Operators

Manual

SKANTI
VHF 1000 P DSC
Pleasure VHF
with built-in DSC

DISTRESS Call

Acknowledgment

Quick DSC DISTRESS Call

dSC

1. If off or UNIT OFF: press the ON button/key.

DIST-ACK
or

4. To VIEW the call, press

dSC

2. Hook off the handset.

LAST CALL

Mayday Procedure
5. To enter VHF mode press 16:
3. Send DSC distress call.
Open DISTRESS lid and press DISTRESS
on hook until RELEASE is displayed. This takes 5 seconds,
during which the indicator lamps TX and ALARM will flash.

16
MEM

dSC
5 SECS
5-4-3-2-1-RELEASE

VOL

SQ

1 10 03
6. Lift handset if on hook.
Press

Pressing PTT, say:

MAYDAY
This is
- the 9-digit identity and the call sign or
other identification of the ship,
- The ships position,
- The nature of distress and
assistance wanted,
- any other information which might
facilitate the rescue.
OVER.

16
WAIT ACKN

Release

Release PTT and

listen for answer.

Wait for answer!

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(The distress call is repeated automatically every 3.5-4.5 minutes

until acknowledgment is received or stopped manually
from the unit.)

NB!

DISTRESS is only to be used in case of

an emergency!

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Handset
What is What?

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Abbreviations Used in this

Manual
1. Display
2. Indicator lamps
TX
1W
US
(for information on BIversion, see page 10.
CALL
ALARM
3. TEL/DSC
4. RX/LOG
5. SEND CALL
6. TX CALL
7. Channel selection
8. Shift key

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9. FUNC key
10. ON/OFF button
(NB! This function may be
placed differently.
See p. 2.)
11. Earpiece
12. Volume control
13. Squelch select
14. Intercom
15. Channel 16 quick selection
16. Loudspeaker
17. Microphone
18. PTT key
19. Distress button
20. 25W key
(US versions only)

ADDR
ATIS
BI
CU
DSC
DUP
DW
GMDSS
GPS
LF
MEM
MMSI
MSG
PTT
RX
SQ
STN
TEL
TX
UTC

Address
Automatic Transmitter Identification System
Channel Mode used when sailing on European rivers
(details on p. 10)
Control Unit
Digital Selective Calling
Duplex
Dual Watch
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Global Positioning System
Low Frequency
Memory
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Message
Push-To-Talk (talk button)
Receive(r)
Squelch
Station
Telephony
Transmit(ter)
Coordinated Universal Time

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Introduction

About this Manual

The SKANTI VHF 1000 P DSC is the new professional VHF for
yachtsmen fulfilling the latest requirements as well as featuring the
functionality of the Digital Selcall (DSC) function. Consequently the
VHF 1000 P DSC is covered by the future regulations for DSC
requirements (Class D) for non-convention vessels.

This manual is for the daily user of the system. The manual includes
two main sections, basic operation and full operation. The basic
part offers a short easily-read description of the main functions; the
full part offers elaborate descriptions of the functions of the product.

With the DSC function you are automatically connected to the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), compulsory from
February 1999 for all cargo vessels above 300 gross tons. Thus,
such vessels must have at least one VHF with DSC facility on board.
By using the DSC call channel 70, you are sure to reach almost all
ships and coast stations within DSC distance.
In the basic configuration the SKANTI VHF 1000 P DSC consists of
a compact Transceiver Unit (TU 1000 P DSC) and a smart, userfriendly handset Control Unit (CU 1000 P DSC) with built-in loudspeaker.

Please note
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with
the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is
disclaimed. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain
errors or inaccuracies, and represents no commitment whatsoever.
This agreement is governed by the laws of Denmark.
Doc. No.: B4911GB9

Issue: J/0140

The units are connected by means of the SPARC-bus interface.

This advanced interface can be used to interconnect multiple control
units. The distance between the transceiver unit and the handset
control unit may be up to 50 metres in 12V DC installations, in 24V
DC installations up to 100 metres. An external loudspeaker may be
connected directly to the control handset hook.
In the handset hook an emergency DSC button is positioned under a
hatch-cover in order for the operator not to activate this button by
mistake. When the operator presses the emergency button, a DSC
emergency signal containing the vessels MMSI number and position
will be transmitted to all vessels and coast stations in the vicinity.
The nominal system power supply is 12V DC. An optional 24V DC
to 12V DC converter (PR 1206) is available.
A standard NMEA interface for connection to on-board navigational
equipment is available in the transceiver option connector.

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Contents
DISTRESS Call ..................................................................... ii
Quick DSC DISTRESS Call .............................................. ii
Acknowledgment ............................................................... ii
Mayday Procedure ............................................................ ii
Handset ................................................................................ iii
What is What? .................................................................. iii
Abbreviations Used in this Manual .................................. iii
Introduction ......................................................................... iv
About this Manual .............................................................. iv
Telephony Display ............................................................... 2
Handset Main Function Keys ............................................. 2
Basic Operation ................................................................... 3
Switching ON/OFF ........................................................... 3
Basic Telephony Operation ................................................ 3
Listening for Telephony Calls ........................................... 3
Receiving a Telephony Call ............................................. 4
Making a Telephony Call .................................................. 4
Channel Control ............................................................... 5
Squelch Control ............................................................... 5
Setting the Volume Level ................................................. 6
Muting the Speaker .......................................................... 6
Setting Transmitter Power Level ...................................... 6
Dimmer Function .............................................................. 6
Basic DSC Operation .......................................................... 7
Receiving an Individual DSC Call .................................... 7
Transmitting DSC Call to a Ship Station ......................... 7
Transmitting DSC Call to a Shore Station ....................... 8
Full Operation .................................................................... 10
Full VHF Telephony Operation ......................................... 10
Setting Channel Mode ................................................... 10
Setting International/US Channel Mode ........................ 10
Setting International/BI Channel Mode .......................... 10
25W Transmitter Power Level ....................................... 10
Setting Memory Scan Table ............................................ 11
Scanning of Channels ..................................................... 11
Dual Watch ..................................................................... 13
Keyboard Lock ............................................................... 14
Intercom ......................................................................... 14
Full DSC Operation ............................................................ 16
Receiving DSC Calls ...................................................... 16
Tone signalling when receiving DSC Calls ..................... 17
RX LOG Menu ..................................................................... 17
The RX LOG Menu Tree ................................................ 18

TX CALL Menu ...................................................................

