Dolphin DOLPHIN MR-8060 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUALE DI
ISTRUZIONI
VHF FM HANDHELD
MARINE TRANSCEIVER
156-162 MHz 5W
DOLPHIN MR-8060

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Index
Contents .................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2-3
Contents of Package ............................................................................................. 3
Battery Operation ................................................................................................... 4
Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 5-10
Operation.......................................................................................................... 11-18
User Information ................................................................................................... 18
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 19
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................... 19
Important Informations ........................................................................................ 20
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................... 21
Table of restrictions on the use of VHF marine transceivers ........................... 22
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RoHS
2002/95/EC
NOTICE !
The use of VHF marine transceivers is subject to the regulations applied in the country
where the product has to be used. As regulations are subject to possible modifications,
please check the current regulations in your country with your dealer or local supplier,
before using the radio. INTEK does not take any responsibility for illegal use and
operation of this product not in accordance with the regulation of the country where the
product is used (please check the frequency bands table at page 22).

Introduction
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Congratulations !
Congratulations on your selection and purchase of this high quality product. With proper care
and adherence to the set-up and user instructions in this Owner’s Manual, this unit will let you
enjoy years of trouble-free service.
We are committed to providing quality products that fit your needs, however we would like to
receive any comments or suggestions that you might have on this product, which will help us in
continuous improvement of the quality.
Applications
Thank you for choosing INTEK for your marine mobile application. We believe that this user
friendly transceiver will provide you with clear and reliable communications and to keep your
professional and sport activities at peak efficiency. This transceiver incorporates the latest and
most advanced technology, so you will be pleased with its quality and its technical features.
The marine transceiver INTEK DOLPHIN has been designed to be used in marine environment
and his functions make it very attractive, specially thanks to the VOX (handsfree use) function,
adjustable Digital Squelch and Digital S/RF Meter.
DOLPHIN-EX (INTERNATIONAL VERSION)
Items in this manual that are marked (DOLPHIN-EX) refer only to model INTEK DOLPHIN-EX.
Functions marked (DOLPHIN-EX) are not available in model DOLPHIN (EUROPEAN
VERSION).
Model DOLPHIN-EX is not available in the European market.
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IMPORTANT !
This radio can only be used with a valid ship' s radio station licence, issued by the national
authorities in the home country of the ship.
This radio can be used on non-solas (non GMDSS) ships only.

Introduction - Contents of Package
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Features and Benefits
The radio includes a number of advanced features, nevertheless its operation is user firendly
and you may get familiar with it, after few minutes of use.
Please refer to the following list of the main feautres in this two-way radio :
Fastpath to the rescue channel 16
50 Private Channels (DOLPHIN-EX)
Selection from International channels, USA channels and Canadian channels
Meteo weather channels
Roger Beep Tone
Keypad Program Tone
8 Memory Channels
Keypad Lock
Adjustable Digital Squelch
Monitor
Auto Power Save Circuit
VOX / Handsfree Use
Dual Watch function
Adjustable Hi-LO Transmitter Power
Channel / Memory Scan
3 Selectable Call Tone Melodies
Large Size Back Lighted LCD Display
Battery Status
Digital S/RF Meter
Scrambler Function (DOLPHIN-EX)
38 CTCSS Codes (DOLPHIN-EX)
External Earset-Microphone Jack
Wall Charger Jack
Contents of Package
Please carefully check that the package contains the following items :
1 x Main Unit (Radio with Antenna)
5 x 1.2V 1500mAh Ni-MH Battery
1 x 230VAC Wall Charger
1 x Belt Clip
1 x User Manual (this one)
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Battery Operation
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Installing and Checking Batteries
Slide down and remove the battery door (17) and to access the battery room. Set the battery
type switch (18) according to the type of used batteries (Ni for rechargeable batteries and AL
for alkaline batteries). Install 5 x AA size alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries and pay
attention to install it with the correct polarity as indicated in the battery room. Switch ON radio
by turning the OFF/VOL (2) control and check the battery level on the battery level indicator
(G), 4 bars mean full charge, 3 bars mean normal charge, 2 bars mean half charge and 1 bar
means low battery condition. When the battery capacity is low, the Battery Indicator (G) and bt
Lo (P) indication will flash on the LCD display. Recharge or replace the batteries at this time.
Please refer to the following item BATTERY CHARGING.
Battery Charging
When the battery capacity is low, switch OFF the radio and connect the supplied battery travel to
the CHARGE jack (4), then plug it into the 230VAC outlet. To obtain the maximum performance
from the batteries, recharge them only when they are fully discharged. The charging time
depends on the capacity of the used batteries, it is approximately 12 hours for one set of Ni-MH
batteries (1200-1500mAh). When the charging time has expired, unplug the charger from the AC
outlet and then disconnect it from the radio.
WARNING !
1. Only the Ni-MH (or Ni-CD) batteries may be recharged.
2. Do never try to recharge alkaline batteries, as this might cause damage to the radio
or explosion of the batteries.
3. Set the battery type selector (18) to Ni.
4. Always switch OFF radio before starting the battery charging process.
5. Do not recharge batteries for more than 13-14 hours, in order to avoid overcharge or
overheating, which could cause damage to the radio.
6. Use only the enclosed battery charger or original INTEK battery chargers.