NAVICOM RT-550BT User manual

RT-550BT Marine Radio
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25/1 Watt VHF/FM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………
1.1 …………………………………………………………… 1INTRODUCTION ……..................
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1.2 ….…………………….……….………………….… 1ETSI INFORMATION ..............
2 ………………………………………… 2CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY ....................
2.1 ……….……………….…………………….…… 2BASE STATION PANEL ..............
2.2 ( )…………..……………………..……… 4BASE STATION PANEL REAR ................
2.3 ………………….……………………………………………...… 5HANDSET ............
2.4 ……..………………………………..….…… 6LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY .............
3 …………………….……………………………….….……. 7INSTALLATION ...................
3.1 ………………………………………….…… ..SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............
3.2 …………………………………………………………….…… 7LOCATION ...........
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3.3 ………………….………….……………………..… … 8CONNECTIONS … ..............
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3.4 ………..……..………………………………… 9MOUNTING THE RADIO ...............
3.5 / .…………………..……ANTENNA MOUTING THE EME EXPOSURE ................
3.6 …………………………………………….. 11MOUNTING THE HANDSET ..............
4 ………………………….………………………….… 12BASIC OPERATION ...................
4.1 …….………………..……………. 12TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION ..............
4.2 ……………………….……………………………………. 12BAND SWITCH ..............
124.2.1 ………………………………………………………USA AND INT MODE
4.2.2 ( ) ………………….……………………………………MEMO FAV MODE .....
4.3 ( ) ……………………….………….… 13SAVE MEMORY FAV CHANNELS ..............
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4.4 - - ( )………………………………….. 13TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT ..............
4.5 ………………………………………………………..……………… 13SCAN ...........
4.6 ………………………………………………………..…………… 14WATCH ............
4.6.1 ……………………………………………….…………… 14DUAL WATCH .....
4.6.2 ……………………………………………………..………… 14TRI WATCH ....
4.7 ……………………………..…………………… 14POSITION INDICATION .............
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5 ………………..………………….… …15DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING .....................
5.1 ………………………………………………….….…….. 15GENERAL .........................
5.1.1 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY ….…………….…… . 15....... .......
5.1.2 ?……………………….. 15HOW CAN I OBTAIN A MMSI ASSIGNMENT ......
5.2 ………………………………………………………… .DSC CALL TYPES .............
5.2.1 ……………………………...……………..… 17SEND A DISTRESS CALL ......
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5.2.2 …….………………………………….…… 17SEND AN ALL SHIP SCALL ......
5.2.3 ……………….………………………………..…SEND A GROUP CALL …..
5.2.4 ( )………………………….…... 19MAKE A ROUTING CALL INDIVIDUAL …..
5.2.4.1 ……………...……. 19MANUALLY SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ..
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5.2.4.2 ………………………………….…20SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL
5.2.4.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL...
5.2.5 ………………………………………………………………... 20LAST CALL ....
5.2.6 .…………. … .SEND AN INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE CALL LOG . .....
5.2.7 ….….…SEND AN INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE DISTRESS LOG ......
5.2.8 POS REQUEST AND POS REPLY……………………………...……… .......
5.2.8.1 ……………………….…………………………………POS REQUEST
5.2.8.2 ……………………………………………………………...21POS REPLY
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OPERATOR WARNING
Navicom requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for Radio
Frequency Exposure Unauthorize.d changes or modifications to this
equipment may void compliance with ETSI Rule Any changes or.
modification must approved in writing by Navicom.
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 Navicom 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.

5.3 ...…………………………………………………RECEIVING DSC CALL .........
5.3.1 ……………………………………………………... 21DISTRESS CALL ........
5.3.2 ……………………….…DISTRESS ACK FROM A COAST STATION ..
5.3.3 ……………………….…………………………22DISTRESS RELAY CALL
5.3.4 …………………………………………………………. 22ALL SHIPS CALL .
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5.3.5 .………………………………………...…………………...23GROUP CALL
5.3.6 …………………………………………………………23INDIVIDUAL CALL
5.3.7 “ ” ………………………………..…………… 23POSITION RELAY CALL ...
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5.3.8 ……………………………………………. 24GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL .
6 …………………………….…………………………..… 24SET UP MENU ...............
6.1 ………….…………………….……. 24MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION .........
6.2 - …..……………………………………….SET UP MENU NAVIGATION .........
6.3 …………………………………………………………..…… 25BUDDY LIST ........
6.3.1 …………………………………..………………… 25ADDING AN ENTRY ...
6.3.2 …………………………………….……..…… 25EDIT EXISTING ENTRY .
6.3.3 ……………………………………………………... 26DELETE AN ENTRY ..
266.4 ………………………………………………BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........
6.5 …………………………………………….. 26CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT ........
6.6 / …………………..………………………….…………… 26LOCAL DISTANT ........
6.7 / …………………………………………………………….……. 27GPS TIME .......
6.7.1 …………………………………………….27MANUAL ENTRY GPS DATE
6.7.2 …………………………………………………………….…… 27SETTING ..
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6.7.2.1 / …………………………………… 27POSITION DISPLAY ON OFF ...
6.7.2.2 / ..………………………………………… 28TIME DISPLAY ON OFF ..
6.7.2.3 ( ) ...………………………………… 28LOCAL TIME TIME OFFSET .
6.7.2.4 ( )…………………… 28TIME FORMAT OPTIONS TIME FORMAT ...
6.7.2.5 / ( / ) ……………29COURSE SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS COG SOG
6.7.2.6 ………………………………………….…...………… 29GPS ALERT .
6.8 …………………………………………………………….. 29RADIO SETUP ........
6.8.1.1 ……………………………………… 29CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY ..
6.8.1.2 ………………………………………CHANNEL NAME EDITING ..
6.8.2 ……...……………………………..……...30RING VOLUME ADJUSTMEN
6.8.3 ………………………………………….BEEP VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
6.9 ………………………………………………...………………DSC SETUP .........
6.9.1 (ENTER YOUR USER MMSI USER MMSI)……………...…………......
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6.9.3.3 …………………………………………………DELETE A GROUP 33.
6.9.4 ATIS MMSI…………………………………………………………..…. 34......
6.9.5 34ATIS ENABLE………………………………………………………… ........
6.9.6 35DSC ENABLE…………………………………………………………….…
6.9.7 35POS REPLY………………………………………………….…….…….….
