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VHF255S DSC MARINE RADIO

TM366-USA

25/1 Watt VHF/FM

OPERATOR WARNING

HUMMIINBIRD requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for

Radio Frequency Exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to

this equipment may void compliance with ***Rule.Any change or

modification must be approved in writing by HUMMIINBIRD 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 can be affected by many

factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental condition 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 Radio Ocean 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.

Summary of content (23 pages)

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OPERATOR WARNING VHF255S DSC MARINE RADIO TM366-USA 25/1 Watt VHF/FM HUMMIINBIRD requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with ***Rule.Any change or modification must be approved in writing by HUMMIINBIRD Corp This equipment has been tested and licensed to comply with the limits for Class D Digital Marine Devices.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMETN DESCRIPTION…………………………………….……………………3 1.1 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….3 2. CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY…………………………………………4 2.1 BASE STATION PANEL……….……………….…………………….……5 2. 2 BASE STATION PANEL (REAR)…………..……………………..………6 2. 3 HANDSET………………….……………………………………………...…7 2. 4 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY……..………………………………..….……8 3.I INSTALLATION…………………….……………………………….….…….8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES………………………………………….……8 3.2 LOCATION…………………………………………………………….……8 3.3 CONNECTIONS………………….………….……………………..
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1 Equipment Description 1.1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of Radio HUMMINBIRD VHF255S DSC marine band radio. VHF255S is a VHF DSC Base Station Radio with output power of 25/1 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, M493-10. When being connected with GPS, it will display the position (longitude and latitude) of the vessel.
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⑥ DSC /menu Use this key to enter Menu Setup or DSC Call Menu. Call Mode is used for making DSC Calls. Menu Mode is used to setup the radio. ⑦ Hi/Low/mem Press and release HI/LO button to toggle between 25watt power output and 1 watt output. “HI” or “LO” icon appears on LCD display to indicate setting Hold the key select memory channel mode Start and stop normal or priority scan and MEM channels and priority channels scan. ⑧ Scan ⑨ Watch Start dual watch or tri-watch, Stop dual watch or triwatch.
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2.3 ⑤ DSC/MENU HANDSET ③ 2.4 Use this button to enter Menu setup or DSC call Menu Call Mode is used for making DSC Calls. Menu Mode is used to setup the radio LCD SYMBOL AND MEANINGS ④ ② ① ⑤ SYMBOL HI LO MEANINGS Transmission power High (HI) 25W or Low (LO) 1W. Indicates an incoming DSC call or blank to notify you of any ① Channel Up/ Down ② 16/9 unread call log messages. Press and release to change channel.
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SCAN DSC Indicate the current work at the scan mode. 3.2 DSC capability is available.
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ANTENNA 9. Attach the supplied mounting knobs from the two sides of the bracket to fixing the base station securely. 10. Caution: Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any magnetic devices such as compass on your vessel. A very important part for the performance of any communication system is a suitable antenna. Consult your dealer about antennas and ask them to help to mount your radio. 3.4 1. 2.
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3.5 ANTENNA MOUNTING/THE EME EXPOSURE For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is: • Connected to the radio before transmitting; • Properly mounted; • Locale where it will be away from people: • Locate at least three feet (91 cm) from the Base Station transceiver and Handsets; • Use standard type of PL259 connector 3.6 MOUNTING THE HANDSET Find a mounting location near the base station to mount the wall hanger for handset.
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4.2.2 Wx weather channels There are 10 weather channels. Used for monitoring weather channel from the Wx broadcast. 1. To receive a weather channel, press and hold the Cancel / Wx key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel. 2. Press the UP or DOWN key on the microphone to select a different weather channel. 3. To exit from the weather channels, press the CANCEL / WX key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel. 4.2.
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4.6.2 Tri-watch 5.1.2 Press and hold Watch key to activate the TRI WATCH mode. Monitor the current channel, CH 16 and CH 9 in cycle. Icon “TRI” will be turn ON To quit the mode, press WATCH, 16/9,DSC/MENU, CANCEL key, Press PTT key to TX mode of current channel 4.
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DISTRESS Log calls. The call at the end of the list is automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the list. 3. There is 10 calls could be stored. 4 Allow a review of all stored Distress calls by number and time of call. The call at the end of the list is 5 automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the list. There is also 10 calls could be stored. POS REQUEST EXIT 6 7 quit the menu mode 8 . DISTRESS 5.2.
