PNI DS890W User manual

PNI DS890W
Marine radio/Морско радио/Seefunk/Radio marina/
Radio marine/Tengeri rádió/Radio marina/Maritieme radio/
Radia morskie/Statie radio maritima
EN User manual .................................. 3
BG Ръководство за употреба ........ 19
DE Benutzerhandbuch ....................... 36
ES Manual de usuario ........................ 53
FR Manuel utilisateur ........................ 70
HU Használati utasítás ....................... 87
IT Manuale utente ............................ 103
NL Handleiding .................................. 119
PL Instrukcja obsługi ......................... 136
RO Manual de utilizare ....................... 152

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Safety warnings
• DO NOT operate the radio without a suitable antenna
attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause
RF exposure limits to be exceeded. A suitable antenna is an
antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer.
• DO NOT transmit more than 50% of the total usage time of
the radio, more than 50% of the time may cause RF exposure
limits to be exceeded.
• During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that
may cause interference with other devices or systems. To
avoid such interference, turn o the radio in areas where signs
indicating this are displayed.
• DO NOT use the radio in areas sensitive to electromagnetic
radiation, such as hospitals, airplanes and places with a risk of
explosion.
• Hold the radio in a vertical position at least 2.5 cm (one
inch) from your head. Respecting this distance is important
because RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from
the antenna.
• DO NOT use a dierent battery type than the one
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When the life of the battery has expired, do not throw the
battery anywhere, take it to a specialized collection center.
• Do not throw the battery into fire, risk of explosion.

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Warnings regarding RF energy exposure
The instructions for use should accompany the device when it is
transferred to other users.
Do not use this device if the safety and operating requirements
described in this manual are not met.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio
frequency (RF) spectrum to allow long-distance communications
between two or more users. RF energy, when used improperly,
can cause biological damage.
All PNI two-way radios are designed, manufactured and tested to
ensure they meet RF exposure levels set by law.
These instructions are important because they inform users
about exposure to RF energy and provide simple procedures for
controlling it.
Please refer to the following website http://www.who.int/en/ for
more information on exposure to RF energy.
The user manual for this device includes information and
operating instructions necessary to control RF exposure and meet
compliance requirements.
To comply with legal requirements, device repair should only be
performed by or under the supervision of a person certified as
technically qualified. Do not open the case of the device and do
not repair it yourself in case of failure.

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Keys and functions
1. Antenna
2. Jack for connecting headphones (optional) or data cable.
• When you are not using this connector, put the protective
cover back in place, screwing clockwise.
3. On/o button and Volume adjustment
• To turn on the radio, turn the knob clockwise. Continue to
rotate to the right or to the left to adjust the volume to the
desired level. Turn the knob counterclockwise to turn o the
radio.

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4. Speaker
5. Microphone
6. Water sensor
• When the water sensor and the side contacts for battery
charging are in the water at the same time, the radio’s
screen lights up flashing red and the keys light up flashing to
communicate the alarm situation.
7. Display
8. PTT key
9. NRC (Noise Reduction Circuit) key
• Briefly press the key to enable the NRC function. The NRC
icon appears on the screen. Briefly press the key again to
disable the NRC function. The NRC icon disappears.
• Simultaneously press the NRC and ▲key for 2 seconds to
emit a low-frequency signal that will last for 10 seconds.
10. Monitor key
• Briefly press the key to enable the Monitor function (channel
monitoring). The icon appears on the screen. Briefly press
the key again to return to normal operating mode. The icon
will disappear from the screen.
11. 16/C key
• Channel 16 is the default emergency channel. When the
Dual Watch function is enabled, the radio will simultaneously
monitor emergency channel 16 and the other channels.
• Briefly press the key to switch to channel 16.
• Pressthekeyfor1secondtoswitchtotheothercommunication
channels.
• Press and hold the 16/C key until the channel number blinks.
Press the ▲or ▼keys to reach the desired channel. Briefly
press the 16/C key again to set the channel as a frequently
used channel. Thus, leaving the emergency channel, you will
go directly to the previously set channel as a frequently used

