RCA MRM400 Instruction Manual
RCA MRM400 is a VHF marine two-way radio that provides reliable communication on the water. It features easy-to-use controls, a large LCD display, and a number of advanced features, such as DSC (Digital Selective Calling), AquaQuake draining function, and more.
With the RCA MRM400, you can stay connected with other boaters, marinas, and the Coast Guard, no matter where you are on the water. The radio offers 10 NOAA weather channels, so you can always stay informed about the latest weather conditions. And with its built-in GPS receiver, you can easily share your location with others or use the radio to navigate your way back to shore.
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VHF Marine Two-Way Radio
TO USER:
Thank you for purchasing this marine radio. You will fi nd the professional and human oriented design of the transceiver during use. Please read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
CAUTION
Never use the Distress call when your ship or a person is not in an emergency.
Do not use or place the transceiver in areas with heat, humidity and dust.
The working voltage for the transceiver is 13.8V. If the power source is 24V, please use a power converter (24V convert to
13.8V), or the transceiver won’t work.
Never directly connect to AC220V, this will ruin the transceiver.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn off the power immediately.
Do not transmit before connecting the antenna, this will ruin the transceiver.
After long time use, the heating panel becomes hot, that is normal state.
PREPARATION
Supplied accessories.............................................................................1
Transceiver mounting ............................................................................1
Antenna connection ...............................................................................2
Connections...........................................................................................2
Dimensions ............................................................................................3
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Front panel ............................................................................................4
Microphone ............................................................................................5
Function display.....................................................................................5
BASIC OPERATION
Power ON / OFF ....................................................................................7
Receiving and transmitting ....................................................................7
Channel group selection ........................................................................7
Channel selection ..................................................................................7
Call channel programming.....................................................................8
Channel comments................................................................................9
Microphone lock function .......................................................................9
Display backlighting ...............................................................................9
AquaQuake water draining function ......................................................9
SCAN OPERATION
Scan types ............................................................................................10
Setting TAG channels ...........................................................................10
Starting a scan......................................................................................10
DUAL-WATCH / TRI-WATCH
Description............................................................................................ 11
Operation .............................................................................................. 11
CONTENTS
DSC OPERATION
MMSI code programming .....................................................................12
MMSI code check .................................................................................12
DCS address ID....................................................................................12
Distress call ..........................................................................................13
Individual call ........................................................................................14
Group call .............................................................................................16
All Ships call .........................................................................................17
Geographical Area call .........................................................................18
Position indication.................................................................................18
SET MODE
Set mode programming ........................................................................21
Set mode items.....................................................................................21
CHANNEL LIST ..................................................................................23
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................24
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Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied:
ITEM
DC power cable
Spare fuse
Mounting bracket
Screws for mounting bracket
Microphone hanger
Instruction manual
QTY
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PREPARATION
Transceiver mounting
Using the supplied mounting bracket
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows overhead or dashboard mounting.
1. Fix the mounting bracket to shelf or dashboard with the supplied screws and mount the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the knob bolts.
2. Mount the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90°to your line of sight when operating it and tighten the knob bolts so that the transceiver is securely mounted.
You may use a spongy cushion between the transceiver and mounting bracket to reduce the vibration.
Embedded mounting
1. Cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to mount the transceiver).
2. Slide the transceiver through the holes as shown below.
3. Attach the clamps on either side of the transceiver with 2 supplied bolts.
Antenna connection
Please connect an antenna before transmitting. Select the antenna with the relative frequency and connect on the ANT antenna connector. Use the antenna and low loss concentric with the same natural impedance 50 Ω .
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.
4. Tighten the end bolts on the clamps so that the clamps press fi rmly against the inside of the instrument control panel.
Connections
After connecting the DC power cable, GPS receiver lead and external speaker lead, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
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DC15A/32V.
External speaker lead
Connect to an external speaker.
GPS receiver lead
Connect to a GPS receiver for position indication.
An NMEA0183 ver.2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS,
GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required.