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4 Once the call is sent, the text area of the display momentarily shows the Calling All Ships message. And then the radio returns to normal VHF operation on channel 16 with high power, except ROUTING. Press PTT to talk. 2. 3 5.2.3 1. Send a GROUP Call This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels using DSC and to automatically switch to a desired channel. Before sending a GROUP call, you must be set the GROUP MMSID From the DSC/MENU select the GROUP CALL item.
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5.2.4.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL 5.2.5 The radio either automatically or manual send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio depend on setting, The USA will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio within 10 seconds of receiving the call.
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DSTRESS ACK ID0084532178 21’09.1011N 120’20.0111E DSTRESS ACK ID0084532178 SINKING 120’20.0111E 5.3.5 RECEIVING AN GROUP CALL 1 2 5.3.3 Receiving a Distress Relay Call 1 2 When a Distress Relay Call is received, the Base Station automatically tunes to Channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. Pressing any key disables the alarm. The call data is stored in the distress log When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in the Text Area of the LCD.
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2 Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling vessel. 6 SETUP MENU 6.1 MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 6.3 Buddy List 6.3.1 The Buddy List can store up to 20 entries with Name and MMSID#. User can add, edit or delete the record from the list under this submenu. Adding an Entry 1 The radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode. 2 Menu mode selections are as follows. Item BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST GPS/TIME RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RESET 6.
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6.4 LOCAL/ DISTANT You can set the receiver to LOCAL to eliminate noise, select the LOCAL/DST from the MENU list for local and press the CH knob. The local state is stored when screen is exited. The LOCAL icon turns ON in the LCD. Default is DISTANT BUDDY LIST >LOCAL/DST CALL LOG BACKLIGHT and UTC should be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message. When valid Lat/Lon information is detected, the data is display on the LCD, when there is no valid position information, NO GPS appears. 6.7.
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2 Select on (on) as desired, this is example, selected on and the screen shows the vessel position. >POS DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY TIME OFFSET TIME FORMAT POS DISPLAY ON > OFF If the TIME display is turn ON, COG/SOG will be turned off automatically, since it share the same bottom line for display. COG/SOG? >ON OFF DISTRSS 27º34.1268 N 82º55.5587 W 356º 12.6Kts 6.7.2.2 TIME display on/off 6.
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3 Press the CH knob to confirm the new channel name, then press cancel to return t o the menu. CALLING DISPLAYNAME >CH INFO RING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 1 Select the RING VOLUME by CH knob and then display the option – HIGH and LOW as ringer tone setting. Press The CH knob key again to confirm the changes. CH NAME >RING VOL BEEP VOL INT SPK 6.8.3 1 2 User MMSID Group MMSID INDIV REPLY DSC ENABLE POS REPLY 6.9.1 RING VOLUNE >LOUD SOFT The key beep tone volume level.
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6.9.2 MAINTAIN GROUPS 1 2 Select GROUP MMSID and press the CH knob. If an existing names & MMSID data are stored, the values appear. If is blank, the dash appear on LCD The entry procedures are same as that of the BUDDY LIST. USER MMSID >GROUP MMSID AUTO REPLY DSC ENABLE USER GROUP >------------------ ----- 6.9.3 You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or a manual 1 Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY press the CH knob to display INDIV REPLY MANUAL or AUTOMATIC.
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6.9.7 POS REPLY You can set the radio to respond the Position Request. In on of three ways, automatic, manual, off. 1 Select DSC SETUP, then POS REPLY. Then press the CH knob, the automatic, manual, off appear on the screen. 2 Select your response and press the CH knob to confirm and return to the menu manual, GROUP MMSID INDIV REPLY DSC ENABLE >POS REPLY 6.10 POS REPLY >AUTOMATIC MANUAL OFF RESET This feature resets every setting to the factory defaults, except USER MMSI and BUDDY LIST. GROUP MMSID.
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7 MAINTENANCE 8 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: 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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9 Frequency chart USA INT FREQUENCY(MHz) CH TX RS 01A 156.050 156.050 03A 156.150 156.150 05A 156.250 156.250 MODE FREQUENCY(MHz) CH REMARK S S TX RS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.
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CANADA CHANNEL CHART FREQUENCY(MHz) CH TX RX 01 02 03 04A 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 21 21A 21B 22A 23 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.050 RX only 157.100 157.150 160.650 160.700 160.750 24 25 157.200 157.250 161.800 161.850 25B RX only 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 D 27 157.350 161.950 D 28 157.400 162.000 D CH Page 45 156.