FM8800S D Operator S Manual-J

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
MODEL
FM-8800D/8800S
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A : SEP . 2004 J : JUN . 08, 2010
Pub. No. OME-56420-J (TATA ) FM-8800D/S
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice. The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings. Save this manual for future reference. Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty. All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.
How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery(ies), see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery(ies) is used. In the European Union The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU. In the USA The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws. In the other countries
Ni-Cd
Pb
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycling symbols in the future.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.
Do not approach the antenna closer than 0.9 m (MPE by FCC) when it is transmitting.
The antenna emits radio waves which can be harmful to the human body.
RF power density Description Distance on antenna aperture required by
100 W/m 2
WARNING
Do not operate the equipment with wet hands. Electrical shock can result. Keep heater away from equipment. Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock. Any repair work must be done by a licensed radio technician. Improper repair work can cause electrical shock or fire.
FM-8800D/ 8800S
10 W/m 2 2 W/m 2
0.11 m IEC 60945 0.33 m IEC 60945 0.9 m MPE by FCC
CAUTION
Do not touch any part of the antenna when the equipment is transmitting. Electrical shock can result. Use the proper fuse.
(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result. Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire. Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Do not place liquid-filled containers on the top of the equipment. Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or cause permanent damage to the equipment.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Terminal, Communication Unit Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011 Code No.: 100-236-231
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DISTRESS ALERT TRANSMISSION

Transmit the distress alert when a life-endangering situation occurs on your vessel. 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key more than four seconds. 2. Wait until the distress acknowledge is received.
Distress acknowledge received.

FROM : 003456789 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS ACK NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK
CANCEL ALARM
3. Press the CANCEL key. 4. Press the ENT key. The standby display with CH16 appears. 5. Provide the following information to the coast station, using a handset: Distress communication (1) Press the PTT switch and speak slowly and distinctly, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, pronounced as the French expression maider. (2) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign" three times. (3) MAYDAY (4) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign." (5) Position in latitude and longitude; (6) The nature of the distress; (7) The kind of assistance desired; (8) Number of persons on board; (9) Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for example, length, color, and type of vessel. (10) Indicate the end of message by saying Over.
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CANCELING DISTRESS ALART

If you have transmitted a false distress alert, cancel it immediately as follows. 1. Press the CANCEL key to show the following window.
Distress call will be cancelled? YES NO
2. Select YES by rotating the CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key.
CAUTION ! Cancel DISTRESS on CH16 by VOICE. EXT:ENT
3. Press the ENT key to acknowledge the CAUTION message. The channel changes to 16. 4. Transmit message to All Stations giving your vessel's name, call sign and DSC number. Example message All Stations, All Stations, All Stations This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN, DSC NUMBER, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, UTC. Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN. DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ..................................................................................................... viii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ x 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Controls Keys and LCD Indication .............................................................................. 1-1 1.1.1 Front panel........................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1.2 Controls ............................................................................................................ 1-2 1.1.3 Indications on the LCD ..................................................................................... 1-5 1.1.4 Audio alarms..................................................................................................... 1-7 1.2 VHF Basic Operation................................................................................................... 1-8 1.2.1 Turning the power on and adjusting dimmer..................................................... 1-8 1.2.2 Selecting channel modes, channels ................................................................. 1-8 1.2.3 Adjusting volume of loudspeaker...................................................................... 1-8 1.2.4 Adjusting squelch.............................................................................................. 1-9 1.2.5 Transmitting ...................................................................................................... 1-9 1.2.6 Selecting output power ..................................................................................... 1-9 1.2.7 Turning the loudspeaker on/off ......................................................................... 1-9 1.2.8 Quick selection of CH16 ................................................................................. 1-10 1.2.9 Dual watch ...................................................................................................... 1-10 1.2.10 Scanning......................................................................................................... 1-10 1.2.11 Remarks on voice communications .................................................................1-11 1.3 DSC Operational Overview ....................................................................................... 1-11 1.3.1 LED warnings ..................................................................................................1-11 1.3.2 DSC operational overview .............................................................................. 1-12 1.3.3 Automatic acknowledge on/off ........................................................................ 1-13 1.4 Priority ....................................................................................................................... 1-13 1.5 Adjusting the Contrast ............................................................................................... 1-14
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key ................................................ 2-1 Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress.................................................... 2-4 Distress Alert Transmission starting with CALL Key ................................................... 2-5 Canceling a False Distress Alert. ................................................................................ 2-7 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal .............. 2-8 Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress. ........................................... 2-12 2.6.1 Sending distress relay to coast station ........................................................... 2-13 2.6.2 Sending distress relay to all ships .................................................................. 2-15 2.7 Receiving Distress Relay .......................................................................................... 2-17 2.7.1 Receiving distress relay all call....................................................................... 2-17 2.7.2 Receiving distress relay from coast station..................................................... 2-18 2.7.3. Receiving distress relay area call ................................................................... 2-19 2.7.4 Receiving duplicated distress relay call and/or distress relay area call .......... 2-20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES

3.1 Coast or Ship Call ..................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Sending a coast or ship call ............................................................................ 3-2 3.1.2 Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call ........................................... 3-4 3.1.3 Receiving a coast or ship call.......................................................................... 3-5 3.2 Group Call................................................................................................................3-10 3.2.1 Sending a group call ......................................................................................3-10 3.2.2 Receiving a group call....................................................................................3-12 3.3 PSTN Call ................................................................................................................3-13 3.3.1 Sending a PSTN call......................................................................................3-13 3.3.2 PSTN call disconnection (ship disconnects line) ............................................3-14 3.3.3 PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line) ...............................3-15 3.3.4 Receiving a PSTN call ...................................................................................3-15 3.4 ALL Ships Call..........................................................................................................3-16 3.4.1 Sending an all ships call.................................................................................3-16 3.4.2 Receiving an all ships call. .............................................................................3-18 3.5 Position Call .............................................................................................................3-19 3.5.1 Position call: requesting other ships position .................................................3-19 3.5.2 Position call: other ship requests your position...............................................3-21 3.6 Receiving a Polling Call............................................................................................3-22 3.6.1 Automatic reply ..............................................................................................3-22 3.6.2 Manual reply ..................................................................................................3-23 3.7 Neutral Craft Call......................................................................................................3-24 3.7.1 Sending a neutral craft call.............................................................................3-24 3.7.2 Receiving a neutral craft call ..........................................................................3-25 3.8 Medical Transport Call .............................................................................................3-26 3.8.1 Sending a medical transport call ....................................................................3-26 3.8.2 Receiving a medical transport call..................................................................3-27 3.9 Log File ....................................................................................................................3-28
4. BASIC SETUP
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Alarm Setup .............................................................................................................. 4-1 Auto ACK Setup ........................................................................................................ 4-3 Erasing Logs ............................................................................................................. 4-5 Memory Channel Setup............................................................................................. 4-6 Message File Entry.................................................................................................... 4-7 Position Setup ..........................................................................................................4-11 Print Out Setup.........................................................................................................4-12 Volume Setup...........................................................................................................4-13 Special Call Setup ....................................................................................................4-15 RTC Setup ...............................................................................................................4-15 AUTO CH Setup.......................................................................................................4-16 PROPOSE CH Setup ...............................................................................................4-16 AUTO REVERT Setup .............................................................................................4-17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. SYSTEM SETUP
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Displaying Self ID ...................................................................................................... 5-1 Displaying Group ID List ............................................................................................ 5-1 Naming Intercom ....................................................................................................... 5-2 Displaying Program Version ...................................................................................... 5-3
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 6-1 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 6-1 Daily Test .................................................................................................................. 6-2 DSC Test Transmission ............................................................................................. 6-3 6.4.1 Transmitting a DSC test message ................................................................... 6-3 6.4.2 Receiving a test message ............................................................................... 6-5 6.5 Error Message ........................................................................................................... 6-6 6.6 Parts Location .......................................................................................................... 6-6
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... AP-1

Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................... AP-1 Marine VHF Channel Lists .............................................................................................. AP-3 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2) ...................................................................... AP-14 Thermal Printer UTP-80FK ........................................................................................... AP-19
INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1 Declaration of Conformity
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FOREWORD
A Word to FM-8800D/8800S Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8800D/8800S VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers. This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance. We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes. Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
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FOREWORD
Features
The FURUNO FM-8800D/8800S is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem, and a CH 70 watch receiver. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications. The FM-8800D offers full-duplex voice communications and the FM-8800S offers simplex voice communication on ITU channels in the marine mobile VHF band. The features include Dual Watch which allows a continuous watch on CH16 and another selected frequency. Full Class-A DSC functions are provided for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Individual telephone, All Ships, and Group call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to prevent accidental activation. The FM-8800D/8800S maintains a continuous watch on CH70 even while another VHF channel is in use. Aural and visual alarms are given to incoming DSC messages. The main features of the FM-8800D/8800S are
Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installation on a navigation console or at the conning position Conforms to the following standards and regulations: IMO A.385 (X), A.524 (13), A.694 (17), A.803 (19) IMO MSC 68 (68) A1/A2/A3/A4, MSC/Cir.682 ITU-R M.489-2, M.493-11, M.541-9, M.689-2, M.821-1 IEC60945 (Ed.4), 61162-1 (July 2000) EN300 338 (V1.2.1), 300 828 (V1.1.1), 300 698-1 (V1.3.1) EN301 033 (V1.2.1), 301 925 (V1.2.1) Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stability as required for DSC operation Dual Watch and Multiple Watch Continuous DSC watch on CH70 Prevention of accidental distress alert File editing for emergency readiness Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override
Program number
FM-8800D/8800S: HS-8800/HS-8800W: IF-8820: 0550215-04 0550216-01 0550217-01
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The FM-8800D/8800S is a highly advanced 25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of marine communications, and complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications.
VHF Antenna CH 70 RX Antenna
VHF console RC-8800
Wing handset MAX 2 sets T/R AF output for VDR Junction Box* IF-8810 IEC61162-1 input DSC information output External alarm Remote station RB-8800/8810 RB-8810-W DMC/IF IF-8820 MAX 4 sets
Handset HS-2003
Transceiver Unit FM-8800D/8800S
RB-8800/8810 RB-8810-W ALARM UNIT IC-350
Printer
IF+UTP-80FK
Printer PP-510 PP-8800 100-115/200-230 VAC 50/60 Hz, 1 Radio Battery 24 VDC AC/DC Power Supply Unit PR-240
External Speaker SEM-21Q
24 VDC
: Standard : Optional
Category of units
Unit Antenna All other units Category Exposed to weather Protected from weather
*: Option for FM-8800D/S-N
FM-8800D/8800S system configuration
1.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The FM-8800D/8800S system consists of a transceiver block and two antennas. The transceiver block contains a VHF transmitter, receiver, and channel 70 watch receiver module. All operations are controlled on its front panel.
1.1
1.1.1
Controls Keys and LCD Indication

Front panel
Loudspeaker LCD Transmits the distress alert. Press this button three seconds continuously.
Keep pressed for 4 s in case of DISTRESS. The alert is transmitted with steady lighting.
DISTRESS
ABC
TEST
DEF
CH16
4 IntCom
GHI
5 ACK
JKL
6 PRINT
MNO
FILE
ALARM CANCEL
HANDSET 7 INTL USA 8 SCAN
TUV
PQRS
9 DW
WXYZ
MENU
VOLUME/POWER
SQUELCH
CHANNEL
CALL
MSG
SHIFT
HI/L0
LOG
ENT
OFF
AUTO
PUSH TO ENTER
Handset port
Volume with Power ON/OFF
Squelch control
Channel selector
Transmits various messages.
Transceiver unit
LCD
ALARM
Loudspeaker
Keyboard
DISTRESS
Distress button
VOLUME
Volume control
HS-8800 Handset
HG-8800 Handset hanger
Remote station (option)
1-1
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1.2
Controls
The functions of keys of the transceiver unit and the remote station are almost the same. The table below shows the controls and keys for the transceiver unit.
Controls Functions
Selects a channel. CHANNEL Moves the cursor at menu opened. (PUSH TO ENTER) Registers a selected item when pressed. SQUELCH Mutes the receiver when no signal is presented on the channel selected. AUTO position automatically reduces white noise. VOLUME/POWER KEY Turns the power on/off and adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker. Functions Transmits the distress alert after pressing four seconds. When the key is pressed, the LED brinks and the buzzer sounds. Pressing the key four seconds continuously the distress alert is transmitted and the LED lights continuously and the buzzer sounds three seconds. These conditions are continued until the distress acknowledge is received or you cancel the distress alert. Blinks in red when a distress alert or urgent call is received. Also, the acoustic alarm sounds. To stop the blinking and silence buzzer, press the CANCEL key. Blinks in green when a safety call or routine call is received. The acoustic alarm sounds and stops automatically two minutes later. Stops audible and visual alarms. Erases an error message. Cancels numeric entry. Returns a previous menu. CANCEL Cancels transmission or printing Cancels the distress mode by pressing more than four seconds. Cancels the dual watch. Cancels the scanning. CALL MSG Transmits various DSC messages. To transmit a DSC message, press this key more than three seconds.
DISTRESS
ALARM (INDICATOR)
1-2
Enters 1, ., ,, , , :, ;, -, +, *, #, , (, ), !, $, &, / character at entry mode. Turns the loudspeaker on or off when proceeded by the SHIFT key. In the off state, the loudspeaker icon appears. However, the key click actives and the alarm sounds when a distress call, urgent call, distress receive, or urgent receiver is activated. Enters alphanumeric data (2, A, B, C, a, b, c). Adjusts panel illumination when proceeded by the SHIFT key. Enters alphanumeric data (3, D, E, F, d, e, f). Performs the daily test when proceeded by the SHIFT key. Enters alphanumeric data (4, G, H, I, g, h, i). Turns the interphone on when proceeded by the SHIFT key and followed by ENT key. Available when a remote handset is connected. Enters alphanumeric data (5, J, K, L, j, k, l). Turns auto acknowledge of routine calls on or off when proceeded by the SHIFT key. Enters alphanumeric data (6, M, N, O, m, n, o). Prints communication log files, current display and daily test result.
Enters alphanumeric data (7, P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s).
ABC 3 TEST DEF 4 IntCom GHI 5 ACK JKL 6 PRINT MNO 7 INT/USA PQRS
Changes the channel mode among INTL, USA**, WX**, CANADA**, INLND-W** and (PRIV/MEMO)*. *: If registered. **: Required system setting by qualified serviceman only.
8 SCAN TUV 9 DW WXYZ
Enters alphanumeric data (8, T, U, V, t, u, v). Turns the scan function on when proceeded by the SHIFT key. Enters alphanumeric data (9, W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z). Turns the dual watch function on when proceeded by the SHIFT key.
1-3
Enters 0.
0 HI/LO
Changes the output power high (25 W) or low (1 W) when proceeded by the SHIFT key. However, the following channels are always 1 W.
INTL mode: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76 USA mode: CH13, CH17, CH67, CH77 CANADA mode: CH15, CH17, CH20, CH65, CH77
S * SHIFT T LOG # CH16 FILE MENU ENT
Press to activate secondary function.
Moves the screen to previous item. Moves cursor backward for editor field.
Displays transmitting/receiving messages. Moves the screen to next item. Moves cursor forward for editor field. Selects CH16 by one-touch action. Opens the Message file list. Opens the SETUP menu. Registers the input. (Same as pressing the CH selector.)
Additional keys of the handset HS-8800/HS-8000-W