Setting up a Call from Extended Menu ..........................
TX CALL Menu Tree ......................................................
Function Menu ...................................................................
Function Menu Item Description ....................................
FUNCtion Menu Tree .....................................................
Directory Setup ..............................................................
ADDR BOOK Setup .......................................................
VHF System Description ................................................
International Channels ......................................................
US Channels .......................................................................
BI Channels ........................................................................

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Telephony Display

Handset Main Function Keys

Normal display
ON/OFF
The position of this function depends on which type of handset you
have got.

or

TEL/DSC key.
Changes handset operation mode:
Toggles between handset DSC mode and handset
TELEPHONY mode.
Scanning display

RX LOG key.
Enters DSC menu to read received DSC messages.

TX CALL key.
Enters DSC menu to set up DSC calls for transmission.
SEND CALL key.
Starts transmission of set up DSC call.

CANCEL key.
If a DSC call is in progress,
it cancels transmission of the call.
If handset in DISTRESS REPEAT mode, it cancels the
distress call.

16 key.
Selects TELEPHONY mode and channel 16.

Function menu.
Enters the function menu to set up the
handset and system.
If function menu is active it enters
VHF telephony mode.
After 5 minutes of inactivity the handset will resume in telephony
mode by default.

Basic Operation
Switching ON/OFF

Listening for Telephony Calls

According to international rules, all ships shall monitor channel 16
constantly:
1. Select channel 16 by pressing:

Depending on which type of handset you have got, switching on/off

is done by means of a button at the top of the handset, or at the
keyboard:

16
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 10 03
ON/OFF button.
To switch on, simply press the button.
To switch off, press for more than 1/2
second.

2. Set the squelch level by means of the buttons

or
a. Step down squelch level until noise is heard on free channel.
b. Then step up to the first level where just silent.
(To listen for calls on other channels, select the channel number
or use the scanning facility.)
ON/OFF key.
To switch on, simply press the key.
To switch off, press for more than 2 seconds.

Basic Telephony Operation

To activate the VHF functions if not active press the key
TEL/DSC or the key 16.
or

Receiving a Telephony Call

Making a Telephony Call

When a call comes in, and your call name is heard in the loudspeaker:

In telephony mode:

1. Hook off the handset.

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Press
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 02

2. Press the PTT key on the handset.

1. Select channel 16 or another channel specified or agreed upon:

3. To answer the call, say:
<The name of the calling station>
This is <Your station name>
2. Hook off the handset.
4. To suggest channel, say:
Channel <suggested channel number>
5. Say over and release the PTT key
to let the caller accept the
proposed channel number.

Release
3. When speaking,
press the handset PTT key.
Press

6. Switch to the channel agreed upon (for example channel 71) and
communicate:

71
MEM

VOL

SQ

0 10 03
For short-distance communication, use 1W.

Make the call:

1. <Called station name (3 times)>
2. This is
<Your station name (3 times)>
3. Over

4. Release the PTT key to listen.

Release

Press the PTT key when talking only. If on a simplex channel, say
over every time you have completed talking.

5. When answered,
agree upon a channel,
switch to the channel (for example channel 6) and communicate.

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 02
Press the PTT key when talking only. If on a simplex channel,
say over every time you have completed talking.

Channel Control
Setting the VHF channel can be done in three ways by means of the
numeric input keys (sequentially) or by means of the function next
channel up/down, or by using the quick select key 16:
Numeric keys:
Press the numeric input keys (sequentially) until the desired channel
number is shown on the handset display:

The next channel function is active until the key

is released again, toggling through the
channels as long as pushed.

Quick select key:

Press the key

16
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 10 03

Squelch Control
Ex:

Manual squelch level setting:

Set the squelch sensitivity of the receiver by buttons

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MEM

VOL

SQ

0 10 03

MEM

If private channels are available in your VHF system, a private

channel number is selected by pushing the buttons:
Ex: Private channel 23

MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 02

Press

P23

VOL

for more than 4 seconds and the squelch level goes

up/down automatically.
The squelch setting is shown on the display below the SQ symbol.

SQ

0 09 01
Next channel function:
To select the next channel up or down (starting point is displayed
channel).

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Push
MEM

VOL

Automatic squelch level setting:

The VHF system automatically sets the optimal squelch level to
mute the background noise level.
To set squelch level automatically:

Press

SQ

0 09 01

Setting the Volume Level

Setting Transmitter Power Level

Setting the volume level can be done both for the speaker and the
earpiece individually. (The setting can be 0-15).
The volume level of the speaker can be controlled when handset is
on hook, or the speaker is set to be active when handset is hooked
off. The volume level of the earpiece can be controlled when the
handset is hooked off, and the speaker is not set to be active when
handset is hooked off. The volume setting for the earpiece can also
be set in the function menu.
If the speaker is active the speaker setting is always shown on the
display. Only when the handset is hooked off and the speaker is not
set to be active, is the volume level of the earpiece shown.

The handset can control the transmitter power level, which can be
set to either 1W or 25W.
Low power 1W is indicated by the indicator lamp on the display.
Some channels may be programmed to operate at 1W level only.
To change the TX power level press

16

To change the volume setting use

MEM

MEM

VOL

VOL

SQ

1 08 04

the keys

SQ

1W indicator lamp

1 10 01
Press the keys for more than 1 second and the volume level goes
up/down automatically (until the volume limit is reached).

