX RX 01A 156.050 156.050 Mode S Remark CH INT Frequency(MHz) S 66A 156.325 156.325 67 156.375 156.375 S S S 64 156.225 160.825 65 156.275 160.875 D 66 156.325 160.925 67 156.375 156.375 D 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475 S 70 156.525 156.525 71 156.575 156.575 S 72 156.625 156.625 73 156.675 156.675 S S D TX RX 01 156.050 160.650 02 156.100 160.700 Mode D D 68 156.425 156.425 S 03 156.150 160.750 D 69 156.475 156.475 S 156.525 156.