Dimensions
DC power connector
Connect the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an external 13.8V
DC power source. Do not connect to 24V storage battery.
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Fuse replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the problem, if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
Please power off before replacing the fuse, the required fuse is
Front panel
PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. Channel 16 / Call Channel Key [16]
→ Push to select Channel 16.
→ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel.
“CALL” appears when the call channel is selected.
→ While pushing and holding [CH/WX] , push [16] to enter the channel comments programming condition.
→ Push to move the cursor backward.
→ While turning power ON, push [16] to enter set mode.
2. Channel / Weather Channel Key
→ Select and toggle the regular channel and weather channel when pushed momentarily.
→ Push and hold for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
→ Push to stop Dualwatch or Tri-watch when either is activated.
→ Push to move the cursor forward.
3. DSC / Position Key
→ Push to enter DSC menu.
→ Push and hold for 1 sec. to show the current position from a GPS receiver.
4. Squelch Control [SQL]
Rotate to set the squelch threshold level.
5. Power / Volume Control [VOL]
Rotate to turn the transceiver power ON and OFF and adjusts the audio level.
6. Distress Key [DISTRESS]
Push and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call.
7. Scan / Tag Key [SCAN]
→ Push to start or stop the normal or priority scan.
→ Push and hold for 1 sec. to set or clear the displayed channel as a TAG
(scanned) channel.
T h e f a v o r i t e c h a n n e l s a r e s e t b y t h e T A G c h a n n e l s e t t i n g .
→ Push and hold [HI/LO] and [SCAN] to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
R e p e a t above procedure to set all TAG channels.
8. [▲][▼] / [U/I/C]
→
Select the operating channels, set mode settings, etc.
→ While pushing and holding [SCAN] , push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
→ Select one of three channel groups in sequence when both keys are pushed.
→ While turning power ON, push and hold both keys to activate the AquaQuake function.
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Microphone
Function display
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1. [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
2. Channel UP / DOWN Keys[▲]/[▼]
→ Push either key to change the operating channel, set mode settings, etc.
→ When the favorite channel function is turned ON, push either key to select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence.
3. Transmit Power Key [HI/LO]
→ Push to toggle the power high and low.
Some channels are set to low power only.
→ While push and hold [HI/LO] , turn power ON to toggle the microphone lock function ON and OFF.
1. Channel Number Readout
→ Indicate the selected operating channel number. (Refer to channel list)
→ In set mode, indicate the selected condition.
2. Channel Group Indicator
Indicate whether a U.S.A. “U”, International “I” or Canadian “C” channel is in use.
3. Channel Comment Indicator
→ Channel comment appears if programmed.
→ “LOW BATTERY” scrolls when the battery voltage drops approx. 10.8V
DC or below.
→ “SC” blinks during priority scan; “SCAN” blinks during normal scan.
→ “DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch.
4. DSC Indicators
→ “DSC” appears when a DSC call is received.
→ “POS REPLY” appears when a position reply call or position report reply
call is received.
5. GPS Indicator
→ Appears while valid position data is received.
→ Blinks when invalid position data is received.
→ Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
6. Weather Channel Indicator
→ “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
→ “WX ALT” appears when the weather alert function is in use; blinks when an alert tone is received.
7. Duplex Indicator
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
8. Low Power Indicator
Appears when low power is selected.
9. Call Channel Indicator
Appears when the call channel is selected.
10. TAG Channel Indicator
Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
11. Busy Indicator
Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
12. Transmit Indicator
Appears while transmitting.
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Rotate 2.
Rotate 3.
Rotate 4.
BASIC OPERATION
Power ON / OFF
1. Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power on;
2. Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn power off.
Push 1.
Receiving and transmitting
Transmitting
[HI/LO] on the microphone to select the output power if necessary.
”LOW” appears when low power is selected.
Choose low power for short range communication, choose high power for
2. longer distance communication.
Some channels are for low power only.
Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.
“TX” appears.
Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
Note:
Do not transmit before connecting the antenna, this will ruin the transceiver.