6.10 35BLUETOOTH MODE PAIRING AND PROGRAMMING…………….….....
6.10.1 36PAIRING YOUR MOBILE PHONE …………….…….……..……………
6.9.2 32AUTO SWITCH……………………………………………………….…….
6.9.3 33MAINTAIN GROUPS……………………………………………………….
6.9.3.1 …………………………………..………ENTER YOUR GROUPS 33.
6.9.3.2 ………………………………………………EDIT USER GROUPS 33.
6.10.2 36BLUETOOTH MODE PROGRAMMING…………….…….……..………
6.10.2.1 36BLUETOOTH RADIO ON OFF/ …………….…….……..………...
6.10.2.2 38VOX ON OR OFF…………….…….……..…………………………
6.10.2.3 38CALL TONE SELECT RING TONES …………….…….……..( )
6.10.4 39CONNECT SETTING…………….……………………..……..…………..
6.11 39RESET……………………………………………………..…………………........
7 40MOBILE PHONE OPERATION WITH BLUETOOTH…………….............
7.1 40ANSWER INCOMING PHONE CALLS…………….…….………………..........
7.2 INITIATE A PHONE CALL…………….…….…………………………. 41.......
7.3 42USING VOICE DIAL…………….…….…………………………………......
7.4 3LAST NUMBER REDIAL…………….…….………………………….. 4.......
7.5 3TO END PAIRING (AT THE END OF THE DAY) …………………… 4.......
7.6 3GENERAL BLUETOOTH OPERATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…4
8MAINTENANCE……………………………………………………..…. 45.............
9SPECIFICATION…………………………………………………......... 46............
6.8.4 INT SPEAKER OPERATION…………………………………………… 30..
6.8.1 29……………………….……CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY AND EDITING

1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Navicom marine band radio RT. -550BT is
a VHF DSC Base Station Radio with output power of watt.25/1 It should be
powered by a 13.8VDC power supply.
The radio can support DSC Digital Select(ive Calling operati)on with specially
designed DSC unit When being connected wit.h,GPS it will display the position
( )longitude and latitude of the vessel Co.mpact fist microphone makes for
convenient operation of the equipment
Other features of the radio includes:
Access to all available International channels (currently allocated).
Allows memory all channels for quick recall and memory scan.
Provides as many as us20 er programmable names with , 20MMSI and
individual calls for DSC communications.
Rotary volume control with power on off rotary/ , channel selector and rotary
squelch adjustable knob give you more convenient operation of the radio.
Outstanding performance of waterproof complying with Japanese Industry
Standard level 7.
25 watts high output power allows you make contact with others in a long
distance of marine communication and; 1 watt low power for .short distance
Separate 16 button for quick,selection of the emergency call on CH16.
Adjustable brightness of backlit for good visibility of the large LCD in various
circumstance.
External interface easy to connect to GPS and external speaker.
Mounting gimbal for firm and reliable location of your base station in
difference condition.
1.2 ETSI INFORMATION
ETSI European T(elecommunications Standard Institute has stipulat)ed the
specific requirements (EN 301 025-1/2/3)on marine radio with class D DSC
feature,For use on non SOLAS vessels- .
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CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY
BASE STATION PA(NEL)
Volume and Power On Off/ 0-270 .° otary control Knob Turn clockrwise to
power on Cont.inue to turn until a comfortable
audio level.
Squelch Use this knob to set the squelch threshold,
which cuts off the receiver when the signal is
too week for reception of anything but noise.
CH enter/Rotary encoder no st(op)with momentary push
Rotate this knob to change the current number
and change values in menu mode or during
programming.Press the knob to enter values
Band /Save Select band USA INT) and set( . or memory
channels
Cancel The key to cancel last selection or change
without saving.It allows step back one level on
menu mode It cancels D.SC Distress calls &
auto retransmission of DISTRESS calls- .
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Bluetooth wireless technology is a standard which has been developed for
use in mobile phones and other devices. This radio can be wirelessly linked
to your mobile phone if your mobile phone also has Bluetooth.
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DSC Menu Use this knob to enter Menu Setup or DSC Call Menu/
Call Mode is used for making DSC Calls Menu Mode is.
used to setup the radio.
Blue tooth( )
Scan Start and stop normal or priority scan and memory
channels or priority channels scan.
Watch Start dual watch or tri watch Stop dual watch or tri- , -
watch.
16 Press and release 16 ;key select channel first
Press key to quit all other modes and to into the
priority channel
DISTRESS This key is used to send a signal of distress in case of
emergency See DSC Operation for details of sending.
the call This key is cover by a spring cover. .
The Distress Function or any other transmitted DSC
function does not work unless a user s MMSI has been’
entered.
LCD Large LCD mmx mm with viewable area of graph: (39 39 )
dot matrix makes it easy to be read.
Built in Speaker Guarantee a clear ring and voice communication-
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Antenna Socket Connect a suitable antenna to your marine VHF
radio to get a satisfying communication.
Power Source Connect the radio to a VDC power source13.8 .
External Speaker Jack If need be you can,also use this cable to connect
an external speaker.
GPS Connector Connect the radio to a GPS receiver to acquire
the position and time information of your vessel
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Short press and release this key to answer incoming call
or terminate incoming call.
Hold ‘BT’ key around 1 second and release to redial Last
call.
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HANDSET
Channel Up Down Press and release to change channel/ .
16 Press and release 16key to select channel
first Press;key to quit all other modes and to
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into the priority channel.
Hi/Low/Mem: Press and release HI LO/button to toggle
between watt power output and watt output25 1 .
The “” “or ”icon appears on LCD display to
indicate the setting.
PTT Push to enable VHF communication through the:
25/1- .Watt transmitter
Internal Microphone Well receive your voice information and ensure a:
reliable communication.
LCD DISPLAY
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Hold the key select memory channels mode.
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INSTALLATION
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Manufacturer supplies you the following accessories as soon as you purchase
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Mounting Gimbal pc(1 )
Power Supply Cable and External Speaker Connection Cable set(1 )
Mounting Knob pcs(2 )
Wall Hanger pc(1 )
GPS Connection Cable set(1 )
Self tapping Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbal pcs- (4 )
Flat Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbal pcs(4 )
Plain Washer pcs(4 )
Spring Washer pcs(4 )
Nut pcs(4 )
Self tapping Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger pcs- (2 )
Flat Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger pcs(2 )
Plain Washer pcs(2 )
Spring Washer pcs(2 )
Nut pcs(2 )
LOCATION
To more conveniently and efficiently use your marine radio find a mounting,
location that:
Is far enough from any devices like devices to avoid any interference
caused by the speaker magnet in your radio during their operation;
Provides accessibility to the front panel controls;
Allows connection to a power supply and an antenna;
Has free space nearby for installation of a handset hanger;
Where the antenna can be mounted at least feet from radio3 .
CONNECTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
You radio should be powered by a VDC power supply Red cable is for13.8 .
positive pole and the thicker black one is for negative pole.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
If needed you can connect your radio to an external speaker with the supplied,
connection cable White cable is for positive pole and the thinner black one is for.
negative pole.
GPS EQUIPMENT
When your marine radio T-550BT is connRected to a GPS equipment it can obtain,
the information of both its current location longitude and latitude and the local( )
GMT yellow green. (“+” , “-“ )
GPS CABLE
NMEA IN from GPS navigation receiver pin Yellow(+) , 5. .
NMEA IN from GPS navigation receiver pin Green(-) , 4. .
(+) , 2.NMEA OUT Pin Orange
(-) , 6.NMEA OUT Pin Black
NEMA Version to input Sentences0183 (1.5 3.0) :
The sentences GLL GGA RMC GNS shall be recognized, , , .
Note Never short wires This may lead to malfunctions: . .
Connecting round plug to radio and wires yellow and green to GPS
navigation receiver.
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ANTENNA
A very important part for the performance of any communication system is a
suitable antenna Cons.ult your dealer about antennas and ask them to help to
mount your radio.
MOUNTING THE RADIO
Mount the radio on your vessel:
1. Find a appropriate location defined in section 3.2;
2. Place the mounting bracket on the location surface use a pencil to mark th,e
location of four holes where the fixing screws ;are to go into
3. Caution:Be careful tot to drill through the mounting surface.
4. Remove the bracket drill four,holes smaller than the screw ,diameter then
re plac-e the mounting bracket on the surface aligning the drilled holes;
5. Insert the four fixing screws and secure the bracket to mounting surface
using the supplied bolts spring,washers plai,n washers and nuts;
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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.
7. Insert the four fixing screws and fasten them with a Philip screw driver with
attention not to screw too tightly;
8. Mount the base station onto the bracket with notice of the matching of the
protuberances on the both inner side of the bracket and the pits on th e two
sides of the base station the selectable pits on the sides of(the radio allow
you adjust the direction of the radio face to satisfy your eas y- -to read and- -
use, 150for each rotation and totally 450tolerance);
9. Attach the supplied mounting knobs from the two sides of the bracket to
fixing the base station securely.
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GPS NAVIGATION RECEIVER
WATER PROOF
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10. Caution:Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter a way from any magnetic
devices such as compass on your vessel.
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The supplied universal mounting bracket allows you to mount your base
station from overhead or on dashboard with a big scope of angle as many
as 450.
Change the angle after installation:
11. Loosen the mounting knob at the sides of gimbal first.
12. Then adjust the base station to an appropriate direction with matching of the
protuberances on the inner sides of gimbal and pits on the outer sides of
base station.
13. Tighten the knob to secure.
ANTENNA MOUNTING THE/EME EXPOSURE
For optimal radio p erformance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy,make sure the antenna is:
Connected to the radio before transmitting;
Properly mounted;
Locate where it will be away :from people
Locate at least three feet cm from the Base(91 ) Station transceiver and
Handsets;
Use standard type of PL connector259
MOUNTING THE HANDSET
Find a mounting location near the base station to mount the wall hanger for
handset T.he distance between the base station and the wall hanger should be
less than the length of the handset cable.
BASIC OPERATION
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
1CAUTION:Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.
2After the radio has been installed,make sure of the power supply and
antenna being properly connected.
3To rotate the VOLUME/POWER knob clockwise turn on the radio and
select a comfortable volume level.
4To turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the back ground noise
disappears.
5Rotate CH knob to select channel
6Press Hi Lo ke/y to select high power or lower power.
7Press the PTT ( -Push To T-alk button on the)handset to make the radio
into transmission mode the.indicator on LCD is displayed.
8Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone.
9once the transmission is finished release the,PTT .button The radio is at
receive mode icon,.appear on screen
BAND SWITCH
USA AND INT MODE
1Press the BAND/SAVE button to s,witch the operational channel band
( &USA INT).
2The icon will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode T,he icon
will be displayed on the LCD for INTL mode Successive press and release
toggles between USA and INT .band
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MEMO (FAV)MODE
Press and hold the HI/LO/MEMO button while in normal operation
mode to enter Mem mode ic,on indicators appear on LCD.
On the Mem Mode rotate the CH knob displays only the channels that
you have saved to memory,which enables you to easily use your
favorite channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom used channels-
during a scan.
While in Mem Mode:
Press and release the SCAN key to start Memory .scan mode
Press and release the SCAN key to stop Memory .scan mode
SAVE MEMORY F(AV)CHANNELS
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You can store all band of voice channels.
Program the FAV channel and store Process as follow:
At normal mode tune to the desired c,hannel and then press
and hold the BAND/SAVE key to save it as Favorite channel.
The icon will be turned on for indication that channel be
saved in FAV list.
Then tune to next desired channel and repeat the keystroke
sequences till all desired channels be programmed saved/ .
Delete the channel from the FAV list at Normal mode Selec.t
the target channel with icon ON Press and h.old the
BAND/SAVE key till the icon turn OFF.The target channel
will then be deleted out from the FAV list Repeat the ke.ystroke
operation for those unwanted channels.
If no channel has been programmed an error beep occ,urs with
indicate error message.
TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIME-R TOT( )
When the PTT button on the microphone is held down,
transmit time 5 .is limited to minutes This will avoid
unintentional transmissions. About 10 seconds before
automatic transmitter shutdown,a warning beep will be heard
from the speaker s T( ). he transceiver will automatically go to
receive mode Before transmitting again the. , PTT button must
be released and then pressed again.
SCAN
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a
wide frequency range.
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The transceiver has Scan m4ode available All scan FAV CH: ,
scan Priorit,y scan Priorit,y FAV CH scan.