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channel.
12. CALL key
• Press the CALL key once to send a call. The ringtone can be
selected from the radio’s menu. After 30 seconds, press the
CALL key again to send a new signal. If you try to send a new
signal earlier than 30 seconds, the Er icon will appear on the
screen.
• Note: if the NRC function is enabled on the receiving radio,
the alarm signal (CALL) will not be heard, but this will not
aect its reception. The screen of the receiving radio will light
up and show the reception indicator.
13. MENU
• Press this key to access the menu with additional settings.
14. FAV key
• Press the ▲and ▼keys until you reach the channel you
want to set as a Favorite, then long press the FAV key. On the
screen, next to the channel number, the M icon will appear.
To remove a channel from the Favorites list, long press the
FAV key. The M icon associated with the channel number will
disappear. To select a Favorite channel, press the FAV key
repeatedly until you reach the desired channel.
• Note: when the Scan function is enabled, only channels saved
as Favorite and the current weather channel will be scanned.
15. DW U/I/C key
• Briefly press the key to switch between communication
channels and weather channels. Press the ▲and ▼keys to
navigate through the channels.
• Long press the key to switch to the channels of the 3 regions:
international (INT icon), Canada (CAN icon) and the United
States of America (USA icon).
• Note: the weather channels can be monitored (Dual Watch)
together with the emergency channel.

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16. H/L key
• Short press the H/L key to switch between high power (HI
icon), medium power (MI icon) and low power (LO icon).
• Long press the H/L key to lock the keys. The icon
appears on the screen. All keys are locked except the PTT
key. To disable the function, long press the H/L key. The icon
will disappear from the screen.
17. SCAN/DUAL key
• Briefly press the key to start channel scanning. The SC icon
will blink on the screen.Only favoritechannelsand the current
weather channel will be scanned. If no channel is saved in the
favorites list, the Er (Error) icon will appear on the screen.
• Long press the SCAN/DUAL key to enable the Dual Watch
function. The current communication channel (A) and
emergency channel 16 will be monitored simultaneously. The
icon 16 and DUAL flashing appear on the screen. To exit the
Dual Watch function, briefly press the SCAN/DUAL key.
Dual-Band Watch function
When a signal is received from the current communication channel
(A), the channel number blinks.
When a signal is received from emergency channel 16, icon 16 in
the lower right corner of the screen will blink.
Dual Watch uses the last channel from which it received a signal
for transmission.
For example, if the last signal was received from channel 20 (A),
pressing the PTT key will transmit on the frequency of channel
20 (A) and channel 20 (A) will be displayed on the screen. The
signal will be received only on channel 20 (A). Channel 16 cannot
receive the signal. If no signal is received on channel 20 (A) for 5

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seconds, the radio returns to Dual Watch mode.
If the last signal was received from emergency channel 16, by
pressing the PTT key you will transmit on the frequency of the
channel and channel 16 will be displayed on the screen. The signal
will be received only on channel 16. Channel A cannot receive the
signal. If no signal is received on channel 16 for 5 seconds, the radio
returns to Dual Watch.
18. ▲key. Press briefly to increase the channel number or to
navigate through the options in the menu.
19. ▼key. Short press to decrease the channel number or to
navigate through the options in the menu.
20. Battery charging contact.
Display
1. Battery level indicator.
• When the battery is discharged, the icon blinks.
• While charging the battery, the icon blinks indicating the
charge level.
• When the battery is fully charged, the icon remains constantly
lit.
2. A or B
• When A appears on the screen next to the channel number,

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the radio transmits and receives from the same channel.
• When B appears on the screen next to the channel number,
theradio is transmittingandreceiving from an inter-frequency
channel.
• When neither A nor B is displayed next to the channel
number, the respective channel is only for transmission, not
for the reception.
• Consult the frequency table at the end of the manual.
3. AL
• If the NRC function is enabled on the receiving radio, the
alarm audio signal (CALL) will not be heard, but this will not
aect its reception. The screen of the receiving radio will light
up and show the reception indicator.
4. LO, MI, HI, TX, RX
• LO - low emission power
• HI - average emission power
• HI - high emission power
• TX - transmission
• RX - reception
5. 21 - Indicates the channel number.
6.
• Key Lock function is enabled.
7. M
• Shown next to the channel saved in Favorites.
8. NRC
• NRC (Noise Reduction Circuit) function is enabled.
9. CAN/INT/USA:
• Indicates the channel group: INT (International), CAN
(Canada), USA (United States of America).
10. DUAL
• Dual Watch function is enabled.