The TOT (Time-out Timer) function inhibits continuous transmission over a preset time period after the transmission starts.
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Receiving
1. Set the audio and squelch levels.
[SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
[VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
[SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
“When receiving a signal, ” ”appears and audio is emitted from the speaker.
Push 2.
Push 3.
Channel group selection
The transceiver is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 international and 63 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specifi ed for the operating area.
1. Push [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
If a weather channel appears, push [CH/WX] again.
[U/I/C] (both [▲] and [▼] on the transceiver to change the channel group, if necessary.
U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be selected in
” sequence.
[▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
”appears for duplex channels.
Channel selection
Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communication. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual-watch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
Push 1.
Push 2.
[16] momentarily to select Channel 16.
[CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting Channel 16, or push [▲] or [▼] to select operating channel.
Push 2.
“WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
“WX ALT” appears when the weather alert function is in use.
[▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
Push 2.
Convenient:
When the favorite channel function is turned ON, [▲] / [▼] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.
The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. (P.10)
Channel 9 (Call channel)
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call channel (Channel 9; default). The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
1. Push and hold [16] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group. “CALL” and call channel number appear.
[CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting call channel, or push [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
Push 1.
Call channel programming
Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, you can program the call channel with your most offer-used channel in each channel group for quick recall.
[U/I/C] (both [▲] and [▼] on the transceiver several times to select the desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to be programmed.
2. Push and hold [16] for 1 sec. to select the call channel of the selected channel group.
“CALL” and call channel number appear.
3. Push and hold [16] again for 3 sec. (until a long beep changes to 2 short beeps) to enter call channel programming condition.
Channel number starts blinking.
Weather channels
The transceiver has 10 pre-programmed weather channels. The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the selected weather channel while receiving the channel or during scanning.
1. Push [CH/WX] once or twice to select a weather channel.
Push 4.
Push 5.
Push
[▲] or [▼] to select the desired channel.
[16] to program the displayed channel as the call channel.
[CH/WX] to cancel.
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Channel comments
Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up to 10 characters each. More than 6 characters comment scrolls automatically at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9, some symbols (=*+ - .
/) and space can be used.
1. Select the desired channel.
Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or scan in advance.
2. While pushing [CH/WX] , push [16] to edit the channel comment.
A cursor and the fi rst character start blinking alternately.
Push 5.
Push
Push
3. Pushing [▲] or [▼] to select the desired character.
[16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respec-
4. tively.
Repeat step ③ to input all characters.
[DSC] to input and set the comment.
[SCAN] to cancel.
The cursor and the character stop blinking.
Microphone lock function
The microphone lock function electrically locks [▲] and [▼] keys on the supplied
9 microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and function access.
→ While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, turn power ON to toggle the microphone lock function ON and OFF.
Display backlighting
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low light conditions.
→ While pushing and holding [SCAN] , push [▲] or [▼] to adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
AquaQuake water draining function
AquaQuake helps drain water away from the speaker housing (water that might otherwise muffl e the sound coming from the speaker). The transceiver emits a vibrating noise when this function is being used.
1. While pushing and holding [▲] and [▼] , turn power ON.
“AQUA QUAKE” appears.
2. A low beep tone sounds while [▲] or [▼] keys are held to drain water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
The transceiver never accepts a key operation while the AquaQuake function is activated.
SCAN OPERATION
Scan types
The transceiver has priority scan and normal scan. (Refer to set mode programming).
When the weather alert function is turned ON, the previously selected (last used) weather channel is also checked while scanning.
Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning.
Normal scan:
Normal scan searches through all TAG channels in sequence. Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a TAG channel.
Priority scan:
Priority scan searches though all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring
Channel 16.
Push 1.
Push 1. group.
[U/I/C] (both [▲] and [▼] ) several times to select the desired channel
2. Select the desired channel to be set as a TAG channel.
3. Push and hold [SCAN] for 1 sec. to set the displayed channel as a TAG channel.
” ”appears in the display.