Key (up arrow key)
Function With the SHIFT key pressed, this key increases volumes of internal loudspeaker of remote station.
Scrolls the screen up or increments setting value.
SQ
Adjusts squelch level. With the SHIFT key pressed, turns off the auto squelch. With the SHIFT key pressed, this key decreases volumes for internal loudspeaker of remote station.
(down arrow key) SQ auto
Scrolls the screen down or decrements setting value. Adjusts squelch level. With the SHIFT key pressed, turns on the auto squelch.
2 ABC 8 SCAN TUV
Increases number at the memory channel or private channel setting.
Decreases number at the memory channel or private channel setting.
1-4
1.1.3
Indications on the LCD

Below are all the indications which appear on the standby display on the transceiver unit.
INTL
4 1
SEP 16/'05 12:57:48 SHIFT 2
Current date & time
Hi Rx
5 7 6 14
DUP
9
8 10
16
SCAN
12 13
MANUAL ACK *
AUTO CH:ENA *
02:44 UTC
LAT: 34 15. 8008' N LON: 135 33. 3917' E MMSI 123456789

15
11
AUTO
Standby display on the transceiver unit

Reference no. 1 2 3 4 5 Meaning Displays the channel mode. (INTL / USA / WX / CANADA / INLAND-W / PRIV / (MEMO)) SHIFT is displayed if the shift function is active. Or channel mode (for example CANADA) is displayed at the MEMO mode. Displays the scan mode: SCAN, DW16 or no display. During the scan mode, channel indications are changed alternatively. No display means that the unit receives continuously on the same channel. Lights when the loudspeaker is off. Goes off when the loudspeaker is on. Displays the transmission output. (Hi=25W / Lo=1W) Displays reception signal strength by 4 steps. 1. No signal. Only antenna mark is displayed. 2. Less than 20 dB SINAD : antenna mark and short bar 3. 20 - 40 dB SINAD : antenna mark and two bars 4. 40 dB SINAD and more : antenna mark and three bars RX is displayed during reception and TX is displayed when the RF signal detected at transmission state. Displays the current channel. (PRIV channel: max three digits) Is displayed when the DSC routine call is received. AUTO ACK: Automatic acknowledge MANUAL ACK: Manual acknowledge Automatic channel setup for reception of the coast call and ship call may be set to enable (AUTO CH: ENA) or disable (AUTO CH: DIS). If no MMSI is registered, the message DSC NOT USABLE appears at location 9 and 10. Displays the longitude and latitude of own ship. Displays position fixing (above position) UTC time. Displays AUTO for automatic data input (L/L, time data) from a navigation device or MANUAL for manual data input or NO DAT if no data input more than 10 seconds. Displays when un-read message(s) exist. Shows own ships MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identifier).
7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15
*: DISTRESS MODE is displayed at distress calling.
1-5
Below are the indications which appear on the standby display on the remote handset.
INTL
Hi Rx SCAN
DUP
T
03
SHIFT
MMSI: 12 34. 1234 N
AUTO CH: DIS LAT: DEC05/08 11:39
LON: 123 45. 6789 E 12:34 UTC AUTO
MANUAL ACK** 3* VOL 4 SQ 5
If you press at the left-hand screen, right-hand screen appears. If you press at the right-hand screen, the left-hand screen appears immediately. The indications are the same as those on of the transceiver unit. The *- marked number is the terminal number of the remote station. **: If no MMSI is registered, the message DSC UNAVAIL appears instead of MANUAL ACK. DISTRESS MODE is displayed at distress calling. Note: The screen of the remote handset is smaller than the one of the transceiver unit. In this manual, display examples are from the transceiver unit. In the remote handset, scrolling with up or down arrow key displays same information as the screen of the transceiver unit. Remote handset does not have a channel knob, but the transceiver unit does. To set private channel or memory channel at the remote station, use [2] key or [8] key.
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1.1.4
Audio alarms
When you receive a distress alert or other DSC call, the audible and visual alarms are released. For the distress or urgency call, the audio alarm sounds until the CANCEL key is pressed. For all other calls, the audible alarm sounds for two minutes and automatically goes off. The tone of the alarm changes with the call received. By becoming accustomed to the tone, you can know which type of call you have received. Alarm Frequency (interval)
Safety call received Routine call received 750 Hz (50 ms) and 650 Hz (50 ms) Message received from terrestrial 10 times, telephone line Silence (2 S) Routine ack received Safety ack received While DISTRESS key is pressed for four seconds DISTRESS alert sent Own ship position not updated DISTRESS alert received DISTRESS Relay call received Urgency call received DISTREES ack received DISTREES Relay ack received Urgency ack received 2000 Hz (500 ms)silence (500 ms) 2200 Hzcontinuous 2000 Hz (250 ms)silence (500 ms) 2200 Hz (250 ms)1300 Hz (250 ms) 2200 Hz (250 ms)silence (250 ms) 2200 Hz (500 ms)1300 Hz (500 ms) 2200 Hz (500 ms)silence (500 ms)
When you call another handset terminal, or you are called by other handset terminal, the following audible alarm is released. Alarm Frequency (interval)
800 Hz (50 ms) and 1000 Hz (50 ms) 3 times, Silence (400 ms) 800 Hz (50 ms) and 1000 Hz (50 ms) 3 times, Silence (2 S)
Intercomm alarm
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1.2
1.2.1
VHF Basic Operation

Turning the power on and adjusting dimmer
To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME/POWER control clockwise until you hear a click. To adjust the dimmer of the display, press the SHIFT key and press [2] key several times to set a suitable dimmer. The DIMMER LEVEL box appears to show the setting level. The dimmer changes 0 (minimum) to 9 (maximum).
DIMMER LEVEL LEVEL (0-9)
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>9
1.2.2
Selecting channel modes, channels

Selecting channel modes To change the channel mode, press the SHIFT key immediately followed by the 7 INT/USA key. Repeat this operation. The following modes are available. INTL : International mode USA : USA mode WX : Weather channel mode CANADA : CANADA mode INLND-W : Rhine river mode (USED ON INLAND Waterways) PRIV : Private channel MEMO : Memory channel mode if registered Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities. The USA, WX, CANADA, INLND-W, PRIV can also be set by a qualified serviceman. Selecting channels Rotate the CH selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel. Use [2] key or [8] key at the remote station to set private channel or memory channel.
1.2.3
Adjusting volume of loudspeaker

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.
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1.2.4
Adjusting squelch
The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Perform this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO position. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise you may miss a long distance communication. Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust the SQUELCH control precisely.
1.2.5
Transmitting
Press the PTT (Push-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone to talk, and release it to listen for the response. The VHF section keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT switch is operated. Remarks on transmitting
Before transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be communicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid unnecessary interruptions and ensure that no valuable time is wasted on a busy channel. Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the channel is not already in use.
1.2.6
Selecting output power

After pressing the SHIFT key, each press of the 0 HI/LO key selects high or low output power. Also Hi or Lo appears on the screen depending on your selection. The transmitter power is automatically set for low on the following channels: International: USA: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76 CH13, CH17, CH67, CH77; to operate USA channel 13 or 67 in high power, keep HI/LOW key pressed while talking into the handset.
1.2.7
Turning the loudspeaker on/off

To turn the loudspeaker on/off, press the SHIFT key, then the 1 key. See section 4.8 to set loudspeaker on or off according to handset onhook or offhook.
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1.2.8
Quick selection of CH16

Press the CH16 key to select CH16, the International Calling and Safety Channel. The use is limited to distress, safety and calling. The transmission on CH16 (156.800 MHz) should be limited to within 1 minute except for distress calling. Avoid calling on CH16 for purposes other than distress, urgency and very brief safety communications when another calling channel is available. Note: When you put the handset on the handset hanger, the channel changes to CH16 in the default setting. See page 4-17 for details.
1.2.9
Dual watch
The dual watch function permits watch on CH16 and another selected channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively. To start dual watch, first select the other frequency to watch and then press the SHIFT key and 9 DW key in that order. When the receiver finds a signal on CH16, it locks on it and restarts dual watching after the signal on CH16 has gone. If another channel has traffic, it still continues dual watch. The speech is heard intermittently. To stop the dual watch function, do one of following four methods. a) Press the CH16 key. b) Press the CANCEL key. c) If a handset is on-hook, off-hook it. d) If a handset is off-hook, press the PTT switch. In this case, press the PTT switch again to transmit. Note: The dual watch function is not available for INLAND-W mode.
1.2.10
Scanning
The receiver scans all channels at intervals of 0.15 seconds in the selected channel mode in ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as below:
1 16 2 16 3 16 4...
16
88
16
87
16
86
16...
To start scanning, press the SHIFT and 8 SCAN in that order. When the receiver finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that channel and starts dual watch on it and CH16.
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To turn off the scanning, do one of following four methods. a) Press the CH16 key. b) Press the CANCEL key. c) If a handset is on-hook, off-hook it. d) If a handset is off-hook, press the PTT switch. In this case, press the PTT switch again to transmit. Note: The scanning function is not available for INLAND-W mode.
1.2.11
Remarks on voice communications

Automatic acknowledge (DSC operation) is automatically changed to manual acknowledge under voice communications (off-hooked). (The auto indication, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to prevent a break in communications. Automatic acknowledge is automatically restored once voice communications are terminated(on-hooked).
1.3
DSC Operational Overview

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is the global calling system adopted by the ITU-R and IMO for selective calling of coast station and ship radio stations. The DSC system is used for both safety and routine calling. The GMDSS requires the use of DSC for distress alerting and safety calling.
1.3.1
LED warnings
The LED below the DISTRESS key lights continuously when the distress signal is transmitted. The ALARM LED blinks in red (and alarm sounds) when a distress or urgent message is received. The LED can be extinguished and alarm silenced by pressing the CANCEL key. The ALARM LED blinks in green (and alarm sounds) when a message other than distress or urgent is received. Alarm is automatically silenced two minutes after message is received.
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1.3.2
DSC operational overview

Standby display When the FM-8800D/8800S is turned on, the following display appears. This display is known as the standby display. This is where you will begin most operations.
INTL
SEP 16/05 12:57:48 SHIFT
INTL
Hi RX
DUP
16
SCAN
Hi RX SCAN
16
1 2
SHIFT
AUTO CH:ENA 02:44 LAT: 34 15. 8008 N LON: 135 33. 3917 E UTC
MMSI 123456789 AUTO
MANUAL ACK
MANUAL ACK T VOL 5 SQ
Standby display (Transceiver unit)
Standby display (Remote handset) (Press the down arrow key of the remote handset to view rest of screen.)
If the MMSI has not been set, the message This unit CANT send any DSC calls until ships MMSI is entered. Press any key! appears. In this case, consult with FURUNO dealer. If you get lost in operation you can return to the standby display by pressing the CANCEL key several times. Note: In this manual, screen examples show the transceivers screens. To get the same information on the handset screen, press down or up arrow key. Preparing and transmitting DSC messages There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit DSC messages, and they are shown below. Preparing message for immediate transmission 1. Press the CALL key at the standby display. 2. Select the call type. 3. Select other party (ID) if necessary. 4. Select the communications category. 5. Select the communications channel. 6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. Transmitting a message stored in the memory 100 messages can be saved to the memory. You may open a memory-stored message and transmit it. For details, see section 4.5 Message File Entry.
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Distress alert transmission and output power When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the DISTRESS key), the output power of the FM-8800D/8800S is automatically set to maximum (25 W). When keyboard input is prohibited DSC-related controls cannot be operated while a DSC message is being transmitted. (These controls are inoperative about 3 seconds during a DSC distress call; 0.5 seconds for other DSC calls.)
1.3.3
Automatic acknowledge on/off

The automatic acknowledge feature of the DSC/watch receiver automatically transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal to the sending station when an individual or polling call is received. (For polling calls, respective item on the AUTO ACK menu must be turned on to enable automatic acknowledge.) Automatic acknowledge can be turned on or off at the standby display by pressing the SHIFT and 5 keys in this order. The message AUTO ACK or MANUAL ACK appears with each press of the keys. Note 1: To give priority to own ship's communications while own ship is communicating, show MANUAL ACK by the above procedure. Note 2: Automatic acknowledge is not possible under the following conditions: Priority: Distress, Urgency or Safety Com Type: Fax, Data, No Info Com Freq: No Info Off Hook
1.4
Priority
If one or more remote stations are installed, the transceiver unit (main unit) has the highest priority. You can interrupt remote station operation at any time with the handset of the main unit. When you hook off the handset of the main unit, OCCUPIED FM8800 (default. This may be change. See section 5.3) is indicated on all remote stations. Each remote station has its own priority. The remote station ID (1-4) indicates its priority. The priority of the system is as follows. DSC of main unit > Wing handset > Handset of main unit > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 If you hook off No.4 remote station, for example, Occupied Handset4 is displayed on other remote stations. However, you can hook off and use No.1 handset. Note: The priority is disabled at the distress mode.
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How to set priority of the remote station 1. Disconnect the plug of a remote station to turn off the remote station. 2. While pressing the MENU key of a remote station, connect the plug to turn on the power.
Version No. 0550216-01.XX 09/02/09 12:24 Now ID=1 Input New ID (1-4)=
3. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 key on the remote handset as appropriate followed by the ENT key. Never enter same number among different remote stations. 4. Turn off and on the power of the transceiver unit.
1.5
Adjusting the Contrast

1. Press the MENU key to show the SETUP MENU screen. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to show third page of the SETUP MENU and select the CONTRAST. 3. Press the ENT key to show the CONTRAST MENU. 4. Press the ENT key again to show the CONTRAST LEVEL SETUP screen.
CONTRAST LEVEL SETUP LEVEL (0-15) < >9 EXT: ENT

5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob, or press the or key to adjust the contrast. 6. Press the ENT key. Note: To restore the default value of the contrast, press the SHIFT key three seconds at the standby display.
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2.1 Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key
If a distress situation occurs, do as follows: 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key more than four seconds. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks. The lamp will light steadily four seconds later and at the same time the distress alert is transmitted.
The screen changes as follows. 1) When the DISTRESS key is pressed and held down,
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE: DISTRESS NATURE: UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E
Distress button Pressed!
KEEP PRESSED FOR 4S
2) After the timer counts down to zero, Distress Call in Progress is announced.
Distress Call in Progress on CH70.
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3) The screen changes to distress acknowledge (DIST ACK) waiting display. In this condition, distress communication with CH16 may be possible.
Waiting for distress acknowledgement. CH16 Now available.
TIME TO GO : 4M 12S
4) When the DIST ACK is received,
Distress acknowledge received.