Default is normal all scan(1.2.3.4 )
Press and hold SCAN Key over sec the Pri3 , ority scan
icon(1,16,2,16,3,16 ) will be selected Pscan mode.will be
appear on LCD Press and hold SCAN key 3over sec to turn it
back to normal ,scan the scan mode icon will .be display
During the SCAN :modes
Press SCAN key again will terminate the scan operation and
stop at the current channel.
Press CANCEL key will also terminate the scan function and
state at the current channel
It also can be to cancel by 16 or PTT.
WATCH
DUAL WATCH
Press Watch key to activate the DUAL WATCH mode Mo.nitor
the current channel and Ch 16 in cycle icon.will appear on
the LCD.
TRI W-ATCH
Press and hold Watch key to activate the TRI WATCH mode.
Monitor the current channel C,H16 and CH 9in cycle icon.
will be turn ON
To ,quit the mode press WATCH,16,CANCEL key,
Press PTT key to TX mode of current channel
POSITION INDICATION
Your transceiver can displa y the position of the vessel s lo' ( ngitude and
latitude)as well as time and date information if conn,ected to a GPS
equi;receiver if no GPS pment to be connected a,n alert tone of 10 sec
duration with can cancelled By any button is sounded at 4hour
intervals to encourage manual input of positional data .Once no manual
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data transmitted goes to s9' and all the time data goes to s8' .
DISTRESS
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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
GENERAL
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DSC Digital Selective Calling is a semi automated method of( ) -
establishing a radio call it has been designated by the International,
Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for( )
establishing VHF MF and HF radio calls It had also been designated, .
part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS It is( ).
planed that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress
frequencies and Will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime
safety information broadcasts This new service will also allow mariners.
to initiate or reveive distress urgency safety and routine calls to or, ,
from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.
MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY
An MMIS is a nine-digit number used on Marine Transceiver capable of
using Digital Selective Calling DSC T( ). his number is used like a
telephone number to selectively call other vessels Refer to section. 6.12
(USER MMSI ENTRY).
HOW CAN I OBTAIN A MMSI ASSIGNMENT?
Contact your dealer or NAVICOM
WARNING
This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety
call to facilitate search and rescue T.o be effective as a safety device,
this equipment must be used only within communication range of a
shore-based VHF marine channel d70 istress and safety watch system.
The range of signal may very but under normal conditions should be
approximately 20 nautical miles.
DSC CALL TYPES
Press the DSC/MENU key to pop up the menu for user to select the DSC
call type to send Note that onl.y three calls can be shown at any one time on
the screen.
Press + /- or rotate the CH knob scroll up and down the call types until the
cursor is positioned at the desired option.
Press the CH key the call types are:
Call Type Description
LAST CALL Recall last call no matter what type of call received at
last.
NEW CALLMake a new ,call by inputting the MMSI or pick up
from the list max 20 Buddy names.
GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios
that share a common group MMSI number u,p3to
group MMSI numbers can be stored and call.
ALL SHIPS Make an Urgency,Safety or Distress call to all ships.
A re confirmation screen follow-s the priority selection
of Urgency Sa,fety or Distress.Such call will be sent
out when assistance need but the situation not is so
serious enough for a Distress Call Urgency call is.
made when assistance required but not life endanger
while Safety call is for advisory alert.
DISTRESS Distress call send out the position and time
information from the input NMEA data along with your
MMSI number T.his digital information lets other ships
and shore equipped with appropriate DSC equipment
know where you are and that you are in a distress
situation exc,ept immediate help is needed,never use
the distress call.
CALL LOG Allow a review of all stored Calls by number and time
of call An individ.ual call type can be placed to the
sel ected MMSI NAME in the LOG T/ . he LOG
maintains all received call types except DISTRESS
calls T.he call at the end of the list is automatically
erased.The earliest call stored at the end of the list.
There is call20 s could be stored.
DISTRESS LOG Allow a review of all stored Distress calls by number
and time of call.An individual call type can be placed
to the selected MMSI NAME/in the LOG.The call at
the end of the list is automatically erased The.
earliest call stored at the end of the list.There is also
10 calls could be stored.
POS REQUEST The option enables you to request GPS position
information from any vessel for which an MMSI
number is known suc,h request can pick up from
buddy .list
EXIT quit the menu mode.
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5.1.1
5.1.2
5.2

SENDING A DISTRESS CALL
Note Only:having a MMSI code of your radio and DSC enable can,
you initiate a DSC transmission To ente?r the MMSI code see 6.9.1.
1
2
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Open the red cover labeled DISTRESS.
Press the DISTRESS key momentarily.
The Text area of the display reconfigures to show the Nature of Distress
menu.
3If time is available rotate the,CH ,knob to select the Nature of Distress
the default are " ".UNDEFINED
4Hold down the DISTRESS 3key for more than seconds until you see the
distress call sent message on the screen T.he whole display screen to
flash and beep .loudly
5If DISTRESS key is released before sec3onds the initiation of distress,
call is not taken into effect and If button is pressed for more 3than
seconds Distress call is se,nt whether channel is b70 usy or .not When
Distress is sent,the acoustic alarm goes to a continuous tone until
acknowledgement received or .the Distress call is cancelled
6during the distress call sequence,the radio simultaneously watches
Channel for70 a DSC acknowledgement and Channel 16.
7when the distress call is acknowledged the acoustic alar,m stops and
the radio returns to normal operation on channel 16, with high power
relay to the connected station via the microphone
8
1
If no acknowledgement is received t,he unit retransmits the Distress call
at random intervals of to3.5 4.5 minutes until a response is received or
the call is manually cancelled b,y pressing CANCEL key for twice
SEND AN ALL SHIPS CALL
Press DSC /MENU key.Rotate the CH knob to select " ".ALL SHIPS
Press the CH knob to enter ALL SHIPS T.he All Ships menu displays
LCD the categories from which you can select
Caution:Keep the radio and handset at least meter aw1ay from any
magnetic device such as compass on your .vessel
2Rotate the CH knob to select SAFET:Y press the,CH knob to enter All Ships
Safety send
3Rotate the CH knob to select the working channel or pr;ess 16 key .to quit
4Press again and release the CH knob to advance the screen if send the
call.
5Press again and release the CH knob to sending all ships safety .call
6Once the call is ,sent the text area of the display momentarily shows the
Calling All Ships message And then the radio retur.ns to normal VHF
operation on the designated channel Press.PTT .to talk
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 MMSI
1From the DSC MENU select/the GROUP CALL item Press.the CH key,the
screen displays the names of .your groups
2Select the group that you want to call T.hen select the channel Press the CH
knob to send a ,group call Once the call is sent the Text area of the display,
momentarily shows the Calling group message.