4. To cancel the TAG channel setting, repeat step ③ .
” ”disappears.
Setting / clearing all tagged channels
1. While pushing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, push [SCAN] for 3 sec. to clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
2. Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.
Starting a scan
Set scan resume timer in advance using Set mode.
Push
[SCAN] to start priority or normal scan.
“SC” blinks during priority scan; “SCAN” blinks during normal scan.
Channel 16 is monitored during priority scan.
[▲] or [▼] to change the scanning direction.
A beep tone sounds and “SC 16” blinks at the channel comment indicator when a signal is received on Channel 16 during priority scan.
2. To stop the scan, push [SCAN] .
Setting TAG channels
For more effi cient scanning, add desired channels as TAG channels or clear the
TAG for unwanted channels.
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
Setting / clearing a single tagged channel
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DUAL-WATCH / TRI-WATCH
Description
The transceiver has Dualwatch and Tri-watch.
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another channel.
Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the call channel while receiving another channel.
Operation
1. Select Dualwatch or Tri-watch in set mode.
2. Select the desired channel.
3. Push and hold [CH/WX] for 1 sec. to start Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
“DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch.
A beep tone sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
4. To cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch, push [CH/WX] .
Rotate 1.
DSC OPERATION
MMSI code programming
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Service Identity: DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON.
[VOL] to turn power OFF.
2. While pushing and holding [DSC] , turn power ON to enter MMSI code programming condition.
3. After the display appears, release [DSC] , a cursor starts blinking.
3. Check the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push
4. Edit the specifi ed MMSI code by pushing [▲] or [▼] .
[16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
5. Input 9-digit code, then push [DSC] to set the code.
Returns to the normal operation.
Note:
This code programming can be performed only twice. After the code programming, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor.
Push 1.
Push 2.
MMSI code check
The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “MMSI” and push [DSC] .
Push 3.
Push 4.
Push 1.
Push 2.
[DSC] to return to the normal operation.
DCS address ID
A total of 30 DSC address IDs (9-digit) can be programmed and named with up to
5 characters.
Programming address ID
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “ADDRESS”, and push [DSC] .
[▲] or [▼] to select “ADD”, and push [DSC] .
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When no address ID is programmed, “NO ID” is displayed.
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Push 3.
Push 4. [▲] or [▼] to input 9-digit of the appropriate address ID.
Push [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
Push [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.
Note: 1 st digit “0” is fi xed for a group ID. When you input 1 st digit “0” and other 8 digits, the ID is automatically registered as a group ID.
4. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the desired ID name for deleting and push [DSC] ,
“READY” appears.
Push 6.
5. After inputting 9-digit ID, push [DSC] to input 5 characters ID name using
[▲] or [▼] .
P ush [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, respectively.
Pu sh [SCAN] to cancel and exit the condition.
[DSC] to program and exit the DSC menu.
Deleting address ID
1. Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Push [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select “ADDRESS” and push [DSC].
Distress call
A Distress call should be transmitted if, in the opinion of the master, the ship or a person is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
gency. A Distress call can be used only when immediate help is needed.
Transmitting a Distress call
1. While opening the key cover, push [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit the
Distress call.
Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and the Distress call is transmitted.
2. After transmitting the call, the transceiver waits for an acknowledgment call on Channel 70.
The Distress call is automatically transmitted about every 4 minutes.
“DSC REPEAT” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
[▲] or [▼] to select “DEL”, then push [DSC] .
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3. After receiving the acknowledgment, reply using the microphone.
“RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
4. Push and hold [DISTRESS] for 5 sec. to transmit a re-newed Distress call, if desired.
5. Push any key except [DISTRESS] to cancel the ‘call repeat’ mode.
Note: A distress alert contains:
Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress
Position data: GPS position data held until receiving an ‘acknowledgement’.
Receiving a Distress call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress call is received:
1. The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
3. Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance.
Receiving a Distress acknowledgement
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received:
1. The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
Receiving a Distress Relay call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received:
1. The emergency alarm sounds.
Push any key to stop the alarm.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV RELAY” scrolls at the channel comment indicator, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Individual call
The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specifi c ship only.