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11. 16
• Dual Watch function is enabled.
• It blinks when a signal is received on the emergency channel
16.
12.
• Sent/received signal strength indicator.
13. WX
• Indicates a weather channel. There are 10 weather channels
in total.
14. CAL
• Indicates a channel saved as a frequently used channel.
MENU
• Press the MENU key to access the additional settings menu.
• Use the ▲and ▼keys to navigate through a submenu’s
options.
• Long press the MENU key to save and exit the menu.
• Briefly press the MENU key to save and go to the next
submenu.
SQUELCH
9 levels (00 - 09) of squelch are available. The higher the squelch
level, the more you will receive only channels with a strong signal,
without interference. The default level is 03.
SCAN
Options: CS and TS
CS (Carrier Scanning): when the radio detects a signal, it stays
on that channel until the signal disappears, after which it resumes

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scanning.
TS (Time Scanning): when the radio detects a signal, it stays
on that channel for 5 seconds, after which it resumes scanning.
If the signal disappears earlier than these 5 seconds, the radio
immediately resumes scanning.
PRIWATCH
Options: On and O
On: the radio will also scan the emergency channel 16: 1-16-2-16-
3-16 ......
O: the radio will scan the channels cyclically: 1-2-3-4 .....
CALLTONE
Choose one of the 5 available ringtones.
BUSYLOCK
Options: On and O
On: when you enable the Busy Channel Lockout function, the
BCL icon will be displayed on the screen. If you try to transmit (by
pressing the PTT key) while receiving a signal, the BCL icon and
the channel number will blink.
O: the Busy Channel Lockout function is disabled.
ROGER
Options: On and O
On: enable the Roger Beep function, that is, you will also send a
tone at the end of the transmission.

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BACKLIGHT
Choose the color of the screen backlight. 7 colors are available:
green (01), red (02), yellow (03), blue (04), cyan (05), purple
(06), white (07), no backlight (00).
BRIGHTNESS
Choose the screen brightness level. There are 3 levels available.
BEEP
Options: On and O
On: The key sound function is enabled.
O: The key sound function is disabled.
NRC
Options: On and O
On: The Noise Reduction Circuit function is enabled. The screen
has the NRC icon.
O: The Noise Reduction Circuit function is disabled.
BATTERY SAVE
Options: On and O
On: if no key is pressed or no signal is received for 10 seconds, the
radio’s screen turns o to save battery.
O: the Battery Save function is disabled.

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WEATHER ALERT
Options: On and O
On: enable if you want to receive an alarm sound on the weather
channel.
O: the function is disabled.
VERSION
Displays the software version.
FACTORY
Options: On and O
On: enable the return to factory values (Reset).
Weather channel frequency table
Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz
1162.550 6162.500
2162.400 4162.525
3162.475 8 162.650
4162.425 9162.775
5162.450 10 162.275

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Frequency chart for dierent regions
L
1001
1005
06
1007
08
09
10
11
12
13*¹
14
15*³
16
17*¹
1018
01
1001*⁴
02
03
04
05
1005*⁴
06
07
1007*⁴
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15*²
16
17
18
1018*⁴
01
02
03
1004
1005
06
1007
08
09
10
11
12
13*¹
14
15*¹
16
17*¹
1018
156.050
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.200
156.250
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.350
156.400
158.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
158.800
156.850
156.900
156.900
160.650
156.050
160.700
160.750
160.800
156.200
160.850
156.250
156.300
160.950
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
158.750
156.800
156.850
161.500
156.900
1019
20
1020
1021
1022
1023
24
25
26
27
28
19
1019
2019
20
1020
2020
21
1021*⁴
22
1022*⁴
23
1023*⁴
24*⁵
25*⁵
26*⁵
27
1027*⁴
28
1028*⁴
1019
20*¹
1021
2021
1022
23
2023
24
25
2025
26
27
28
2028
156.950
156.950
Rx only
157.000
157.000
Rx only
157.050
157.050
Rx Only
157.100
157.100
157.150
157.150
Rx Only
157.200
157.250
Rx Only
157.300
157.350
157.350
157.400
157.400
Rx Only
161.550
156.950
161.550
161.600
157.000
161.600
161.650
157.050
161.650
161.700
157.100
161.750
157.150
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.850
161.900
161.950
157.350
162.000
157.400
162.000
Channel number Channel numberFrequency(MHz) Frequency(MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

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1063
1065
1066
67*¹
68
69
71
72
73
74
77*¹
60
61
62
63
1063*⁴
64
65
1065*⁴
66
1066*⁴
67
68
69
71
72
73
74
75*²
76*²
77
78
60
1061
1062
1063
64
1064
1065*¹
1066*¹
67
68
69
71
72
73
74
75*¹
76*¹
77*¹
156.025
156.075
156.075
156.125
156.125
156.175
156.175
156.225
156.225
156.275
156.275
156.325
156.325
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.775
156.825
156.875
156.925
160.625
160.675
156.075
160.725
156.125
160.775
156.175
160.825
156.225
160.875
156.275
160.925
156.325
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.775
156.825
156.875
161.525
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
84
85
86
87
88
1078
2078
79
1079
2079
80
1080*⁴
81
1081*⁴
82
1082*⁴
83
1083*⁴
84*⁵
85*⁵
86*⁵
87
88
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
2083
84
85
86
87
88
156.925
Rx Only
156.975
156.975
Rx Only
157.025
157.025
157.075
157.075
157.125
157.125
157.175
157.175
Rx Only
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
157.425
156.925
161.525
161.575
156.975
161.575
161.625
157.025
161.675
157.075
161.725
157.125
161.775
157.175
161.775
161.825
161.875
161.925
157.375
157.425
Channel number Channel numberFrequency(MHz) Frequency(MHz)
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive

