COBHAM SAILOR 6300 User manual

SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC
User manual
150W/150W FCC/250W/500W

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SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC
150W/150W FCC/250W/500W
User manual
Document number: 98-131070-THR-E
Release date: December 7, 2015

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Warranties
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on this device will result in the warranty being void. Any attempt to modify
the software on this device in a way not specified by Thrane & Thrane will
result in the warranty being void.

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Safety summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to
complywiththeseprecautionsorwithspecificwarningselsewhereinthis
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended
use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the
customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be
followed.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Do not service the unit with the power cable
connected. Always disconnect and discharge circuits before touching
them.
Service
General service must be done by skilled service personnel.
Caution! Electric shock hazard. Do not open the
equipment.Onlyskilledservicepersonnelmay
service and repair the equipment.

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RF exposure hazards and instructions
Your Thrane & Thrane radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio
frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those
around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to
avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons
must obey the following:
Warranty limitation
The radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances
should the unit be opened except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized
opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.
Caution! Never touch the
AntennaTuningUnitor
feeder wire when the
MF/HF radio is
transmitting. High
voltage which can
cause death or serious
injury is present at the
locations shown in the
illustration below.
Unit
Antenna Tuning
MF/HF
SAILOR 638x

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Emergency calls
MM
MM
MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y
NANA
NANA
NAMEME
MEME
ME of the VV
VV
VEE
EE
ESS
SS
SSS
SS
SELEL
ELEL
EL in distress
CC
CC
CALAL
ALAL
ALLL
LL
LSS
SS
SIGNIGN
IGNIGN
IGN or other IDENIDEN
IDENIDEN
IDENTT
TT
TIFICIFIC
IFICIFIC
IFICAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
MM
MM
MMM
MM
MS
S
SS
SII
II
I
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
PP
PP
POO
OO
OSS
SS
SITIT
ITIT
ITIONION
IONION
ION
given as ll
ll
latat
atat
atitit
itit
itudeude
udeude
ude and longitlongit
longitlongit
longitudeude
udeude
ude
or
If latitude and longitude are not known
or if time is insufficient,
in relation to a known geographical location
NANA
NANA
NA
TURETURE
TURETURE
TURE of distress
Kind of AA
AA
ASS
SS
SSS
SS
SII
II
ISS
SS
STT
TT
TANCANC
ANCANC
ANCEE
EE
E required
Any other useful INFINF
INFINF
INFOROR
OROR
ORMM
MM
MAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
MM
MM
MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y-M-M
-M-M
-MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y-M-M
-M-M
-MAA
AA
AYY
YY
YDD
DD
DAA
AA
AYY
YY
Y
This is
NANA
NANA
NAME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NAME-NA
ME-NAME-NA
ME-NAMEME
MEME
ME
CC
CC
CALAL
ALAL
ALLL
LL
LSS
SS
SIGNIGN
IGNIGN
IGN
or other IDENTIFICATION
MM
MM
MMM
MM
MSS
SS
SII
II
I
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
Use the HANDHAND
HANDHAND
HANDSS
SS
SETET
ETET
ET for voice calling
LL
LL
Lifif
ifif
ift Ct C
t Ct C
t Covov
ovov
overer
erer
er
PP
PP
Prr
rr
ree
ee
ess
ss
ss RED Buttons RED Button
s RED Buttons RED Button
s RED Button
until beep sounds continuously
(more than 3 seconds)
SHIP‘s NAME:
CALLSIGN:
MMSI:
OWNOWN
OWNOWN
OWN IDID
IDID
ID
99-132140
Press
VHF
MF
HF4
HF6
HF8
HF12
HF16
Channel 70
2187.5 kHz
4207.5 kHz
6312.0 kHz
8414.5 kHz
12577.0 kHz
16804.5 kHz
Channel 16
2182.0 kHz
4125.0 kHz
6215.0 kHz
8291.0 kHz
12290.0 kHz
16420.0 kHz
- - - - -
2174.5 kHz
4177.5 kHz
6268.0 kHz
8376.5 kHz
12520.0 kHz
16695.0 kHz
DD
DD
DSCSC
SCSC
SC RR
RR
Radiadi
adiadi
adiotot
otot
otelephonelephon
elephonelephon
elephonyy
yy
yNBDPNBDP
NBDPNBDP
NBDP
DIDI
DIDI
DISS
SS
STRETRE
TRETRE
TRESS
SS
SSS
SS
Sand Cand C
and Cand C
and COMOM
OMOM
OMMM
MM
MUNICUNIC
UNICUNIC
UNICAA
AA
ATT
TT
TIONION
IONION
ION
FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE
FREQUENCIEFREQUENCIE
FREQUENCIESS
SS
S
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Remember to use the correct HF-procedures
Don‘t forget your EPIRB is the secondary means of
alerting
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Preface
Radio for occupational use
TT-6300 MF/HF DSC fulfils the requirements of SOLAS and is
intended for use in maritime environment.
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only
and must be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is not intended for use in an
uncontrolled environment by general public.
Manual overview
This manual has the following chapters:
• Introduction contains a description of the MF/HF radio and
its components.
•Operation explains how to start up the radio, make and
receive voice, Distress and DSC calls, including how to
handle multiple sessions, Watch and Replay.
•Service & maintenance contains support information
including a weekly check, diagnostics and a troubleshooting
guide.