3After the GROUP CALL is transmitted the radio will r,eturn to normal VHF
with the designated channel.
4Press the PTT to start talk.
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY
CALLING...
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY
>SEND?
PORT OPS/
21°22.0012N
120°40.1001E
10:15 UTC
DISTRES CALL
>UNDEFINED
FIRE
FLOODING
DISTRES CALL
>UNDEFINED
HOLD DISTRES
X SECONDS...
DISTRES CALL
SENT!WAIT..
PRESS CANCE
TO EXIT
GROUP
> BBLIA
CHAIRIST
SEAWATCH
BBLIA
ROUTINE
>SET CHANNEL
BBLIA
ROUTINE
>SEND?
PILOTAGE
21°22.0012N
120°40.1001E
10:15 UTC
ALL SHIPS
SAFETY
>SET CHANNEL
ALL SHIPS
>URGENCY
SAFETY
DISTRESS
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5.2.2
5.2.3
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MAKE A ROUTINE CALL INDIVIDUAL( )
You can make an individual call either to a ship or to a boast station, .
MANUALLY SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL
Press DSC /MENU ,“ ”.to DSC mode then select NEW CALL Press the CH
knob the arrow is pointing to < >ROUTINE
4
1
2
3
19 20
5
6
Rotate the CH : ,knob to select SAFETY press the CH knob the arrow is
pointing to < >MANUAL
Press the CH knob again access manual enter ID screen enter the MMSI,
number using the CH , ,knob when MMSI entry is complete press the CH
knob to accept the selection
Then rotate the CH knob to select the working channel and press the CH
knob to accept select.
(Only in the case of a call to a ship it is permitted to enter a talk channel a call, ;
to a coast station the coast station will specify the channel to talk on in its,
acknowledgement.)
The radio summarizes the call details and ask for confirmation to send the
call send( ?).
Press the CH . 70knob again to send the call The radio goes to CH and the
icon T is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being sent then LCD- ,
display a awaiting acknowledgment.
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8
9
If the call is acknowledged ACK press( ), PTT to talk
If the call does not get with in seconds the radio prompts you to30 ,
resend the call.
If you do nothing for minutes the5 , individual call cancelled and the
radio revert to the original channel.
SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL MMSI STORED IN BUDDY LIST( )
Press DSC ,“ ”./MENU to DSC mode then select NEW CALL And next
select one of categories from new call menu Press the.CH knob the,
arrow is pointing to < >MANUAL
Rotate the CH knob select the person of the Buddy list that you want to
call The procedures are as same as manual send an individual call. .
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL
The EUR requires the operator to manually send an acknowledgement
to the requesting radio Press.CH knob to send an acknowledgement or
CANCEL .key to cancel
LAST CALL RECALL THE MOST RECENT INCOMING CALL( )
This facility also is useful and is used frequently as routing individual call
2
1
2
1
Press the DSC/Menu key to enter the DSC mode LAST CALL
will be pointed press,CH knob to display the detail information
of the last call
Select the working channel for individual call and press CH
knob The radio summarizes the call details and ask for,
confirmation to send the call send Press( ?). CH knob to send
the call other operation as same as the section 5.2.4.1
SEND AN INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE CALL LOG
The CALL LOG contains the contact details for the most recent20
incoming calls so you call any of them again quickly,
1
2
Press the DSC/Menu ,key to enter the DSC mode select
CALL LOG press,up down/ .key to scroll for previous call
Press the CH knob to conform the choice then follow the as the
ways to make the call in 5.2.4.1
SEND AN INDIVIDUAL CALL USING THE DISTRESS LOG
Total max distress call data could be stored the oldest one will be.10 ,
erased The feature is similar to CALL LOG function but select the. ,
caller from the Distress Log So you call any of them quickly according. ,
to the normal individual call procedures to make the call reference
5.2.4.1
INDIVIDUAL
SAFETY
>SEND?
INDIVIDUAL
SAFETY
>SET CHANNEL
DSC CALL
>LAST CALL
NEW CALL
GROUP
INDIVIDUAL
><MANUAL>
MANUAL IND
NEW CALL
ROUTINE
> SAFETY
URGENCY
INDIVIDUAL
SAFETY
WAITING ACK
SEND AGAIN
>YES
NO
PILOTAGE
21°22.0012N
120°40.1001E
10:15 UTC
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5.2.4.1
5.2.4.2
5.2.4.3
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7

POS REQUEST AND POS REPLY
( )POS REQUEST REQUEST THE LL POSITION OF A BUDDY
The option enables you to request GPS position information from any
vessel for which an MMSI number is known.
1
21 22
2
Select the POS REQUEST on the DSC Menu press the,CH
knob to enter the buddy list select the one for position,
information.
The Call will be initiate and same as individual call procedures.
See 5.2.4.1
POS REPLY
1
2
3
The position reply can to send your position to another radio
with this feature Your radio must have an operating GPS.
receiver connected to be used to send to the position.
POS reply can manually send your position or do it automatically
depend on your setting.
On the manual reply operation procedures as follow, :
when you received POS request call An alarm pi pi sounds, ( - ) ,
LCD displays as follow:
Press the CH ’knob to transmit your own ships position and
time information
Press CANCEL ,to record the received information then the
screen goes back to default.
RECEIVING A DSC CALL
When a DSC call is received the radio automatically responds,
based on the type of call The information displayed on the.
LCD varies depending upon the call type See chart below. .
RECEIVING DISTRESS CALL
1
2
3
When a distress call is received the radio automatically tunes to,
channel and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds The call date is16, .
stored in the distress Log Pressing any key disables the alarm. . .
When position data is included within the signal it is displayed in,
the Text Area of the LCD When no position data is included within.
the signal the message X Y is, "99’99.999 99’99.999 88:88"
displayed in the Text Area of the LCD.
You must continue to monitor channel as a coast station may16
require assistance in any rescue attempt
RECEIVING A DISTRESS ACK SEND FROM A COAST STATION
1 ,When a Distress Relay Call is received the Base Station
automatically tunes to Channel and the Distress Alarm16,
Tone sounds Pressing any key disables the alarm. .
When position data is included within the signal it is,
displayed in the Text Area of the LCD The call date is.
stored in the distress log output to the NMEA port for
external Chart plotter- .
