OPERATION MANUAL

SAILOR RT5022 VHF DSC

 Introduction
Congratulations on your new SAILOR RT5022 VHF

SAILOR marine equipment is specially designed for the extremely rugged conditions on
board a ship, based on more than 50 years of experience with all kinds of vessels , from
small pleasure crafts, over fishing vessels working under all climatic conditions, to the
biggest ships.

SAILOR ® is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of maritime radio communication

equipment - a position which has been maintained by means of constant and extensive
product development. We have a worldwide network of distributors with general agencies in
more than 80 countries. All our distributors are specially trained to service all your SAILOR ®
products.

About this manual

This manual is for the daily user of the system. Additionally, it includes a section on the
installation procedures, and - on page iii - standard distress procedures. We highly recom-
mend you to read the manual before you start using the equipment.

Notice: There may be some minor differences in the graphic layout of the product in the
manual compared to the actual physical unit.

Abbreviations used in this manual

ADDR Address
BI Channel mode when sailing on European rivers
BQ DSC Call Acknowledgement Reply
CU Control Unit
DSC Digital Selective Calling
DW Dual Watch
EOS DSC End Of Sequence
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identification
PTT “Push To Talk” button
RQ DSC Call Acknowledgement Request
RX Receive/r
SQ Squelch
TX Transmit/ter
UTC Coordinated Universal Time

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 provided
for information purposes 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.: B5022GB0 Issue: C/0531

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 Training Information
The Thrane & Thrane RT5022 VHF radio is designed for ‘occupational use only’ and is also
classified as such..
It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards
as well as the ways to minimize those hazards.

The radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by the general public.
The RT5022 has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupa-
tional Use Only”. The radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards
regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels including the recommended levels
for human exposure:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance with FCC guidelines for
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.

American National Standards Institute (C95.1) IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE recommended practice for the
measurement of potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and microwaves.

Below the RF exposure hazards and instructions in safe operation of the radio within the
FCC RF exposure limits established for it are described.

Warning:
Your Thrane & Thrane radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it
is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive
amounts of that energy (beyond FCC allowable limits for occupational use) and thusto avoid
health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, FCC OET Bulletin 65 establishes an
MPE radius of 10’ (3m) for the maximum power of your radio (25W selected) with an antenna
having a maximum power gain of 9dBi. This means that all persons must be at least 10’ (3m)
away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

Installation:
1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 9dBi must be mounted at
least 16.4’ (5m) above the highest deck where people may be staying during radio transmis-
sions. The distance is to be measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna. This
provides the minimum separation distance which is in compliance with RF exposure
requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 10’ (3m) plus the 6.6’ (2m) height of an
adult.

2. On vessels that cannot fulfil requirements in item 1 , the antenna must be mounted
so that it’s lowest point is at least 3,3’ (1m) vertically above the heads of people on deck and
all persons must be outside the 10’ (3m) MPE radius during radio transmissions.

• Always mount the antenna at least 10’ (3m) away from possible human access
• Never touch the antenna when transmitting
• Use only authorized T&T accessories.

Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits
or create other dangerous conditions.

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 Quick DSC distress call
(only for emergency use)

1. If necessary, switch on by pressing the ON/OFF button

2. Lift up the lid covering the orange key and press for
5 seconds.
3. The Alarm indicator light will flash and will be accompanied by a sound.
Distress message is sent at the continuous tone.
4. Unless stopped manually, by pressing the key or switching the unit
off, the distress call is automatically repeated every 3½-4½ minutes until
distress acknowledgment is received.

Wait for distress acknowledgement and start mayday procedure. If an alarm panel
is connected the VHF DISTRESS button on this unit will have the same functional-
ity. All further handling should continue in front of your main VHF DSC.

Mayday procedure
When DSC distress acknowledgement is received after you have pressed DIS-
TRESS, or if you otherwise need to commence distress traffic via radiotelephony
on the distress traffic frequency channel 16, follow this procedure:

• “MAYDAY”,
• “this is”,
• the 9-digit identity and the call sign or other identification of the ship,
• the ship’s position in latitude and longitude or other reference to a known
geographical location,
• the nature of distress and assistance wanted,
• any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

Upon reception of a DSC distress alert from another ship in distress, you should
acknowledge the receipt by radiotelephony on the distress traffic frequency
channel 16, by doing the following:

• “MAYDAY”,
• the 9-digit identity of the ship in distress, repeated 3 times,
“this is”,
• the 9-digit identity or the call sign or other identification of own ship, repeated 3
times,
• “RECEIVED MAYDAY”.

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 Your VHF at a glance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Alarm Int
Call US
DW BI
1W Tx
SQ
Vol

0191 - 05

11 12 13 14 15 16

1. Loudspeaker 7. Dimming button

2. Volume level indicator 8. Menu button
3. Squelch level indicator 9. Mute alerts
4. Indicator lamps. Condition when lit: 10. Keyboard.
1W: 1 watt transmission mode. 11. DISTRESS button (Lid with spring.
Alarm: Alarm call received. Normal push button underneath)
Call: DSC call for you received. 12. Information/Message display
DW: Dual watch mode 13. Squelch control. Adjust to silent when no
5. Telephone display station is received
6. Indicators. Condition when lit: 14. ON/OFF / VOLUME control
Tx: Transmitting 15. Replay button
Int: International channel system 16. Quick-selection key for channel 16.
activated
(Is used when sailing on any sea in the
world except in US waters)
US: US channel system activated
(Is used when sailing in US Waters)
BI: BI channel system activated
(Is used when sailing on the rivers of
Europe)

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 Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. ii
About this manual ................................................................................................................ ii
Abbreviations used in this manual ...................................................................................... ii

Training Information ............................................................................................................... iii

Quick DSC distress call .......................................................................................................... iv
Mayday procedure ................................................................................................................... iv
Your VHF at a glance ................................................................................................................ v

1 Radio communication in brief .......................................................................................... 3

1.1 Powering VHF ............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Operating VHF radio communication ......................................................................... 3
1.3 Receiving a call on Channel 16 .................................................................................. 3
1.4 Making a radiotelephone call ...................................................................................... 4
1.5 Speaker volume .......................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Earpiece volume ......................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Squelch ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.8 Channel selection ....................................................................................................... 5
1.9 Dual watch .................................................................................................................. 5
1.10 Replay ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.11 Dimming ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.12 Contrast ....................................................................................................................... 6

2 Basic DSC operations ....................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Menu operation ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Receiving a DSC call .................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Transmitting DSC Calls .............................................................................................. 8
2.4 Call a ship station ....................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Call a shore station ..................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Direct call to a PSTN via a coast station .................................................................... 8
2.7 Call a group of ships ................................................................................................... 8
2.8 Create emergency calls .............................................................................................. 9
2.9 DSC call log ................................................................................................................ 9
2.10 Entering your position into the system ....................................................................... 9

3 Your VHF in detail ............................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Abnormal power-down .............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Settings ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Squelch programming ............................................................................................... 10
3.4 Setting channel mode ............................................................................................... 11
3.5 Private channels ....................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Duplex channels ....................................................................................................... 11
3.7 ATIS (inland waterways only) ................................................................................... 12
3.8 Transmitter power ..................................................................................................... 12
3.9 Channel scanning ..................................................................................................... 13
3.10 Creating scan tables ................................................................................................. 13

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4 DSC operations in detail ................................................................................................. 14
4.1 MMSI Number ........................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Group MMSI number ................................................................................................ 14
4.3 Differentiating incoming calls by ringing tones ........................................................ 15
4.4 Working channel ....................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Contact list ................................................................................................................ 16
4.6 Settings for DSC ....................................................................................................... 18
4.7 Implicit behaviour for operations with DSC .............................................................. 19
4.8 Radio configuration and settings .............................................................................. 20

5 Errors and warnings ........................................................................................................ 22

5.1 System event logging ............................................................................................... 22
5.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 22

6 Menu tree .......................................................................................................................... 26

7 Optional functional devices ........................................................................................... 27

7.1 Semi-functional control unit ...................................................................................... 27
7.2 Alarm panel ............................................................................................................... 31

8 Maritime channels ............................................................................................................ 32

8.1 International channels ............................................................................................... 32
8.2 US channels .............................................................................................................. 33
8.3 BI channels ............................................................................................................... 34
8.4 CA channels .............................................................................................................. 35

9 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 36
9.1 Mounting possibilities ............................................................................................... 36
9.2 Interface connections ............................................................................................... 44
9.3 Power supply ............................................................................................................ 51
9.4 Antenna installation and precautions ....................................................................... 51

10 Technical specifications ................................................................................................. 53

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 1 Radio communication in brief

Basic
1.1 Powering VHF
The VHF is turned on by a single press on the ON/OFF/Volume button. The VHF
is turned off by pressing the ON/OFF/Volume button for 3 seconds.
Always indicated by a count down window in the information display, except if the
radio is powered down in distress mode.

Any connected devices (Alarm Panel, Handset, CUs) will be operational only if
the VHF is powered.

1.2 Operating VHF radio communication

The VHF is operated by means of a handset.