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Training information
(for FCC approved equipment)
The TT- 6300B MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use
only and is also classified as such. It must be operated by
licensed personnel only. It must only be used in the course of
employment by individuals aware of both the hazards as well as
the way to minimize those hazards.
The radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public. The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC
has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits
for Occupational Use Only. The radio also complies with the
following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and
electromagnetic energy levels including the recommended
levels for human exposure:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance
with FCC guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic fields.
• AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(C95.1)IEEEstandard
for safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE
recommended practice for the measurement of potentially
hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and microwaves.
Below the RF exposure hazards and instructions in safe
operation of the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits
established for it are described.
Warning
The SAILOR radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio
frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that no
personnel will be exposed to excessive amounts of RF-energy
and to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF
energy, the following safety distances must be followed:

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Calculationscoverawhipantennawithamaximumgainof3dBi,
worst case frequency (30 MHz), full power and 100% duty cycle
(transmitteralways on) consideringthemost conservative limits
mentioned in:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 (1997)
• Canada RSS102 (2010)
• Canada Safety Code 6 (2015)
Installation Example for 150W
1. A whip antenna with a maximum gain of 3 dBi must be
mounted at least 12.3 ft. (3.71m) above the highest deck
where people may be staying during continuous radio
transmissions.Thedistanceistobemeasuredverticallyfrom
the lowest point of the antenna. This provides the minimum
separationdistance which isincompliancewith RF exposure
requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 5.7 feet
(1.71 m) plus the 6.6 ft. (2.0 m) height of an adult.
2. On vessels that cannot fulfill requirements in item 1, the
antenna must be mounted so that the lowest point of the
antenna is at least 5.7 feet (1.71m) vertically above the
headsof people on deck andall persons must be outsidethe
5.7 feet MPE radius during radio transmission.
• Alwaysmounttheantenna atleast5.7feetfrom possible
human accessNever touch the antenna when
transmitting.
• Never touch the antenna when transmitting.
• Use only authorized T&T accessories.
• Onlyallowtrainedandcertified operatorsknowingabout
RF-energy and hazards to operate the radio.
Antenna Safety distance
150W Calculated: 1.71 m or 5.7 feet
250W Calculated: 2.21 m or 7.3 feet
500W Calculated: 3.12 m or 10.3 feet

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3. Iftheantennahastobeplacedinpublicareasornearpeople
with no awareness of the radio transmission, the antenna
must be placed at an even greater distance. Consult the
appropriate standard for exact limits, depending on national
specifications.
Failureto observeany ofthesewarningsmaycause RFexposure
exceeding above mentioned limits or create dangerous
conditions.
Related documents
Title and description Document
number
SAILOR 630x MF/HF Control Unit,
Installation Guide 98-132396
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Transceiver Unit
& Antenna Tuning Unit 150/250/500
W, Installation Guide
98-133081
98-144542
SAILOR 6000 MF/HF 150/250/500 W
System, Installation Manual 98-130890 98-144591
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex,
User Manual 98-132519
SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Multi
Alarm Panel, Installation and User Manual 98-130981
Emergency call sheet 98-132369

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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A ....................................1
Accessories available ..........................................................................6
Chapter 2 Operation
Overview ................................................................................................11
General use and navigation ..........................................................11
Basic MF/HF radio communication ..........................................19
Watch function ...................................................................................21
Scan ..........................................................................................................22
DSC calls .................................................................................................23
Phone book ...........................................................................................38
Radiotelex ..............................................................................................41
Replay function ..................................................................................42
Setup ........................................................................................................43
Chapter 3 Service & maintenance
Overview ................................................................................................53
Contact for support ..........................................................................53
Maintenance ........................................................................................53
Troubleshooting .................................................................................56
Diagnostics ...........................................................................................58
Warranty and returning units for repair ..................................63

Table of contents
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Glossary .....................................................................................................................65
Index .....................................................................................................................67

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Introduction 1
SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A
The SAILOR 6301 Control
UnitDSC ClassAis amodular
andflexibleMF/HF radio that
can be customized to your
specific needs for MF/HF
communication on work
boats, high seas fishing
vessels and merchant vessels
of all kinds. It offers simplex and semi-duplex SSB radiotelephony in the
maritime mobile frequency bands from 150 kHz to 30 MHz. Services
include voice transmissions, watch function, DSC operations (Distress calls,
position info, Distress relay and more) and AM Broadcast reception.
The large display shows Rx and Tx frequencies and status, MMSI number,
position information, system and channel properties, including indicators
for transmission power and received signal strength. It is easy to read from
almostall angles andthedisplaylight can beadaptedto dark environments.
Red text is shown on a black background providing good visibility in low
light conditions while protecting night vision.
DSC operations are made using the four soft keys next to the display. The
MF/HF radio can replay the last 240 s of received voice. This is a useful
feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record audio when the radio
is unattended. The SAILOR 6301 Control Unit has an Ethernet interface to
connect to other equipment for control, monitoring and printing.
TheSAILOR6301ControlUnitisavailableasabasicMFDSCradiothatcan
be upgraded with an HF DSC option and/or a telex option. Telex is sent
using the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal.