Transmitting Individual call
1. Push [DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
“INDIVIDUAL” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
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Push 2. [DSC] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address using
[▲] or [▼] , then push [DSC] .
The ID code for the Individual call must be set in advance.
6. When the acknowledgement ‘Able to comply’ is received, the specifi ed channel (in step ③ ) is selected with beeps automatically. Or, when the acknowledgement ‘Unable to comply’ is received, the display returns to the operated channel (before entering the DSC menu) with beeps.
“RCV ABLE ACK” OR “RCV UNABLE ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push 3. [▲] or [▼] to select a desired intership channel, push [DSC] .
Intership channels are already preset into the transceiver in recommend-
ed order.
Channel 70 is selected and “READY” appears after pushing [DSC] .
Push 4.
[DSC] to transmit the Individual call.
If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
5. After transmitting the Individual call, standby on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
“WAIT ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push 1.
Push 2.
7. Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the responding ship when ‘Able to comply’ is received.
Transmitting Individual acknowledgement
When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an acknowledgement
(‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by using the on screen prompts (refer to “Receiving an Individual call”). You can also send an acknowledgement through the menu system as follows.
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “INDV ACK” and push [DSC] .
“INDV ACK” item appears after an Individual call is received.
“INDV ACK” item disappears if another call is received after the Individual
call.
The Individual acknowledgement can be transmitted to the last received
Individual call only.
Push 3. [▲] or [▼] to select the acknowledgement “ABLE” or “UNABL”.
Push 5.
Push 4. [DSC] to enter the standby condition for Individual acknowledgement call.
“READY” appears at the channel comment indicator.
Push 4.
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV INDIVIDUAL” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
3. Push any key to stop beep.
[DSC] to reply the call and select the channel specifi ed by the calling station for voice communication; Push any other key to ignore the Individual call.
[DSC] to transmit the acknowledgement to the selected station.
Push 1.
Push 2.
Group call
The Group call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specifi c group only.
Transmitting Group call
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “GROUP”, and push [DSC] .
6. After the Individual acknowledgement has been transmitted, the display changes to the channel specifi ed by the calling station automatically when
“ABLE” is selected.
Push 3. [▲] or [▼] to select the desired pre-programmed group address, and push [DSC] .
The ID code for the Group call must be set in advance.
Receiving an Individual call
While monitoring Channel 70 and an Individual call is received:
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Push 4. [▲] or [▼] to select the desired intership channel, and push [DSC] .
Channel 70 is selected and “READY” appears.
Push 4.
3. Push any key to stop beep.
[DSC] to select the channel specifi ed by the calling station for voice communication; Push any other key to ignore the Group call.
Push 5.
[DSC] to transmit the Group call.
If Channel 70 is busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel become clear.
6. After the Group call has been transmitted, the display changes to the previously specifi ed channel.
Push 1.
Push 2.
All Ships call
The All Ships call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to all ships.
Transmitting All Ships call
Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel’. When you want to announce a message to these ships, use the ‘All Ships call” function.
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “ALL SHIPS”.
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7. Push and hold [PTT] to communicate your message to the responding ship.
Receiving a Group call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Group call is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV GROUP” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push 4.
Push 3.
[DSC] to enter the standby condition for All Ships call.
Channel 70 is selected and “READY” appears.
[DSC] to transmit the All Ships call.
Low power is selected.
5. After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the display changes to Channel
16 automatically.
Push 4.
Receiving a Geographical Area call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Geographical Area call (for the area you are in) is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received category.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV GEOGRAPHICAL” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
3. Push any key to stop the beep.
[DSC] to change to the channel specifi ed by the calling station for voice communication; Push any other key to ignore the Geographical Area call.
Push 4.
