NSR Marine NHR-1500 User manual

NHR-1500 OM.E 20230116-18
User Manual
MF/HF RADIO（GMDSS）
NHR-1500

NHR-1500 OM.E 20230116-18
GENERAL INFORMATION
i. Copyright
The entire contents in this user manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications, shall remain
the property of NSR at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual, either in part or whole, in
any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein can only be used for the intended
purpose of this manual.
ii. Disclaimer
NSR is devoted to publish and maintain this user manual. As we continue to improve our products to satisfy
customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. NSR does not make any
representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document
and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to
special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
iii. Warning
Any attempt to install or execute software not supplied by NSR 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 NSR will result in the warranty
being void.
iv. Notice
Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use before installation and operation of the NHR-1500.

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MODIFY RECORD
No.
Modify by
Date
Paragraph
Version
Reason
1
Q/A
2017/07/01
01
First edition
2
Q/A
2018/11/07
02
Add the specifications
3
Q/A
2019/05/27
03
Update the latest feature
4
Q/A
2019/06/11
04
Update the drawings
5
Q/A
2020/01/01
All
05
General modification
6
Q/A
2020/06/10
All
06
General modification
7
Q/A
2020/09/21
All
07
General modification
8
Q/A
2021/01/26
1-3,7, App.1, App.5
08
Update the software and drawings
9
Q/A
2021/04/01
All
09
NBDP operations
10
Q/A
2021/06/11
2.1, 5, App.6,App.7
10
General modification
11
Q/A
2021/07/09
1, 7, App.7
11
Update the drawings with BAM etc.
12
Q/A
2021/08/02
5
12
NBDP modification etc.
13
Q/A
2021/10/15
App.2,App.6
13
NBDP menu tree & drawings etc.
14
Q/A
2021/11/01
1.4, 7.7, App.6
14
Update the drawings
15
Q/A
2022/06/10
1.4, 7, App.5&6
15
Add Alarm Unit and PN, update the
drawings
16
Q/A
2022/09/09
1.4, 7, App.6
16
Update the drawings etc.
17
Q/A
2022/10/19
ALL
17
General modification
18
Q/A
2023/1/16
7.1 & 7.2
18
Installation requirements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Outline............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Features ...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 System Description........................................................................................................................1
1.4 System Configuration ....................................................................................................................3
2. BASIC OPERATION...............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Control Unit Description.................................................................................................................6
2.2 Power On/Off .................................................................................................................................6
2.3 SSB Screen ...................................................................................................................................7
2.4 DSC Watch Scan Screen...............................................................................................................8
2.5 Brightness Adjustment...................................................................................................................9
2.6 Main Speaker On/Off ...................................................................................................................10
2.7 Scan Setting.................................................................................................................................10
2.7.1 Distress Scan..................................................................................................................... 11
2.7.2 Routine Scan..................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Auto Acknowledgement Setting...................................................................................................13
2.9 System Setting.............................................................................................................................13
2.9.1 Language...........................................................................................................................14
2.9.2 Print....................................................................................................................................14
2.9.3 Audio..................................................................................................................................15
2.9.4 Display Mode Setting.........................................................................................................17
2.9.5 Date/Time Setting..............................................................................................................18
2.9.6 Position Setting..................................................................................................................20
2.9.7 Timeout Setting..................................................................................................................22
2.9.8 Network Setting.................................................................................................................23
2.9.9 Port....................................................................................................................................25
2.10 Address List ...............................................................................................................................25
2.10.1 View an Address..............................................................................................................26
2.10.2 Add an Address ...............................................................................................................27
2.10.3 Delete an Address...........................................................................................................28
2.10.4 Call to anAddress ...........................................................................................................29
2.11 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................29
2.11.1 Program Version..............................................................................................................30
2.11.2 LCD Test ..........................................................................................................................30
2.11.3 Key Test ...........................................................................................................................30
2.11.4 Audio Test.........................................................................................................................31
2.11.5 Error Log..........................................................................................................................32
2.12 User Manager............................................................................................................................33
2.12.1 Channel List.....................................................................................................................33
2.12.2 Alert List...........................................................................................................................37
2.12.3 Daily Test.........................................................................................................................39
2.12.4 DSC Log..........................................................................................................................41
3. SSB OPERATION.................................................................................................................................43
3.1 Type of Emission Selection..........................................................................................................43
3.2 Channel & Frequency Selection..................................................................................................43
3.2.1 Channel .............................................................................................................................44
3.2.2 Frequency..........................................................................................................................45
3.3 Transmit .......................................................................................................................................45
3.3.1 Transmitting Procedure .....................................................................................................45
3.3.2 Transmitting Power Setting ...............................................................................................46
3.4 Receive........................................................................................................................................46

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3.4.1 RF Gain Adjustment ..........................................................................................................46
3.4.2 Squelch..............................................................................................................................47
4. DSC OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 48
4.1 DSC Description ..........................................................................................................................48
4.1.1 DSC Message....................................................................................................................48
4.1.2 Audio Alarms......................................................................................................................49
4.1.3 DSC Call Screens..............................................................................................................50
4.2 DSC Distress Operation ..............................................................................................................52
4.2.1 Send a Distress Call..........................................................................................................52
4.2.2 Receive a Distress Call.....................................................................................................62
4.2.3 Relay a Distress Call.........................................................................................................68
4.2.4 Cancel a Distress Call.......................................................................................................75
4.3 DSC General Calls.......................................................................................................................78
4.3.1 Individual Call ....................................................................................................................78
4.3.2 Group Call..........................................................................................................................90
4.3.3 Area Call............................................................................................................................93
4.3.4 Position Call.......................................................................................................................97
4.3.5 Test Call...........................................................................................................................104
4.3.6 Polling Call.......................................................................................................................109
5. NBDP OPERATION.............................................................................................................................111
5.1 NBDP Overview..........................................................................................................................111
5.1.1 Terminal Description.........................................................................................................111
5.1.2 Menu Operation............................................................................................................... 112
5.2 NBDP Communication...............................................................................................................133
5.2.1 Preparations ....................................................................................................................133
5.2.2 ARQ Communication.......................................................................................................133
5.2.3 FEC Communication .......................................................................................................138
6. CW OPERATION..............................................................................................................................142
7. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................143
7.1 Antenna......................................................................................................................................143
7.1.1 TX/RXAntenna................................................................................................................143
7.1.2 DSC Watch RXAntenna..................................................................................................144
7.2 Antenna Coupler........................................................................................................................145
7.2.1 Installation........................................................................................................................146
7.2.2 Grounding........................................................................................................................146
7.3 Transceiver.................................................................................................................................147
7.4 Control Unit................................................................................................................................148
7.5 Handset......................................................................................................................................148
7.6 NBDP Terminal...........................................................................................................................148
7.7 Alarm Unit...................................................................................................................................149
7.8 Power Supply.............................................................................................................................149
7.9 Connection.................................................................................................................................150
7.9.1 Cables to Antenna Coupler .............................................................................................150
7.9.2 I/O Connection.................................................................................................................150
7.10 MMSI Setting ...........................................................................................................................150
8. MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................153
8.1 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................153
8.2 Simple Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................154
8.3 Error Messages..........................................................................................................................154
APPENDIX 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................155
APPENDIX 2 MENU TREE..................................................................................................................157
APPENDIX 3 NBDP COMMAND AND ABBREVIATION....................................................................159
APPENDIX 4 FREQUENCY TABLES .................................................................................................160
APPENDIX 5 SENTENCE DISCRIPTION...........................................................................................173
APPENDIX 6 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS........................................................................................179