2You must continue to monitor channel as a coast16
station may require assistance in any rescue attempt
DISTRESS RELAY CALL
1 ,When a Distress Relay Call is received the Base Station
automatically tunes to Channel and the Distress Alarm16,
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.
2 16You must continue to monitor channel as a coast station
may require assistance in any rescue attempt
RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL
1 , ,When an All Ships Call is received the Alarm Tone Sounds
the radio tunes to the designated Channel by press ENT key or
CANCEL key to normal mode with original Channel and press,
any key to disable the alarm.
2You must continue to monitor the channel so as to receiver the
voice communication.
SINKING
21°09.1011N
120°20.0111E
DISTRESS
RELAY FROM
CANCEL->EXIT
RCV DISTRESS:
ACKNOWLEDGE
CANCEL->EXIT
SINKING
12:45 UTC
21°09.1011N
120°20.0111E
DISTRESS
SINKING
CANCEL->EXIT
12:45 UTC
21°09.1011N
120°20.0111E
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5.2.8.1
5.2.8.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4

3The call data is stored in the call log
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RECEIVING AN GROUP CALL
1
2
3
When an group Call is received the Alarm Tone Sounds the, ,
radio automatically tune to the designated Channel and Press,
any key to disable the alarm.
Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the
calling ship.
The call data is stored in the CALL LOG
RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL
1
2
3
When an Individual call is received the Alarm Tone Sounds,
The radio tunes to the designated channel by press ENT key or
CANCEL key to normal mode with original channel.
The MMSI contained within the signal are displayed on the
Text Area of the display If the MMSI correlates to an MMSI.
stored in the Buddy List the corresponding name is displayed,
in place of the MMSI.
The DSC signal data is stored in the Call Log.
RECEIVING AN POSITION Reply CALL“ ”
1
2
“ ” ,When Position Reply received the Alert tone sound and the
“ ” 1POSITION ACK message on st line and display the sender
GPS data.
The time position could be stored and able to output to the&
NMEA port for external Chart plotter- .
RECEIVING A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL
A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL are received by vessels by
within a specific geographical boundary area.
1When you receive notification of a geographical call press any,
key to cancel the alert The radio.tunes to the disgnated channel
by press ENT key or CANCEL key to normal mode with original .channel
The time and the user MMSI are displayed on the screen and the call
data is stored in the call log
2Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the
calling vessel.
SETUP MENU
MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
The radio s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode’.
Menu mode selections are as follows.
Item Description
BUDDY LIST Selects the Buddy List Entry routine to enter Names and
MMSI s for frequently called DSC stations Up to names' . 20
could be stored.
BACKLIGHT Set the backlight level total level be available, 8 .
CONTRAST Selects display contrast setting levels: 1-8 .
LOCAL DIST/“DISTANT allows normal receive sensitivity LOCAL eliminates”.“ ”
receiver noise but degrades receiver sensitivity The LOCAL, .
icon is displayed in LCD.
GPS TIME/Set the Position info if no GPS attached and define the display
POS and Time,Time format and Offset, /COG SOG display and
GPS .Alert settings
RADIO SETUP There are items that user can customize CH Name Ring4 ,–
volume Key Beep INT speaker, , .
DSC SETUP There are functions that allow user to alter User MMSI7–
entry AUTO SWITCH Group MMSI entry ATIS MMSI ATIS
ENABLE DSC
, , , ,
,ENABLE and POS Reply,
RESET Recall ex factory setting-
EXIT
SET UP MENU NAVIGATION-
To access the Menu Mode:
ALL SHIPS
URGENCY
FROM
13CHANNEL
REQUEST
ENT-->ACCEPT
CANCEL->EXIT
RCV GROUP:
GP:012345678
CANCEL->EXIT
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There are 4 items that user can customize-------
and
And the other 1 item: It is used for pairing your radio with
a mobile phone having Bluetooth function
ON/OFF VOX
RING TONE CONNECT
PAIR
, ,
, .
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BLUETOOTH
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
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6.1
6.2

Press the o16 r CANCEL key or else select the EXIT option from the
menu.
Rotate the CH knob to select the Item within the Set Up Me-nu list
To confirm a selected item for adjustment push the,CH .knob
When the desired setting is done press the,CH knob to enter the
setting and m,ove back to the Main Menu list.
Set Up operation is exited by turning the unit .off All changes are saved
in EEPROM.
BUDDY LIST
The Buddy List can store up to 20 entries with Name and MMSI User.
can add ed,it or delete the record from the list under this submenu.
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ADDING AN ENTRY
1
2
Select Buddy List and the cursor is at <NEW press>CH knob
entry page which prompt up to allow enter Name and MMSI.
Rotate the CH knob to select the first desire d character A Z( - , 1-9,
Space and Back Arrow " <") .for the name When the desired
character is sh own p,ush the CH ,knob to enter Same select the
next character s,The characters can be up to 11. When the last
digit is entered,the activation advances to the first MMSI digit.
3
4
5
Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy (name this must be
numeric Prefix) 00 will treat 9as Coast Once digit be entered,
pops up a new page to ask for confirmation to save.
Press the CH knob to save the new entry,which is displayed at
the top of your BUDDY LIST.
Press CANCEL will terminate the process without saving go back
to Buddy list page.
6When the buddy .list is full you can make a new entry and the
buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased.
EDIT EXISTING ENTRY
1Pick up one from BUDDY list and edit Press CH knob one
Page pops up item for you to edit or delete Choos,e EDIT.
2
3
when you are finished editing Press.CH knob into a ne w page
prompt in to ask for confirmation to save.
Press the CH knob to save the new edit The BUDDY list is.
displayed again If more chang.es are required repeat steps
from to other1 3 wise press c,ancel to exit.
DELETE AN ENTRY
1Select the one which you want to delete from the list.
2Rotated the CH knob to select the Delete option.
3Press and hold the CH knob to confirm the delete action.
4The selected record will be removed and go back to BUDDY
list page You can repeat steps from. 1 4to to delete more
records or press cancel to exit, .
BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1
2
Select BACKLIGHT and press the CH .knob There are lev8els
control for the BACKLIGHT.
Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting Pre,ss the CH knob to
permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST.
CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
1
2
Select CONTRAST and press the CH .knob There are lev8els
control for the contrast.The higher numbers the darker LCD
Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting Pre,ss the CH knob to
permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST.