Muting the Speaker

Dimmer Function

If the speaker is active the handset automatically mutes the speaker

when the PTT is pressed, and then reactivates the speaker when the
PTT is released.

The handset features display backlight, keyboard backlight

and light in the indicator lamps (TX, 1W, US, CALL and ALARM).
The light can be set at four steps 0-3.

The speaker icon on the display shows the speaker state.

To change the dimmer level:

Speaker active:

Press

To mute the speaker, press:

Speaker muted:

LEVEL 2

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04
To reactivate the speaker, press:

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04

When the key

every second.

is being pressed the dimmer level will change

Basic DSC Operation

When switched on, your VHF set is constantly monitoring channel 70
for incoming DSC calls.

Receiving an Individual DSC Call

Transmitting DSC Call to a Ship

Station
To set up and transmit an individual DSC call and propose a working
channel:
1. Press TX Call.

When a DSC call is received the handset will notify you according to
the kind of DSC call received.
When receiving an individual call including VHF working channel
proposal, the following will happen (VHF working channel: 8):
The handset will notify you by showing the DSC call received
display, the call indicator lamp will flash and the loudspeaker will
announce the call.
1. DSC call received:

dSC
SHIP STN
2. Press arrow right.

dSC

dSC

RECEIVED
The lower part of the display will toggle the information:

STN *
3. Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the ship station to be
called. Use the keys:

dSC

2. Hook off the handset to transmit a DSC acknowledgment call to

connect to the initiating party on the proposed VHF working
channel.

STN 2190*

4. To select the MMSI number:

Press arrow right.
3. When acknowledgment has been transmitted the handset
automatically switches to telephony mode, ready for VHF
communication on the proposed channel.

8
MEM

VOL

dSC

SELECT

019000016->
5. To transmit the DSC call:

SQ

2 07 01
4. Start communication as normally done in telephony mode.

Press SEND CALL.

dSC
SEND CALL

Transmitting DSC Call to a Shore

Station
To set up and transmit a public call to a shore station for VHF
connection:
1. Press TX Call.

dSC

When the call has been transmitted the display will show the
message:

SHIP STN

dSC

2. Press arrow up twice.

dSC

WAIT ACKN

SHORE STN
3. Press arrow right.

dSC
STN 00*
4. Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the shore station to be
called. Use the keys:

dSC
STN 0021*

5. To select the MMSI number:

Press arrow right.

dSC

8. To end the phone number input press arrow right twice.

dSC

SELECT

SELECT

1234567->

002191000->

9. To transmit the DSC call:

6. To enter telephone number:
Press arrow up.

dSC

Press

dSC
SEND CALL

NO PHONE

When the call has been transmitted, the display will show the
message:

Press arrow right.

dSC

dSC

WAIT ACKN

ADD PHONE
7. Key in the digits of the phone number to be called.
Use the keys:

dSC
PHONE 12*

Full Operation
Full VHF Telephony
Operation
Setting Channel Mode

25W Transmitter Power Level

Some VHF radios offer a choice between two sets of channels,

called channel modes. If your VHF features two modes, you can
either switch between international/US channels, or between
international/BI channels.

NB! For US channels 13 and 67.

If the VHF is programmed with the set of US
channels, some of those channels are
specified to be used only with the limited
transmitter power level of 1W. This means
that the TX power level cannot be changed
to 25W as described.

International mode is used when sailing on any sea in the

world, except in US waters.
US mode is used when sailing in US waters.
BI mode is used when sailing on the rivers of Europe.

Setting International/US Channel Mode

If your VHF features the choice of international/US mode, switching
between those two sets of channels is done by pressing the keys:

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 01
Channel mode indication
When US mode is selected, the yellow US indicator lamp is lit.
Otherwise, the radio is in international mode.

Setting International/BI Channel Mode

If your VHF features the choice of international/BI mode, switching
between those two sets of channels is done by pressing the keys:

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 01
Channel mode indication
When BI mode is selected, the yellow BI indicator lamp is lit.
Otherwise, the radio is in international mode.
When BI mode is selected, ATIS is activated automatically.

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However, it is still possible to set

the TX power level to 25W by using:

The TX power level of 25W is only active

while the key is being pressed down; when
the key is released the TX power level is
again reduced to 1W.

Setting Memory Scan Table

Scanning of Channels

The VHF 1000 system has eight independent sets of memory tables
to save channels for making scanning sessions. Each memory table
may contain all channels available in the system.
To distinguish between the tables, each table has a number (0-7)
and to each number can be attached a name of maximum seven
characters.
To attach a name to a scan table, enter the function menu.
(See the section Funktion Menu).

To start scanning:

The scan table number

selected is shown in the
left corner of the handset display.

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

7 09 01

Pr -

Press
MEM

P-CH

7 ALL 16
The lower part of the display shows from left to right: scan table
number, scan table name, priority channel of scan table.
If scan table contains no channels,
no scanning will be started, and the
display will show the
following message:

Pre-programmed memory tables for scanning of channels:

Table 6:

Channels for intership communication.

Table 7:

All channels in system.

MEM EMPTY

It is recommended not to alter the pre-programmed channels in

scanning tables 6 and 7. These scanning tables are used to search
for channels for intership DSC communication, and altering the
channels may exclude you from performing intership communication
on certain channels.

Setting the selected scan table:

To set the selected scan table to be number 0:

1. Press
The system resumes normal VHF operation on the channel
selected before the scanning session was initiated.

2. Press
The system resumes normal VHF operation on quick select
channel 16.

SEL

1. Press

To stop scanning:
Scanning in progress can be terminated in the following ways:

MEM

7 ALL

3. Hook off the handset.

The system resumes normal VHF operation on the channel
selected before the scanning session was initiated.
4. Push the PTT

The handset display shows the message SELect and the MEM
symbol flashes. The lower part of the display shows the scan
tables number and name.

