DSC Marine Radio Owner’s Manual Radio maritime ASN Guide d’utilisation
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Contents Making a Voice Distress Call....................... 2 Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz .3 Faire un appel de détresse vocal ............... 4 Introduction .............................................. 6 Features ..................................................... 6 Manual overview ....................................... 6 Getting Started .......................................... 7 What’s included ......................................... 7 Parts of the Radio . ............................
Introduction Features xx Submersible Design - Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which means the xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx radio can be submerged in 1.5 meter of water for 30 minutes without damage. Large, dot matrix display Advanced DSC Class D functions, including Test Calling Channel select buttons on the microphone Memory scan mode - Lets you save channels to memory and monitor them in quick succession.
GETTInG STARTED What’s included x Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Mounting Hardware 7
Parts of the Radio xx ENT 1W/25W button CHANNEL UP & CHANNEL DOWN button VOLUME-PWR (power) knob (turn clockwise to increase volume) LCD display Microphone cord DISTRESS button x 8 CALLMENU button CLR-SCAN (channel scan) button WX-MEM button SQUELCH knob (turn clockwise to decrease channel noise) 16/9-TRI (triple/dualwatch) button Button Press to... Press and hold to... ENT-1W/25W Choose an option on a menu or to display the GPS data. Change the transmit power (see page 18).
xxx Antenna connector (SO238) Accessory cable Heat sink Red wire (+) ANTENNA 13.8V DC Black wire (-) Power Cable Connector/Cable Connects to... for details, see ... Antenna connector External VHF antenna with a male PL259 (SO238) connector and 50 Ω impedance. Minimum 4 ft, 3dB rated antenna for sailboats, 8 ft, 6 dB rated for power boats. Connecting the radio (see page 34). Power cable Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC) (Red wire +, black wire -).
Turning on the Radio Turn the VOLUME-PWR knob clockwise to turn on the radio. As it powers on, the radio displays the user MMSI number; if there is no MMSI set, the radio displays MMSI not entered. When it powers on, the radio selects the last channel used. Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT) The radio comes preset to use the UIC channels assigned for the United States. If you are operating in an area that uses Canadian or international UIC channels, you will need to change the channel mode.
In addition to the three basic operation modes, your radio also provides three different “watch” modes which you can activate during any of the three basic modes. In these watch modes, the radio briefly checks for activity on a specific channel then returns to its previous mode. Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off... Weather Alert Checks for alerts on the last weather channel you used every seven seconds. You want to be made aware of severe weather conditions in your area.
Message Meaning GPS Data OK The radio is receiving valid GPS data. Check GPS The radio is not receiving valid GPS data: check the GPS status screen andthe GPS connection. Input Position The radio has been unable to receive valid GPS data for at least four hours; it can no longer track your position. You need to manually input your position (see Setting the GPS position manually on page 20). Battery Low The battery voltage output is too low (below 10.5 VDC).
Press and hold 16/9-TRI (on the radio or the microphone) for two seconds to turn Triple/Dual Watch on or off. (To change between Triple or Dual Watch, see page 18.) Monitoring Channel 25 09 16 09 16 09 16 Triple Watch: Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 & 16. Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Monitoring Channel 25 Triple/ Dual Watch at the same time. The radio performs both checks at their 09 16 09 16 09 scheduled time.
Using the radio in scan mode xx You cannot transmit while in scan mode. xx You must have two or more channels in memory to start a scan. xx To save a channel into memory, select the channel, then press and hold WX-MEM for two seconds. Memory will show on the display. xx To remove a channel from memory, set the radio to that channel, then press and hold WXMEM for two seconds. Memory will no longer show on the display. xx To activate scan mode, press and hold CLR-SCAN.
Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple/Dual Watch at the same time. The radio performs both checks at their scheduled time. Weather mode Memory Channel Scan 08 10 11 12 13 Triple Watch: Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 & 16 then goes on to the next channel. 14 15 17 20 24 25 WX Alert : Every 7 09 16 seconds, the radio checks the last-used weather channel, then scans the next channel.