FROM : 003456789 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS ACK NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK
CANCEL ALARM
Note: If you do not receive the distress alert acknowledge call, during 3.5 to 4.5 minutes the equipment automatically re-transmits the distress alert and then awaits the distress alert acknowledge call. This is repeated until the distress alert is acknowledged. 2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key. The screen changes as follows.
** Received Message ** APR08/04 18:30 ECC : OK DISTRESS ACK FROM : 003456789 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS ACK NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK PRESS ENT
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3. Press the ENT key. The standby display with CH16 and Hi appears. 4. Provide the following information to the coast station, using a handset on the transceiver unit or remote stations (if connected): Distress communication (1) Press the PTT switch and speak slowly and distinctly, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, pronounced as the French expression maider. (2) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign" three times. (3) MAYDAY (4) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign." (5) Position in latitude and longitude; (6) The nature of the distress; (7) The kind of assistance desired; (8) Number of persons on board; (9) Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for example, length, color, and type of vessel. (10) Indicate the end of message by saying Over. Note: Some countries do not have sea area "A1." In this case ACK from the coast station does not arrive over DSC. A ship nearby will contact the vessel in distress over CH16. After transmitting the distress alert, conduct voice distress communications as shown above. How to return to the normal mode When the DIST ACK is received, the FM-8800D/S changes to the distress mode. In this mode, the CALL, FILE and MENU keys are inoperative. After completing the distress communication and restoring to the normal state, cancel the distress mode as follows. 1. Press the CANCEL key three seconds to return to the normal mode.
Keep Press for 3s to exit DISTRESS MODE.
2. Press the ENT key. The distress mode changes to the normal mode.
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2.2
Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress

If you want to transmit the distress alert with nature of distress specified, do as follows: 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key momentarily. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks and after releasing the key within four seconds the alarm stops and the red lamp goes off. The following screen appears.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : DISTRESS NATURE : UNDESIGNATED UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34N 123 45E Fire AT : 12 : Flooding 34 SIMP TP Collision
G Listing
Grounding
2. Rotate the channel knob to choose the nature of distress. On the remote handset, press the up or down arrow key.
UNDESIGNATED Fire Flooding Collision Grounding G Listing
F Sinking
Disabled & Adr Abandoning Piracy Man over board
3. Press the ENT key. The screen changes as follows.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : DISTRESS NATURE : Flooding POS : 34 41. 1234 N 134 30. 4321 E AT : 08 : 00 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
The own ship's position and current time in UTC are displayed if your FM-8800D/8800S is connected to a navigation equipment, for example, GPS.
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4. Press the DISTRESS key more than four seconds.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE: DISTRESS NATURE: Flooding POS : 34 41. 1234 N 134 30. 4321 E
Distress button Pressed!
KEEP PRESSED FOR 4S
The distress alert with nature of distress, ship's position and time are transmitted. The sequence of display and procedures are the same as in paragraph 2.1.
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Distress Alert Transmission starting with CALL Key

You can compose the distress alert with nature of distress from the CALL key. 1. Press the CALL key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : COAST CALL

COAST ID : 00 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ
Transceiver unit screen
* Compose message * CALL TYPE : COAST CALL

T
Remote handset screen
2. Press the ENT key to show the call type selection window.
COAST CALL SHIP CALL GROUP CALL PSTN CALL ALL SHIPS POSITION
TEST RELAY ALL RELAY SEL DISTRESS
3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose DISTRESS. Press the ENT key.
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** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : DISTRESS NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
4. Press the ENT key to display the distress nature list.
UNDESIGNATED Fire Flooding Collision Grounding G Listing
F Sinking
Disabled & Adr Abandoning Piracy Man over board
5. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose nature of distress and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : DISTRESS NATURE : Abandoning POS : 34 41. 1234 N 134 30. 4321 E AT : 08 : 00 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
6. Press the ENT key to show the position setup window.
INPUT TYPE : AUTO LAT : 34 41. 1234 N LON : 134 30. 4321 E TIME : 08 : 00 If a position fixing device is not connected, press the ENT key, choose MANUAL and enter your position. AUTO MANUAL* *: MANUAL can not be chosen if position data is input at AUTO mode.
7. After confirming the ship's position and time, press the DISTRESS key more than four seconds to transmit the distress alert.
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2.4
Canceling a False Distress Alert

If you have transmitted a distress alert by mistake, do the following to cancel it. 1. Press the CANCEL key to show the following window.
Distress call will be cancelled? YES NO
2. Select YES by rotating the CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key.
3. Press the ENT key to acknowledge the CAUTION message. The channel changes to 16. 4. Transmit message to All Stations giving your vessel's name, call sign and DSC number. Example message All Stations, All Stations, All Stations This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN, DSC NUMBER, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, UTC. Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN. DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
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2.5
Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal
In no case is a ship permitted to transmit a DSC distress relay call upon receipt of a DSC distress alert on VHF channel 70. Flow chart for determining if you should/should not transmit DIST ACK signal
DSC Distress alert received.
Press [CANCEL] key to silence alarm.
Listen on CH16 for 5 minutes.
Did you receive acknowledge from CS and/or RCC?
No
Is distress traffic in progress? Yes Is own vessel able to assist? No
No
Is distress call continuing? Yes
No
Yes
Yes Acknowledge the alert by radiotelephony to the ship in distress on VHF CH16.
1. Say "MAYDAY" ONCE. 2. Say ID number of vessel in distress THREE TIMES. 3. Say "This is" (your vessel's name) ONCE. 4. Say ID number of your vessel THREE TIMES. 5. Say "Received MAYDAY" ONCE.
CS = Coast Station RCC = Rescue Co-ordination Center
Enter details in log.
Inform CS and/or RCC.
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Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16

Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress. No reply Reply received
Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress over DSC CH70.
Communicate with vessel in distress.
Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC. Follow the instructions of the coast station.
Begin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress.
Procedure when in area A1 1. When the FM-8800D/S receives a distress alert from another vessel, the ALARM LED (red) blinks and the FM-8800D/S sounds the distress alarm. 2. Silence the alarm by pressing the CANCEL key. 3. Wait up to five minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a coast station is received. Be prepared to follow the instructions of the coast station. 4. If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow chart shown on page 2-9 to determine if your vessel should acknowledge a distress alert. If further DSC alerts are received from the same source and the ship in distress is beyond doubt in the vicinity, a DSC acknowledgement may, after consultation with a Rescue Co-ordination Center (RCC) or Coast Station, be sent to terminate the distress call. Note 1: An asterisk (*) in a received distress alert message indicates error or unknown at the location marked with the asterisk. For POS field, - appears when a position data has no fractional part. Note 2: Do not send DIST ACK in response to receipt of distress alert having the nature of distress as EPIRB emission.
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Your Ship About 20 to 30 miles (Sea area A1)
Coast station
Distress Alert Transmission
Vessel in Distress
Receiving distress alert from other vessel
Transmitting DIST ACK signal If your vessel meets the requirements necessary to transmit the DIST ACK signal, do the following: When a distress alert from other ship is received, the following screen appears. The alarm sounds and the ALARM lamp blinks.
Distress Call received. ID IN DIST : 123456789 NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
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1. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following message appears.
** Received Message ** MAY10/04 08:03 ECC : OK DISTRESS ID IN DIST : 123456789 NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO ACK
2. Press the ENT key.
Wait for a coast station acknowledge. CONTINUE RETURN
3. If you do not receive DIST ACK from coast station within five minutes and your vessel meets requirements (see previous page) for transmitting DIST ACK, select CONTINUE by the CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
RELAY SEL RELAY ALL DISTRESS ACK

Note: If you receive the DIST ACK from the coast station ( or other ship) within five minutes, the message Distress acknowledge received appears. Press the CANCEL key and confirm the received message. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display.
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4. Choose DISTRESS ACK and press the ENT key.
** Send Message ** DISTRESS ACK TO : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS ACK NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK PRESS CALL TO SEND
5. Press CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the DIST ACK. After transmitting the DIST ACK, the standby display appears. After transmitting DIST ACK Begin search and rescue operations for the vessel in distress, communicating with the vessel over CH16 (automatically set). Relay distress alert to coast station by DSC following the instruction in the next paragraph. Finally, follow the instructions of the coast station.
2.6
Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress

When you should relay a distress alert You may relay a distress alert in the following conditions: 1) When the station in distress is not itself in a position to transmit the distress message, or 2) When the master or person responsible for the vessel not in distress, or the person responsible for the coast station, considers that further help is necessary. DO NOT press the DISTRESS key to relay a distress alert; it is for use when own vessel is in distress.
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2.6.1
Sending distress relay to coast station

1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : COAST CALL COAST ID : 00 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ
2. Press the ENT key. The CALL TYPE selection window appears. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose RELAY SEL.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : RELAY SEL COAST ID : 00 ID IN DIST : NO INFO KIND : DISTRESS RELAY NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
Press the ENT key again. The COAST ID entry window appears. Key in a coast station ID with numeric keys and press the ENT key. Press the ENT key again. The ID IN DIST entry window appears. Key in the ID number of ship in distress with numeric keys and press the ENT key. If you do not know the ID, simply press the ENT key without entering ID; NO INFO is displayed. 9. Press the ENT key and the list of distress nature appears. 10. Rotate the CH knob to choose a nature of distress (if known) and press the ENT key. If you do not know the nature of distress, choose UNDESIGNATED. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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11. Press the ENT key again.
INPUT TYPE : AUTO LAT : 12 34. 1234 N LON : 134 45. 6789 E TIME : 08 : 00
12. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below.
AUTO MANUAL NO INFO

1) For automatic input, press the ENT key twice. Go to step 13. 2) For manual input, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose MANUAL and then push the ENT key. Enter latitude and longitude of ship in distress and time as follows: a) Enter latitude and then press the ENT key. b) Enter longitude and then press the ENT key. c) Enter UTC time and then press the ENT key. Go to step 13. 3) If you cannot confirm position of ship in distress, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose NO INFO and then press the ENT key. Go to step 13. 13. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the distress relay.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : RELAY SEL COAST ID : 003456789 ID IN DIST : NO INFO KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
When CALL key is pressed, this message appears and timer counts down.
The message will be transmitted and Waiting for acknowledgement will appear.
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2.6.2
Sending distress relay to all ships

1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : COAST CALL COAST ID : 00 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ
2. Press the ENT key. The CALL TYPE selection window appears. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose RELAY ALL.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : RELAY ALL ID IN DIST :NO INFO KIND : DISTRESS RELAY NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ
5. Press the ENT key again. The ID IN DIST entry window appears. 6. Key in the ID number of ship in distress with numeric keys and press the ENT key. If you do not know the ID, simply press the ENT key without entering ID; NO INFO is displayed. 7. Press the ENT key and the list of distress nature appears. 8. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a nature of distress (if known) and press the ENT key. If you do not know the nature of distress, choose UNDESIGNATED.
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9. Press the ENT key again.
INPUT TYPE : AUTO LAT : 12 34. 1234 N LON : 134 45. 6789 E TIME : 08 : 00
10. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below.
AUTO MANUAL NO INFO

1) For automatic input, press the ENT key twice. Go to step 11. 2) For manual input, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose MANUAL and then push the ENT key. Enter latitude and longitude of ship in distress and time as follows: a) Enter latitude and then press the ENT key. b) Enter longitude and then press the ENT key. c) Enter UTC time and then press the ENT key. Go to step 11. 3) If you cannot confirm position of ship in distress, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose NO INFO and then press the ENT key. Go to step 11. 11. Press the CALL key to transmit the call.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : RELAY ALL ID IN DIST : NO INFO KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ
KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
When CALL key is pressed, this message appears and timer counts down.
After the call is transmitted, the standby display appears.
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2.7
2.7.1
Receiving Distress Relay

Receiving distress relay all call
If you receive a distress relay for all ships, continue monitoring CH16. 1. When a distress relay all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below.
Distress relay all Call received. FROM : 123456789 ID IN DIST : 234567890 KIND : DISTRESS RELAY NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key or ENT key to silence the alarm and the display changes as below.
* Received Message * APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK DIST RLY ALL CALL FROM : 123456789 ID IN DIST : 234567890 KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ
PRESS ENT
3. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display with CH16. 4. Watch CH16.
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2.7.2
Receiving distress relay from coast station

If you receive a distress relay call from a coast station, continue monitoring CH16. 1. When a distress relay call from a coast station is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below.
Distress relay sel call received. FROM : 003456789 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234' N 123 45. 6789' E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm and the display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK DIST RLY SEL CALL FROM : 003456789 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
PRESS ENT TO ACK
3. Press the ENT key and press the CALL key more than three seconds. The standby display with CH16 appears. 4. Watch CH16.
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2.7.3
Receiving distress relay area call

If you receive a distress relay area call, continue monitoring CH16. 1. When a distress relay area call from a coast station is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below.
Distress relay area call received. FROM : 003456789 AREA : 15N 120E 1010 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234' N 123 45. 6789' E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm and the display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK DIST RLY AREA CALL FROM : 003456789 AREA : 15N 120E 1010 ID IN DIST : 123456789 KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ
PRESS ENT
3. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display with CH16. 4. Watch CH16.
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2.7.4
Receiving duplicated distress relay call and/or distress relay area call
If you receive a distress relay call and/or distress relay area call about a same vessel, twice or more within one hour, the following message appears.
Duplicate Distress relay call received. FROM : 111111111 ID IN DIST : NO INFO KIND : DISTRESS RELA Y NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : NO INFO AT : NO INFO TELEPHONE NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
In case of distress relay call Press the CANCEL key to return to the standby display.
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3.
DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES
Note: When you set a call type to RELAY ALL, RELAY SEL, or DISTRESS by error in the Compose Message screen, you cannot change the CALL TYPE in the same screen. If you want to cancel the call, press the CANCEL key and restart from scratch.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : DISTRESS NATURE : UNDESIGNATED POS : 12 34. 1234 N 123 45. 6789 E AT : 12 : 34 TELEPHONE ACK REQ
3.1
Coast or Ship Call

The coast or ship call is for sending message to a specific coast or ship station. After transmitting message (called ACK RQ transmission), wait to receive the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal from the receiving station. You should receive it within five minutes.
d Acknowledge back
(ACK BQ signal)
c Coast or ship call

Own Ship (ACK RQ transmission) Coast Station
How a coast or ship call is transmitted General procedure for transmitting a coast or ship call
Load saved Tx message, or prepare message.
Transmit message. Receive ACK BQ from receiving station. Communicate with station.
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3.1.1
Sending a coast or ship call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : COAST CALL TO : COAST AAA*1 COAST ID : 003456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ
* Compose message * CALL TYPE : COAST CALL