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*¹ Low power (LO) only
*² Only low power (LO) except AU version
*³ RX only
*⁴ Only for the USA and EXP version
*⁵ Only for AU version
Technical specifications
Frequency range Transmission: 156.025-163.275MHZ
Reception: 156.025-157.425MHZ
Channel spacing 50kHz
Frequency synthesis Synthesizer (PLL)
Antenna impedance FM (F3E)
Modulation 50 Ohm
Dimensions 60 x 38 x 275 mm
Antenna length 145 mm
Weight 273 g (battery included)
Working temperature -26°C ~ +80°C
Waterproof IP67
Power supply Li-ion battery 7.4V 1800mAh
Transmitter
Output power 5W/2W
Frequency stability /-2.5ppm
Spurious emissions ≤-36dBm
Frequency oset ≤+/-5kHz
Audio distortion ≤5%

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Receiver
Sensitivity 12dB signal-to-noise ratio ≤0.25uV
Adjacent channel
selectivity ≥60 dB
Intermodulation anti-
interference ≥65 dB
Distortion ≤5%
Audio power 16R 1W (<10% distortion )
Simplified EU declaration of conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that the PNI DS890W
portable marine radio complies with the RED Directive 2014/53/
EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address:
https://www.mypni.eu/products/9240/download/certifications

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Предупреждения за безопасност
• НЕ работете с радиото без прикрепена подходяща
антена, тъй като това може да го повреди и може
също така да доведе до превишаване на границите на
радиочестотно излагане. Подходяща антена е антена,
доставена с това радио от производителя, или антена,
специално одобрена от производителя.
• НЕ предавайте повече от 50% от общото време на
използване на радиото, повече от 50% от времето
може да доведе до превишаване на границите на
радиочестотно излагане.
• По време на предаване вашето радио генерира
радиочестотна енергия, която може да причини
смущения на други устройства или системи. За да
избегнете подобни смущения, изключете радиото на
места, където има знаци, показващи това.
• НЕ използвайте радиото в зони, чувствителни към
електромагнитно излъчване, като болници, самолети
и места с риск от експлозия.
• Дръжте радиото във вертикално положение на
поне 2,5 см (един инч) от главата си. Спазването на
това разстояние е важно, тъй като радиочестотното
излагане намалява с увеличаване на разстоянието от
антената.
• НЕ използвайте различен тип батерия от този,
препоръчан от производителя.
• Когато животът на батерията е изтекъл, не я
изхвърляйте никъде, а я занесете в специализиран
център за събиране.
• Не хвърляйте батерията в огън, риск от експлозия.

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Предупреждения относно излагане на
радиочестотна енергия
Инструкциите за употреба трябва да придружават
устройството, когато се прехвърля на други потребители.
Не използвайте това устройство, ако изискванията за
безопасност и работа, описани в това ръководство, не са
изпълнени.
Това двупосочно радио използва електромагнитна енергия
в радиочестотния (RF) спектър, за да позволи комуникация
на дълги разстояния между двама или повече потребители.
RF енергията, когато се използва неправилно, може да
причини биологични щети.
Всички двупосочни радиостанции PNI са проектирани,
произведени и тествани, за да се гарантира, че отговарят
на нивата на излагане на RF, определени от закона.
Тези инструкции са важни, защото информират
потребителите за излагането на радиочестотна енергия и
предоставят прости процедури за нейното контролиране.
Моля, вижте следния уебсайт hp://www.who.int/en/ за
повече информация относно излагането на радиочестотна
енергия.
Ръководството за потребителя на това устройство включва
информация и инструкции за работа, необходими за
контролиране на радиочестотното облъчване и отговаряне
на изискванията за съответствие.
За да отговаря на законовите изисквания, ремонтът
на устройството трябва да се извършва само от или
под надзора на лице, сертифицирано като технически
квалифицирано. Не отваряйте кутията на устройството и
не го ремонтирайте сами в случай на повреда.