To bring the VHF in transmission mode the handset must be hooked off and the PTT button
on the handset has to be pressed. Transmission is indicated by the lighted TX indicator.
Receive mode is always reached by releasing the PTT button.
Handset Handset
hooked on hooked off Press PTT Release PTT
T

T
PT

PT

Transmit and receive is performed on the working channel shown in the telephone display.

1.3 Receiving a call on Channel 16

When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker:

1. Lift the handset.

2. Press the PTT key.

3. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say “This is [your ship’s name].”

4. Suggest a channel other than 16 by saying “Channel [suggested number]”.

5. Say “Over” and release the PTT key

to allow your caller to confirm the suggested new channel.

6. Switch to the new channel – for example, channel 71

– and begin your conversation. Press PTT only when you are talking. If you are on a
simplex channel (in other words, a channel that can carry only one transmission at a
time), always say “Over” just before releasing. With duplex channels (ship-shore
calls), the conversation can be two-way as with a normal land telephone calls.

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 1.4 Making a radiotelephone call
A radiotelephone call is preferably to be commenced using DSC. Alternatively the following
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public calling procedure shall be used:

1. Select channel 16 (by pressing ) or other agreed channel.

2. Lift the handset.

3. Press the PTT key and make your call.

First, say the name of the station
you are calling three times.
Then say “This is [your ship’s name”], again three times.
Finally, say “Over”.

4. Release the PTT key to listen.

5. When answered, agree upon a channel,

switch to that channel – for example, channel 6 – and begin your conversation. Press
PTT only when you are talking. If on a simplex channel (in other words, a channel
that can carry only one transmission at a time), always say “Over” just before
releasing.

1.5 Speaker volume

The volume in the loudspeaker (internal and optional external) is adjusted by turning the
VOLUME control. The volume level is visualized in the telephone display. The volume can be
adjusted to a mute mode by turning the volume control left (down). If the volume is adjusted
to the mute level the VOL LED will flash.

1.6 Earpiece volume

The volume level of the default handset earpiece is adjusted by selecting the Handset
Volume menu (4.3.1).
The and buttons are used to adjust the level. The level is indicated in the
information/message display.

1.7 Squelch
The squelch level is adjusted by using the squelch control. The actual squelch
level is visualized in the telephone display.

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 1.8 Channel selection
The system is defaulting to channel 16 after a normal power-on.

Basic
Channels can be selected using the
(increasing to next valid VHF channel) or

(decreasing channel). Channels can also be entered using the numeric keypad.

The active working channel is always shown in the upper display.

1.9 Dual watch

Dual watch is a mode where the priority channel (16) is scanned periodically for
a signal while listening on a working channel.
Dual watch is activated by pressing the DW button.

The DW indicator is lit while DW is active. Dual watch is deactivated by:

• Pressing DW – Continues to receive on the working channel.

• Pressing PTT – Transmits always on working channel
• Pressing ´16´.
• Pressing Replay - Dual watch is terminated while the message is replayed
and will then be re-invoked

Selecting a new channel while in dual watch mode will continue dual watch on the new
selected working channel, unless a signal is found on channel 16.

1.10 Replay
Replay is a facility built into the product which always will allow the operator to repeat the
latest 90 seconds of received voice data to be replayed in the acoustic devices.
Received voice data is defined when the squelch is open. This means that 90 seconds of
actual traffic could be accumulated over several hours/days.

If the 90 seconds storage limit is reached the oldest data is simply overridden with the
newest received traffic data (FIFO principle).

Activating replay
The front panel has a dedicated replay button.

A push on the replay button will bring up a (replay) window in the

information/message display. Holding down replay will drive a
counter to be updated in the display where it is determined how many
seconds of recorded data is wanted for replay - the last XX seconds
of recorded data.

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 If pressing the replay button in normal receive mode this will still allow the unit to receive
audio in the speaker system.
Basic

When releasing the replay button the replay function will take over the audio system and
start to replay the last XX seconds of data received on any channel. The time when the traffic
was received and the channel on which it was received is displayed during replay.

Volume control can be used on the replay data to adjust sound pressure in audio devices.
During replay “— —” is shown in the channel display, to indicate that listening on the live
receive signal is disabled in this situation (as well as recording is disabled). If a signal is
received on the working channel while replay is activated, this is indicated in the lower left
corner of the replay window.

Replay is interrupted when:

• Pressing , or
• Pressing PTT
• Receiving any message in the information/message display

Recorded voice data will not survive power-down of any kind.

1.11 Dimming
To adjust the light intensity the dim button is pressed.
While the dim button is pressed the intensity is changing. Releasing the dim
button will maintain the current light intensity.

A renewed pressing of the dim button will change the direction of the light intensity change.

If the VHF is dimmed to zero, any key press will wake up the light to a minimum visible at
night. Active text in the information/message display might prevent dimming to zero.

It is possible to reduce illumination to zero. If you press a key in this state the light will
illuminate to the lowest illuminated state for 5 seconds, where after it will return to the zero
illumination state. If a message is shown on the screen while dimming is set to zero, the
illumination is adjusted to the lowest nonzero value.

1.12 Contrast
Contrast of the information/message display (and thereby optimizing the vertical viewing
angle) can be adjusted initially by entering the Display Contrast menu. Use the arrows to
adjust contrast. The contrast will be set simultaneously during adjustment.

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 2 Basic DSC operations
When switched on, your VHF automatically monitors channel 70 for incoming DSC calls.

Basic
2.1 Menu operation
To operate DSC functionality the menu system is used. The main menu can be activated by
pressing . From the main menu all parts of the menu tree can be reached (see
chapter: Menu tree).

All menus have a unique hierarchical number. The main menu is the only menu which does
not have a number. The number is (to a certain level) displayed in the upper right corner of
the screen. If more than 6 items are available in the menu, arrows will indicate if remaining
items are to found above ( ) current items or below ( ) current displayed
menu items.

The active menu item is highlighted. A press on or will move the focus.

A press on will select the item which is currently in focus.

A press on any of the numeric keys (1 to 9) in a menu will quickly select the menu item
having the corresponding number.

A press on will return to the previous menu window (normally one level up). If

is pressed in the main menu, the menu will be turned off.

Selecting the menus for transmitting DSC calls will lead to a sequence of windows (flows).
The flow sequences are controlled by the (accept and proceed to next window) or

(cancel and return to the previous window) buttons.

Following a menu hierarchy or a window flow might include a guidance text (e.g. “OK/next”
). Certain windows and lists do not show any guidance texts. These windows can

always be left by (jumping to main menu) or (returning to the previous

window).

2.2 Receiving a DSC call

An incoming call will always be recognized by activity on the CALL indicator – and if more
severe (Distress and Urgency calls), also the ALARM indicator. When receiving a DSC call
the message will be displayed immediately in the information/message display, if not
obstructed by any other operations taking place. Received DSC calls will always be accom-
panied by a sound alarm.

When you receive a call you can read in the display whether the call is addressed to All
Ships, ships in a specific geographic area, a group of ships or to your ship (identified by your
MMSI number) as an individual call.

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 If you are busy you can choose to handle the call a little later (e.g. by pressing ),
which will stop the alarm sound.
Basic

When you are ready to accept the call, lift the handset or press . Your choices
handling the particular call will now appear. Follow the instructions.

If an individual call is received it will not be acknowledged before you accept the call.

2.3 Transmitting DSC Calls Alarm Int

Call US
All DSC calls are initiated from the DSC Call Menu (1).
DW BI
1W Tx

When entering a menu item, you will be guided through SQ

Vol
the call construction. For every call generated you will
have the possibility of verifying the call before you
DSC Call 1
transmit it. 1 Station Call
2 PSTN Call
3 Group Call
4 Emergency
5 DSC Logs

2.4 Call a ship station

To call a ship station and suggest a working channel, enter the Station Call menu (1.1) and
follow the instructions. Have the ships MMSI number ready if it is not available via the
contact list.
Please also refer to Section 4.1.2 for using extended sub-addressing.

2.5 Call a shore station

To call a shore station, enter the Station Call menu (1.1) and follow the instructions. Have the
shore MMSI number (00*) ready if it is not available via the contact list.

2.6 Direct call to a PSTN via a coast station

This kind of calls requires automatic/semi-automatic support from the coast station, and is
available only within some countries. If the service is not available, you will need to make a
simple shore station call and request the connection via radiotelephony.

To make a direct phone call to a PSTN or a mobile phone, enter the direct phone call menu
(1.2) (PSTN Call) and follow the instructions. Have MMSI number (00*) for a reachable shore
station ready if it is not available via the contact list, as well as the public phone number you
would like to request.

2.7 Call a group of ships

To call a group of ships enter the Group Call menu (1.3) and follow the instructions. Have
the group MMSI number (0*) ready if it is not available via the contact list.