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*1: If the coast or ship ID is registered in FILE, the registered name is displayed. If no registered, blank.
2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list.
COAST CALL SHIP CALL GROUP CALL PSTN CALL ALL SHIPS T POSITION
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RELAY ALL RELAY SEL DISTRESS
3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose COAST CALL or SHIP CALL and press the ENT key. 4. ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a coast ID or ship ID number as appropriate and press the ENT key. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key.
ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY

7. Choose ROUTINE, SAFETY, or URGENCY as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. COAST CALL/ROUTINE: The COMM OPTION and CH are fixed to NO INFO. Go to step 8 to set the COMM MODE. SHIP CALL/ROUTINE: The COMM OPTION is fixed to NO INFO. Go to step 8 to set the COMM MODE. SAFETY: The COMM MODE and COMM OPTION are fixed to TELEPHONE and NO INFO, respectively. Go to step 10 to set the channel. URGENCY: The COMM MODE, COMM OPTION and CH are fixed to TELEPHONE, NO INFO and 16, respectively. Go to step 13 to transmit the message.
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8. COMM MODE is selected; press the ENT key. (for ROUTINE only)
TELEPHONE DATA
9. Choose TELEPHONE or DATA as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. The COMM OPTION always shows NO INFO. For the COAST CALL/ROUTINE, go to step 13. For the SHIP CALL/ ROUTINE, go to step 10. 10. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH MANUAL
11. Choose SELECT CH or MANUAL as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 12. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel you wish to communicate over and then press the ENT key.
CHANNEL 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 SIMP CHANNEL 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 87 88
(For COAST CALL/SAFETY)
(For SHIP CALL/ ROUTINE and SAFETY)
If you choose MANUAL at above step, enter channel number desired with numeric keys. 13. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the message.
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3.1.2
Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call

1. After a coast or ship call is sent, the equipment waits for acknowledgement of the call, showing the display below.
Waiting for acknowledgement. COAST ID : 003456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ TIME TO GO : 3M30 S
The timer starts counting down the maximum time to wait for acknowledgement, five minutes. 2. One of the following three messages appears. "No response! Try calling again?" appears after the timer counts down to zero. It means the receiving station did not respond.
Able acknowledge call received. FROM : 003456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK CANCEL ALARM
Able acknowledge call received
Unable acknowledge call received. FROM : 003456789 ROUTINE KIND : UNABLE REASON : NO REASON CH : 12 ACK CANCEL ALARM
Unable acknowledge call received
No response! Try calling again? COAST ID : 003456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ PRESS ENT
No response from station
A reason of Unable acknowledge is displayed. In case of QUEUE INDICATION, the channel will change to one that the coast station specifies. 3. Do one of the following depending on the message shown above.
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Able acknowledge call received

a) The audio alarm sounds; press the CANCEL key to silence it, and the display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK COAST ACK FROM : 003456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK PRESS ENT
b) Press the ENT key to go to the standby display. The working channel is automatically set; you may start voice communications.
If a file is registered, its registered name is displayed instead of ID.
Unable acknowledge call received

a) The alarm sounds; press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. b) Press the ENT key to return to the standby display.
No response! Try calling again? Re-send call: Push the ENT key followed by pressing the CALL key. Cancel call: Press the CANCEL key to go to the standby display. You can re-send the message from the TRANSMITTED log. See 3.9 Log File.
3.1.3
Receiving a coast or ship call

When own ship receives a coast or ship call, acknowledgement is automatically or manually sent depending on the comply-type setting (see paragraph 4.2). The relationship between comply status and automatic/manual acknowledge is as shown in the table below.
Comply status Setting: SHIFT5ACK AUTO ACK ABLE UNABLE
Can send ABLE acknowledge automatically. Can send ABLE acknowledge manually
Can send UNABLE acknowledge automatically. Can send UNABLE acknowledge manually.
MANUAL ACK
Note: The handset must be on hook to enable automatic acknowledge. Acknowledging the call automatically or manually by doing one of the following:
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1) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status ABLE. See the procedure below. 2) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "UNABLE." See the procedure on page 3-7. 3) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "ABLE." See the procedure on page 3-8. 4) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "UNABLE." See the procedure on page 3-9 1) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "ABLE." 1. When the automatic acknowledge feature is active (AUTO ACK), the comply status is "ABLE" and a coast or ship call is received, the auto acknowledge (ACK BQ) call is sent immediately. The display shown below appears. The alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes.
Able acknowledge transmitted. ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Send Message ** COAST ACK TO : 003456789*1 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK PRESS ENT *1: If the coast or ship ID is registered in FILE, the registered name appears.
3. Press the ENT key. You can now communicate with the party, over the VHF channel specified.
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2) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "UNABLE." 1. When the automatic acknowledge feature is active (AUTO ACK), the comply status is "UNABLE" and a coast or ship call is received, the display shown below appears, indicating that the auto acknowledge call with UNABLE (ACK BQ) has been sent. The alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes.
Unable acknowledge transmitted. ROUTINE KIND : UNABLE REASON : BUSY CH : 12 ACK CANCEL ALARM
** Send Message ** COAST ACK TO : 003456789 ROUTINE KIND : UNABLE REASON : BUSY CH : 12 ACK PRESS ENT
3. Press the ENT key. 4. If you want to send a proposal, prepare a message and sent it following the procedures shown on in paragraph 3.1.1.
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3) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "ABLE." 1. When the equipment is set up with manual acknowledge (MANUAL ACK) and a coast or ship call is received, the alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below.
Individual request call received. FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK SHIP CALL FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window shown below is displayed.
ABLE UNABLE
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4. Choose ABLE and press the ENT key. The display changes as shown below.
** Send Message ** SHIP ACK TO : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK PRESS CALL TO SEND
5. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the ACK BQ. The display changes to the standby display with a channel specified. 4) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "UNABLE." 1. When the equipment is set up with manual acknowledge and a coast or ship call is received, the alarm sounds and the display shows the message "Individual request call received."
Individual request call received. FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK SHIP CALL FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO ACK.
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3. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window shown below is displayed.
ABLE UNABLE
4. Choose UNABLE and press the ENT key. The following pop-up screen appears.
NO REASON BUSY EQUIP DISBLD MODE UNAVAIL CH UNAVAIL

5. Choose the appropriate option and press the ENT key.
** Send Message ** SHIP ACK TO : 123456789 ROUTINE KIND : UNABLE REASON : NO REASON CH : 12 ACK PRESS CALL TO SEND
6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the ACK BQ. The display changes to the standby display.
3.2
Group Call
A group call is for calling a specific group by specifying its group ID. When you set the group call in a message file, its group ID is stored automatically for your ships group ID (see paragraph 4.5). To confirm group IDs, open the SYSTEM menu.
3.2.1
Sending a group call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video.
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2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list.

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3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose GROUP CALL and press the ENT key. 4. GROUP ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a group ID and press the ENT key. 6. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH MANUAL
7. Choose SELECT CH or MANUAL as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. If you chose SELECT CH at above step, the following channel list appears. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel you wish to communicate and press the ENT key.
SIMP CHANNEL 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 87 88
If you choose MANUAL at above step, enter channel number desired with numeric keys. 9. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. A message will be transmitted.
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3.2.2
Receiving a group call

Group ID must be registered in order to receive a group call. See paragraph 4.5. 1. When a group call is received, the alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes.
Group call received. FROM : 123456789 TO : 0234567 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK GROUP CALL FROM : 123456789 TO : 023456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 12 NO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO CHANGE CH
3. Press the ENT key. You can now communicate with the party, over the VHF channel specified. Note: If you press the ACK key, instead of CANCEL or ENT key at step 2 above, the display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified.
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3.3
PSTN Call
The PSTN call allows the making and receiving of telephone calls over public switched telephone networks. To use the PSTN call feature, use a handset which has a HOOK ON/OFF function. The standard supply handset has this feature.
3.3.1
Sending a PSTN call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list.
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3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose PSTN CALL and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : PSTN CALL COAST ID : 00 COMM MODE : ALL MODES TP COMM OPTION : NO INFO TEL : ACK REQ
4. 5. 6. 7.
COAST ID is selected; press the ENT key. Key in a coast ID and press the ENT key. COMM MODE is selected; press the ENT key. Choose ALL MODES TP, DUPLEX TP or DATA as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. TEL is selected; press the ENT key. 9. Key in a subscriber's telephone number (max. 16 digits). Below are Deleting digits one by one: Press the SHIFT key to delete digit one by one from right side and enter a correct number. Correct one digit: Select digit by rotating the CHANNEL knob and overwrite it. Delete all digits: Locate the cursor at most right side and press the SHIFT key several times. 10.Press the ENT key.
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11. Press the CALL key more than three seconds.

Call in progress on CH70 COAST ID : 003456789 COMM MODE : DUPLEX TP COMM OPTION : NO INFO NAME : FURUNO TEL : 81798631131 ACK REQ AUTO RETRY IN : 5S
When TEL no. is registered, the registered name is displayed.
If a response from the coast station is received within five seconds, transmit PSTN CALL signal and then carrier frequency during two seconds. Then your phone rings. Press the CANCEL key to stop the calling sound and change to standby display. Hook off and communicate with other party. Note: If using a hand-microphone, pressing the CANCEL key is equal to off-hook.
3.3.2
PSTN call disconnection (ship disconnects line)

1. After hanging up the handset or pressing the CANCEL key to complete your call, the display shows the following message. The end of call signal is transmitted; and the system then waits for a response from the coast station.
Waiting for acknowledgement TO : 003456789 COMM MODE : ALL MODES TP COMM OPTION : NO INFO TEL : 1234567890123456 CH : 28 ACK REQ
2. When the ACK from the coast station is received, the following display appears. The communication time (charge time) is informed.
Able acknowledge call received. FROM : 003456789 KIND : END CALL COMM OPTION : NO INFO TEL : 1234567890123456 CHARGE TIME : 00h05m18s ACK PRESS ENT
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3.3.3
PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line)

1. The PSTN line is disconnected by the coast station when it finds no evidence of communications or the land subscriber hangs up. The coast station then sends charge information as below.
PSTN end of call received. FROM : 003456789 KIND : END CALL COMM OPTION : NO INFO TEL : 1234567890123456 CHARGE TIME : 00h06m18s ACK PRESS ENT
3.3.4
Receiving a PSTN call

1. When a PSTN call is received, the following display appears. Your phone rings.
Able PSTN call Pick up the handset! FROM : 003456789 COMM MODE : ALL MODES TP COMM OPTION : NO INFO TEL No : 1234567890123456 CH : 28 ACK REQ
2. Hook off within 60 seconds. The channel changes automatically and you can communicate with other party. 3. When the communication is completed, hook on the handset or press the CANCEL key.
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3.4
All Ships Call

When an urgent but not life-endangering situation arises on your ship, for example, engine trouble, send an all ships call to request assistance. After sending the call, you can communicate by voice over the radiotelephone. Do the following before beginning actual communications:
URGENCY priority: Say PAN three times followed by your call sign. SAFETY priority: Say SECURITE three times followed by your call sign.
Coast Station Own Ship
3.4.1
Sending an all ships call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list.
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3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ALL SHIPS and press the ENT key. 4. SAFETY is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Choose SAFETY or URGENCY as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 6. If you choose SAFETY at above step, choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH MANUAL
If you choose URGENCY, go to step 9.
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7. Choose SELECT CH or MANUAL as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel and press the ENT key.
SIMP CHANNEL 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 87 88
If you choose MANUAL at above step, enter channel number desired with numeric keys. 9. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the call. After transmitting the message, the screen changes to standby display.
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3.4.2
Receiving an all ships call

1. When an all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks something like the one shown below.
All ships call received. FROM : 123456789 SAFETY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 16 NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The display changes as follows.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK ALL SHIPS CALL FROM : 123456789 SAFETY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 16 NO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO CHANGE CH
3. Press the ENT key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified, and you can watch the contents of the message. Note: If you press the ACK key, instead of CANCEL or ENT key at step 2 above, the display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified.
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3.5
Position Call
There are two types of position calls: other station requires your ship's position and your ship requests position of another ship. Finding position of other station
(1)Position request call (2)Position Information
Own Station
Other Station
Sending own ship's position to other station

(1) Requests ship's position
(2) Sends position Information
Own Station
Other Station
3.5.1
Position call: requesting other ship's position

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POSITION and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : POSITION REQUEST TO : SHIP ID : SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ
If a file is registered, its registration name is displayed. If not, this field is blank.
4. SHIP ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a ship ID for which you want to know its position. 6. Press the ENT key.
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7. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit position request. The following display appears. The timer counts down until a response is received.
Waiting for acknowledgement. SHIP ID : 123456789 SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ TIME TO GO : 3M30 S
8. When an acknowledge call is received, the following display appears and the audio alarm sounds.
If a file is registered, its registration name is displayed. If not, this field is blank.
Position acknowledge received. FROM : 123456789 SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO POS : 12 34 N 123 45 E AT 12 : 34 ACK CANCEL ALARM
9. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The display looks as below. You can now confirm position of other ship.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK POSITION ACK FROM : 123456789 SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO POS : 12 34 N 123 45 E AT 12 : 34 ACK PRESS ENT
10. When "No response! Try calling again?" is displayed; Re-send call: Push the ENT key followed by the CALL key. Cancel call: Press the CANCEL key.
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3.5.2
Position call: other ship requests your position

1. When a position request call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display changes as below.
Position request call received. FROM : 123456789 SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK POSITION CALL FROM : 123456789 SAFETY KIND : POSITION REQ COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. To send your position manually, press the ENT key. The following pop-up menu appears.
ANSWER NO ANSWER
4. Choose ANSWER by the CH knob and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to send your position data. Then, the standby display appears. To send no position data, choose NO ANSWER and press the ENT key twice to return to the standby display.
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3.6
3.6.1
Receiving a Polling Call

Automatic reply
1. When a polling request call is received and the equipment is set up for automatic acknowledge POLLING CALL ON at the AUTO ACK menu and the ACK key is set to show AUTO ACK on the display, the display changes as shown in the illustration below and the audio alarm sounds.
Polling auto ack transmitted. ROUTINE KIND : POLLING COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The display changes as below.
** Send Message ** POLLING ACK TO : 123456789 ROUTINE KIND : POLLING COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK PRESS ENT
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3.6.2
Manual reply
1. When a polling request call is received and the setting of POLLING CALL on the AUTO ACK menu is OFF or the ACK key is set to show MANUAL ACK on the display, the display changes as shown in the illustration below and the audio alarm sounds.
Polling request call received. FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE KIND : POLLING COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK POLLING CALL FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE KIND : POLLING COMM OPTION : NO INFO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. To respond to the call, press the ENT key. The following pop-up window appears.
ANSWER NO ANSWER
4. Choose ANSWER by the CH knob and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CALL key more than three concords to send the polling acknowledge call. Then the standby display appears. To send no reply, choose NO ANSWER and press the ENT key twice to return to the standby display.
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3.7
Neutral Craft Call