Weather mode with Triple and Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in weather mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. Press and hold 16/9-TRI (on the radio or the microphone) for two seconds to turn Triple/ Dual Watch on or off. (To change between Triple or Dual Watch, see page 18.
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Making a transmission To make a transmission, press and hold the microphone PUSH TO TALK button. Release the PUSH TO TALK button when you’re finished talking to let the other party respond. xx To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where PUSH TO TALK is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single transmission. If you talk for over 5 minutes continuously, the display shows RELEASE MIC BUTTON.
1. Press and hold CALL MENU to display the normal menu. 2. Select Setup and then Dual/Tri Watch. 3. Choose Dual Watch and press ENT-1W/25W. The radio activates the new setting and returns to the Setup menu. 4. To reactive Triple Watch, repeat the procedure described above, but choose Triple Watch in step 3. Using FIPS codes for weather alerts The US National Weather Service established 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes to issue weather alerts in specific areas.
6. When the sixth digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W. The radio displays the new FIPS code and asks you to confirm. To save this code, select Yes; to cancel this code, select No. The radio returns to the list of FIPS codes. 7. To change an existing FIPS code, select the code you want to change. 8. To delete the FIPS code, select Delete. To edit the code, select Edit, then use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN buttons to change each of the six digits. 9.
entering a digit, press CLR-SCAN to erase the wrong number and moved the cursor to the left digit. 4. The cursor moves to highlight the minutes. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to adjust the minutes and press ENT-1W/25W. 5. The cursor moves to highlight the degrees latitude. As you update each value, the cursor moves to the next value in turn. At each number, use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to adjust the number and press ENT-1W/25W.
Feature Menu Item Function Standby Mode Standby Automaticcally respond to all DSC calls within an “Unavailable” status. Received Call Log Receive Log Display the last 10 distress calls received by the radio and the last 20 general calls. What is an MMSI number? In order to use DSC features, you must be assigned an MMSI number and program that number into your radio.
5. When the ninth digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W. The radio displays the new MMSI number and asks you to confirm. ##NOTE: Be sure you entered the number correctly before confirming the entry. You can only save the user MMSI once. 6. To save this MMSI number, select Yes, then confirm the number. To cancel this MMSI number, select No. The radio returns to the Setup menu. Group MMSI number You can change the group MMSI number as often as you want.
Follow the steps below to edit the MMSI numbers in your directory: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press CALL-MENU to display the call menu. Select Directory. The screen displays any previously-entered MMSI numbers and names. To add a new MMSI number to the directory, select New. The radio prompts you to enter the nine-digit MMSI number. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to change the first digit; the CHANNEL UP button increases the number and the CHANNEL DOWN button decreases it. 5.
Call type What it does When to use it Distress Alerts all stations that you need assistance and sends them your current position. In an emergency only. Individual Calls a single station using the User MMSL. Any time you want to talk to another station. Group Calls all the stations that have the Any time you want with the whole same Group MMSL as yours. group you are traveling with at the same time. All Ships Calls all stations within range of your radio. Safety warnings (e.g.
4. The radio prompts you to select a response channel. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to scroll through the available channels. When you reach the channel you want to use for a response, press the ENT-1W/25W button. 5. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to call and asks you to confirm. If you want to call the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the call, select Cancel. 6. The radio automatically switches to channel 70 to transmit the call request.
To send an automatic distress call, press and hold DISTRESS for three seconds. If no MMSI number has been programmed, the radio prompts you to enter your MMSI number. If you want to include the nature of your distress in the distress call, use the following distress procedure: 1. Press DISTRESS. 2. The radio displays the list of distress conditions; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the nature of your distress, then press and hold DISTRESS for three seconds.
to see the last 20 normal calls received by the radio, then choose from Individual, Group, or All Ships calls. 4. Calls are listed in the order they were received, with the newest call shown first. The display blinks if there are new calls you have not reviewed. 5. Select the call you want to see the details of. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to see all of the information. The log displays different information depending on type of call received.