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 2.8 Create emergency calls
In the category of emergency calls (1.4) you will find the
Emergency 1.4

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following menu:
1 Compose Distress
2 Compose Urgency
Transmitting any of these calls should be done with 3 Compose Safety
caution. Please make yourself familiar to the common 4 Compose Relays
procedures for using these calls. 5 Compose Distress Ack

Selecting any of the call types will lead to a call establishing flow with maximum flexibility.
You should make yourself familiar with the flow sequences, but be sure you do not actually
send the message by mistake. In other words, never press the transmit verifica-
tion window if you do not actually intend to send an emergency call.

Designated distress calls are composed entering the menu (1.4.1). From this list the Nature

of Distress is selected. A fast method to reach this selection list is a short press on .

The call completion is then continued from here. If no nature of distress is selected, but

is pressed for 5 seconds, an undesignated distress is sent.

Distress calls are always transmitted by pressing the button for 5 seconds. After you
have transmitted a distress call the VHF is in distress mode (distress call is re-transmitted
once each 3½-4½ minutes). The distress mode can be exited only by reception of the
appropriate distress acknowledgement call or if you press for 5 seconds, or if you
power off the VHF. The VHF will start up in distress mode after a power failure.

2.9 DSC call log

Received and transmitted DSC messages can be found DSC Logs 1.5
with details in the DSC Logs (1.5). A special log contains 1 DSC Distress Log
distress related calls. The call log system will store the 2 DSC Receive Log
last (20) calls sorted by date and time. 3 DSC Transmit

Each of the logs and each of the calls within the logs
have their own possible actions upon selection
(e.g. printing).

2.10 Entering your position into the system

Ship’s position and the time for this position are essential to the success of a possible rescue
operation. This information is automatically added to a DSC distress call sent from your VHF.
Therefore it is important always to keep this information updated.

Normally a GPS is connected to the VHF. In case of correct installation this will assure
correct updating of position and time.

If your VHF is not connected to an external GPS system, or a malfunction of the GPS
connection is detected by the VHF, the VHF will automatically prompt you to update your
position manually 1 minute after power-up and then every 4 hours. The position and time can
always be entered on your initiative via the Set Position & Time selection in the Settings
menu (4.1.1).

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 3 Your VHF in detail
3.1 Abnormal power-down
If for any reason the main power disappears for a period less than 10 minutes, the VHF will
be able to turn itself on when power is resumed (without pressing ON/OFF).

If the VHF was abnormally powered down for less than 1 minute, the VHF will start up with
the same settings as before the power failure took place (communication channel, volume,
squelch settings, etc.).

If the abnormal power down lasted more than 1 minute the VHF might start up with the
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settings as they were last time the VHF was turned off normally.

3.2 Settings
All volume settings are stored as default during the power off sequence.

3.3 Squelch programming

It is possible to attach a squelch level with each channel if particular noisy channels require
continuous special squelch setting. If a channel is selected squelch level is inherited from
either the global setting or a stored squelch level for that particular channel (default is that all
channels are using the global squelch level).

Storing squelch level on a channel is done while listening on that particular channel:

• Adjust the squelch level using the button.

• Push the button.

• The squelch level is programmed indicated by flashing the SQ LED (flashing 3

seconds).

If a channel with a programmed squelch level is selected and the SQUELCH button is turned
the programmed squelch level for that channel is removed (global level).

During Dual Watch or Scanning only the global squelsh level is used (as indicated by the
squelch level indicator). Channel 16 squelch level is not programmable.

All programmed channel squelch levels are stored during power down and restored during
power-up sequence.

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 3.4 Setting channel mode
The VHF is delivered from factory with both Int. & US channels enabled for selection from
the operation menu.
Provision of other country regions (channel tables) for selection requires the intervention by
an authorized Sailor representative in order to enable such.
The operator selection of preferred country region (channel table) is done from menu 4.4.1
(channel mode) and the selected country region is indicated in the front panel display (note:
this does not apply to the CA channel table and any custom defined channel tables).

The selected country region is stored during power down sequence.

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Using the country region BI (Inland waterways) Dual Watch (DW) and scanning mode are not
available.

3.5 Private channels

Private channels can be defined by using the service interface only (distributor/dealer).

Enabled private channels become valid for selection on the front panel. Using the /
will simply make the private channel number appear above the highest numeric
channel number. 30 (3x10) private channels are available for each enabled channel mode.
E.g. in US mode private channels P0-9 will be pre-programmed with the 10 weather chan-
nels.

Private channels can be selected using the numeric key pad:

• Private channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

• Leisure channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

• Fisher channels: Long press on followed by a digit (0-9)

Continued activation of the keys ´3´, ´5´ or ´7´ will cause the letters F-, L- or P- respectively
to be displayed.

3.6 Duplex channels

If duplex channels are selected in the channel table (see chapter: Maritime channels) the
VHF will operate in semi-duplex mode meaning that the VHF is operated in simplex mode,
but uses two different frequencies to receive and transmit.

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 3.7 ATIS (inland waterways only)
ATIS is mandatory to use in inland waterways on e.g. the Rhine. ATIS is a digital data
stream containing ships call sign coded into a DSC-like message, sent over the voice
channel each time the PTT button is released. If PTT is continuously pressed ATIS is
automatically sent each 5 minutes.
ATIS is enabled automatically when BI is selected in menu (4.4.1).
For purpose of operator comfort the received ATIS signal on the active voice channel will be
muted.
The ATIS call sign is programmable from the service interface or from menu 4.4.3. once.

The format of the programmed ATIS code is entered according to the following call sign
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prefix conversion table:

Character Phonetic Value Character Phonetic Value

A Alpha 1 N November 14
B Bravo 2 O Oskar 15
C Charlie 3 P Papa 16
D Delta 4 Q Quebec 17
E Echo 5 R Romeo 18
F Foxtrot 6 S Sierra 19
G Golf 7 T Tango 20
H Hotel 8 U Uniform 21
I India 9 V Victor 22
J Juliett 10 W Whiskey 23
K Kilo 11 X X-ray 24
L Lima 12 Y Yankee 25
M Mike 13 Z Zulu 26
I.e. a Dutch (MID-number 244) ship with call sign SP1234, should be programmed with the
following number:

244P1234

with the digit 2 entered as the first digit, and the digit 4 as the last digit.

3.8 Transmitter power

Transmitter output power can always be chosen while the radio is active. Pressing the 1W
button will toggle the transmitter power between low power (below 1W) and high power
(below 25W). The 1W indicator is lit when low power is selected. As a default any channel
shift will cause the transmitter power to be adjusted to the maximum power allowed on that
channel.

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 3.9 Channel scanning
Scanning is an extension to the dual watch functionality, by which it is possible to watch
multiple channels. It is possible to scan:

• All channels in a sequence

• A number of selected channels in a sequence organized into individual 3 scan tables
- Scan table A, B and C.

The scan type can be selected from the Scanning menu (3). The DW indicator is lit as well
(because the priority channel 16 by default is included in any scan table).

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During the scan “SC” is shown in the upper display.

If an active signal is found on a channel different from channel 16 the radio remains on that
channel for 4 seconds (but still respecting dual watch requirements), where after scanning is
resumed. The telephone display is displaying the active channel.
The dwell time can be adjusted between 1 and 20 seconds from the service interface.

If an active signal is found on channel 16, the VHF is locked on channel 16 until the signal
disappears, where after scanning is resumed. The telephone display is displaying the active
channel (16).

While the active scanning window is visible, scanning can be terminated by:

• Lifting the handset off the hook

• Pressing ´16´ - Channel 16 is used as working channel
• Pressing DISTRESS – Initiates DSC distress
• Pressing – Working channel is used as before scanning was entered
(regardless of carrier state).
• Pressing Replay - Message is replayed
• Pressing any numeric key - Normal channel entry

If scanning is terminated while no active signal was found, the VHF will receive on the
working channel (as it was before scanning was initiated).

If scanning is terminated (handset hook-off) while an active signal is received, the VHF will
operate on this channel after termination.

3.10 Creating scan tables

The scanning tables are user configurable. Creating or editing a scanning table by organizing
a subset of channels (e.g. Table A) for scanning is done by selecting the Edit Scan Table A
entry (3.5.1).

Private channels (non-numeric identifiers – P, F or L) can be part of a channel table. The

number of channels in a scan table is limited to 16.
3 scan tables (A,B & C) can be defined for each enabled channel mode.
Scanning tables are stored during the power-down sequence.

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 4 DSC operations in detail
4.1 MMSI Number
To operate VHF with DSC the equipment needs to be configured with your vessel’s MMSI
number. If not configured before installation, the VHF will inform you to program the 9-digit
MMSI number at start-up.

The vessel’s MMSI number is programmable from the DSC menu (4.5). It can be pro-
grammed only once from this menu after which changing of the programmed MMSI will be
possible only through the service interface.
Detail

If the MMSI number has been programmed correctly, the number is displayed in the default
idle display after start-up.

4.1.1 Sub-Addressed MMSI

The VHF supports setting the 10th digit of the MMSI number to a non-zero value. This is to
be used for being able to individually address multiple VHF’s on board a single vessel (with
the same 9-digit MMSI).
The 10th digit of the MMSI number can be programmed by the operator. After programming
the vessel MMSI number the 10th digit will always be set to 0.