The neutral craft call, which contains own ship position and ID, informs all ships that your ship is not a participant in armed conflict. Send the call BEFORE entering an area of armed conflict. To enable the neutral craft call, set the NEUTRAL CALL to ABLE in the SPECIAL CALL menu. See section "4.9 Special Call Setup."
3.7.1
Sending a neutral craft call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose SPECIAL and press the ENT key.
NEUTRAL MEDICAL
Note: The NEUTRAL and/or MEDICAL are indicated if each one is set to ABLE in the SPECIAL MENU. See page 4-15. 4. Choose NEUTRAL and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : NEUTRAL CRAFT URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : NEUTRAL CRAFT CH : 16 NO ACK REQ
5. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the call. After the call is transmitted, the standby display appears with CH16 selected.
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3.7.2
Receiving a neutral craft call

1. When a neutral craft call is received, the alarm sounds and the display changes as below.
Neutral craft call received. FROM : 123456789 URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : NEUTRAL CRAFT CH : 16 NO ACR REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key. The audible alarm is silenced and the display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK NEUTRAL CALL FROM : 123456789 URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : NEUTRAL CRAFT CH : 16 NO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO CHANGE CH
3. Press the ENT key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating CH16.
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3.8
Medical Transport Call

The medical transport call informs all ships, by urgency priority, that own ship carries medical supplies. To enable the medical transport call, set the MEDICAL CALL to ABLE in the SPECIAL CALL menu. See section 4.9 Special Call Setup.
3.8.1
Sending a medical transport call

1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose the SPECIAL and press the ENT key.
NEUTRAL MEDICAL
Note: The NEUTRAL and/or MEDICAL are indicated if each one is set to ABLE in the SPECIAL MENU. See page 4-15. 4. Choose MEDICAL and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE : MEDICAL TRANSPORT URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : MEDICAL TRSPRT CH : 16 NO ACK REQ
5. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the call. After the call is transmitted, the standby display appears, with CH16 selected.
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3.8.2
Receiving a medical transport call

1. When a medical call is received, the alarm sounds and the display changes as below.
Medical call received. FROM : 123456789 URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : MEDICAL CH : 16 NO ACK REQ CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key. The audible alarm stops and the display changes as below.
** Received Message ** APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK MEDICAL CALL FROM : 123456789 URGENCY COMM MODE : TELEPHONE KIND : MEDICAL CH : 16 NO ACK REQ PRESS ENT TO CHANGE CH
3. Press the ENT key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating CH16.
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3.9
Log File
Three log files are provided for storage of calls: received ordinary log, received distress log and transmitted log. Each log file stores 50 calls, on a first-in, first-out basis. This means that the latest call is saved as log no.1 and the log no. of all previous calls in that log increments by one. When the storage capacity is exceeded, the oldest call is deleted to make room for the latest. A letter mark shows unread calls. Received distress calls are automatically deleted 48 hours after being read.
Opening a log file

The procedure for opening a log is common to all logs. 1. Press the LOG key to open the SELECT LOG FILE display.
*** LOG MENU *** RCVD ORDINARY RCVD DISTRESS* TRANSMITTED

*: All received messaged of the category DISTRESS are stored. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose RCVD ORDINARY, RCVD DISTRESS or TRANSMITTED as appropriate and press the ENT key. For example, choose RCVD ORDINARY or TRANSMITTED.
RCVD ORDINARY LOG 1/13 01: APR 10/04 12:30 SHIP ACK 02: APR 15/04 10: 15 ALL SHIPS 03: APR 25/04 11: 30 COAST CALL 04: MAY10/04 18: 30 T COAST CALL
TRANSMITTED 1/13 01: APR 10/04 12:35 SHIP CALL 02: APR 15/04 10: 25 ALL SHIPS CALL 03: APR 25/04 12: 30 COAST CALL 04: MAY10/04 19: 30 T COAST CALL
3. Rotate the CH knob to choose a file you wish to browse. in the RCVD ORDINARY LOG indicates unread message. The
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4. Press the ENT key to open the message. Below is a sample message.
** Received Message ** APR 10/04 18:30 ECC : OK SHIP CALL FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 16 ACK REQ
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DELETE
ANSWER
For a received message which requires a reply, ANSWER is displayed (for 4.5 minutes). To reply choose it with CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key.
5. Press or key to open previous or next page on the log. 6. If you wish to print the file selected, press the PRINT key. 7. If you wish to delete the file selected, choose DELETE with the CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key. The following confirmation window appears.
DELETE RECEIVED LOG ARE YOU SURE? YES NO

8. Choose YES and press the ENT key. Resending from the Transmitted log 1. Open a transmitted message that is required retransmission.
** Transmitted Message ** FEB 10/09 18:30 SHIP CALL FROM : 123456789 ROUTINE COMM MODE : TELEPHONE COMM OPTION : NO INFO CH : 16 ACK REQ
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DELETE
RESEND
2. Select RESEND with the CHANNEL knob and press the ENT key. 3. Press the CALL key more than three seconds.
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4.
4.1
BASIC SETUP
Alarm Setup
This section provides the procedures for setting up various alarms. The alarm menu enables/disables internal and external alarms. Note that the Distress/Urgency alarm cannot be disabled. Old position alarm in manual position entry mode This alerts the operator when manually entered position data is older by the number of hours or minutes set. 1. Press the MENU key.
**** SETUP MENU **** ALARM AUTO ACK ERASE LOG MEMORY CHANNEL T MESSAGE FILE ENTRY
SETUP MENU on transceiver unit
* SETUP MENU * ALARM AUTO ACK ERASE LOG MEMORY CH MESSAGE FILE T
SETUP MENU on remote handset
2. ALARM is selected; press the ENT key to display the ALARM menu.
**** ALARM MENU **** POSITION OLDER 4H EXT ALARM

ALARM MENU on transceiver unit
* ALARM MENU * POS. OLDER 4H EXT ALARM
ALARM MENU on remote handset
3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POSITION OLDER (POS. OLDER for remote handset) from the ALARM MENU and press the ENT key. The following setting window appears.
4H 3H 2H 1H 0.5H
4. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose an appropriate value and press the ENT key. Alarm is output when position is older by the number of hours set here. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to standby display.
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To set type of alarm to output 1. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose EXT ALARM from the ALARM MENU and press the ENT key. The following setting window appears.
DIST/URG : ON SAFETY : OFF ROUTINE : OFF
Always ON
2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose an appropriate option. Alarm is output to external device. DIST/URG: Distress or urgency call output upon receipt. SAFETY: Safety call output upon receipt. ROUTINE: Routine call output upon receipt. 3. Press the ENT key. 4. Choose ON or OFF as appropriate and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CANCEL key three times to return to the standby display.
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4.2
Auto ACK Setup

The Auto Ack Menu enables/disables automatic acknowledgement of ship, coast, and polling calls. Comply status ABLE Setting of SHIFT5ACK key AUTO ACK Can send ABLE acknowledge automatically. MANUAL ACK Can send ABLE acknowledge manually To set COMPLY Status 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose AUTO ACK and press the ENT key. The following menu appears. UNABLE Can send UNABLE acknowledge automatically. Can send UNABLE acknowledge manually.
**** AUTO ACK MENU **** COMPLY STATUS ABLE UNABLE REASON NO REASON POLLING CALL ON
3. COMPLY STATUS is selected; press the ENT key. The following setting window appears.
ABLE UNABLE
4. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ABLE or UNABLE. 5. Press the ENT key. Note: Automatic acknowledge is automatically disabled when RX call contains error, as required by law. Further, automatic acknowledge is disabled in case of OFF HOOK.
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To set reason for unable If you have chosen UNABLE as the COMPLY STATUS, set the reason as follows: 1. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose UNABLE REASON from the AUTO ACK MENU and press the ENT key. The following menu appears.
NO REASON BUSY EQUIP DISBLD MODE UNAVAIL CH UNAVAIL

2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a reason for UNABLE. 3. Press the ENT key. Note: This menu is the same as manual acknowledgement. EQUIPMENT DISABLED is shown in calls when EQUIP DISBLD is selected. To set polling call response 1. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose the POLLING CALL from the AUTO ACK MENU and press the ENT key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ON or OFF as appropriate. OFF: Disables automatic acknowledgement of polling request. ON: Enables automatic acknowledgement of polling request. 3. Press the ENT key.
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4.3
Erasing Logs
Erasing received ordinary log 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ERASE LOG and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
*** ERASE LOG MENU *** RCVD ORDINARY RCVD DISTRESS TRANSMITTED
3. RCVD ORDINARY is selected; press the ENT key to erase the received ordinary log.
ERASE RCVD ORDINARY ARE YOU SURE? YES NO

4. Choose YES and press the ENT key to erase the received ordinary log. Erasing received distress log 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ERASE LOG and press the ENT key. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose RCVD DISTRESS and press the ENT key to erase the received distress log.
ERASE RCVD DISTRESS ARE YOU SURE? YES NO

4. Choose YES and press the ENT key to erase the received distress log. Erasing transmitted log 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ERASE LOG and press the ENT key. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose TRANSMITTED and press the ENT key.
ERASE TRANSMITTED ARE YOU SURE? YES NO

4. Choose YES and press the ENT key to erase the transmitted message log.
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4.4
Memory Channel Setup

You can save up to 50 channels as follows. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose MEMORY CHANNEL and press the ENT key.
* Memory Channel 1/7* 01 CH-02 : CH-03 : CH-04 : CH-05 : CH-06 : CH-07 : CH-T 08 : CH----------------------------------------------------------
3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a vacant CH number and press the ENT key.
* * * * *
INTL USA WX CANADA INLND-W PRIV ERASE
* : Only permitted channel modes are displayed, which are set by the installer of the equipment.
4. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose appropriate channel type and press the ENT key. 5. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose channel number and press the ENT key. To erase a channel, choose a channel to erase at step 3 and ERASE at step 4 followed by the ENT key. Note: To set memory channel at the remote station, use [2] or [8] key.
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4.5
Message File Entry

In this section you will learn how to prepare and store ship, coast, PSTN, and group calls for future transmission. 100 calls can be stored. 1. At the standby display, press the MENU key to open the SETUP MENU.
2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose MESSAGE FILE ENTRY and press the ENT key.
* MESSAGE FILE 1/13 * 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: T 8:

3. Rotate the CH knob to choose a vacant number and press the ENT key. The following selection window appears.
COAST CALL SHIP CALL GROUP CALL PSTN CALL
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4. Rotate the CH knob to choose the call type and press the ENT key. One of the following display appears depending on the call type selected above.
MESSAGE FILE 1 ENTRY CALL TYPE : COAST CALL COAST ID : 00 ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH : NO INFO ACK REQ NAME : REGIST ERASE In case of Coast call MESSAGE FILE 1 ENTRY CALL TYPE : GROUP CALL GROUP ID : 0 ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH : 16 NO ACK REQ NAME : REGIST ERASE In case of Group call
MESSAGE FILE 1 ENTRY CALL TYPE : SHIP CALL SHIP ID : ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH : 16 ACK REQ NAME : REGIST ERASE In case of Ship call MESSAGE FILE 1 ENTRY CALL TYPE : PSTN CALL COAST ID : 00 COMM MODE: DUPLEX TP COMM OPTION: NO INFO TEL : ACK REQ NAME : REGIST ERASE In case of PSTN call
Note1: The communication priority is ROUTINE only. Note2: The group ID will be registered automatically after a group call message file is saved. Note3: If you register a group call, its group ID becomes your own group ID. 5. Press the ENT key and key in each ID followed by the ENT key. 6. COMM MODE is selected; press the ENT key.
TELEPHONE DATA
7. Choose TELEPHONE or DATA as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. The COMM OPTION field always shows NO INFO. 8. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH MANUAL
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9. Choose SELECT CH with the CH knob (or up / down arrow key) and press the ENT key.
SIMP 06 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 CHANNEL 15 73 16 74 17 75 67 76 68 77 69 87 71 88 72
In case of MANUAL, enter the channel number with numeric keys manually.
10. Choose a channel with the CH knob (or up / down arrow key) and press the ENT key. 11. Press the ENT key to open the name entry window. 12. Enter a name with the alphanumeric keys. To change a digit, rotate the CH knob. Press the ENT key.
MESSAGE FILE 1 ENTRY CALL TYPE : COAST CALL COAST ID : 0012345678 ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH : 12 ACK REQ NAME : ABCD REGIST ERASE
In case of Coast call
13. REGIST is selected; press the ENT key to register. To erase, rotate the CH knob to select ERASE and press the ENT key.
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To send a message file: Method1 1) Press the CALL key. 2) Choose call type and press the ENT key. 3) Highlighting xxx ID, press the FILE key to display list of message files. 4) Choose file to send and press the ENT key. 5) Set the Routine, COMM MODE, and CH. 6) Press the CALL key more than three seconds. Method2 1) Press the FILE key at the standby display. 2) Choose a file you want to send and press the ENT key. 3) Press the CALL key more than three seconds.
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4.6
Position Setup
This is where you enter your position, automatically or manually. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POSITION from the second page of the main menu.
**** SETUP MENU **** POSITION RTC PRINT OUT VOLUME T AUTO CH
3. Press the ENT key. The following menu appears.
T
INPUT TYPE: AUTO LAT : -- --. ---- N LON : --- --.---- E TIME : -- : -4. INPUT TYPE is selected; press the ENT key. The following setting window appears.
AUTO MANUAL
Note: If the position data from a positioning sensor is available, MANUAL can not be chosen, i.e. the above window does not open. 5. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate and press the ENT key. If you chose AUTO, your ship's position and time appear; press the CANCEL to close the menu and return to the standby display. These data are supplied from the navigation equipment connected. Note: If correct position data is entered from a position source during the setting of MANUAL, the setting changes automatically to AUTO from MANUAL. If the message "EPFS ERROR" appears after you change INPUT TYPE from MANUAL to AUTO, confirm that the navigation device is functioning. If you chose MANUAL, enter your position and time as follows. 6. Enter latitude (in eight digits) with the numeric keys. If necessary, switch coordinates: 1 key to switch to North; 2 key to switch to South. 7. Press the ENT key and enter longitude (in nine digits) with the numeric keys. If necessary, switch coordinates: 1 key to switch to East; 2 key to switch to West. 8. Press the ENT key and enter UTC time with the numeric keys. 9. Press the ENT key and CANCEL key to finish.
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4.7
Print Out Setup