Receiving an All Ships call
While monitoring Channel 70 and an All Ships call is received:
1. The emergency alarm sounds when the category is ‘Distress’ or ‘Urgency’; 2 beeps sound for other categories.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV ALL SHIPS” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
3. Push any key to stop beep.
[DSC] to monitor channel 16 for an announcement from the calling vessel, push any other key to ignore the call.
Position indication
Positioning instructions
When a GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver indicates the current position data in seconds of accuracy.
A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required.
Push and hold [DSC] for 1 sec. to display the current position.
‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ scroll in sequence at the channel comment indicator.
“NO POSITION” scrolls when no GPS is connected.
“GPS” blinks when the GPS data is invalid.
Geographical Area call
The Geographical Area call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to all ships in a geographical area.
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Push 1.
Push 2.
Transmitting Position Request call
Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specifi ed ship’s current position, etc.
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “POS REQUEST”, then push [DSC] .
“WAIT ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push 3.
[▲] or [▼] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address.
The ID code for position request must be set in advance.
Push 1.
Push 2.
7. Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal operation.
Transmitting Position Report call
Transmit a Position Report call when you want to announce your own position to a specifi c ship and to get an answer, etc.
[DSC] to enter the DSC menu.
[▲] or [▼] to select “POS REPORT”, and push [DSC] .
Push 5.
Push 4.
[DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Request call.
Channel 70 is selected and “READY” appears.
[DSC] to transmit the Position Request call.
Push 3.
[▲] or [▼] to select the desired pre-programmed individual address.
The ID code for the position report call can be set in advance.
Push 4.
[DSC] to enter the standby condition for Position Report call.
Channel 70 is selected and “READY” appears.
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6. After the Position Request call has been transmitted, the following indication is displayed.
Push 5. [DSC] to transmit the Position Report call.
Push 3. [DSC] to reply to the call; Push any other key to ignore the call.
The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ from the called station is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude co-ordinates after replying the call.
6. After the Position Report call has been transmitted, stand by on Channel 70 until an acknowledgement is received.
“WAIT ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Push 3.
7. Push any key to exit the condition and return to the normal operation.
Receiving a Position Request call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Request call is received:
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV POS REQUEST” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
2. Push any key to stop the beep.
[DSC] to reply to the call; Push any other key to ignore the call.
Receiving a Position Reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Reply call is received:
1. “DSC” and “POS REPLY” appear in the display.
The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ from the called station is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude co-ordinates.
2. Push any key to stop the beep.
Receiving a Position Report call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report call is received:
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV POS REPORT” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
2. Push any key to stop the beep.
Receiving a Position Report Reply call
While monitoring Channel 70 and a Position Report Reply call is received:
1. “DSC” and “POS REPLY” appear in the display.
The ‘Latitude’ and ‘Longitude’ you have sent is displayed and scrolled automatically in order of Latitude co-ordinates and then Longitude coordinates.
2. Push any key to stop the beep.
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SET MODE
Set mode programming
Set mode is used to change the conditions of the transceiver’s functions: Scan type
(Normal or Priority), Scan resume timer, Weather alert, Dual/Tri-watch, DSC watch,
Beep tone, Auto acknowledgement and Favorite channel function.
Set mode operation
1. Turn power OFF.
2. While pushing [16], turn power ON to enter Set mode.
3. After the display appears, release [16].
“SCAN” appears at the channel comment indicator.
4.
5.
Push [16] to select the desired item, if necessary.
Push [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select the desired condition of the item.
6. Turn power OFF, then ON again to exit Set mode.
No.
Display Item Option Default
1 SCAN Scan type n- (normal scan)
/ p- (priority scan) n- (normal scan)
2 TIMER
Scan resume timer
Weather alert of (OFF) / on (ON) of (OFF)
3
4
WX ALERT
DUAL Dual/Tri-watch of (OFF) / on (ON) of (OFF) d-(Dualwatch)
/ t- (Tri-watch) d-(Dualwatch)
5 DSC WATCH
6 BEEP
DSC watch
Beep tone of (OFF) / on (ON) of (OFF) of (OFF) / on (ON) on (ON)
7 AUTO ACK
Auto acknowledgement of (OFF) / on (ON) of (OFF)
8 FAVORITE CH Favorite channel of (OFF) / on (ON) on (ON)
Set mode items
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Scan type
The transceiver has 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in sequence while monitoring Channel 16.