##NOTE: Many coastal stations have specific frequencies and MMSI numbers you should use for making test calls. Before making a test call to a coastal station, be sure to check the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM), issued every week by the US Coast Guard. The LNMs for each region are available online at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/default.htm. 1. Press CALL-MENU to display the call menu. 2. Select Test. 3.
Enabling automatic test call reply If you want the radio to automatically reply to all test call, you can enable automatic test call reply. 1. Press and hold CALL-MENU to display the normal menu. 2. Select Setup and then Test Reply. 3. Choose Auto and press ENT-1W/25W. The radio will automatically send an acknowledgement when it receives a test call. Press and hold - Setup Test Reply Test Reply Auto Manual Back[CLR] 16 Select[ENT] 4.
To send your current position to the other station, select Reply; the radio transmits your latitude and longitude to the other station. If you select Reply but the radio does not have valid GPS data, it transmits the reply code with No Position. To reject the position request, select Cancel. Enabling automatic position reply If you want the radio to automatically transmit your current position whenever it receives a position request, you can enable automatic position reply.
1. Display the Call menu. 2. Select Standby to place your radio in standby mode. The radio displays the standby screen, above. 3. To cancel standby and return to the mode your radio was in, press any button. Disabling automatic channel switching If you are involved in a bridge-to-bridge call, you may not want the radio to automatically switch channels when it receives a DSC call. In cases like this, you can disable automatic channel switching.
Installing the Hardware Mounting the radio Your radio can sit at any angle in the mounting bracket so it can easily accommodate the best location. First, determine the best place to mount the radio. For optimum performance, find a location that can: xx Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 2.2 pounds or 1.1 kilograms. You may need to use some type of anchor with the mounting screws to hold the radio, depending on the surface. xx Keep the battery leads as short as possible.
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GPS Manufacturer GPS NMEA0183 OUTPUT Wire Color Model Number(s) (Connect to GREEN WIRE on your radio) Northstar All Models Yellow Black RayMarine 420 Yellow Brown Ground Wire Color (connect to BARE WIRE on your radio) RayMarine 520 / 620 Blue Brown RayMarine RL Series White Brown Simrad All Models White Brown Sitex Neptune, Nautilus Gray Brown Standard CP150 / CP150C Green Yellow 3. Be certain all wire connections are secure and that all open wires are adequately covered.
1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Select GPS Setup and then choose Time Adjust. 3. The display shows your current local time. To adjust the time forward one hour, use CHANNEL UP. To adjust the time back one hour, use CHANNEL DOWN button. Press ENT1W/25W button when you are finished. 4. The display prompts you to confirm the setting: choose Set to save the new time or Cancel to exit time setup without saving. The radio returns to the GPS Setup menu. 5.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions: xx If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. xx You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. xx You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your dealer.
Problem Things to Try I’m not getting any GPS data on my display. Make sure your GPS receiver is correctly connected (see Connecting to a GPS receiver, page 35). Make sure your GPS receiver is working properly. Make sure that your GPS receiver supports the NMEA parameters described in NMEA Operation on page 35. I’m not getting any hazard alerts. Make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on.
Specifications All speficifations are subject to change without notice.
General Frequency Range 156 to 158 MHz Frequency Stability ±10 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°C Receiver Frequency Range 156 to 163 MHz Sensitivity 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD (nominal) Circuit Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL (Crystal for DSC) Squelch Sensitivity 0.2 μV Threshold Spurious Response 75 dB (nominal) Adjacent Channel Selectivity 78 dB @ ±25 kHz (nominal) Audio Output Power 2.5 watts (10% Distortion, 8 Ω load) Power Requirement 360 mA @ 13.8V DC at squelched, 920 mA @ 13.