LOCAL/ DISTANT
You can set the receiver to LOCAL to eliminate noise sele,ct the
LOCAL DIST/from the MENU list for local and press the CH .knob The
local state is stored when screen is exited The.icon turns ON in
the LCD Default is DISTAN.T.
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
>BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
BACKLIGHT
LO HI
PRESS ENT
MENU SELECT
BUDDY LIST
BACKLIGHT
> CONTRAST
CONTRAST
LO HI
PRESS ENT
MENU SELECT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
> LOCAL/DIST
SENSITIVITY
>DISTANT
LOCAL
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Press and hold MENU/DSC , - .key Text area displays the Set Up Menu list
To exit the Menu mode or sub mode:–
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.4
6.5
6.6

/GPS TIME
The radio automatically detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate
latitude longitude position/and time If.the GPS navigation receiver is not
connected on or is not functional,a manual latitude l/ongitude position
and UTC should be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted
message.
When valid Lat/Lon information is detected t,he data is display on the
LCD,when there is no valid position information NO GPS,
INFORMATION appears.
MANUAL ENTER GPS DATE
If no GPS data is available the NO GPS INFORMAT,ION appears an,d
after minutes2PLEASE INPUT POSITION!! is displayed with NO GPS,
Alarm sounds for sec or till10 any key is pressed.
The manual entry function is just valid if and only if no GPS connected.
1
2
3
select GPS TIME then manu/al.
enter the latitude then the longitude then t, , he UTC.
Press the CH knob,when all the information is correct.
The vessel ' /s lat lot with the UTC time are shown on the screen T.he
manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.
SETTINGS
You can also set what time and position information is display on the
screen.
Whether Position date is displayed
Whether the time is displayed
Whether a Time Zone Offset is used
How the time date is formatted
Whether COG SOG date is display/ed
POSITION DISPLAY /ON OFF
You can choose the position data displayed on the normal mode or not
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1Select GPS T/IME then SETTINGS then POS DISPLY, .
2Select ON on( ) or OFF off as( ) desired this is exampl,e selec,ted
on and the screen shows the vessel position.
TIME DISPLAY /ON OFF
You can to turn on off the time displayed at th/e normal mode.
1Select GPS TIME then SETTINGS then/ , TIME DISPLY.
2Select ON on( ) or OFF off as( ) desired in this example selec, , ted on and the
screen shows the vessel TIME.
LOCAL TIME TIME OFFSE(T)
You can set the add su/btract value from UTC time to equal .to local time
When offset value is added the time w,ill be displayed as LOC instead of
UTC
First to set the offset direction or ... and then value i
n½
. .hr step The
updated result will be displayed immediately.
TIME FORMAT (OPTIONS TIME FORMAT)
You can choose display 12 24 .time in hr or hr format
DISTRESS
PLEASE INPUT
INFORMATION!!
GPS / TIME
>MANUAL
SETTINGS
DISTRSS
22°28.1111 N
112°11.0011 W
08:25 UTC
MANUAL POS
--°- -.- - - - N
- - - °- -.- - - - W
MAN UTC- -: - -
POS DISPLY
ON
> OFF
SETTINGS
>POS DISPLY
TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
DISTRSS
27°34.1268 N
82°55.5587 W
356°12.6Kts
TIME DISPLAY
ON
> OFF
SETTINGS
POS DISPLY
>TIME DISPLY
TIME OFFSET
COAST GUARD
27°45.1234N
112°36.5678W
08:25 UTC
TIME OFFSET
>±1.5 Hrs
AM LOC.
TIME FORMAT
>12 Hr.
.24 Hr
AM LOC
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Whether GPS ALERT is used.
6.7
6.7.1
6.7.2
6.7.2.1
6.7.2.2
6.7.2.3
6.7.2.4
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COURSE SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS COG SOG/ ( / )
You can enable COG Course over Ground and SOG Speed over Ground( ) ( )
displayed on normal mode.
If the TIME DISPLAY is turn ON COG SOG will be turned off automatically, /
since it share the same bottom line for display.
GPS ALERT
You can choose NO GPS DATA alarm sound is on off/ .
RADIO SETUP
Under Radio Setup submenu there are, 4 items that user can alter
settings.
CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY AND EDITING
To set the channel name to ON or blank on the first line Maximum of.
12 .characters could be set for channel name Channel name also allows
to edit The ways same as Buddy List edit procedures. .
CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY
1 , “ ”Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME then DISPLAY NAME
2 ( ) ( ) , ,Select ON on or OFF off as desired this is example select on and
press the CH knob the screen shows the channel name.
CHANNEL NAME EDITING
1
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Select RADIO SETUP then CH ,NAME then CH ,INFO Select the
desired channel name by rotate CH knob and then press the CH knob the
screen shows the channel name and EDIT and DELETE.
2
3
Select EDIT and press the CH ,knob to edit the existing name tag Input
the new name over the existing name and press the CH knob to display
the YES NO conformation/
Press the CH knob to confirm the new channel name then press cancel
to return to the menu.
RING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
1
2
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.
BEEP VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
1
2
The key beep tone volume level Select the.KEY BEEP by The CHknob
and then display the option HIGH LOW OFF as key beep setting, & .–
press The .knob key again to confirm the changes
INT SPEAKER OPERATION
1To set the internal speaker to open or close select RADIO SETUP.
then INT SPEAKER.
2 ( ) ( ) .Select ON on or OFF off as desired
DISTRESS
27°34.1268 N
82°55.5587 W
356°12.6Kts
COG/SOG
>ON
OFF
RADIO SETUP
CH NAME
RING VOLUME
>KEY BEEP
BEEP VOLUME
>HIGH
LOW
OFF
MENU SELECT
LOCAL/DIST
GPS / TIME
>RADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP
>CH NAME
RING VOLUME
KEY BEEP
RADIO SETUP
CH NAME
> RING VOLUME
KEY BEEP
RING VOLUNE
>HIGH
LOW
CH NAME
>DISPLAY NAM
CH INFO
DISPLAY NAME
>ON
OFF
GPS ALERT
> ON
OFF
SETTINGS
TIME FORMAT
COG/SOG
>GPS ALERT
CALLING
DISPLAYNAME
>CH INFO
CH INFO
PORT OPS/
PORT OPS/
> EDIT
DELETE
RADIO SETUP
RING VOLUME
KEY BEEP
> INT SPEAKER
INT SPEAKER
>ON
OFF
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6.7.2.6
6.8
6.8.1
6.8.1.1
6.8.1.2
6.8.2
6.8.3
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DSC SETUP
The submenu is used to set behavior /of the DSC ATIS function.