The PRINT MENU enables/disables automatic printing of all transmitted and received calls and the results of the daily test. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display to open menu. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose PRINT OUT from the second page of the main menu and press the ENT key.
**** PRINT MENU **** XMTD CALL MANUAL RCVD CALL MANUAL DAILY TEST MANUAL
3. Choose appropriate item among XMTD CALL, RCVD CALL or DAILY TEST and press the ENT key.
AUTO MANUAL
4. Choose AUTO or MANUAL as appropriate and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to the standby display. In the AUTO, when a message is received, its message automatically is printed out. In the MANUAL, open a message you want to print and press the PRINT key (see page 3-29).
Note: In the AUTO, you can print a message as same as Manual. ** Transmitted Message ** SEP25/ 04 17:41 SHIP ACK TO: 111111111 ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH: 12 ACK ** Received Message ** SEP25/ 04 17:40 ECC: OK SHIP CALL FROM: 111111111 ROUTINE COMM MODE: TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH: 12 ACK REQ * Daily test result * SEP25/ 04 17:42 MMSI: 987654321 TX POWER: OK TX/RX PCB: OK CPU PCB: OK CH70RX PCB: OK DUP RX PCB: OK
Sample printout
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4.8
Volume Setup
The VOLUME menu enables/disables key beep (acknowledges correct key input) and adjusts the volume of the earpiece, intercom and off-hook loudspeaker. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose VOLUME and press the ENT key.
**** VOLUME MENU **** KEY CLICK 8 EARPIECE LEVEL 9 INTERCOM VOLUME 8 OFFHOOK SPKR ON MONITOR DOMAIN REGULAR SERVICE PUB. MONITOR DOMAIN PSTN SERVICE PRIV.
Follow the appropriate procedure to adjust volume of desired item. Key click 1. Choose KEY CLICK, and press the ENT key.
KEY CLICK LEVEL SETUP LEVEL (0-16)
KEY CLICK LEVEL SETUP LEVEL (0-16) 4 < EXT: ENT
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10
Note: Do not confuse keyboard beep (single beep) with ACK beep (three beeps). 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to set the key click level. The setting range is 0 to 16. 3. Press the ENT key. (If you press the CANCEL key, the setting is not stored.) Earpiece volume 1. Choose EARPIECE LEVEL and press the ENT key.
EARPIECE LEVEL SETUP LEVEL (8-16)
EARPIECE
LEVEL SETUP LEVEL (1-4)
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EXT: ENT
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Remote handset
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2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to set the earpiece volume level. The setting range is 8 to 16 for transceiver handset and 1 to 4 for remote handset. 3. Press the ENT key. (If you press the CANCEL key, the setting is not stored.) Intercom volume 1. Choose INTERCOM VOLUME and press the ENT key.
INTERCOM SETUP LEVEL (1-16)
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EXT: ENT
2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to set the intercom volume level. The setting range is 1 to 16. 3. Press the ENT key. Off-hook loudspeaker You can set the loudspeaker(s) (internal and external) on or off, according to off-hook condition. 1. Choose OFFHOOK SPKR and press the ENT key. 2. Choose ON or OFF and press the ENT key. OFFHOOK SPKR ON: Loudspeaker(s) is activated when off-hook. OFFHOOK SPKR OFF: Loudspeaker(s) is deactivated when off-hook. Note: The loudspeaker in the transceiver unit can be set by above procedures. The loudspeaker in the remote station is not affected. Speaker Domain You can enable or disable the monitoring of PSTN calls and regular calls (calls other than PSTN) for remote units. 1. Rotate the CH knob to choose [MONITOR DOMAIN REGULAR SERVICE] or [MONITOR DOMAIN PSTN SERVICE], and then press the ENT key. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose PUB or PRIV as applicable. PRIV (Private): For a speaker having priority PUB (Public): For any speaker 3. Press the ENT key.
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4.9
Special Call Setup

The Special Call menu enables/disables the neutral craft call and / or medical call. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose SPECIAL CALL and press the ENT key.
**** SPECIAL MENU **** NEUTRAL CALL MEDICAL CALL : ABLE : ABLE
3. Choose NEUTRAL CALL or MEDICAL CALL and press the ENT key.
ABLE UNABLE
4. Choose ABLE to enable the chosen call, or UNABLE to disable it, and then press the ENT key. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to the standby display. If you select the ABLE, the menu item SPECIAL appears at the CALL TYPE menu.
TEST RELAY ALL RELAY SEL DISTRESS SPECIAL
4.10
RTC Setup
The date and time are normally set from NMEA data. Also, you may enter manually as follows. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose RTC and press the ENT key.
**** SETUP MENU ****

T T
POSITION RTC DATE : 2006-01-24 PRINT OUT TIME : 01:24:17 VOLUME AUTO CH
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3. Press the ENT key again to show date entry box.
DATE : 2005-08-24 TIME : 01:24:17 2006-01-24

4. Enter current date and press the ENT key. Time entry box appears. 5. Enter current time and press the ENT key. 6. Press the CANCEL key to return to the standby display.
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AUTO CH Setup
The automatic channel setup for reception of the coast call and the ship call may be set to enable or disable. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose AUTO CH and press the ENT key.
**** AUTO CH MENU **** AUTO CH : DISABLE

3. Press the ENT key to show the selection window.
ENABLE DISABLE
4. Rotate the CH knob to choose ENABLE or DISABLE as appropriate and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to the standby display.
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PSTN CH Setup
If a PROPOSE calling comes from a coast station with no channel specified, own ship is required to suggest a working channel. This one can be set as follows. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose PROPOSE CH and press the ENT key.
** PROPOSE CH MENU ** PROPOSE CH : 10

3. Press the ENT key to show the entry window. 4. Enter a new channel to specify the working channel and press the ENT key. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to the standby display.
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4.13
AUTO REVERT Setup

AUTO REVERT sets what channel to set when the handset is hung in the handset hanger. The default setting (ON) reverts to CH16. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display. 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose AUTO REVERT and press the ENT key.
* AUTO REVERT MENU * AUTO REVERT : ON

3. Press the ENT key to show the selection window.
ON OFF 4. Rotate the CH knob to choose OFF or ON as appropriate and press the ENT key. OFF keeps the current channel. 5. Press the CANCEL key twice to return to the standby display.
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5.1
SYSTEM SETUP
Displaying Self ID
1. Press the MENU key.
**** SETUP MENU **** POSITION RTC PRINT OUT VOLUME T AUTO CH
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**** SETUP MENU **** PROPOSE CH SPECIAL CALL CONTRAST AUTO REVERT SYSTEM
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2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose SYSTEM from page 3 of the menu and press the ENT key. The following window appears. The self ID is displayed on the first line.
* SYSTEM SETUP MENU *

SELF ID 123498765 GROUP ID LIST
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SELF ID 123498765 GROUP ID LIST INTERCOM NAMING PROGRAM VERSION

Transceiver unit 3. Confirm the SELF ID.
Remote handset
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Displaying Group ID LIST

1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose SYSTEM from page 3 of the menu and press the ENT key. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose GROUP ID LIST and press the ENT key to show the GROUP ID list. For how to registers group IDs, see paragraph 4.5.
GROUP LIST 1/1 1 : 0111111111 2 : 012345678
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5.3
Naming Intercom
1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose SYSTEM from page 3 of the menu and press the ENT key. The following window appears.

3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose INTERCOM NAMING and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
* Intercom Naming Menu *

RT : 1: 2: 3: 4: FM8800 Handset Handset Handset Handset 1 2 3 4
4. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a handset number and press the ENT key. 5. Key in remote station name with alphanumeric keys and press the ENT key. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to name other handsets. To change the default name, for example, 1: Handset 1, rotate the CH knob to move the cursor to right of 1. 1: Handset 1_ Move cursor here. And then press the key to delete the characters. Enter a new name for the remote station.
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5.4
Displaying Program Version

1. Press the MENU key 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose the SYSTEM and press the ENT key. The following selection window appears.

3. Rotate the CH knob to choose PROGRAM VERSION and press the ENT key to show program version number.
Program version FM8800S 0550215-04 EXT: ENT Program version

4. Press the ENT key to exit.
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6.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
Do not open the equipment. Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Do not work inside the equipment unless familiar with electrical circuits.
6.1
Maintenance
Periodic checks
1) 2) 3) 4) Check that each connector is firmly connected. Clean corroded or soiled connectors. Check coaxial cable for damage. If damaged, replace. Check that bolts fixing the antenna are firmly tightened.
6.2
Troubleshooting
When the power cannot be turned on
1) Check if power plug is firmly connected. 2) Check fuses in the power cable. If it has tripped, replace it with a new one (15A). 3) If power cannot be turned on (after checking 1 and 2), contact a FURUNO agent or representative for advice.
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6.3
Daily Test
Authorities require that the DSC be checked daily for proper operation to ensure that it will function properly in the event of distress. Execute the daily test as below. 1. At the standby display, press the SHIFT key and TEST key in that order. The following display appears for test. And distress alarm (visual and audible) occurs.
Test in progress
(Pop-up display appears momentarily .)
*** DAILY TEST ***

TX POWER : OK TX/RX PCB : OK CPU PCB : OK CH70 RX PCB : OK DUP RX PCB : OK IC-350 : OK
If you have not pressed the PTT switch before executing the test, "NO CHECK" is displayed. FM-8800D only If IC-350 is not connected, this item is not shown.
Result of daily test 2. To stop ALARM, press the CANCEL key. 3. To stop the daily test, press the CANCEL key.
NG may be displayed depending on the receiving conditions. In this case, repeat the daily test a couple of times. If NG is displayed always, contact a FURUNO agent or representative for advice. The table below shows the abnormal indications and causes shown in the daily test. Indication TX POWER: NG TX/RX PCB: NG CPU PCB: NG CH70 RX PCB: NG DUP RX PCB: NG IC-350: NG Cause Indicates no transmitting output power. PA module or TX/RX pcb 05P0774 may be damaged. Indicates abnormal PLL circuit in the TX/RX pcb. TX/RX pcb 05P0774 may be damaged. Indicates abnormal loop circuit inside the CPU board. CPU pcb 05P0773 may be damaged. Indicates abnormal loop circuit between CPU and CH70 RX pcb. CH70 RX pcb 05P0775 may be damaged. Indicates abnormal PLL circuit in the DUP RX pcb. DUP RX pcb 05P0777 may be damaged Indicates that the IC-350 has some abnormality.
If necessary, refer to Parts Location on subsequent pages.
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6.4
6.4.1
DSC Test Transmission

Transmitting a DSC test message
1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob to choose TEST and press the ENT key. 4. ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a ID you want to communicate and press the ENT key.
** Compose Message ** CALL TYPE: TEST

STATION ID : 987654321 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK REQ
6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. A message will be transmitted. The screen changes as follows. a) The timer counts down until you receive ACK.
Waiting for acknowledgement.
STATION ID : 987654321 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK REQ
TIME TO GO : 3M 30S
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b) When the ACK is received, the alarm sounds and the screen changes as follows.
Test acknowledge received.
FROM : 987654321 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK
CANCEL ALARM
7. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm and confirm the message received.
** Received Message ** JAN03/06 11:18 ECC : OK TEST ACK FROM : 987654321 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK
PRESS ENT
Note: If the message No response! Try calling again? is displayed, press the ENT and CALL key in order to call again, or press the CANCEL key to cancel the calling and return to the standby display.
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6.4.2
Receiving a test message

When a test call is received, the alarm sounds. If the manual ACK is set, the following message appears.
Test request call received.
FROM : 002444888 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK REQ
CANCEL ALARM
** Received Message ** JAN03/06 11:18 ECC : OK TEST CALL FROM : 002444888 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK REQ
PRESS ENT TO ACK.

** Send Message ** TEST ACK STATION ID : 002444888 SAFETY KIND : TEST COMM MODE : NO INFO ACK
PRESS CALL TO SEND

3. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to send the ACK. The screen returns standby display.
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6.5
Error Message
The table below shows all the error messages which may appear.
Error message PLL1 Unlock PLL2 Unlock ANT ERROR Meaning PLL circuit on the TX/RX pcb 05P0774 has unlocked. PLL circuit on the DUP RX pcb 05P0777 has unlocked (only FM-8800D). The antenna is abnormal. In this condition, if the transmission continues more than five seconds, the output power is reduced to approximately 10W. There is no L/L input from a positioning sensor for more than ten minutes. The DSP (digital signal processor) is abnormally. Printer is disconnected or paper runs out.
EPFS ERROR System Error Printer PE
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Parts Location
Transceiver unit FM-8800D/8800S
PWR pcb 05P0776 DUPLEXER
TX/RX pcb 05P0774
FM-8800D
FM-8800S
Top cover removed
PANEL pcb 05P0772
DUP RX pcb 05P0777
CH70 RX pcb 05P0775
CPU pcb 05P0773
FM-8800S/D
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RTC pcb 05P0802
Bottom cover removed Handset HS-2003
HANDSET pcb 05P0780
Remote station RB-8800/RB-8810/ RB-8810-W/HS-8800/ HS-8800-W
TB pcb 07P0782
05P0779 REMOTE pcb
TB pcb 05P0798 RB-8810 RB-8810-W
HS CONT pcb 05P0781 HS-8800 HS-8800-W
RB-8800
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Junction box IF-8810
JUNCTION pcb 05P0790
DMC Interface IF-8820

