Skanti VHF 1000 P DSC User manual

Operator’s Manual
SKANTI
VHF 1000 P DSC
Pleasure VHF
with built-in DSC

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DISTRESS Call
Quick DSC DISTRESS Call
1. If off or UNIT OFF: press the ON button/key.
or
2. Hook off the handset.
3. Send DSC distress call.
Open DISTRESS lid and press DISTRESS
on hook until RELEASE is displayed. This takes 5 seconds,
during which the indicator lamps TX and ALARM will flash.
5-4-3-2-1-RELEASE
Wait for answer!
(The distress call is repeated automatically every 3.5-4.5 minutes
until acknowledgment is received or stopped manually
from the unit.)
Acknowledgment
4. To VIEW the call, press
Mayday Procedure
5. To enter VHF mode press “16”:
6. Lift handset if on hook.
Pressing PTT, say:
“MAYDAY”
“This is”
- the 9-digit identity and the call sign or
other identification of the ship,
- The ship’s position,
- The nature of distress and
assistance wanted,
- any other information which might
facilitate the rescue.
“OVER.”
Release PTT and
listen for answer.
NB! DISTRESS is only to be used in case of
an emergency!
dSC
5 SECS
16
WAIT ACKN
dSC
LAST CALL
16
1 10 03
MEM VOL SQ
Press
Release
dSC
DIST-ACK
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Handset
What is What?
1. Display
2. Indicator lamps
TX
1W
US
(for information on BI-
version, see page 10.
CALL
ALARM
3. TEL/DSC
4. RX/LOG
5. SEND CALL
6. TX CALL
7. Channel selection
8. Shift key
19
20
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
18
5
6
12
13
14
15
16
17
9. FUNC key
10. ON/OFF button
(NB! This function may be
placed differently.
See p. 2.)
11. Earpiece
12. Volume control
13. Squelch select
14. Intercom
15. Channel 16 quick selection
16. Loudspeaker
17. Microphone
18. PTT key
19. Distress button
20. 25W key
(US versions only)
Abbreviations Used in this
Manual
ADDR Address
ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System
BI Channel Mode used when sailing on European rivers
(details on p. 10)
CU Control Unit
DSC Digital Selective Calling
DUP Duplex
DW Dual Watch
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS Global Positioning System
LF Low Frequency
MEM Memory
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
MSG Message
PTT Push-To-Talk (talk button)
RX Receive(r)
SQ Squelch
STN Station
TEL Telephony
TX Transmit(ter)
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
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About this Manual
This manual is for the daily user of the system. The manual includes
two main sections, “basic” operation and “full” operation. The basic
part offers a short easily-read description of the main functions; the
full part offers elaborate descriptions of the functions of the product.
Please note
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with
the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is
disclaimed. The information in this manual is furnished for informa-
tional use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain
errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever.
This agreement is governed by the laws of Denmark.
Doc. No.: B4911GB9 Issue: J/0140
Introduction
The SKANTI VHF 1000 P DSC is the new professional VHF for
yachtsmen fulfilling the latest requirements as well as featuring the
functionality of the Digital Selcall (DSC) function. Consequently the
VHF 1000 P DSC is covered by the future regulations for DSC
requirements (Class D) for non-convention vessels.
With the DSC function you are automatically connected to the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), compulsory from
February 1999 for all cargo vessels above 300 gross tons. Thus,
such vessels must have at least one VHF with DSC facility on board.
By using the DSC call channel 70, you are sure to reach almost all
ships and coast stations within DSC distance.
In the basic configuration the SKANTI VHF 1000 P DSC consists of
a compact Transceiver Unit (TU 1000 P DSC) and a smart, user-
friendly handset Control Unit (CU 1000 P DSC) with built-in loud-
speaker.
The units are connected by means of the SPARC-bus interface.
This advanced interface can be used to interconnect multiple control
units. The distance between the transceiver unit and the handset
control unit may be up to 50 metres in 12V DC installations, in 24V
DC installations up to 100 metres. An external loudspeaker may be
connected directly to the control handset hook.
In the handset hook an emergency DSC button is positioned under a
hatch-cover in order for the operator not to activate this button by
mistake. When the operator presses the emergency button, a DSC
emergency signal containing the vessel’s MMSI number and position
will be transmitted to all vessels and coast stations in the vicinity.
The nominal system power supply is 12V DC. An optional 24V DC
to 12V DC converter (PR 1206) is available.
A standard NMEA interface for connection to on-board navigational
equipment is available in the transceiver option connector.
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Contents
DISTRESS Call ..................................................................... ii
Quick DSC DISTRESS Call .............................................. ii
Acknowledgment ............................................................... ii
Mayday Procedure ............................................................ ii
Handset ................................................................................ iii
What is What? .................................................................. iii
Abbreviations Used in this Manual .................................. iii
Introduction ......................................................................... iv
About this Manual .............................................................. iv
Telephony Display ............................................................... 2
Handset Main Function Keys ............................................. 2
Basic Operation ................................................................... 3
Switching ON/OFF ........................................................... 3
Basic Telephony Operation ................................................ 3
Listening for Telephony Calls ........................................... 3
Receiving a Telephony Call ............................................. 4
Making a Telephony Call .................................................. 4
Channel Control ............................................................... 5
Squelch Control ............................................................... 5
Setting the Volume Level ................................................. 6
Muting the Speaker .......................................................... 6
Setting Transmitter Power Level ...................................... 6
Dimmer Function .............................................................. 6
Basic DSC Operation .......................................................... 7
Receiving an Individual DSC Call .................................... 7
Transmitting DSC Call to a Ship Station ......................... 7
Transmitting DSC Call to a Shore Station ....................... 8
Full Operation .................................................................... 10
Full VHF Telephony Operation ......................................... 10
Setting Channel Mode ................................................... 10
Setting International/US Channel Mode ........................ 10
Setting International/BI Channel Mode .......................... 10
25W Transmitter Power Level ....................................... 10
Setting Memory Scan Table ............................................ 11
Scanning of Channels .....................................................11
Dual Watch ..................................................................... 13
Keyboard Lock ............................................................... 14
Intercom ......................................................................... 14
Full DSC Operation ............................................................ 16
Receiving DSC Calls...................................................... 16
Tone signalling when receiving DSC Calls ..................... 17
RX LOG Menu ..................................................................... 17
The RX LOG Menu Tree ................................................ 18
TX CALL Menu ................................................................... 20
Setting up a Call from Extended Menu .......................... 20
TX CALL Menu Tree ...................................................... 23
Function Menu ................................................................... 24
Function Menu Item Description .................................... 26
FUNCtion Menu Tree ..................................................... 28
Directory Setup .............................................................. 29
ADDR BOOK Setup ....................................................... 31
VHF System Description ................................................ 32
International Channels ...................................................... 33
US Channels ....................................................................... 34
BI Channels ........................................................................ 35