Programming the 10th bit is done via the menu (4.5.6.1)

If the unit is configured to a non-zero X10 value, it will only respond to received individual
routine calls matching all 10 digits in the MMSI number. Transmitted routine calls or acknowl-
edgements to individual routine calls are using the self-ID with non-zero digit 10.

If X10 is programmed to zero the unit reaction modes, if receiving an individual call with non-
zero X10 in the address or self-ID, can be selected using the menu (4.5.6.2).

Selecting 1 Acknowledge non-zero, the unit will receive the call. A call acknowledgement
will be returned to exactly the same address as received in the self-ID (default after program-
ming the MMSI number).
Selecting 2 Acknowledge zero, the unit will receive the call. A call acknowledgement will be
returned to address as received in the self-ID, but with X10 set to zero.
Selecting 3 Reject call, will ignore the received call.

4.1.2 Using extended sub-address in a calling sequence

Entering the station call menu (1.1) allows you to address an RT call request to another radio
supporting the extended address format. If the receiver MMSI is not a coast station (00*), it is
possible to enter either 9 or 10 digits in the Enter Receiver MMSI window. Entering 9 digits
will automatically set the 10th digit to zero for the receiver address.

All other call flows than RT station call requests to a ship station are not supporting this
feature.

It is possible to create entries in the contact list with 9 or 10 digit MMSI numbers, unless they
are group station (0*) or coast station (00*) numbers.

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 4.2 Group MMSI number
If your radio is configured as member of a group(s) it will receive group calls to that group.

The VHF can be configured to be part of (up to 10) groups. The group MMSI numbers can
be programmed from menu 4.5.2.

The configured group numbers are shown as a list. You can add a group MMSI number by
selecting the <empty> list entry and press . Enter a valid group MMSI and press

Detail
A group number can be changed by selecting the number , edit the number and
press OK. A group number can be removed from the list by selecting the number, press
, delete the number and press .

4.3 Differentiating incoming calls by ringing

tones
Your VHF rings in various ways according to the nature of the call, as shown in the following
diagram:

TONE SIGNAL
5 sec. 3 sec. 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min 3 sec. 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min 3 sec. 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min 3 sec.
DISTRESS Tx Tx Tx Tx

TRANSMIT

60 sec.

DISTRESS &
URGENCY

SAFETY
CALLS
1 sec.
8 sec.
ROUTINE &
PSTN

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If an individual call acknowledgement is received, an alarm tone is activated that is equal to
the alarm tone used for receiving a call request of the same type.

Calls that are not received as distress calls or calls with category distress or urgency will
always engage the prescribed alarm sound. For any other DSC calls the call sound on
reception can be enabled/disabled from a Setup menu (4.3.2).

If you receive a call with an alarm sound, you will always be able to mute the alarm by
pressing the button to be able to finish current radiotelephony call. This procedure
will not affect the actual call accept procedure.

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 4.4 Working channel
A working channel will always be suggested by the system if a ship station or group is called
for a routine call. The working channel is suggested by using the following procedure:

1. Select a random channel from the list of simplex channels

2. Scan channel for traffic (open squelch)
3. If the channel is free suggest the channel.
4. If the channel is busy restart from 1.

If no channels are found to be free within 1 second no channel is suggested.

Detail

4.5 Contact list

The contact list or phone book can contain up to 200 entries.

Each entry might contain:

• Station-, group-, coast station- or public name

• Station MMSI, group MMSI, coast MMSI and/or public phone number

The contact list can be reached from the

Contacts 2
Contacts menu (2). 1 Call Contact
2 Show Contact
3 Add Contact
4 Edit Contact
5 Delete Contact

4.5.1 Calling a contact

It is possible to initiate the following calls from the Call Contact menu item (2.1):

• Individual station (ships or coast) routine radiotelephony calls

• Group routine calls
• Direct dial phone calls to a PSTN phone

Entering the Call Contact menu item will bring up a list of possible names to select. The
name list is sorted alphabetically. The alphanumeric keypad can be used for quick search on
the first letter in the contact name (using wheel mode). Selecting a contact will show data for
the contact in question. Example:
Call Contact
Name:
Peters Oil
MMSI: 003456789
PSTN no: 0045 68098765
When is pressed the appropriate call generator
will be initialized, based on the data.

If a PSTN number exists for the selected contact the PSTN call flow is initiated. Therefore it
is important the corresponding MMSI number for that contact being a coast station number.

If only an MMSI number is present for the contact, a ship station, group or coast station call
is initiated:

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 • If the MMSI number is a group number, the group call flow is entered from the
window where a channel is selected.
• If a ship station number MMSI is available, the station call flow is entered from the
window where a channel is selected.
• If the MMSI number is a coast station, the operator will be led to the transmit
verification window for a station call.

4.5.1.1 Using the Contact list from the Call Sequences

Any call initiated from the DSC call menu that needs an MMSI number or PSTN number,
might search and use that number from the Contact list. If “Search for Contact” is selected

Detail
from anywhere in a call flow the contact search list is entered. Selecting the contact with
will return to the corresponding MMSI/PSTN entry window in the call flow with the
selected number information pre-filled.

4.5.2 Show contact

Via the menu item 2.2. it is possible to search for a contact’s information without changing or
initiate anything.

4.5.3 Adding a new contact

If you want to add a new contact to your list, go into menu item 2.3. The following empty
contact window will appear:
Add Contact
Name:
MMSI:
PSTN:
Save contact

The focus bar is used to control what field the operator

wants to put information into.
Example if is pressed:
Add Contact
Name:
Anders Fisker

After having pressed the contact information

looks as follows:
Add Contact
Name: Anders Fisker
MMSI:
PSTN:
Proceed with the necessary data entries. Save contact
When finished move the focus bar to “Save contact”
and press .

As a minimum a contact name and a valid MMSI number

must be entered. If a PSTN number is entered the MMSI
number for that contact must be a valid coast station
MMSI number (00*).

See also Section 4.1.2

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 4.5.4 Editing the contact list
Any contacts from the list can be edited using a similar principle as described above using
menu item 2.4.

4.5.5 Deleting a Contact Entry

Any contact can be deleted from the contact list. If menu 2.5 is selected the contact can be
searched for in the list. When found and selected with the contact will be removed
from the contact list.
Detail

4.6 Settings for DSC

The following sections describe the settings that can be applied to different call types.

4.6.1 Special calls

The VHF is capable of supporting transmission of All Ships DSC urgency messages with
second tele-commands:

• Medical transports
• Ships and Aircrafts

These settings can be changed only from the service interface. Reception of these calls is
always possible.

If the VHF is configured for using these calls it will work in the following way:

• After powering up (normally) the VHF it will not be possible to use these call types
(message: “Call type not enabled in VHF” if selected.)
• Each of the call types can be enabled via the menu 4.5.3. (the filled square indicates
the call type that is enabled).
• After enabling the call property can be added in an All Ships Urgency call sequence.

4.6.2 Automatic acknowledgement

The VHF can be set to automatic acknowledgement of the following calls:

• Safety position requests - Default disabled after power-up

• Safety test requests - Default enabled after power-up
• Routine polling requests - Default enabled after power-up

After power-up the behavior can be changed from menu 4.5.4.

The automatic acknowledgement (if enabled) will take place without informing the operator.
The calls are stored in the receive/transmit log. The operator might experience a short
interruption in functionality while the automatic acknowledgement takes place (e.g. scanning,
dual watch).

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 4.6.3 Automatic channel shift
The VHF can be set to automatically changing the working channel on receipt of the
following call types:

• Individual radiotelephony acknowledgement with a valid channel information

• Radiotelephony group calls with valid channel information
• Radiotelephony all ship safety calls with valid channel information

The set-up is done via menu 4.5.5. The setting will survive powering off the product.

If enabled, a received call will start the (normally) periodic alarm only once. The channel will

Detail
switch immediately after and the window is closed.

The automatic channel shift is overruled (turned to manual acknowledgement - requiring

press on OK or a hook-on to hook-off transition) if:

• Any handset is hooked off

• The received call cannot currently be presented on the information display (due to
priority)

Distress calls and all ship calls with category distress or urgency will alert continuously until
manually handled from the front panel.

4.7 Implicit behaviour for operations with DSC

This section describes assumptions and decisions made that are critical for correct function-
ality, but might be hidden to the operator in the display.

4.7.1 DSC transmission

All DSC calls are transmitted on channel 70 with a transmitter power of 25W. Distress,
urgency and non-test safety calls are always transmitted. Other calls are sent only if the
radio is not already recognizing a DSC message on channel 70.