DMC IF pcb 05P0778
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Menu Tree
[MENU] ALARM POSITION OLDER EXT ALARM 4H/3H/2H/1H/0.5H DIST/URG, ON SAFETY ON/OFF ROUTINE ON/OFF AUTO ACK COMPLY STATUS UNABLE REASON POLLING CALL ERASE LOG RCVD ORDINARY RCVD DISTRESS TRANSMITTED MEMORY CHANNEL MESSAGE FILE ENTRY POSITION RTC PRINT OUT 50 entries 100 entries LAT/LON/TIME ABLE/UNABLE NO REASON/BUSY/EQUIP DISBLD/ MODE UNAVAIL/CH UNAVAIL ON/OFF Bold: Default
AUTO/MANUAL DATE & TIME XMTD CALL RCVD CALL DAILY TEST
AUTO/MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL AUTO/MANUAL 8 (0-16) 9, 8 - 16 (For remote handset, 1-4) 8, 1 - 16 ON/OFF PUB/PRIV. PUB/PRIV.
VOLUME
KEY CLICK EARPIECE LEVEL INTERCOM VOLUME OFFHOOK SPKR
MONITOR DOMAIN REGULAR SERVICE MONITOR DOMAIN PSTN SERVICE AUTO CH PROPOSE CH SPECIAL CALL CONTRAST AUTO REVERT SYSTEM ENABLE / DISABLE PROPOSE CH setting ABLE/UNABEL NEUTRAL CALL ABLE/UNABEL MEDICAL CALL CONTRAST ON/OFF SELF ID GROUP ID LIST INTERCOM NAMING PROGRAM VERSION [LOG] RCVD ORDINARY (50 LOGs) RCVD DISTRESS (50 LOGs) TRANSMITTED (50 LOGs) 7, 0 - 15
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1 [CALL] COAST CALL COAST ID ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY COMM MODE RELAY SEL COAST ID ID IN DIST KIND: DISTRESS RELAY UNDESIGNATED NATURE Fire Flooding Collision Grounding Listing Sinking Disabled & Adr Abandoning Piracy Man over board EPIRB POS: AUTO MANUAL AT: NO INFO TELEPHONE UNDESIGNATED Fire Flooding Collision Grounding Listing Sinking Disabled & Adr Abandoning Piracy Man over board POS: AUTO MANUAL AT: NO INFO TELEPHONE NATURE NEUTRAL URGENCY COMM MODE: TELEPHONE KIND: NEUTRAL CRAFT CH: 16 URGENCY COMM MODE: TELEPHONE KIND: MEDICAL TRSPRT CH: 16
SHIP CALL
GROUP CALL
PSTN CALL
ALL SHIPS
POSITION
TEST
TELEPHONE DATA COMM OPTION NO INFO NO INFO CH SHIP ID ROUTINE SAFETY URGENCY COMM MODE TELEPHONE DATA COMM OPTION NO INFO CH SELECT CH / MANUAL GROUP ID COMM MODE TELEPHONE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH SELECT CH / MANUAL COAST ID COMM MODE ALL MODES TP DUPLEX TP DATA COMM OPTION: NO INFO TEL SAFETY URGENCY TELEPHONE COMM MODE COMM OPTION: NO INFO CH SELECT CH / MANUAL SHIP ID SAFETY KIND: POSITION REQ COMM OPTION: NO INFO STATION ID SAFETY KIND: TEST COMM OPTION: NO INFO ACK REQ ID IN DIST KIND: DISTRESS RELAY UNDESIGNATED NATURE Fire Flooding Collision Grounding Listing Sinking Disabled & Adr Abandoning Piracy Man over board EPIRB POS: AUTO MANUAL AT: NO INFO TELEPHONE
DISTRESS
SPECIAL
MEDICAL
RELAY ALL
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Marine VHF Channel Lists

1) International Channels
CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 RX MHz 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 Low PWR Remark CH 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 TX MHz 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RX MHz 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 Low PWR Low PWR Remark
DSC
Low PWR
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2) USA Channels TX CH MHz 01 156.050 02 03 04 05 156.250 06 156.300 07 156.350

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400
RX MHz 156.050 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000
Remark
CH 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
TX MHz 156.175 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425
RX MHz 156.175 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425
Remark
Low PWR
DSC
Low PWR
72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
Low PWR
Low PWR
US Weather Channels WX 01 02 03 04 05 RX MHz 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 WX 06 07 08 09 10 RX MHz 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 163.275
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3) Canadian Channels
CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 RX MHz 160.650 160.700 160.750 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.050 157.100 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Remark CH 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 TX MHz 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RX MHz 160.625 156.075 156.125 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 Low PWR Low PWR Remark
DSC
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4) Inland waterways (INLND-W) Channels

CH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TX MHz 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 RX MHz 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 156.300 160.950 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 Remark CH 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 TX MHz 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RX MHz 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 Low PWR Low PWR DSC Low PWR Low PWR Remark
Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR Low PWR
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5) Private Channels
TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 120(L1) 121(L2) 122 123 124 125(F1)(P1) 126(L3) 127 128 129 130 131(F2)(P2) 132 133(F3)(P3) 134 135 136 137 138
Remark
155.000 155.025 155.050 155.075 155.100 155.125 155.150 155.175 155.200 155.225 155.250 155.275 155.300 155.325 155.350 155.375 155.400 155.425 155.450 155.475 155.500 155.525 155.550 155.575 155.600 155.625 155.650 155.675 155.700 155.725 155.750 155.775 155.800 155.825 155.850 155.875 155.900 155.925 155.950
155.000 155.025 155.050 155.075 155.100 155.125 155.150 155.175 155.200 155.225 155.250 155.275 155.300 155.325 155.350 155.375 155.400 155.425 155.450 155.475 155.500 155.525 155.550 155.575 155.600 155.625 155.650 155.675 155.700 155.725 155.750 155.775 155.800 155.825 155.850 155.875 155.900 155.925 155.950
159.600 159.625 159.650 159.675 159.700 159.725 159.750 159.775 159.800 159.825 159.850 159.875 159.900 159.925 159.950 159.975 160.000 160.025 160.050 160.075 160.100 160.125 160.150 160.175 160.200 160.225 160.250 160.275 160.300 160.325 160.350 160.375 160.400 160.425 160.450 160.475 160.500 160.525 160.550
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 139 00 60 01 61 02 62 03 63 04 64 05 65 06 66 07 67 08 68 09 69 10 70 11 71 12 72 13 73 14 74 15 75 16 76 17 77 18 78 19
Remark
155.975 156.000 156.025 156.050 156.075 156.100 156.125 156.150 156.175 156.200 156.225 156.250 156.275 156.300 156.325 156.350 156.375 156.400 156.425 156.450 156.475 156.500 156.525 156.550 156.575 156.600 156.625 156.650 156.675 156.700 156.725 156.750 156.775 156.800 156.825 156.850 156.875 156.900 156.925 156.950
155.975 156.000 156.025 156.050 156.075 156.100 156.125 156.150 156.175 156.200 156.225 156.250 156.275 156.300 156.325 156.350 156.375 156.400 156.425 156.450 156.475 156.500 156.525 156.550 156.575 156.600 156.625 156.650 156.675 156.700 156.725 156.750 156.775 156.800 156.825 156.850 156.875 156.900 156.925 156.950
160.575 160.600 160.625 160.650 160.675 160.700 160.725 160.750 160.775 160.800 160.825 160.850 160.875 160.900 160.925 160.950 160.975 161.000 161.025 161.050 161.075 161.100 161.125 161.150 161.175 161.200 161.225 161.250 161.275 161.300 161.325 161.350 161.375 161.400 161.425 161.450 161.475 161.500 161.525 161.550
Min DUPch
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 79 20 80 21 81 22 82 23 83 24 84 25 85 26 86 27 87 28 88 29 89 30 90 31 91 32 92 33 93 34 94 35 95 36 96 37 97 38 98 39
Remark
156.975 157.000 157.025 157.050 157.075 157.100 157.125 157.150 157.175 157.200 157.225 157.250 157.275 157.300 157.325 157.350 157.375 157.400 157.425 157.450 157.475 157.500 157.525 157.550 157.575 157.600 157.625 157.650 157.675 157.700 157.725 157.750 157.775 157.800 157.825 157.850 157.875 157.900 157.925 157.950
156.975 157.000 157.025 157.050 157.075 157.100 157.125 157.150 157.175 157.200 157.225 157.250 157.275 157.300 157.325 157.350 157.375 157.400 157.425 157.450 157.475 157.500 157.525 157.550 157.575 157.600 157.625 157.650 157.675 157.700 157.725 157.750 157.775 157.800 157.825 157.850 157.875 157.900 157.925 157.950
161.575 161.600 161.625 161.650 161.675 161.700 161.725 161.750 161.775 161.800 161.825 161.850 161.875 161.900 161.925 161.950 161.975 162.000 162.025 162.050 162.075 162.100 162.125 162.150 162.175 162.200 162.225 162.250 162.275 162.300 162.325 162.350 162.375 162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550
Max DUPch
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 99 40 100 41 101 42 102 43 103 44 104 45 105 46 106 47 107 48 108 49 109 50 110 51 111 52 112 53 113 54 114 55 115 56 116 57 117 58 118 59
Remark
157.975 158.000 158.025 158.050 158.075 158.100 158.125 158.150 158.175 158.200 158.225 158.250 158.275 158.300 158.325 158.350 158.375 158.400 158.425 158.450 158.475 158.500 158.525 158.550 158.575 158.600 158.625 158.650 158.675 158.700 158.725 158.750 158.775 158.800 158.825 158.850 158.875 158.900 158.925 158.950
157.975 158.000 158.025 158.050 158.075 158.100 158.125 158.150 158.175 158.200 158.225 158.250 158.275 158.300 158.325 158.350 158.375 158.400 158.425 158.450 158.475 158.500 158.525 158.550 158.575 158.600 158.625 158.650 158.675 158.700 158.725 158.750 158.775 158.800 158.825 158.850 158.875 158.900 158.925 158.950
162.575 162.600 162.625 162.650 162.675 162.700 162.725 162.750 162.775 162.800 162.825 162.850 162.875 162.900 162.925 162.950 162.975 163.000 163.025 163.050 163.075 163.100 163.125 163.150 163.175 163.200 163.225 163.250 163.275 163.300 163.325 163.350 163.375 163.400 163.425 163.450 163.475 163.500 163.525 163.550
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 119 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238
Remark
158.975 159.000 159.025 159.050 159.075 159.100 159.125 159.150 159.175 159.200 159.225 159.250 159.275 159.300 159.325 159.350 159.375 159.400 159.425 159.450 159.475 159.500 159.525 159.550 159.575 159.600 159.625 159.650 159.675 159.700 159.725 159.750 159.775 159.800 159.825 159.850 159.875 159.900 159.925 159.950
158.975 159.000 159.025 159.050 159.075 159.100 159.125 159.150 159.175 159.200 159.225 159.250 159.275 159.300 159.325 159.350 159.375 159.400 159.425 159.450 159.475 159.500 159.525 159.550 159.575 159.600 159.625 159.650 159.675 159.700 159.725 159.750 159.775 159.800 159.825 159.850 159.875 159.900 159.925 159.950
163.575 163.600
RX.max.freq
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158
Remark
159.975 160.000 160.025 160.050 160.075 160.100 160.125 160.150 160.175 160.200 160.225 160.250 160.275 160.300 160.325 160.350 160.375 160.400 160.425 160.450 160.475 160.500 160.525 160.550 160.575 160.600 160.625 160.650 160.675 160.700 160.725 160.750 160.775 160.800 160.825 160.850 160.875 160.900 160.925 160.950
159.975 160.000 160.025 160.050 160.075 160.100 160.125 160.150 160.175 160.200 160.225 160.250 160.275 160.300 160.325 160.350 160.375 160.400 160.425 160.450 160.475 160.500 160.525 160.550 160.575 160.600 160.625 160.650 160.675 160.700 160.725 160.750 160.775 160.800 160.825 160.850 160.875 160.900 160.925 160.950
Added ch no. Added ch no. Added ch no. Added ch no.
Continued -
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TX
Simplex Simplex
RX
Semi-dup
CH NO (current) 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177(M2) 178 179
Remark
160.975 161.000 161.025 161.050 161.075 161.100 161.125 161.150 161.175 161.200 161.225 161.250 161.275 161.300 161.325 161.350 161.375 161.400 161.425 161.450 161.475
160.975 161.000 161.025 161.050 161.075 161.100 161.125 161.150 161.175 161.200 161.225 161.250 161.275 161.300 161.325 161.350 161.375 161.400 161.425 161.450 161.475
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Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)

Input sentences
GGA, GLL, RMC, ZDA, GNS
Schematic diagram
05P0773 J2 C65 100P
R70 10
R69 120
4 U13 LTC1480 3
R65 10 C64 100P JP1
TXD-H TXD-C RXD-H RXD-C
7 8 9 10 C69
1000p
220 R74 C70

1000p
1 220 R73 2 CR3

1SS355
U15 PC400
Load requirements as listner

Isolation Input impedance Max. Voltage Threshold Optocoupler 560 ohms 15V 4 mA
Output sentence
TLL
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GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data

$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +-- 11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---- 10 | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9 | | | | | | | | | | +---+------------ 8 | | | | | | | | +---+------------------ 7 | | | | | | | +------------------------- 6 | | | | | | +---------------------------- 5 | | | | | +------------------------------- 4 | | | +----+--------------------------------- 3 | +---+--------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1. UTC of position 2. Latitude, N/S 3. Longitude, E/W 4. GPS quality indicator (see note) 5. Number of satllite in use,00-12, may be different from the number in view 6. Horizontal dilution of precision 7. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel, m 8. Geoidal separation, m 9. Age of differential GPS data 10. Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023 11. Checksum NOTE 0 = fix not available or invalid 1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid 2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid 3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid 4 = Real Time Kinetic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers 5 = Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floating fingers 6 = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode 7 = Manual input mode 8 = Simulator mode The GPS quality indicator shall not be a null field.
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GLL - Geographic position - latitude and longitude

$--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 6 | | | | | | +--------- 5 | | | | | +----------- 4 | | | | +---------------- 3 | | +------+----------------------- 2 +---+----------------------------------- 1 1. Latitude, N/S 2. Longitude, E/W 3. UTC of position 4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid 5. Mode indicator(see note) 6. Checksum NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous D = Differential E = Estimated (dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator N = Data not valid The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not be null fields.
GNS-GNSS fixed data

$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--- 11 | | | | | | | | | | | +------ 10 | | | | | | | | | | +---------- 9 | | | | | | | | | +-------------- 8 | | | | | | | | +------------------ 7 | | | | | | | +---------------------- 6 | | | | | | +------------------------- 5 | | | | | +------------------------------ 4 | | | +-------+--------------------------------- 3 | +--+--------------------------------------------- 2 +------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1. UTC of position 2. Latitude, N/S 3. Longitude, E/W 4. Mode indicator 5. Total number of satellites in use,00-99 (Not used.) 6. HDOP (Not used.) 7. Antenna altitude, meters, re: mean-sea-level(geoid) (Not used.) 8. Geoidal separation (Not used.) 9. Age of differential data (Not used.) 10. Differential reference station ID (Not used.) 11. Checksum
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RMC - Recommemded minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data

$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------- 10 | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 9 +--+--------- 8 | | | | | | | | | +------------------ 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +---------------------- 6 | | | | | | +------------------------ 5 +----- +------------------------ 4 | | | | | | +----+--------------------------------- 3 +-------------------------------------- 2 | +-------------------------------------------- 1 1. UTC of position fix 2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warming 3. Latitude, N/S 4. Longitude, E/W 5. Speed over ground, knots 6. Course over ground, degrees true 7. Date: dd/mm/yy 8. Magnetic variation, degree E/W 9. Mode indicator(see note) 10. Checksum NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator: A = Autonomous D = Differential E = Estimated (dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator N = Data not valid The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not be null fields.
ZDA - Time and data

$--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 7 | | | | | +----------- 6 | | | | +-------------- 5 | | | +------------------ 4 | | +---------------------- 3 | +------------------------- 2 +--------------------------------- 1 1. UTC 2. Day, 01 to 31(UTC) 3. Month, 01 to 12(UTC) 4. Year(UTC) 5. Local zone hours, 00h to +-13h 6. Local zone minutes, 00 to +59 as local hours 7. Checksum
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TLL Target latitude and longitude