The following 7items are available for selection.
User MMSI
Group Setup
ATIS MMSI
ATIS ENABLE
DSC ENABLE
POS REPLY
ENTER YOUR USER MMSI (USER MMIS)
This is a once onl-y operation.
You must enter your user MMSI first then you can access the DSC
functions.
1Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSI and press the CH .knob If an
existing MMSI is ,stored the values appear.
2If the MMSI is blank a d,ashes line appear Enter user MMSI along.
the dashed line Press the.CH knob to confirm each correct entry to
move to the next digit.
If your make an ,error press +/- key .or rotate CH knob <appears,
then press the CH knob to backup and correct the entry.
Hold the CH knob to store your user MMSI.
4
3
Enter your user MMSI again as a password ,check hold the CH knob to
permanently store the your user MMSI and return to the menu.
5You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting user MMSI
in the DSC SETUP menu.
6If there is no USER MMSI stored and the radio's DSC function is
attempted the radio say,s"PLEASE INPUT USER MMSI"as below.
DSC WARNING MESSAGE
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INPUT USER
MMSI
>--------
USER MMSI
INPUT AGAIN
> - - - - - - - -
PLEASE INPUT
USER MMSI
USER MMSI
>STORE
CANCEL
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AUTO SWITCH
AUTO SWITCH
For an incoming All ships call, this option determines whether your
radio automatically switches to the requested channel in 10 seconds
you NOT press the knob to manually accept the channel change.CH
Of course by prompt you may manually accept or decline the channel
change.
This feature is useful for preventing your radio from switching channels
while you are maintaining a continuous watch on a certain channel
(for example, in a VTS controlled area) or working with other vessels
(for example, for towage).
To ON/OFF the AUTO SWITCH option
From the menu item, rotate the knob or press theDSC SETUP CH
Up/Down AUTO SWITCHkey until the arrow points to .
Press the knob to accept.CH
Procedure When OFF
If you accept on receipt of an All Ships Call you are presentedOFF,
with brief details of the call and advised that a change to the requested
channel. You can either accept the channel change by pressing the
CH CANCELknob or decline by pressing therebycontinuing to monitor,
your current channel.
If you ignore the call, after 5 minutes the radio declines the call,
records the call in the Call Log and maintains normal operation.
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2
ALTERNATING
ALL SHIPS
URGENCY
FROM
13 CHANNEL
REQUEST
ENT->ACCEPT
CANNEL->EXIT
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AUTO SWITCH
> ON
OFF
DSC SETUP
USER MMSI
>AUTO SWITCH
GROUT SETUP
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Procedure When ON
If you accept your radio automatically switches to the requestedON,
channel in seconds you NOT press the knob to manually accept10 CH
the channel change. Also in 10 seconds you can either accept the
channel change by pressing the knob or decline by pressingCH CANCEL.
Note: ProcedureThe incoming call display as above picture of the
When OFF also.
EDIT USER GROUPS
1
2
Select DSC SET UP then GROUP SET/UP and press the CH knob T.he
existing names &MMSI data are displayed on .screen Select the Group
name or onl,y the MMSI that you wanted
Press the CH knob to edit.The entry procedures are same as that of the
BUDDY LIST
3when the edition is finish press the CH knob to store the changes and
return to the GROUP MMSI screen.
DELETE A GROUP
1Select GROUP SETUP and press the CH knob T.he existing group
names are displayed on screen
2Select that you wanted delete and press the CH knob will display
EDIT or DELETE item
3Select DELETE and press the CH knob will display DELETE
GROUP menu arrow point the ,YES then press the CH knob to
empty the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen.The LCD
displays the group as follow.
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL NEW
> EILEEN
FRIENDS
EDIT NAME
>EILEEN
EDIT MMSI
EILEEN
>EDIT
DELETE
MAINTAIN GROUPS
You can program up to three group MMSI numbers and associated Group
names group,MMSI numbers always begin with (0).a zero You only enter the
last di8gits of the group ID number,the intial "0" is automatically entered.
ENTER YOUR GROUPS
1Select GROUP SETUP and the cursor is at <MANUAL NEW>. If an
existing names &MMSI data are stored,the values appear.
2
,If is blank Only MANUAL NEW appear on LCD
The entry procedures are same as that of the BUDDY LIST.
DSC SETUP
AUTO SWITCH
>GROUP SETUP
ATIS MMSI
GROUP SETUP
>MANUAL NEW
EILEEN
GROUP NAME
> - - - - - - - - - -
GROUP MMSI
O - - - - - - - -
ENTER YOUR ATIS MMSI
This is a once only operation- .
You must enter your ATIS MMSI first then you can access the ATIS
functions.
1Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI and press the CH .knob If an
existing MMSI is stored the values appear, .
2 , , ’9’If the MMSI is blank a dashes line appear except for the initial
Enter ATIS MMSI along the dashed line Press the.CH knob to
confirm each correct entry to move to the next digit.
If your make an error press until appears then press the, < ,–CH
knob to backup and correct the entry.
3
4
5
Hold the CH .knob to store your ATIS MMSI
,Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check hold the CH
knob to permanently store the your ATIS MMSI and return to the
menu.
You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS
MMSI in the DSC SETUP menu.
ATIS ENABLE
When ATIS is enabled the following occurs, :
> .DSC function are disabled
> , .DUAL watch Tri Watch and scan functions are disabled
> 1 :The following international channels are limited to watt output power
6,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,71,72,74,75,76,77(and if enabled31, )
To enable disable ATIS/ :
1 , ,Select DSC SETUP then ATIS ENABLE Press the CH knob to
displays ATIS ENABLE ON OFF/ .
2 .Select ON for turn on ATIS function
3press the CH .knob to confirm your choice and return to the menu
EILEEN
EDIT
>DELETE
DELETEGROUP
EILEEN
>YES
NO
GROUP SETUP
MANUAL NEW
> FRIENDS
CHANG
INPUT ATIS
MMSI
9 - - - - - - - - -
ATIS MMSI
INPUT AGAIN
9 - - - - - - - - -
ATIS MMSI
>STORE
CANCEL
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