2. Press
MEM

The display now shows

the new scan table number 0.

VOL

SQ

0 09 01

If no signal has been detected on any channel, the system

resumes normal VHF operation on the channel selected before
the scanning session was initiated. If a signal has been detected
on a channel, the system resumes normal VHF on the last
channel where signal was detected.

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If scanning is in progress and a signal is detected on eg. channel 6,

the display changes to show the selected channel number and
volume level.
When a priority scanning is in progress, channel 16 is scanned once
for every channel scanned in the scan table. Channel 16 cannot be
deleted or excluded while a scanning is in progress.

6
MEM

VOL

7 09

To delete a channel from a scan table:

Select channel number (shown on the display), and then
press
Ex: To delete channel 6 from scan table number 1:

1. Press
Channel 6 is selected.

P-CH

16

MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04

To add a channel to a scan table:

Select channel number (shown on the display), and then press

2. Press
The message delete channel
is shown for one second.

DELETE CH

Ex: To add channel 6 to scan table number 1:

Then the display will show
the next channel in the scan table.

DUP

1. Press
MEM

Channel 6 is selected.
MEM

VOL

VOL

SQ

1 09 01

SQ

1 08 04
2. Press
The message stores channel is
shown for two seconds.

6
STORES CH

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If there are no more channels in

the scan table and deletion is
attempted, the display will show
the message mem empty.

MEM EMPTY

To view contents of channels in a scan table:

Viewing which channels a specific scan table contains, can be done
in two ways:
While the key is being pressed down, the display will step through
the channels of the scan table selected.
1. Press

, the latter for 1 second.

Dual Watch
The handset may perform a dual watch of channels, a priority
channel and the selected channel being monitored simultaneously.
To start a dual watch with channel 6 and priority channel 16:
Select channel 6.
Then press

OR

2. Press

, the latter for 1 second.

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MEM

7 CONTENT

When a dual watch is in progress, DW

appears in the top left corner of the
display and the priority channel is shown
in the bottom right corner of the display.

DW

MEM

VOL

P-CH

1 08

16

To stop a dual watch: When a dual watch is in progress it can be

terminated in three ways.
1. Press
2. Push PTT

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04
The system resumes VHF on the selected channel 6 and starts
transmitting.

16

3. Push
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04
The system resumes VHF on the quick select channel (normally
16).

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Keyboard Lock

Intercom

The handset has a keyboard lock, which locks some keys to avoid
unintentional channel changes during a telephony session.
When the keyboard is locked the only functions that can be controlled are:

If your VHF system has more than one control unit, it is possible to
carry out an intercom between two control units.
When the intercom feature is used the handset will perform as
follows:

1. Setting the volume level.

2. Setting the squelch level.
3. Channel up/down.

Initiating an intercom from the handset to another control unit:

To call another control unit:

IC

1. Press

SELECT NO

To lock the keyboard:

Press

This display indicates that the handset expects an input of the

location number to be called.

(second time, press for 1 second).

2. Press a numeric key to choose location to be called

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 08 04
The key symbol appears, indicating that the keyboard is locked.
Unlocking the keyboard can be done in two ways:

1. Press
MEM

The keyboard is unlocked.

VOL

Ex:

SQ

1 08 04
3. If location 2 is NOT available,
the display shows

2. Press

for 1 second.

The keyboard is unlocked

and channel 16 selected.

16
MEM

VOL

SQ

and no dialling is carried out.

1 08 04

IC2
NOT AVAIL

If location 2 is available the

display shows

and a ringing tone is heard in

the speaker/earpiece.

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IC2
CALLING

This indicates that a dial-up is in progress to the control unit with

location number 2. The lower part of the display now toggles the
message CALLING and the NAME of the called control unit.
During the dialling time of 30 seconds it is possible to hook off
the handset and speak into the microphone. As LF is activated
in the called control unit during dialling, the receiver of the call
can hear you in the speaker without hooking off. This makes it
possible to use the VHF system as a sort of paging system.
4. If the intercom attempt is answered:
When the receiver of the call
hooks off his handset, the
intercom is established.

If the intercom attempt is not

answered:
If the receiver of the call does not
answer the intercom within
30 seconds, the handset
automatically hangs up and
reenters normal VHF operation.

IC2

1. Adjust volume level

16
MEM

VOL

SQ

1 10 03

Receiving an intercom attempt from another control unit:

When an intercom is attempted from another control unit to the
handset, this will act as illustrated in the following example, where
the caller has location number 3.
1. Receiving an intercom

The display toggles CALLING

and the NAME of the caller.
A ringing tone is heard in the speaker.

During intercom the handset is able to:

NAME

IC3
CALLING

2. To answer the intercom, hook off handset.

2. Mute/unmute speaker

3. Adjust squelch level

4. Adjust dimmer level

Terminating an intercom session:
The intercom connection can be terminated by either of the control
units.
To end an intercom:
1. Place handset on hook.
The handset resumes in VHF mode.

2. Key
The handset resumes in VHF mode.

3. Key
The intercom connection between the two control units is now
established; to communicate, simply press PTT and speak into the
microphone.

The handset resumes in VHF mode selecting channel 16.

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Full DSC Operation

Furthermore the handset does as follows:

1. If on hook:

Receiving DSC Calls

A. If VHF mode active:

When a DSC call is received, the user will be advised by the

handset. This is done in different ways, depending on the type of
DSC call and the handset operation mode:

dSC

Sound,
CALL indicator lamp or
CALL and ALARM indicator lamps.

RECEIVED
The handset automatically changes to DSC mode and starts
toggling limited call information on the
display. Ex:

B. If DSC mode or function menu active, the

handset continues the function in progress.