Chapter 1: Introduction
2 SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A
Features
Rugged and reliable design.
Full power range on all ITU channels: 1.6 — 30 MHz for 150 W, 250 W
and 500 W systems (Reduced power in the frequency range 1.6 —
4.0 MHz for 500 W according to legislation).
Powerful transceiver (150, 250 or 500 W).
Outdoor automatic antenna tuning unit.
Radiotelex using the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal
Optionally 6 DSC Distress frequency watch keeping receiver.
Intelligent scanning for Voice, DSC and radiotelex (optional).
Ethernet with ThraneLINK.
Compliant with GMDSS in sea areas A2, A3 and A4 (Wheelmark).
Fulfills DSC specification ITU493-13.

Chapter 1: Introduction
SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A 3
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Introduction
System overview
The MF/HF radio consists of a Control Unit with a handset, a Transceiver
Unitand anautomaticAntenna TuningUnit.The MF/HFradiois availablein
the following power classes:
System sales item numbers 4063xxA-00500
System sales item numbers 4063xxB-00500
System Control
Unit Transceiver Unit AntennaTuning Unit
406310A-00500
SAILOR 6310 SAILOR 6301
Control Unit
DSC Class Aa
SAILOR 6310 MF/HF 150 W SAILOR 6384 ATU
406311A-00500
SAILOR 6311 SAILOR 6365 MF/HF 150 W FCC
406320A-00500
SAILOR 6320 SAILOR 6368 MF/HF 250 W
406350A-00500
SAILOR 6350 SAILOR 6369 MF/HF 500 W SAILOR 6383 ATU
a. An additional SAILOR 6301 Control Unit can be added.
System Control
Unit Transceiver Unit AntennaTuning Unit
406310B-00500
TT-6310B
SAILOR 6301
Control Unit
DSC Class Aa
SAILOR 6365 MF/HF 150 W SAILOR 6384 ATU
406311B-00500
TT-6311B
SAILOR 6366 MF/HF 150 W FCC
406320B-00500
TT-6320B
SAILOR 6368 MF/HF 250 W
406350B-00500
TT-6350B
SAILOR 6369 MF/HF 500 W SAILOR 6383 ATU
a. An additional SAILOR 6301 Control Unit can be added.

Chapter 1: Introduction
4 SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A
Controls on the front
1. Loudspeaker.
2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.
3. Large TFT color display.
4. Alphanumerical keys to enter Rx or Tx frequency or text strings.
5. CH button for channel selection.
6. Rx/Tx Key to enter Tx or Rx frequency.
7. Connector for handset or handmicrophone.
8. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.
9. RF gain control.
10.Volume knob with key-press function for power on/off.
11.Selector and dim knob with key-press function for radio operation and
setup.
12.Mode key to select the work mode: SSB, AM, LSB (optional), DSC, Telex
(optional).
13.Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice messages.
    
      


Chapter 1: Introduction
SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class A 5
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Introduction
Display overview
The picture shows the display after
start-up. The display holds various
fieldsofinformation, depending on
the currently selected function.
1. Functions you can select with
the soft keys. If there are more
than4functionsin the list press
the soft key MORE to display
further functions.
2. System property icons and engagement status.
3. Current receive and transmit frequency.
4. Channel properties with status and indicators for received signal
strength (Rx) and transmission power (Tx).
5. Service line containing mode of operation and channel number.
6. DSC window with MMSI number, position information and source.
For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the
functions available see the chapter Operation on page 11.
1 2 3
4
5
6
CALL
ALERT
DROBOS
MORE
MMSI: 123456789
N 12°34.5678
E 123°45.6789 GPS
4357.0
4065.0
SSB 401
SQ
kHz/Tx
kHz/Rx
22:07

Chapter 1: Introduction
6 Accessories available
Accessories available
Accessory Description
SAILOR 6201
Handset with
cradle
One SAILOR 6201 Handset with
cradle is included in the delivery of
the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC. If
needed, you can connect another
SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle.
SAILOR 6203
Handset with
cradle
SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle,
waterproof to IPx6.
SAILOR 6202
Hand Microphone You can use the SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and
IPx8) instead of the handset.
SAILOR 6207
Connection Box
for parallel
Handsets
The SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for
parallel Handsets is used for easy
installation of more than one handset.
SAILOR 6208
Control Unit
Connection Box
The SAILOR 6208 Control Unit
Connection Box is used for easy
installation of an additional SAILOR 6301
Control Unit.
SAILOR 6209
Accessory
Connection Box
The SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection
Box including Connection Cable 406209-
941 is used for installation of external
equipment:
• Alarms, line audio and GPS input
• Additional Handsets