4.7.2 Transmitting undesignated distress

Undesignated distress (solely created using the DISTRESS button) does not show any
message prior to the actual transmission. The following message will be sent:

Format specifier: Distress (112)

Self-Id: <Your MMSI number>
Nature of distress: Undesignated (107)
Distress coordinates: Automatically inserted if position is available (e.g. from GPS),
otherwise unknown (9999999999)
Time of position: Automatically inserted if time of position is available (e.g. from GPS),
otherwise unknown (8888)
Subsequent communication: 100
EOS: 127

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 4.7.3 Verification of a DSC call before transmission
The final step in each DSC call sequence is the verification window, in which it is possible to
verify the call you are about to transmit. The VHF will by default display only information that
you could influence in the call setup. Example:
Transmit Station Call
What is hidden to the user is that calls are formed
according to the specifications ITU R.493-11. MMSI: 001234567
For the example call (an individual station call request)
the following information is not shown to the user:
OK/send <Menu/back
• 1st tele-command: F3E/G3E Simplex TP
Detail

• EOS: Acknowledgement request (RQ = 117)

For all radiotelephony calls transmitted to all ships or to a group of ships:

• EOS: End Of Call (127)

Transmitted acknowledgement calls are not shown in any verification window before
transmission. The acknowledgement of any received individual call request will be according
to ITU R.493-11. The manipulation of the received call will be:

• Self-ID in the received call is used as address in the transmitted call

• Address in the received call is used as self-ID in the transmitted call
• EOS: Acknowledgement (BQ = 122)
• 1st tele-command might be changed to “Unable to Comply” (104) on operator’s
request, stating the selected reason.

For all received or transmitted calls the full information can be retrieved from the DSC log.

4.7.4 Receiving DSC calls with errors

Distress calls will have an importance that high that even if they are received with errors they
will, as far as possible, be received and displayed on the screen. If a call is received with
errors this will be indicated with a “receive error” (REC ERR) marking next to the heading of
the call. In this case the full integrity of the data is not to be trusted, and the handling
possibilities (e.g. relaying the call with direct use of the received data) are limited by the
equipment.

4.7.5 Priority of DSC versus VHF

If a situation occurs where there is a conflict between the VHF and the DSC functionality (for
instance voice transmission on a working channel – using PTT, simultaneously with trans-
mission of a DSC call), the DSC transmission will be prioritized. As a consequence the
following VHF functions may need to be re-initiated if the DSC activity has occurred while
these were active:

• Replay
• Scanning
• Dual watch
• PTT

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 A normal received DSC call request will appear on the screen as soon it is recognized on
channel 70. This will not affect VHF radiotelephony before OK is pressed, unless automatic
channel shift has been configureded (See chapter: Automatic channel shift:)

4.8 Radio configuration and settings

This section describes the configuration and settings possible to control from the operator
front panel and this is not described elsewhere in this manual.
If your equipment needs configuration beyond these possibilities, you must call you dealer
for special support.

Detail
4.8.1 Idle display
Whenever the radio is left in a state where the information/message display is not in use
(pure radio communication mode), the information display will return to idle or stand-by
mode. This will also be the case if the unit was left in a simple menu for 10 minutes.

The required and preferred default idle display is the one where position and time stored for
DSC operation are shown along with the ship’s identity (9-digit MMSI). This mode will always
appear after start-up. The user might change the default display to be blank (zero illumination
to minimize disturbance at night). To use this mode menu (4.6.3) select Idle Display .
Pressing OK will toggle the blank display to be used.

If the blank display is selected for idle display, and the radio goes into activity mode, the idle
mode will just leave the screen blank. To display the position and identity information quickly
in this mode you can press the on/off button for a short time. This will show the information
screen for 15 seconds before it turns off.

4.8.2 Notations for date and time

On the idle display and when the UTC radio time needs to be manually updated the notation
for time entry is:

• yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm

In all logs (DSC logs and system logs)

• dd/mm hh:mm (in overview list)

• dd/mm-yy hh:mm:ss (in detail log descriptions)

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 5 Errors and warnings
Errors and warnings are shown in the display accompanied by the sounds shown in the
figure below:

60 sec.

TONE SIGNAL
1 sec.
8 sec.
Detail

ERRORS

WARNING
& INFO

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If you receive an error or warning message you will always be able to shut off the alarm.
Press to finish on-going radiotelephony. This procedure will not affect the actual
read-out and accept procedure for errors and warnings.

Errors and warning messages are shown in the information display. Examples of a warning
can be a reminder to enter position manually each 4 hours, or that the GPS signal suddently
is missing.

5.1 System event logging

Errors received as pop-up and information windows shall be logged in the event logging
system for later read out. The error logs are accessed from menu (5.1).
From menu 5.2 at least the following statistics are available:
• On time (<xxxx>d <yy>h <zz>m)
• Number of power failures
• Number of missing GPS situations
• Number of Tx activations
• Number of transmitted DSC calls
The information is read only on the front panel. Counters can be reset only from the service
interface

5.2 Troubleshooting
If you doubt that your VHF system works properly, it is of great importance that you find the
reason and assure that the equipment is properly serviced if any of the devices are failing.

You should contact your authorized dealer for tecnical support of your equipment. But, before
you do that you can go through a list of actions to fix the problem by yourself and save time.

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 5.2.1.1 Ship power
In some installations ship power might occasionally disappear for a short time, e.g. if
switching between land power or generator power. Your equipment will shut down immedi-
ately when power is failing. If the power does not arrive within 10 minutes the radio cannot be
expected to start up automatically.

5.2.1.2 Fuses
If a press on the ON/OFF button does not turn on the radio, and ship power is present, a fuse
might need replacement. The main fuse is located on the rear side of the radio. The shield is
removed and the fuse is simply replaced with a new one.

Detail
Fuse 15A Auto

5.2.2 Self-test
Symptom: Radio operation is difficult.

It is possible to make a self-test of the equipment user interface. Any entry means and
readouts can be verified in the self test. The test is executed from menu 6.
If any of the following tests are failing you should contact your authorized dealer for service.

5.2.2.1 Key test

All push buttons can be checked using the self-test in menu 6.1. Pressing or releasing any
key on the front panel will be echoed in the graphic display. Only exception is DISTRESS
and ON/OFF - which will maintain their functionality. These buttons can be pressed periodi-
cally for a short time to check that they are functional. Pressing twice will exit the
test.

5.2.2.2 Display test

The information/message display is an LCD screen. A test of all pixels in the screen is
executed in menu 6.2. Triangles are shown in the display.

5.2.2.3 LED test

You can verify that all light indicators including the channel display can be lit. Running the
LED test (6.3) will turn on all indicators for 2 seconds, where after these will return to their
previous state.

5.2.2.4 Alarm and Audio Test

Entering this test item (6.4) will route the distress and urgency alarm sound to all speakers
where this alarm is to be heard.

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 5.2.3 GPS
Sympton: Position requested.

If your radio is connected to a GPS and you receive a request in the display to enter position
and time, then it is possibly that the GPS unit is either turned off, broken or disconnected.
The GPS is connected on the rear side of the radio, either directly to the option connector or
via connection box (see section Interface connections). Please refer to installation section of
this manual for connection details.

Until GPS signal has been restored you must update the position manually as requested by
VHF.
Detail

5.2.4 Accessory connection

Symptom: Some or all of the remote units do not work

First turn your VHF off and on. Turn all remote units on, if possible. Check status of the units
by going into the Accessories menu 4.6.2. In this menu you can read the status of any
connected device. If the status is “not found” for a particular device, it cannot be recognized
by your VHF.

The communication to the remote units is taking place via a serial multi-drop bus connection
on the rear side of the radio either directly to the SPARC II connector or via connection box
and/or extension box (see section Interface connections).

If an alarm panel (APxxxx) is connected please check there is a light in the red “VHF
DISTRESS” button. If not, fuses in the alarm panel might need replacement before the serial
bus is operational.

Communication problems will not affect the VHF unit functionality.

5.2.5 Device failure

If any of the checks descibed above does not explain or help to solve the problems you have
discovered, the problem might be related to the unit itself. Now you must call the authorized
workshop that will make the necessary repair. When you report that you need service for
your device, you can inform your dealer about the problem you see and give the following
information:

• VHF
• Serial Number - e.g. found via the menu item 4.6.1.2
• Firmware version - reported via menu item 4.6.1.1

5.2.6 Missing MMSI

Symptom: DSC function is not working.

If you have powered your VHF for the first time it might not have the MMSI number pro-
grammed. You must program the MMSI number before the radio is operational for DSC.
Programming is done via menu item 4.5.1

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 5.2.7 Radio time
Symptom: DSC logs are sorted with a wrong time stamp, or radio time is not correct.

The problem with a wrong radio time should occur only if the GPS is not connected in the
system. A valid GPS time signal will update the UTC time that is used for time stamping logs
only.

If you have a system without GPS, where you manually update position and time, it is also
required that you enter the radio time - at least right after power-up, if you want to get correct
time stamps on DSC logs. The UTC time is also used as the suggested time each time you
are requested to enter position and time manually (every fourth hour).

Detail
5.2.8 Channel not free
5.2.8.1 DSC Channel not free
Symptom: DSC transmission is delayed

DSC calls that are not distress or urgency calls will not be sent if the VHF is in the middle of
decoding a DSC call. The transmission will be delayed until decoding has been finished.

5.2.8.2 Working channel not free

Symptom: No suggested working channel in station call.

In a DSC station call a working channel is suggested. If for some reason a working channel
is not found within 1 second, no channel is suggested. If you see this problem please check
the following:

• Adjust to a higher squelch setting. If the squelch is always open, no free working call
channels will be recognised as occupied.