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FUNC

TELEPHONY
2. If hooked off:
A. If VHF mode active:
The handset continues in VHF mode, for your VHF control.
Press

to view the limited call contents as in 1 A.

B. If DSC mode or function menu active:

The handset continues the function in progress.
In all cases, to view all DSC call contents:
Press

and view all call contents by

entering the RX LOG menu,

using the key

to step

through the call information.

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Tone signalling when

receiving DSC Calls
30 sec.

Restarts
after
30 sec.

TONE SIGNAL

DISTRESS
CALL

DISTRESS &
URGENCY
1 sec.

7 sec.

VHF
CONNECT
3 sec.
ALL SHIP
SAFETY CALLS
OTHER
DSC CALLS
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The tone signalling sequence is repeated every 30 seconds or

until the DSC call is either read or answered.
When handset is hooked off, there is a short tone every 30 seconds
until call is read.

RX LOG Menu
The RX LOG menu is used for reading all information on DSC calls
received. Also, if requested by a DSC call received, it is possible to
set up a DSC acknowledgment call.
The RX LOG menu has the following main menu entries:
1. LAST CALL
When a DSC call has been received and the handset toggles call
information, to view all calls and/or answer back, enter this item.
2. ALARM CALL
To view DSC distress calls, and all calls of CATEGORY distress
or urgency, enter this item.
3. CALL
To view DSC calls from the VHF DSC modem ordinary calls
buffer, CATEGORY safety or routine, enter this item.

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The RX LOG Menu Tree

Last call
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Alarm log
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Call log

XXXX info>

Calltype

Type info

Distr MMSI MMSI info

Distr pos

Rx time>

Timeinfo

Rx date>

Date info

Call type>

2 TCMD>

tcmd info

W-ch XX>

EOS>

EOS info

XXXX info>

List of abbreviations
1 TCMD
First telecommand
2 TCMD
Second telecommand
Bad-vhfch
Unable to use proposed channel
Call repl
Call replied
CAT info
Specification of category
Com info
Specification of type of distress communication
Congestn
Congestion at maritime switching centre
Distr com
Type of distress communication
Distr MMSI
MMSI number of sender of distress call
Distr Nat
Nature of distress
Distr pos
Position of sender of distress call
Distr time
Time when distress call was sent
EOS
End-of-sequence (character ending call)
EOS = ackn bq The end-of-sequence character is ending a call sent
in reply to a request
EOS = RQ
The end-of-sequence character is ending a request
FS
Format specifier
Info
Information
Lat info
Position latitude information
Long info
Position longitude information
MMSI info
Information on MMSI number

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The call is too old if time

elapsed since rx > 5 mins.

Nat info
No comply
No opr
No reason
Opr unava
Qeueuindi
Rx date
RX
Rx time
Stnbarred
tcmd info
Utc
W-ch

Specification of nature of distress

Unable to comply with what the other party is asking
No operator available
Declining to give any reason why you are unable to
comply with what the other party is asking
Operator temporarily unavailable
Queue indication
Date when call was received
Received (calls)
Time when call was received
Station barred
Telecommand information
Universal coordinated time
(approx. the same as GMT)
VHF working channel

Lat info

Long info

Distr time

Utc XX XX

Distr nat

Nat info

Distr com

FS info

Category>

CAT info

From>

MMSI info

1 TCMD>

tcmd info

Approve
No comply
If EOS = RQ
and call QRW too old

Com info

6HQGFDOO
View call

No reason
Congestn
Busy
Queueindi
Stnbarred
No opr
Opr unava
Disabled
Bad-vhfch
Bad mode

If EOS = RQ and call too old

Call old
Call repl
If call already replied

At date

Date info

At time

Time info
Re-enter RX LOG menu

If EOS = ackn bq

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TX CALL Menu
The TX Call menu offers a variety of possibilities of setting up DSC
calls for transmission, from totally manual call setup using the
extended calls entry, setting up each piece of information involved in
the call, to almost automatic setup of DSC calls using the menu
entries, ADDR BOOK, SHIP STN, and SHORE STN.
A distress call is set up automatically
by pressing the hook distress button.

To navigate in the TX CALL menu use the keyboard keys:

and

Setting up a Call from Extended Menu

For manual setup of distress call, use the DISTRESS entry in the TX
CALL menu.

To illustrate how to set up a DSC call in the TX CALL menu, the

following is an example of setting up an individual call using the
EXTENDED menu entry.

TX CALL menu main entries:

To enter the TX CALL menu to set up DSC call:
1. SHIP STN
Your input: MMSI number or a pre-stored station from the
station register, change of working channel if desired.
Call setup: Automatic, individual routine incl. VHF working
channel, requests acknowledgment.
If MMSI number of group number (starting with 0):
Group call incl. VHF working channel.
2. ADDR BOOK
Your input: Pre-stored name from the address book register.
Call setup: Automatic, depending on:
Ship station:
Shore station:
Shore station including telephony number:
3. SHORE STN
Your input: MMSI number or pre-stored station from the station
register, optional telephony number.
Call setup: Automatic, depending on:
Telephony number included:
No telephony number included:

SHIP STN
2. Press

3 times to find EXTENDED entry.

dSC
EXTENDED
3. Press

to enter item (info text)

dSC

4. EXTENDED
Your input: All information in call.
Call setup: As specified by user.
5. DISTRESS
Your input: Nature of distress, position and time. If a GPS is
connected, time and position are automatically inserted.
Call setup: A standard distress call.
6. ALL SHIP
Your input: Change of working channel if desired.
Call setup: Automatic.
All ships, safety, incl. VHF working channel.