$--TLL,xx,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,c--c,hhmmss.ss,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +--------- 8 | | | | | | | | +----------- 7 | | | | | | | +------------- 6 | | | | | | +-------------------- 5 | | | | | +-------------------------- 4 | | | +-----+------------------------------ 3 | +----+------------------------------------------ 2 +----------------------------------------------------- 1 1. Target number 00 - 99 2. Latitude, N/S 3. Longitude, E/W 4. Target name 5. UTC of data 6. Target status(see note) 7. Reference target=R,null otherwise 8. Checksum NOTE - Target status L = lost, tracked target has beenlost Q = query, target in the process of acquisition T = tracking
AP-18
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Thermal Printer UTP-80FK

1. Printer usage cautions
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the printer. Do not allow water to enter the printer. Do not drop or jar the printer. Fix a paper jam after turning off the power. Turn off the power when there is some problem (for example, strange smell or smoke), and confirm that the trouble is not continuous.
2. Paper usage cautions

The surface of the thermal paper is coated with special chemicals and the characters are printed out by thermochemical reaction. Use specified thermal roll paper. Keep in a cool, dry place. Keep paper away from hard objects, solvents and vinyl film to prevent paper discoloration. Use water-based glue (starch glue, synthetic glue, etc.) when pasting thermal paper. Adhesive tape can discolor the thermal paper. Use double-sided tape on the reverse side of the paper. Do not touch the paper with wet hands. Fingerprints may appear on the recording or the recording may become blurred.
3. Specifications, Parts of the Printer

Specifications 1. Thermal roll paper Paper type: P-80-25 (Code NO. 000-805-780) Width of paper: 80 mm External diameter of roll paper: 48mm Length of paper: 25m 2. Environmental conditions Useable temperature: 0 to +50C Storage temperature: -20 to +60C Useable and storage humidity: 35 to 85% (no condensation)
AP-19
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Parts
Paper feed slot Shaft VR for adjusting printing density DIP switch Case Vent Guard plate A Guard plate B Front panel Cutter Lock lever
Rear panel Screw hole for fixing case I/O connector
4. Operation
Loading roll paper
1) Unlocking the Slide lock Slide the Lock lever at the right bottom of the panel to the FREE position to unlock the front panel1. 2) Pushing the panel Push the center of the front panel about 2 mm inward. Release, and panel pops out by about 10mm 2. 3) Pulling out the panel Place thumb and index finger at top and bottom of panel and pull the panel forward until you feel some resistance. 4) Pulling the panel upward Pull the panel upward. When you hear a click, continue pulling the panel upward to 90 until you hear a click again.
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5) Attaching roll paper Insert roll paper into the shaft. NOTE) Insert the paper so it feeds from above as shown in the figure at right. 6) Inserting paper Turn on the POWER and confirm that the PE LED lights red. Insert paper through paper feed slot. The PE LED goes off then paper is fed. Feeding stops after the paper is fed a certain amount. 7) Pulling down the panel After setting paper, pull the bottom of the panel downward to fix the panel. Confirm that a click sounds. 8) Pushing in the panel Place thumb and index finger at bottom and top of panel and push in the panel. 9) Locking the panel Push the center of the panel inside the case until it is deeper than the frame. The front panel should be flush with the frame. 10) Locking the Slide lock Slide the Lock lever to the LOCK position to lock the panel.
Front panel
FEED SEL SEL LED PE LED Lock lever Cutter Paper feed slot
PE LED: Lights when paper is out. SEL LED: Lights in ON-LINE condition. Data can be received when the light is ON. SEL: Chooses ON-LINE or OFF-LINE, alternately. To temporarily stop printing use this switch to choose OFF-LINE (SEL LED goes OFF). Push the switch again to re-start printing. FEED is available on OFF-LINE. FEED: Feeds out paper continuously when equipment is in OFF-LINE condition. This switch also executes the printing test while pressing down the switch, turn on the power.
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Lock lever: the front panel. Cutter: Paper feed slot:
Locks the front panel. The LOCK position prevents opening of Cuts paper. Pull up the paper to cut it. Feeds paper.
Setting the DIP switch The DIP switch at the top of the frame functions to change printer specifications. Default specifications are shown in the table below. TABLE1 Setting DIP switch 1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Ref. TABLE 2 Ref. TABLE 3 ON No use 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Function Small characters Normal character Inverted printing Upright printing 22 digits printing 20 digits printing International characters Printer mechanism compensation Auto line feed TABLE 2 International characters 4 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
Function Japan United States Germany England France Spain Italy Sweden TABLE 3
5 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
6 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
Printer mechanism compensation
The left and right printing positions may vary over the course of a voyage. Printing position is adjusted at the factory, however friction, etc. may cause misalignment. If misalignment occurs, adjust printing position. Addition to standard 0 -1 +1 +2 7 OFF OFF ON ON 8 OFF ON OFF ON
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Printing test Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the FEED switch to start the test printing. All standard characters and six lines of filled squares are printed and then the equipment goes into ON-LINE. To stop printing during the test, hit the SEL key. NOTE1: Below are samples for 20 digits printing. NOTE2: The program number and date will be different on your printout.
2004
Remedy for paper jam

1) Turn off power When paper jam, turns off power immediately. 2) Cut off roll paper Open the panel and cut the paper as below.
Cut paper here
Paper feed slot
3) Detaching the font panel Push the right-and left hooks on the frame to unlock the panel and then pull up the panel.
Pull up Push here
Hook
AP-23
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4) Removing jammed paper a) Remove paper carefully from the paper feed slot. b) If torn paper cannot be removed with fingers use a tweezers, being careful not to scratch parts. NOTE) Scratched printing head, platen or rubber roller can cause printing or paper feed malfunction. c) If torn paper cannot be removed, consult a FURUNO dealer for advice.
Rubber roller (one each right and left) Retainer plate (SUS) Platen Head
5) Setting paper Set paper as mentioned earlier.
5. Adjusting printing intensity

You can adjust the printing intensity with the control at the top of the frame. Clockwise: Lessens intensity. Counterclockwise: Increases intensity.
AP-24
APPENDIX
Thermal Printer UTP-58E

For general operation notice, see Thermal printer UTP-80FK.
UTP-58E for RC-8800S/D-B (Rack Console) and PP-8800A (Printer)

Push the POWER switch and the POWER Lamp goes on. When the lamp in on data received from the radiotelephone is printed. After completion of printing, feed paper out by pressing the LINE FEED button.
PAPER COVER OPEN button POWER Lamp LINE FEED button
POWER switch
Paper replacement
Paper: type TP058-30CL, code number 000-154-047-10 1. Push the PAPER COVER OPEN button to open the paper cover. 2. Load the roll paper as shown below. 3. Set the roll paper so that the end of paper is outside the printer, and then close the cover by pressing both sides of the top of the paper cover.
1 2
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SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8800D/FM-8800S

1. GENERAL (1) Number of Channels
INTL: 57 USA: 55 (57)* Weather: 10 Canada: 55 (57)* INLND-W: 55 (57)* Private: 20
*: CH75&76 can be included
(2) Frequency Stability (3) Communication System (4) Class of Emission (5) Antenna Impedance
MEMORY CH: 50 for some countries. Within 1.5 kHz FM-8800S: Simplex/Semi-duplex FM-8800D: Simplex/Full-duplex 16K0G3E (Voice) 16K0G2B (DSC) 50 ohms
2. TRANSMITTER (1) Frequency Range
FM-8800S Simplex Semi-duplex FM-8800D Simplex Full-duplex
155.000 to 161.475 MHz 155.000 to 161.475 MHz 155.000 to 158.000 MHz 155.000 to 158.000 MHz
(2) Output Power (3) Frequency Deviation
25 W max., 1 W at power reduction <5 kHz
3. RECEIVER (1) Frequency Range
FM-8800S Simplex Semi-duplex FM-8800D Simplex Full-duplex
155.000 to 159.600 MHz 161.475 to 164.200 MHz 155.000 to 158.000 MHz 160.625 to 162.600 MHz
(2) Receiving System (3) Intermediate Frequency (4) Sensitivity (5) Adjacent Channel Selectivity (6) Spurious Response (7) AF Output
Double Superheterodyne 1st: 51.2375 MHz, 2nd: 37.5 kHz +6 dBV (20 dB SINAD) 70 dB or more 70 dB or more Built-in Speaker: 3 W (4 ohms) Handset earphone: 2mW (150 ohms) ITU-R Rec. 541-9, 493-11 (class A) and 689-2 1200 baud 30 ppm max. AFSK 1700 400 Hz Mark: 1300 Hz, Space: 2100 Hz
4. DSC (1) Protocol (2) Baud Rate (3) Modulation (4) Frequency Shift
SP-1
5. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER

(1) Receiving Frequency (2) Sensitivity (3) Conducted Spurious Emission 156.525 MHz Symbol error rate: Less than 1% (at 0 dBV) Less than 2 nW
6. POWER REQUIREMENTS
(1) Power Supply (2) Power Consumption 24 VDC (-10%/+30%)
FM-8800S Waiting Receive Transmit FM-8800D Waiting Receive Transmit DUP Transmit 0.5 A 1.6 A at 4 W audio output 1.6 A at 1 W output, 4.7 A at 25 W output 0.5 A 1.6 A at 4 W audio output 2 A at 1 W output, 6 A at 25 W output 3.6 A at 1 W output, 7.6 A at 25 W output
7. DIGITAL INTERFACE
IEC 61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver.3) Input sentence & priority DATE (for RTC): ZDA>RMC TIME (for RTC): ZDA>GGA>RMC>GNS>GLL Position & UTC (for DSC): GGA>RMC>GNS>GLL Output sentence: TLL Talker: GP>LC>DE>II>IN>EC
8. AMBIENT CONDITIONS
(1) Temperature (2) Relative Humidity (3) Waterproofing (IEC 60529) Transceiver Unit Handset/Hanger Remote Station/Handset -15C to 55C (IEC60945) 93% (at 40C) Chassis: IPX0, Panel: IPX4 HS-2003: IPX4 RB-8800: IPX0 HS-8800:IPX2 RB-8810: IPX0 RB-8810-W: IP56 HS-8800-W: IP56 IF-8810: IPX0 IF-8820: IPX0
Junction Box DMC Interface
9. COATING COLOR
(1) Transceiver Unit (2) VHF console Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5, Panel: Munsell N3.0 7.5BG7/2, 2.5G7/2 or user specified
SP-2
INDEX
A
Able acknowledge call ................................3-5 ACK BQ ......................................................3-7 Alarm setup. ...............................................4-1 All ships call..............................................3-16 Audio alarms...............................................1-7 Auto ACK setup ..........................................4-3 Automatic acknowledge.....................1-13, 3-6
K
Key click ................................................... 4-13
L
LCD ............................................................ 1-5 Log file...................................................... 3-28 Loudspeaker............................................... 1-8
M
Maintenance............................................... 6-1 Manually acknowledging ............................ 3-8 Medical transport call................................ 3-26 Memory channel setup ............................... 4-6 Message file entry ...................................... 4-7
C
Call key.....................................................1-12 Cancel key...........................................1-2, 1-7 CH16 key..................................................1-10 Channel modes ..........................................1-8 Coast call....................................................3-2 Contrast ....................................................1-14 Controls ......................................................1-2
N
Naming intercom ........................................ 5-2 Nature of distress ....................................... 2-4 Neutral craft call........................................ 3-24
D
Daily Test ....................................................6-2 Dimmer .......................................................1-8 DIST ACK signal .......................................2-10 Distress Alert ..............................................2-1 Distress communication .............................2-1 Distress key ................................................2-1 Distress relay............................................2-12
O
Off-hook loudspeaker ............................... 4-14 Old position alarm ...................................... 4-1 Output power.............................................. 1-9
P
Polling call ................................................ 3-22 Position call .............................................. 3-19 Position setup........................................... 4-11 Print out setup .......................................... 4-12 Priority ...................................................... 1-13 Program version. ........................................ 5-3 PSTN call ................................................. 3-13
Distress relay area call.. 2-19

DSC operational .......................................1-12 Dual watch................................................1-10
E
Earpiece volume.......................................4-13 Erasing logs................................................4-5 Error message ............................................6-6
R
Remote station ........................................... 1-1
F
Front panel .................................................1-1
S
Scanning .................................................. 1-10 Self ID......................................................... 5-1 Shift key...................................................... 1-8 Ship call...................................................... 3-2 Speaker domain ....................................... 4-14 Squelch ...................................................... 1-9 Standby display ........................................ 1-12
G
Group call .................................................3-10 Group ID list................................................5-1
I
Intercom volume .......................................4-14
IN-1
INDEX
T
Transceiver unit .......................................... 1-1 Transmitting................................................ 1-9 Troubleshooting.......................................... 6-1 U Unable acknowledge call............................ 3-5
V
Volume ....................................................... 1-8 Volume setup ........................................... 4-13
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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A : SEP . 2004 J : JUN . 08, 2010

Pub. No. OME-56420-J (TATA ) FM-8800D/S

How to discard this product

How to discard a used battery

0.11 m IEC 60945 0.33 m IEC 60945 0.9 m MPE by FCC

(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)

DISTRESS ALERT TRANSMISSION

Distress acknowledge received.

CANCELING DISTRESS ALART

Distress call will be cancelled? YES NO

CAUTION ! Cancel DISTRESS on CH16 by VOICE. EXT:ENT

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... AP-1

INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1 Declaration of Conformity

VHF console RC-8800

Transceiver Unit FM-8800D/8800S

RB-8800/8810 RB-8810-W ALARM UNIT IC-350

External Speaker SEM-21Q

*: Option for FM-8800D/S-N

FM-8800D/8800S system configuration

Controls Keys and LCD Indication

Volume with Power ON/OFF

Transmits various messages.

HG-8800 Handset hanger

Remote station (option)

8 SCAN TUV 9 DW WXYZ

S * SHIFT T LOG # CH16 FILE MENU ENT

Press to activate secondary function.

Additional keys of the handset HS-8800/HS-8000-W

(down arrow key) SQ auto

2 ABC 8 SCAN TUV

Increases number at the memory channel or private channel setting.

Decreases number at the memory channel or private channel setting.

Indications on the LCD

SEP 16/'05 12:57:48 SHIFT 2

Current date & time

LAT: 34 15. 8008' N LON: 135 33. 3917' E MMSI 123456789

Standby display on the transceiver unit

*: DISTRESS MODE is displayed at distress calling.

MMSI: 12 34. 1234 N

AUTO CH: DIS LAT: DEC05/08 11:39

LON: 123 45. 6789 E 12:34 UTC AUTO

MANUAL ACK** 3* VOL 4 SQ 5

VHF Basic Operation

DIMMER LEVEL LEVEL (0-9)

Selecting channel modes, channels

Adjusting volume of loudspeaker

Selecting output power

Turning the loudspeaker on/off

Quick selection of CH16

Remarks on voice communications

DSC Operational Overview

DSC operational overview

MANUAL ACK T VOL 5 SQ

Compose Message CALL TYPE : COAST CALL