Scan resume timer
The scan resume timer can be selected as a pause (OFF) or timer scan (ON).
When OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When ON is selected, the scan pauses 5 sec. and resumes even if a signal has been received on any other channel than Channel 16.
Weather alert
A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before important weather information. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then the “WX ALT” indicator blinks until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked any time while scanning.
“WX ALT” appears instead of “WX” indication when the function is set
ON.
Dual / Tri-watch
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch.
DSC watch
DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving another channel.
If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, the transceiver monitors Channel
16 and 70 alternately until the distress signal disappears. If a signal is received on another channel, DSC watch pauses until the signal disappears.
This function may not be available for some channel groups depending on dealer setting.
“DSC WATCH” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Beep tone
You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF or you can have confi rmation beeps sound at the push of a key by turning beep tones ON.
Automatic acknowledgement
This item sets the Automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF.
When Position Request call or Position Report call is received, transceiver automatically transmits Position Request Reply call or Position Report Reply call, respectively.
“AUTO ACK” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Favorite channel
This item sets the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.
The favorite channel is programmed by the TAG channel setting.
When the Favorite channel function is turned ON, [▲] or [▼] keys on the microphone select the favorite channels in the selected channel group in sequence when pushed.“FAVORITE CH” scrolls at the channel comment indicator.
Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines
To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the General Public (Uncontrolled Environment) RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines,
users should transmit not more than 50 % of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:
● The antenna must be installed complying with the requirements of manufacturer or supplier,
and it must be at least 1.
5 meters away from human body.
Antenna Gain=3.00dBi for model No.:TQJ-GB-3-159.5V
Antenna Gain=3.50dBi for model No.:MA-F-3.5-162V-09A(MA-F09A)
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CHANNEL LIST
Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz) Channel number Frequency(MHz)
12
13 *2
14
15 *2
16
17 *1
07A
08
09
10
11
USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive USA INT CAN Transmit Receive
01A
03A
01
02
03
04
01
02
03
156.050
160.650
156.050
156.050
156.100
160.700
156.150
160.750
156.150
156.150
156.200
160.800
04A 156.200
156.200
21A
22A
23A
21
22
23
21
21A
21b
22A
23
157.050
157.050
Only receiver
157.100
157.100
157.150
157.150
161.650
157.050
161.650
161.700
157.100
161.750
157.150
68
69
70 *3
71
72
73
74
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
*3
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
*3
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
86A
87
87A
88
88A
87
88
87
88
157.325
157.375
157.375
157.425
157.425
157.325
161.975
157.375
162.025
157.425
05A
06
18A
19A
20
20A
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15 *1
16
17
18
19
20
156.250
160.850
05A 156.250
156.250
06
07A
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
*1
*1
*1
156.300
156.350
156.800
156.300
156.350
160.950
156.350
156.400
156.400
156.450
156.450
156.500
156.500
156.550
156.550
156.600
156.600
156.650
156.650
156.700
156.700
156.750
156.750
156.800
156.850
156.850
156.900
161.500
18A 156.900
156.900
156.950
161.550
19A 156.950
156.950
20 *1 157.000
161.600
157.000
157.000
24
25
26
27
28
61A
63A
24
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
63
24
25
25b
26
27
157.200
157.250
Only receiver
157.300
161.800
161.850
161.850
161.900
157.350
161.950
28 157.400
162.000
28b Only receiver 162.000
60 156.025
160.625
156.075
160.675
61A 156.075
156.075
156.125
160.725
62A 156.125
156.125
156.175
160.775
156.175
156.175
64A
64 64 156.225
160.825
64A 156.225
156.225
65 156.275
160.875
65A 65A 65A 156.275
156.275
156.325
160.925
66
66A 66A 66A *1
67 *2 67 67
156.325
156.375
156.325
156.375
75*1 75*1 75*1 156.775
156.775
76*1 76*1 76*1 156.825
156.825
77*1 77 77*1 156.875
156.875
78 156.925
161.525
78A 78A 156.925
156.925
79
79A
80A
80
156.975
161.575
79A 156.975
156.975
157.025
161.625
80A 157.025
157.025
81A
82A
83A
84
84A
85
85A
86
81
82
83
84
85
86
157.075
161.675
81A 157.075
157.075
157.125
161.725
82A 157.125
157.125
83
85
86
157.175
161.775
83A 157.175
157.175
83b Only receiver 161.775
84 157.225
161.825
157.225
157.225
157.275
161.875
157.275
157.275
157.325
161.925
WX channel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Frequency(MHz)
Transmit Receive
Only receiver
Only receiver
Only receiver
Only receiver
Only receiver
162.550
162.400
162.475
Only receiver 162.425
Only receiver 162.450
Only receiver 162.500
Only receiver 162.525
Only receiver 161.650
161.775
163.275
*1 Low power only.