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dSC

1. Press TX CALL

CALL TYPE
4. Press

. Use

to find INDV-STN

dSC
INDV-STN

To enter the type of call:

dSC

5. Press

8. Press

MMSI *

. Use

of DSC call
SAFETY.

to find category

dSC

6. Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the ship station or coast
station to be called.
Use the keys:

SAFETY
To select the category:
9. Press

. You enter 1 telecommand information.

dSC
1 TELECMD

dSC

10. Press

. Use

to find 1 telecommand

MMSI 21*

dSC

SELECT

of DSC call,
SIMPLEX.

dSC
SIMPLEX

19000016->
To select MMSI number:
7. Press

To select 1 telecommand:

. You enter category info

11. Press

dSC
CATEGORY

. Use

to find entry ADD VHF

working channel.

dSC
ADD W-CH

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12. Press

and enter VHF working channel (e.g. channel 6).

dSC

SELECT

VHFCH 06
To select working channel:

dSC

13. Press

CALL ANSW

14. Press

. Use

to find REQ ANSW item.

dSC
REQ ANSW
15. Press

to select the item.

dSC
SEND CALL
To transmit DSC call:
16. Press

dSC
WAIT ACKN
The DSC call having been transmitted, the handset awaits the
receivers call acknowledgment.

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TX CALL Menu Tree

Ship stn
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Addr book
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Shore stn
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Extended
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Distress
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All ship

Stn XXX

6HQGFDOO
View call

name XXX 6HQGFDOO

View call
Stn XXX

No Phone
Add Phone No XXX

Call type Indv-stn

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All-stn

MMSI XXXCategory Routine

Safety
Urgency
Distress
Category Safety
Urgency
Distress

1 Telecmd Simplex
Add W-ch VHFCH XX
No-info
No W-ch
No comply

1 Telecmd Simplex
No-info

Add W-ch VHFCH XX

No W-ch

If NO valid GPS input

Nature of Fire
Key pos> Known
Lat edit
Long edit Key time
Flooding
Unknown
Collision
Grounding
If valid GPS input
Listing
Sinking
Adrift
Call answ
Undesignd
Indv-stn
Abandship
Key pos
Piracy
Lat edit
Manoverb

W-ch XX 6HQGFDOO
View call

List of abbreviations
1 telecmd
Abandship
Add W-ch
Addr
All-stn

6HQGFDOO
View call

First telecommand
Abandoning ship
Additional information: Working channel
Address
All stations

Long edit
Manoverb
No answer
No comply
No W-ch
No XXX
No-info
Req answ
Stn
TX
Undesignd
VHFCH
W-ch

Time edit

Call answ Req answ 6HQGFDOO

No answer View call

6HQGFDOO
View call

6HQGFDOO
View call

Call answer
Individual station
Key in position!
Position latitude input editor
Position longitude input editor
Man overboard
Not requesting an answer
Unable to comply with what the other party is asking
No working channel
Phone number
No information
Requesting an answer
Station
Sent (calls)
Undesignated distress call
VHF channel (working channel)
Working channel

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Function Menu
The function menu offers facilities to view and set up the functionality
of the handset unit. It also offers facilities to view and change
functionality of the VHF transceiver and of the DSC modem as well.
To enter the function menu.
To view or set any specific items in the function menu press the keys

___

FUNC

a. To enter an alphanumeric character in the

cursors place.

TELEPHONY
To move around in the function menu use the keys:

1.

To set menu entry to be entered.

To leave the function menu:

NB: If any setting has been changed when leaving the function
menu, the handset has to be turned off and then on again for the
changes to take effect.
The function menu can be left in the following ways:

2.

To enter the entry set in 1.

3.

To reenter the function menu (press for 1 second).

1.

Activate VHF mode, selecting channel 16

16
MEM

a. To change option Y/N.

b. To change single numeric value,
up or downwards until limit.

3.

4.

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2.

3.
2.

a. To save/select item setting, entering the

next item too.
b. To move one step to the right in an item with more
inputs.

a. To reenter the function menu (press for 1

second).
b. To delete the character to the left of the cursor
(moving one step to the left in an item).

SQ

1 08 04

To edit items in the function menu, use the keys:

1.

VOL

Activate VHF mode

Do 2.

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

0 09 01
4.

Enters DSC RX-LOG menu

Example:
To activate keyboard beep function for keyboard to beep every time
a key is pressed.
1.

___

SELECT
FUNC

8.

When Y(es)...

TELEPHONY
:

2.

Edits item Y(es)/N(o)

KB.BEEP Y

Enter the function menu

___

FUNC

FUNC

GENERAL

9.

:
Selects the setting and reenters
the function menu

___

FUNC

TELEPHONY

Pushed twice, finds the general entry

3.

Enters the entry

4.

: Finds the entry

___

FUNC

To activate the new settings, turn the handset off and then on
again.

ILLUMIN

___

FUNC

SOUND

5.

: Enters the sound entry

___

FUNC

EARPIECE

6.

Pushed twice, finds the entry

7.

: Enters keyboard entry

___

FUNC

KEYBOARD

___

SELECT
FUNC

KB.BEEP N

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Function Menu Item Description

Path:

GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DISPLAY\DB_L_0-3

Description:
"Y"enables autoacknowledgment of
"Y"/"N" DSC calls.
Light intensity of each indicator lamp dimmer
level.
0-3
Light intensity of each display backlight
0-9
dimmer level.

GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DIMMER\D_LEVL

0-3

GENERAL\ILLUMIN\DIMMER\D_LEVL\DIMDIR

0-2

GENERAL\ILLUMIN\KEYB0ARD\SECS

0-20

DSC\SETTINGS\ACKNOWLDG\AUTOACK
GENERAL\ILLUMIN\INDICATOR\LEVL_0-3

Data:

GENERAL\ILLUMIN\KEYB0ARD\SECS\D_LEVL 0-3
GENERAL\SOUND\EARPIECE\NORM

0-15

GENERAL\SOUND\EARPIECE\NORM\ALARM

0-15

GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM

0-15

GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM 0-15
GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM
\EXT_SPK
0-3
GENERAL\SOUND\LOUDSPEAK\NORM\ALARM
\EXT_SPK\HO_SPK
0-1
GENERAL\SOUND\KEYB0ARD\KBBEEP
GENERAL\SOUND\SIDETONE\ST ATT
SERVICE\DSC\SELF-ID\GRPEDIT

SERVICE\TELEPHONY\CH+MODE\INPUTS

26

Dimmer level when handset is turned on.