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 6 Menu tree
This section lists the full menu tree of the VHF.

The table describes the un-regretted forward flow that is initiated after selection of certain
menu items. Generally, pushing in the menu tree or flow sequence will return to the
previous window.

MENU
1 DSC Call 1.1 Station Call
1.2 PSTN Call
Detail

1.3 Group Call

1.4 Emergency 1.4.1 Com pose Distress
1.4.2 Com pose Urgency 1.4.2.1 All Ships
1.4.2.2 Individual
1.4.3 Com pose Safety 1.4.3.1 All Ships
1.4.3.2 Individual
1.4.4 Com pose Relay 1.4.4.1 Distress Relay 1.4.4.1.1 All Ships
1.4.4.1.2 Individual
1.4.4.2 Distress Relay
Acknow ledgem ent
1.4.5 Com pose Distress Ackn.
1.5 DSC Logs 1.5.1 DSC Distress Log
1.5.2 DSC Rece ive Log
1.5.3 DSC Transm it Log
2 Contacts 2.1 Call Contact
2.2 Show Contact
2.3 Add Contact
2.4 Edit Contact
2.5 Delete Contact
3 Scanning 3.1 Scan All Channels
3.2 Scanning Table A
3.3 Scanning Table B
3.4 Scanning Table C
3.5 Edit Scanning Tables 3.5.1 Scan Table A
3.5.2 Scan Table B
3.5.3 Scan Table C
4 Settings 4.1 Position & Time 4.1.1 Set Position & Time
4.1.2 Radio Time
4.1.3 Position Info
4.2 Display Contrast
4.3 Audio 4.3.1 Handset Volum e
4.3.2 Alarm Tones 4.3.2.1 Warning
4.3.2.2 Routine
4.3.2.3 Safety Call
4.4 Channels 4.4.1 Channel Mode 4.4.1.1 Int
4.4.1.2 US
4.4.1.3 BI
4.4.1.4 CAN
4.4.2 Channel Info
4.4.3 ATIS Call sign
4.5 DSC 4.5.1 MMSI Num ber
4.5.2 Group MMSI
4.5.3 Special Calls
4.5.4 Auto acknow ledgem ent
4.5.5 Auto Channel Sw itch
4.5.6 MMSI Sub-Addre ss 4.5.6.1 Value of X10 digit
4.5.6.2 X10 zero modes
4.6 Syste m 4.6.1 Device Identification 4.6.1.1 SW Version
4.6.1.2 Serial Number
4.6.2 Accessories 4.6.2.1 Alarm Panel
4.6.2.2 GPS
4.6.2.3 LAN Interface
4.6.2.4 Printer
4.6.2.5 Optional Handsets
4.6.3 Idle Display
5 System 5.1 Errors
5.2 Statis tics
6 Self Test 6.1 Key Test
6.2 Display Tes t
6.3 LED Test
6.4 Alarm Test

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 7 Optional functional devices
The maximum system configuration possible with your VHF installation with VHF is shown in
the first part of the installation section.

The present chapter will describe the functionality and behaviour of the following optional
functional devices:

• 1 or 2 remote handset control units

• One alarm panel
• Printer + LAN interface + printer server

7.1 Semi-functional control unit

The semi-functional control unit CU5000 is an optional unit connecting an additional remote
handset to the VHF. Installation of control units should be performed only by an authorized
service person.

System
7.1.1 Controls and indicators

1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Loudspeaker
2. Squelsh level indicator
3. Volume level indicator
4. Tx
5. 1W
6. Display
7 Volume up/down
8. Squelch up/down
9. ON/OFF
10. Quick-select key for channel 16.
7 11. 1W
12. Replay push button
13 Mute alarm
8 14. Dimming
15. Channel up/down

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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 7.1.2 Operation
The optional handset is intended for VHF radiotelephony only. There will be no DSC
functionality supported except for:

• The functionality or lifting of the CU handset follows the default handset on the main
radio (see Section DSC receive), when receiving a DSC call.
• Possibility to mute DSC alarm sound – not to handle the DSC call.

7.1.3 ON/OFF
The semi-intelligent handset will always be turned off default after VHF unit is powered. The
off state is indicated by no activity or light in the CU.

The unit can be turned on and off (press for 1 second) on the ON button.

If the main unit is powered off the handset control unit is always turned off.

7.1.4 Channel selection

System

Channel selection is done by using exactly the method as described for VHF by using
and .
On the optional handset control unit these buttons are marked
and respectively.

Channel change requests are sent to the main VHF unit, and the main VHF unit will change
channel and update the CU display. The same channel number will be applied to all the
displays in the system.

A quick channel 16 selection is available by pressing .

7.1.5 Volume
The volume is controlled by using the and buttons.
Pressing these buttons will affect only the internal CU speaker as well as optionally con-
nected external CU speakers. The volume adjustment will be active only for the specific local
handset. Therefore the volume bar on the main VHF unit is not updated during adjustment.

A local volume indicator always shows the speaker volume on the CU. If the volume is
adjusted to the mute level the VOL LED will flash (1 Hz).

The earpiece volume in the handset connected to the CU is adjusted using the

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 and buttons while holding down the button.

This alternative usage of the button will be possible only when:

• The handset is hooked off, and

• No active alarm sound to be muted

After power-up all volume levels set during the last operation are restored as they were
before power-down.

7.1.6 Squelch
The squelch level can be adjusted by using the and buttons.
Pressing the buttons will contribute to the global squelch setting on the radio. Squelch
indicators on the handset CU and on the main unit will always follow each other regardless of
the control input used for adjustment.

NOTE: If a channel is reached where the squelch setting was programmed from the main

System
unit, using the squelch control will set the level for that particular channel, and reset the
squelch programming.

7.1.7 Dimming
Dimming the control unit display and keypad backlight and 1W LED is done exactly as
described for the VHF, but with no graphical information.

7.1.8 Receiving a DSC call

If a DSC call is received the following will show on the CU channel display depending of the
call type:
alternating

... If an active distress call was received

(changing with 1Hz).

... If a routine call was received

... If an urgency call is received.

... If an safety call is received.

... If an PSTN call is received.

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 Normal radiotelephony calls can be acknowledged from the semi-intelligent handset making
the HS hooked to HS un-hooked transition.

If an error or warning occurs the following is displayed:

alternating

... on errors.

... on alerts.

This indication will remain until the DSC call has been handled from the main unit. Though
normal radiotelephony calls can be acknowledged from the semi-intelligent handset making
the HS hooked to HS un-hooked transition.
System

7.1.9 Muting alarms

If a DSC call is received (distress or routine) the alarm sound is heard as a mixing of the
received voice audio in the speakers and earpieces in the system. Pressing the
button will mute any alarm sound in the system, and only received voice is heard in the
speakers.

7.1.10 Transmitter power

Pressing the 1W button will have the same effect as described for VHF. 1W LED on CU will
follow the 1W LED on the main unit.

7.1.11 Replay
The replay facility works exactly the same way as described for the main VHF unit when the

button is pressed.

The navigator counter (seconds back in received signal) is shown on the CU display.

7.1.12 Dual watch and scanning

There are no possibilities of controlling dual watch or
scanning. During dual watch initiated from the main
VHF the working channel is displayed in the display.
During scanning the display is indicating this by “SC”.

Locking on any channel will, of course, switch the display

to that channel.

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 7.1.13 Multiple handsets in the system
If multiple handsets are connected in the system the following priority is given (to PTT –
microphone control) if multiple handsets are lifted:

• The default handset is always given priority if lifted.

• Any optional handset lifted first takes priority over another optional handset.

A warning “OC” is written in the display near any handset (VHF unit or CU) that has lower
priority, as soon the prioritized handset is lifted.

If an optional handset is not given priority (“OC” written

in display) it will be possible to use only the following
buttons on the CU:

7.1.14 Optional handset CU VHF operation while main unit is in

System
menu or text entry mode
If the main VHF unit is operated in menu or text entry mode, there will be certain buttons on
the VHF main unit that do not respond to their primary functions. Seen from a CU perspec-
tive all functionality is maintained if “OC” is not shown in the telephone display.

7.2 Alarm panel

The alarm panel AP4365 will – if connected correctly to the VHF - be illuminated in the red
“VHF DISTRESS” push button.

7.2.1 Distress initiation

Only undesignated distress can be sent from the alarm panel.

The distress is sent by lifting the lid over the VHF DISTRESS button on the alarm panel and
pressing the button for 5 seconds. A sound is heard each second. After 5 seconds a
constant sound is heard, indicating that you have sent the distress. You can now release the
button. The alarm sound in the alarm panel can be muted by pressing the on the
alarm panel.

The VHF is now in distress mode. You must now continue the distress traffic and procedures
from the front panel of your VHF, if possible. The procedures are now the same as described
for handling distress mode from the main unit.

