NAVICOM RT-550BT User manual

RT-550BT Marine Radio
NAVICOM Conflans Z A des Boutries Conflans Ste Honorine T l Fax- . . , 78700 - é : 01 39 72 19 90 : 01 70 72 17 19
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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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SCAN WATCH
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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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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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