Channel name/description Used for: PORT OPERATIONS/VTS (vessel traffic system) messages about the movement and safety of ships in or near ports, locks or waterways. In certain major ports, some channels may be restricted to specific types of port operations messages. NAVIGATIONAL/BRIDGE TO BRIDGE messages about ship navigation, for example, passing or meeting other ships, maneuvering through locks, or navigating around drawbridges.
Ch No. 24 25 26 27 28 63A 65A 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 84 85 86 87** 88** RX Freq 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 156.1750 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 (156.5250 156.5750 156.6250 156.6750 156.7250 156.775 156.825 156.8750 156.9250 156.9750 157.0250 157.0750 157.1250 157.1750 161.8250 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 157.2000 157.2500 157.3000 157.3500 157.4000 156.1750 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 156.5250) 156.
Ch No. 3 4A 5A 6 7A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 21A 22A 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61A 62A 63A 64 64A 65A 66A 67 68 69 70 44 RX Freq 160.7500 156.2000 156.2500 156.3000 156.3500 156.4000 156.4500 156.5000 156.5500 156.6000 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 156.9000 156.9500 161.6000 157.0500 157.1000 161.7500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 160.6250 156.0750 156.1250 156.1750 160.8250 156.2250 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 (156.5250 TX Freq 156.1500 156.
Ch No. 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83 83A 84 85 86 87 88 RX Freq 156.5750 156.6250 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 156.9250 156.9750 157.0250 157.0750 157.1250 161.7750 157.1750 161.8250 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 156.5750 156.6250 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 156.9250 156.9750 157.0250 157.0750 157.1250 157.1750 157.1750 157.2250 157.2750 157.3250 157.3750 157.
Ch No. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 46 RX Freq 156.8000 156.8500 161.5000 161.5500 161.6000 161.6500 161.7000 161.7500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 160.6250 160.6750 160.7250 160.7750 160.8250 160.8750 160.9250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 (156.5250) 156.5750 156.6250 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 161.5250 161.5750 161.6250 161.6750 161.7250 161.7750 161.8250 TX Freq 156.8000 156.8500 156.
Ch No. 85 86 87* 88* RX Freq 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 157.2750 157.3250 157.3750 157.4250 Status Duplex Duplex Simplex Simplex Name on display Marine operator Marine operator Marine operator Marine operator *Channels 87 & 88 revert from duplex to simplex operation. AIS channels are not supported. Weather Channels and Frequencies (US, CAN, and INT) Ch No. WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 RX Freq 162.5500 162.4000 162.4750 162.4250 162.4500 162.5000 162.5250 161.
Event Flash Flood Warning Flash Flood Statement Flood Watch Flood Warning Flood Statement High Wind Watch High Wind Warning Hurricane Watch Hurricane Warning Hurricane Statement Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement Special Marine Warning Special Weather Statement Tornado Watch Tornado Warning Tropical Storm Watch Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Watch Tsunami Warning Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Warning National Information Center Avalanche Watch Avalanche Warning
Event Shelter in Place Warning Volcano Warning Test Message Practice/Demo Warning Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test Biological Hazard Warning Boil Water Warning Chemical Hazard Warning Dam Watch Dam Break Watch Contagious Disease Warning Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination Evacuation Watch Flood Contamination Warning Flash Freeze Warning Iceberg Warning Industrial Fire Warning Landslide Warning National Audible Test Network Notification Message National Periodic Test National
NMEA Operation This radio supports NMEA0183 version 3.01. NMEA Input If you have difficulty getting your radio to receive data from your GPS receiver, check the device’s configuration. It should be set to the following parameters: Baud rate 4800 bps Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Data amplitude Over 3.0 V Drive capability Over 10 mA The radio supports RMC, GLL, GNS, GGA and ZDA sentences.
gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users). Basic radio guidelines You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat.
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