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 8 Maritime channels
8.1 International channels

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX

MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public
1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625
2 156,100 160,700 61 156,075 160,675
3 156,150 160,750 62 156,125 160,725
4 156,200 160,800 63 156,175 160,775
5 156,250 160,850 64 156,225 160,825
6 156,300 156,300 65 156,275 160,875
7 156,350 160,950 66 156,325 160,925
8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156,375
9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475
11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525 DSC DSC
12 156,600 156,600 71 156,575 156,575
13 156,650 156,650 72 156,625 156,625
14 156,700 156,700 73 156,675 156,675
15 156,750 156,750 74 156,725 156,725
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 75 156,775 156,775 L)
17 156,850 156,850 76 156,825 156,825 L)
18 156,900 161,500 77 156,875 156,875
19 156,950 161,550 78 156,925 161,525
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
21 157,050 161,650 80 157,025 161,625
22 157,100 161,700 81 157,075 161,675
23 157,150 161,750 82 157,125 161,725
24 157,200 161,800 83 157,175 161,775
25 157,250 161,850 84 157,225 161,825
26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925
28 157,400 162,000 87 157,375 157,375 *)
88 157,425 157,425 *)
Channels

Notes:
L) 1W TX power
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of Auto-
matic Identification channels AIS1 at 161.975MHz and AIS2 on 162.025MHz.
NB! The RX and TX frequencies can be read from menu (4.4.2).

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 8.2 US channels

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels WX RX

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
1 156,050 156,050 60 B) P0 WX1 162,550
2 B) 61 156,075 156,075 !) P1 WX2 162,400
3 156,150 156,150 !) 62 B) P2 WX3 162,475
4 B) 63 156,175 156,175 P3 WX4 162,425
5 156,250 156,250 64 156,225 156,225 !) P4 WX5 162,450
6 156,300 156,300 65 156,275 156,275 P5 WX6 162,500
7 156,350 156,350 66 156,325 156,325 P6 WX7 162,525
8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156,375 L) P7 WX8 161,650
9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425 P8 WX9 161,775
10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475 P9 WX10 163,275
11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525 DSC
12 156,600 156,600 71 156,575 156,575
13 156,650 156,650 L) 72 156,625 156,625
14 156,700 156,700 73 156,675 156,675
15 156,750 RX) 74 156,725 156,725
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 75 B)
17 156,850 156,850 76 B)
18 156,900 156,900 77 156,875 156,875 L)
19 156,950 156,950 78 156,925 156,925
20 157,000 157,000 79 156,975 156,975
21 157,050 157,050 !) 80 157,025 157,025
22 157,100 157,100 81 157,075 157,075 !)
23 157,150 157,150 !) 82 157,125 157,125 !)
24 157,200 161,800 83 157,175 157,175 !)
25 157,250 161,850 84 157,225 161,825
26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925
28 157,400 162,000 87 157,375 161,975
88 157,425 157,425

Channels
Notes:
L) 1 W TX power. Channels 13, 67 and 77 are limited to low transmission power.
B) 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 some circum-
stances but not by the general public in US waters.
RX) Only RX: transmissions are blocked.
NB! The RX and TX frequencies can be read from menu (4.4.2).

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 8.3 BI channels

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX

MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public MHz MHz Intership Port Port Public
1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625
2 156,100 160,700 61 156,075 160,675
3 156,150 160,750 62 156,125 160,725
4 156,200 160,800 63 156,175 160,775
5 156,250 160,850 64 156,225 160,825
6 156,300 156,300 L) 65 156,275 160,875
7 156,350 160,950 66 156,325 160,925
8 156,400 156,400 L) 67 156,375 156,375
9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156,500 156,500 L) L) 69 156,475 156,475
11 156,550 156,550 L) 70 156,525 156,525 DSC DSC
12 156,600 156,600 L) 71 156,575 156,575 L)
13 156,650 156,650 L) L) 72 156,625 156,625 L)
14 156,700 156,700 L) 73 156,675 156,675
15 156,750 156,750 L) L) 74 156,725 156,725 L)
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 75 156,775 156,775 L)
17 156,850 156,850 L) L) 76 156,825 156,825 L)
18 156,900 161,500 77 156,875 156,875 L)
19 156,950 161,550 78 156,925 161,525
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
21 157,050 161,650 80 157,025 161,625
22 157,100 161,700 81 157,075 161,675
23 157,150 161,750 82 157,125 161,725
24 157,200 161,800 83 157,175 161,775
25 157,250 161,850 84 157,225 161,825
26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925
28 157,400 162,000 87 157,375 157,375 *)
88 157,425 157,425 *)
Channels

Notes:
L) 1W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74 , 75, 76 and 77.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of Auto-
matic Identification channels AIS1 at 161.975MHz and AIS2 on 162.025MHz.
NB! The ATIS function is enabled on all channels. RX and TX frequencies can be read
using menu (4.4.2).

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 8.4 CA channels

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels WX RX

MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625 P1 WX1 162,550
2 156,100 160,700 61 B) P2 WX2 162,400
3 156,150 160,750 62 B) P3 WX3 162,475
4 B) 63 B)
5 156,250 156,250 64 156,225 160,825
6 156,300 156,300 !) 65 156,275 156,275 L)
7 156,350 156,350 66 156,325 156,325 L)
8 156,400 156,400 !) 67 156,375 156,375 !)
9 156,450 156,450 68 156,425 156,425
10 156,500 156,500 69 156,475 156,475
11 156,550 156,550 70 156,525 156,525 DSC
12 156,600 156,600 71 156,575 156,575
13 156,650 156,650 72 156,625 156,625 !)
14 156,700 156,700 73 156,675 156,675 !)
15 156,750 156,750 L) 74 156,725 156,725
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 75 B)
17 156,850 156,850 L) 76 B)
18 156,900 156,900 77 156,875 156,875 L)
19 B) 78 156,925 156,925
20 157,000 161,600 L) 79 156,975 156,975
21 161,650 RX) 80 157,025 157,025
22 B) 81 B)
23 157,150 161,750 82 B)
24 157,200 161,800 83 161,775 RX)
25 161,850 RX) 84 157,225 161,825
26 157,300 161,900 85 157,275 161,875
27 157,350 161,950 86 157,325 161,925
28 162,000 RX) 87 157,375 161,975
88 157,425 162,025

Channels
Notes:
L) 1 W TX power. Channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66 and 77 are limited to 1W transmission
power.
B) Channels 4, 19, 22, 61, 62, 63, 81 and 82 cannot be selected in CA mode.
!) Channels 6, 8, 23, 67, 72 and 73 may be legally used in some circumstances
but not by the general public in CA waters.
RX) Only RX: transmissions are blocked.
NB! The RX and TX frequencies can be read from menu (4.4.2).

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 9 Installation

9.1 Mounting possibilities

VHF with mounting bracket
100
140

200 229
256

39835

Mounting option Drilling plan

4xø5.5
80
70
5

16 190
Installation

222

39837

Tilting +/- 20°

Weight:
VHF 3.6 kg
Mounting bracket 1.0 kg

39836

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 VHF with flush mounting bracket
Bracket (Option)
120

240
min. 100.00 3

39938 Space for Cable entry

Drilling plan
9

Weight:
20

4 pcs. ø5 20
4 pcs. ø3.5 Mounting kit
countersunk for M3 (Part no. 739814) 1 kg
108

102

219 10
WARNING:
20

20

Only use screws supplied with mounting

kit for attaching flush mounting bracket to
6

228 6 VHF radio.

39945

Installation

4 pcs M3x30

6 pcs M4x8

4 pcs M4x30
39966

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 Handset for transceiver
Drilling plan

45
226

135
Space for cable and handset cable
62 75 54
* 120

min. 200
Space for handset access
This hand-set has a hook-on/off functionally.
A magnet is placed in one end of the cradle.
The hand-set shall allways be placed with the
microphone end close to the magnet in order to
secure this function.

39655A

Weight
Handset for transceiver 0.4 kg
Installation

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 Semi-functional control unit
Drilling plan
Space for installing and
detaching control unit

25
2xø5
2xø4.5

28
100

100
226

41
70
9,6
50

16
50 83
100 36

78
100

Space for cable and handset cable

80 54
120

min. 200
Length of spiral cord Space for handset
at rest : 380 access recommended

39654B

Weight :
Semi-functional control unit 1.2 kg

Installing a single CU
After the CU is connected the unit can be operated straight away without any configuring.

Installation with 2 CUs

If an installation is carried out providing 2 new CUs, it is important when powering these up
for the first time, that this is done sequentially, to allow the CUs to acquire their individual
identity on the SPARC II bus:

Installation
2 newly installed CUs:
• Power on VHF
• Power on first CU
• Power on second CU

If an additional CU is installed in a system already working with a single CU, the

already existing CU must be switched on prior to the first power-on of the new CU.

Adding a CU in an installation already providing one CU:

• Power on VHF
• Power on the existing CU
• Power on the newly installed CU

This procedure is also followed if a CU is moved from another installation to this installation.
Always turn on the existing CU before turning on the last acquired one - when powering for
the first time after installation.