Dimmer level start direction (see diagram on
next page).
Number of seconds that handset light is on
after a key has been pushed.
Dimmer level when any key has been pushed
(provided number of seconds in item above is
1 or more)
Earpiece normal volume level when handset
is turned on.
Earpiece alarm volume level when receiving
DSC call or intercom.
Speaker normal volume level when handset
is turned on.
Speaker alarm volume level when receiving
DSC call or intercom.
Handset control of external speaker.
Speaker state when handset is hooked off.
Default on=1 or off=0.

"Y"/"N" Keyboard key beep when pushing key.

Feedback level of microphone to earpiece
0-3
(recommended setting=1).
Group MMSI number
0-9
setup / change
Setup of number of input digits when
changing VHF channel.
"Y"/"N" Y = 3 digits, N = 2 digits

The dimmer start direction can be set up in three different ways:

Start direction 0:

Start direction 1:

Start direction 2:

27

FUNCtion Menu Tree

Telephony
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|
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Dsc
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General
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Service

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Scanner
Squelch
Atis no

Mem_no X Name XXX

Mode X
XXXXXXXXX

Settings
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Addr book
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Directory
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Testcalls

Self-id
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Position
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Acknowldg
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Time date

Illumin
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Sound
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Version

Code

Pr-ch XX

Pr_sc X

MMSI-NU> XXXXXXXXX GrpMMSI

XXXXXXXXX

Posview
X:XXXX
Pos auto
X:XXXX
Pos mode Show X
Posupdate X:XXXX

X:XXXXX
X:XXXXX

Utc time

Utc XX:XX

X:XXXXX

AT Utc

HXX MXX

XX XX XX
Hour XX

Date
Mins XX

Autoack X
View
Set

Tzone XX
Tzone XX

Add name
View del

Name XXXX Mmsi XXX

Name XXXX Mmsi XXX

Add stn
View del

Name XXXX Mmsi XXX

Name XXXX Mmsi XXX

Localtime
Utctime

Levl_0 X
Levl_0 X
D_levl X
Secs XX

Levl_1 X
Levl_1 X
D_dir X
D_levl X

Earpiece
Loudspeak
Keyboard
Sidetone

Norm XX
Norm XX
Beep X
St att X

Handset
Transceiv
Bus setup
DSC
Telephony

Date

Phone XXX
Press sto
Phone XXX
If coast stn, phone number can be added for public call
Press sto

Int path
Ext path

Indicator
Display
Dimmer
Keyboard

XX XX XX
Secs XX

Levl_2 X
Levl_2 X

Levl_3 X
Levl_3 X

Alarm XX
Alarm XX

Extspk X

Ho spk X

Software
Software

XXXXXX
XXXXXX

Serial no
Serial no

XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX

Handset
Self-id
CH_mode

Loc no X
GRP edit
Input 3 x

Name XXXX
XXXXXXXXX

Year XX

Month XX

Day XX

Directory Setup
The directory is a subset of the DSC items in the function menu.
In the function menu it is possible to programme the stations used
most frequently, for future use in the TX CALL menu.
If not used frequently a station may be erased from the function
menu.
The directory makes it possible to set up DSC calls fast and easily
using the SHIP or SHORE items in the DSC TX CALL menu,
selecting an MMSI number by looking up the connected identification
name.
The directory offers the connection of an identification NAME to an
MMSI number.
Adding an item to the directory:
To set up an item in the directory, enter the function menu:

1.

Then use

to find ADD STN entry

___

FUNC

ADD STN
5.

___

SELECT

NAME *

to enter the function menu

___

FUNC

TELEPHONY
2.

4.

6. Enter the name of the new item.

Always enter nine characters - letters or spaces. If the name
contains less letters, insert spaces (by pushing the 0 key) until
nine characters have been entered.

to find the DSC entry

___

FUNC

DSC
3.

Then use

___

to find DIRECTORY entry

SELECT
FUNC

POSEIDON

___

FUNC

DIRECTORY

Select the input

7.

___

FUNC

MMSI *

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Viewing and deleting an item from the directory:

To view and maybe delete an item from the directory, enter the
function menu. Use the keys:

8. Enter the MMSI number of the new item

1.

to enter the function menu

___

FUNC

TELEPHONY

___

SELECT
FUNC

2.

to find the DSC entry

019000015->

___

Select the input

FUNC

DSC
9.

FUNC

PRESS STO
3.

Then use

to find DIRECTORY entry

Store name and MMSI number:

10.

___

___

FUNC

DIRECTORY

STORE OK
Now the name and MMSI number are stored in the memory of
the DSC modem and can be used in the TX CALL MENU by
looking up the name to select destination station MMSI number
of the DSC call.

FUNC

4.

Then use

to find VIEW DEL entry

___

FUNC

VIEW DEL

30

5.