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*2 Momentary high power. *3 DSC operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency coverage
General
TX: 156.025-157.425 MHz
RX: 156.050 -163.275 MHz
Mode
Frequency stability
FM (16K0G3E) DSC (16K0G2B)
± 10ppm
Operating temperature range -20°C ~ +60°C
Antenna impedance 50 Ω
Dimensions (W×D×H)
Weight (main unit)
153mm×152mm×67mm
742g (with microphone)
Transmitter
Output power 25W / 1W
Max. frequency deviation ±5.0 kHz
≤ -70dB (H)
Spurious emissions
≤ -56dB (L)
Adjacent channel power ≥ 70dB
Audio harmonic distortion ≤ 10%
≤ 5.5A (H)
Current drain
≤ 1.5A (L)
Input resistance 2k
Ω
Receiver
Sensitivity
Squelch sensitivity
≤ 0.2uV
≤ 0.2uV
≥ 70dB Adjacent channel selectivity
Spurious response rejection ratio ≥ 70dB
Intermodulation rejection ratio ≥ 70dB
Max. current
Audio output power
≤ 1.5A
≥ 4.5W (10%)
GPS signal ver.
Output impendence
NMEA0183-2.0
4
Ω
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issues described in the following table are some common operational failure. These types of errors are generally due to improperly connected, the operation caused by incorrect settings, or operator error caused due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Before suspect intercom failure, please refer to the relevant parts of these forms and the instructions for use.
Question
Power did not respond.
Possible Cause
1.the power cable is connected well.
2. the power cable fuse broken.
3. the voltage exceeds 17V or below 9V.
Solutions
1, check the power cable is connected correctly: red (+); black (-).
2, then fi nd the cause of blown fuse, replace the fuse current to 15A.
3, adjust the power supply is 13.8V.
Unable to connect with GPS.
Can not be scanned.
Can not launch.
1. connection error.
2. different external GPS format.
1, check the connections are correct.
2, external GPS format should be NMEA0183-2.0.
Not set mark channels (TAG).
The channel you want to scan is set to mark channels.
Work on the weather channel or 70 channels.
Exit the weather channel or 70 channels.
High power can not be selected.
Some channels can transmit at low power.
The same channel can not talk.
1, the channel is different frequency (DUP).
2, the working group on its own channel.
No beep Beep off
Can not transmit a distress call.
MMSI code is not set.
Choose other channels.
1, select a channel.
2, the channel is set to the same frequency.
Open the beep function in the settings mode.
Hold down the [DSC] key to boot into MMSI setting mode.
Reference page
3
3
10
4,8
5,7
5,7
22
12
No sound from the speaker.
1, tone squelch level too.
2, the volume is too small.
3, the speaker grid water.
1, rotate [SQL] knob to adjust the squelch level.
2, rotate [VOL] knob to adjust the volume.
3, the use of vibration drainage water discharge.
7,9
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