:
The last station name used
will appear on the display

___

SELECT

NAME *

6. a. To view other station names in register, going through the

various items:

___

FUNC

NAME *

ADDR BOOK Setup

The ADDR BOOK is a subset of the DSC items in the function menu.
The ADDR BOOK is very similar to the directory, though it offers the
extra facility, that in addition to an identification name, a public
telephone number can be added to an MMSI number if this is a
coast station number.
The ADDR BOOK makes it possible to set up DSC calls fast and
easily using the ADDR BOOK item in the DSC TX CALL menu.
The ADDR BOOK setup functions in the same way as the directory
setup, the only difference being that a public telephone number can
be added to the name. The procedure is similar to the station register
setup; just enter the function\dsc\ADDR BOOK.

b. To view MMSI number:

___

FUNC

219000015
c. To delete the item when the name is displayed:

___

FUNC

NAME *
When an item has been deleted the next item in memory is
displayed. If no more items:

___

FUNC

MEM EMPTY

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VHF System Description

To the VHF system can be connected up to 7 control units. Each
control unit has a unique location (1-7). If a control unit wants to
control the transceiver, it has to be master of the system. The
following describes the display read-outs shown in connection with
different system priorities of the control units:
The control unit assigned location number 1 has the highest priority
in the VHF system and is able to become master of the system at
any time needed.
When more control units are connected to the VHF system, the main
control unit has to be assigned location number 1.
When the system is free:
If a handset is in VHF mode, the display will show:

6
MEM

VOL

SQ

When a control unit is master of the system,

the other control units, if in VHF mode, show the following display to
indicate that the transceiver is in use by another control unit:

oCC
1 BRIDGE
The control unit location name
The control unit location number
If the other control units are in DSC mode or the function menu is
active, the display will show the menu item as usual.

dSC
SHIP STN

1 08 02
If a handset is in DSC mode or the function menu is active, the
display shows the menu item.

dSC

Getting the MASTER priority in the system:

To operate the transmitter, the handset has to be master of the
system. To become master of the system, simply hook off the
handset.
When the handset becomes master of the system, the display will
not change.

SHIP STN

If the handset does not become master of the system and the
handset is operated in VHF mode, the display will show the message:

oCC
1 BRIDGE
If the system is occupied by another control unit, hang up and wait
for the system to become free.

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International Channels
&KDQQHOV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

7;
0+]
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

5;
6,03/(;
'83/(;
0+] ,QWHUVKLS
3RUW
3RUW
3XEOLF
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 'LVWUHVVDQGFDOOLQJ
156,850
161,500
161,550
161,600
161,650
161,700
161,750
161,800
161,850
161,900
161,950
162,000

&KDQQHOV
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

7;
0+]
156,025
156,075
156,125
156,175
156,225
156,275
156,325
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
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

5;
6,03/(;
'83/(;
0+] ,QWHUVKLS
3RUW
3RUW
3XEOLF
160,625
160,675
160,725
160,775
160,825
160,875
160,925
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
'6&
'6&
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


Notes:
L)
*)

NB!

1 W TX power.
Due to the introduction of the channels AIS1 at 161.975 MHz
and AIS2 at 162.025 MHz for Automatic Identification
System, channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels as of
1 January 1999.
The RX and TX frequencies can be read out on the control
unit handset display by pressing (for more than one second)
and holding the CH key.
At a front-operated VHF radio, the RX and TX frequencies
can be displayed on a menu.

33

US Channels
&KDQQHOV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

7;
5;
6,03/(;
0+]
0+]
156,050 156,050

'83/(;

%
156,150 156,150


%

156,250
156,300
156,350
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

156,250
156,300
156,350
156,400
156,450
156,500
156,550
156,600
156,650
/
156,700
156,750
5;
156,800 'LVWUHVVDQGFDOOLQJ
156,850
156,900
156,950
157,000
157,050

157,100
157,150

161,800
161,850
161,900
161,950
162,000

&KDQQHOV
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

7;
0+]

B)
!)

RX)
NB!

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6,03/(;

'83/(;

&KDQQHOV

P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10

156,075 156,075

%
156,175
156,225
156,275
156,325
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
156,575
156,625
156,675
156,725

156,175
156,225
156,275
156,325
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
156,575
156,625
156,675
156,725

'6&

%
%
156,875
156,925
156,975
157,025
157,075
157,125
157,175
157,225
157,275
157,325
157,375
157,425

Notes:
L)

5;
0+]

1 W TX power. By pressing the 25W button in the US hook,

the transmitter will transmit at 25W on channel 13 and 67,
which are normally limited to 1W transmission.
Channels 2, 4, 60, 62, 75 and 76 cannot be selected in US
mode.
Channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83 may be legally
used in certain instances, but they are not for use by the
general public in US waters.
Only RX. Transmitter is blocked.
The RX and TX frequencies can be read out on the control
unit handset display by pressing (for more than one second)
and holding the CH key.
At a front-operated VHF radio, the RX and TX frequencies
can be displayed on a menu.

156,875
156,925
156,975
157,025
157,075
157,125
157,175
161,825
161,875
161,925
161,975
157,425





:;

WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
WX10

5;
0+]
162,550
162,400
162,475
162,425
162,450
162,500
162,525
161,650
161,775
163,275

BI Channels
&KDQQHOV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

7;
0+]
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

5;
6,03/(;
'83/(;
0+] ,QWHUVKLS
3RUW
3RUW
3XEOLF
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 'LVWUHVVDQGFDOOLQJ
156,850
/
/
161,500
161,550
161,600
161,650
161,700
161,750
161,800
161,850
161,900
161,950
162,000

&KDQQHOV
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

7;
0+]
156,025
156,075
156,125
156,175
156,225
156,275
156,325
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
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

5;
6,03/(;
'83/(;
0+] ,QWHUVKLS
3RUW
3RUW
3XEOLF
160,625
160,675
160,725
160,775
160,825
160,875
160,925
156,375
156,425
156,475
156,525
'6&
'6&
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


Notes:
B)
L)
*)

NB!

Channels 75 and 76 cannot be selected in BI mode.

1W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 ,15, 17,
71, 72, 74, and 77.
Due to the introduction of the channels AIS1 at 161.975 Mhz
and AIS2 at 162.025 MHz for Automatic Identification
System, channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels as of
1 January 1999.
- The ATIS function is enabled on all channels.
- The RX and TX frequencies can be read out on the control
unit handset by pressing (for more than one second) and
holding the CH key.
At a front-operated VHF radio, the RX and TX frequencies
can be displayed on a menu.

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