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 Connection box

Drilling plan
225.4

185
4 pcs. ø6

14.85
258.4 49
9.75 239

Mounting
* 50

* 50 * 50
Installation

** min. 100

* Free space for mounting,

** Free space for cable entry.

39656

Weight
Connection box 1.7 kg

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 Extension box

Drilling plan
4 pcs. ø6
160.4

120
14.85
141.4 49 9.7 122

Mounting
* 50

* 50 * 50

Weight
Extension box 0.7 kg
** min. 100

* Free space for mounting,

** Free space for cable entry.

39657

Installation

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 LAN box

Drilling plan
4xø4.5 4xø3.5
126.5

73
26.75

74.5 37
9 82
100

Mounting
* 50

* 50 Weight
* 50 LAN box 0.3 kg
** min. 100

* Free space for mounting,

** Free space for cable entry.

39658
Installation

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 9.2 Interface connections
VHF (rear view)

Power
connector 15-pin
Option sub D male
FUSE

12-24V DC
15-pin
Sparc II Bus sub D female

9 pin
Handset sub D female
Main Antenna DSC Antenna

39815A

Installation

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 Connection box board 639121

IF CU IS CONNECTED TO
EB/CU EB/CU EB/CU TERMINALS THEN
X8 X9 REMOVE J1 & J2 FOR X4

X8

X9
RT50XX RT50XX EXT / EXT / AND J3 & J4 FOR X5
CU LS CU LS
OPTIONS OPTIONS SPARC II EXT
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6
1 VDR+ 1 1 1 1 +12.5V
2 VDR- 2 2 2 2 DATA+
3 AUX2 3 3 3 3 DATA-
4 AUX2 4 4 4 4 TX AF+
5 AUX1 5 5 5 5 TX AF-
6 AUX1 6 6 6 6 GND
X3

X4

X6
X2

X5
X1

7 INT LS+ 7 7 7 7 +12.5V

8 INT LS- 8 8 8 8 RX AF+
9 CALL 9 9 9 9 RX AF-
10 CALL 10 10 10 10 +12.5V
J1 J3
11 GND 11 11 EXT LS+
12 NMEA+ J2 J4 12 EXT LS-
12
13 NMEA- 13 13 13 13 GND
14 ALARM 14 14 14 14 Line out+
15 ALARM 15 15 15 15 Line out-

OPTIONS CONNECTIONS SPARC II BUS CONNECTIONS

X7
LAN
INTERFACE
X7
39816B

Extension box board 639123

X6: J1
J1 & J2 MOUNTED = EXT LS
J1 & J2 NOT MOUNTED = CU LS J2

X4 X5 X6
X5
X4

X6

CU LS+ EXT LS+ EXT/CU

LS+
CU LS- EXT LS- EXT/CU
LS-
X1 X2 X3
1 +12.5V 1
2 DATA+ 2
3 DATA- 3
4 TX AF+ 4
5 TX AF- 5
Installation

6 GND 6
X1

X2

X3

7 +12.5V 7
8 RX AF+ 8
9 RX AF- 9
10 +12.5V 10
11 EXT LS+ 11
12 EXT LS- 12
13 GND 13
14 Line out 14
15 Line out 15

CU CB/RT50XX EB/CU

39817B

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CU 1 (Optional) CU 2 (Optional)
Handset Ext. speaker (CU) Ext. speaker (VHF) Ext. speaker (CU) Ext. speaker (VHF)
9.2.1

(Optional) (Optional) (Optional) (Optional)

VHF
(rear view)
Option
SPARC II bus
Handset

PL259 PL259

RG214 or better
RG214 or better
Connection Box
2 x extension box

(Optional)

12-24V DC
Extension Box Extension Box

RX/TX Antenna
Power
Cable L=1.5m furnished with equiptment
DSC Antenna
(Optional) (Optional)

L=3m
L=3m

furnished with Connection Box

furnished with Connection Box

L=5m
Cable part no. 539603 L=5m

Cable part no. 56.114

Cable part no. 56.111
L=1.2m furnished with LAN Box
See next page: .

Cable Connection diagram To LAN Box (optional)

To Alarm Panel - (if installed) 2x2x0.5mm2, max 100m

To VDR (mixed Rx/Tx Audio) 2x0.5mm2, max 100m 8x2x0.5mm2, max. 20m

To ships alarm panel or announcer 2x0.5mm2 8x2x0.5mm2, max. 20m

From position sensor (GPS) NMEA 1x2x0.5mm2 Power connection 12-24VDC,

System block diagram with connection box and

SPARC II cable length specification 120W min. continuous

Note: All cabling not furnished with equipment to be overall screened type. Conductor size Maximum cable length Power cable p/n 539826, 1.5m 2x4.0mm2
8x2x0.5mm2 20m + VDC White
Cable screens must be securely grounded at cable inlets in connection boxes, as illustrated in cable connection diagrams. 8x2x0.75mm2 30m 0 VDC Black
8x2x1mm2 40m
External power supply input is galvanically isolated from equipment ground reference, i.e. chassis.
39701B Equipment internal power supply reference (-) is at equipment ground reference, i.e. chassis.

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Installation
Cable connection diagram

IF CU IS CONNECTED TO
EB/CU TERMINALS THEN
REMOVE J1 & J2 FOR X4
OPTIONS CONNECTIONS SPARC II BUS CONNECTIONS AND J3 & J4 FOR X5
RT50XX RT50XX
X1 OPTIONS X2 OPTIONS X3 SPARC II X4 EB/CU X5 EB/CU X6 EXT

EXT / EXT /
1 VDR+ CU LS 1 CU LS +12.5V
2 VDR- 2 DATA+
3 AUX2 3 DATA-
4 AUX2 4 TX AF+
5 AUX1 5 TX AF-
6 AUX1 6 GND
7 EXT LS1 7 +12.5V
8 EXT LS1 8 RX AF+
9 CALL 9 RX AF-

10 CALL 10 +12.5V
11 GND 11 EXT LS2
12 NMEA+ 12 EXT LS2
13 NMEA- 13 GND
14 ALARM 14 Line out+
15 ALARM 15 Line out-

LAN
INTERFACE X7

Cable part no. 56.111

To VHF DSC cable part no. 56.114
Cable part no. 539603

To extension box for CU2

To VHF DSC

(mixed Rx/Tx Audio)

To Alarm Panel - (if installed)

To LAN interface (optional)

NMEA
To ships alarm panel or announcer

From position sensor (GPS)

To VDR

Ext. speaker (VHF)

Ext. speaker (CU)

CU 1 (Optional)

X6 : J1 & J2 MOUNTED = EXT LS J1

H2 J1 & J2 NOT MOUNTED = CU LS H3

J2
X4 X5 X6
X5
X4

X6

CU LS+ EXT LS+ EXT/CU

LS+
CU LS- EXT LS- EXT/CU
LS-
X1 X2 X3
1 +12.5V 1
2 DATA+ 2
3 DATA- 3
4 4
5 5
6 GND 6
X1

X2

X3

7 +12.5V 7
8 8
9 9
10 +12.5V 10
11 LS+ 11
12 LS- 12
13 GND 13
14 Line out 14
15 Line out 15

CU CB/RT50XX EB/CU
H1 H4

39734A
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 Interfaces

Options Connections
VHF Signal Cable Connection Connection Signal description Ships cable
Options connector designation p/n 539603 box box 8 twisted pairs or
15-pin D-sub male 5m In from VHF External conn. overall screen
VDR+ Brn Mixed Rx/Tx audio output for
pin 1 X1-1 X2-1 pair no. 1
recording. Galvanically isolated,
pin 2 VDR- Brn/Wht X1-2 X2-2 balanced signal, 0dBm into 600Ω pair no. 1
Relay contact closing on event pre- pair no. 2
pin 3 AUX2 Orange X1-3 X2-3

Correspondingly grouped individual cabling

defined through service
pin 4 AUX2 NO Orange/Wht X1-4 X2-4 programming (see note 1) pair no. 2
Relay contact closing on event pre- pair no. 3
pin 5 AUX 1 Blue X1-5 X2-5
defined through service
pin 6 AUX 1 NO Blue/Wht X1-6 X2-6 programming (see note 1) pair no. 3

pin 7 int_Speaker + Grn X1-7 X2-7 VHF internal speaker output, pair no. 4
nom. 5W into 8Ω. pair no. 4
pin 8 int_Speaker - Grn/Wht X1-8 X2-8
pin 9 DSC CALL Red X1-9 X2-9 Relay contact closing on incoming pair no. 5
DSC call (see note 1) pair no. 5
pin 10 DSC CALL NO Red/Wht X1-10 X2-10
pin 11 GND Blk+Blk/Wht X1-11 X2-11 Equipment ground pair no. 8

pin 12 NMEA + Yel X1-12 X2-12 NMEA data input from external pair no. 6
position sensor (see note 2) pair no. 6
pin 13 NMEA - Yel/Wht X1-13 X2-13
pin 14 DSC ALARM Purple X1-14 X2-14 Relay contact closing on incoming pair no. 7
Distress alert (see note 1)
pin 15 DSC ALARM NO Purple/Wht X1-15 X2-15 pair no. 7
Housing Screen Chassis Chassis Screen Screens

Note 1: Relay contact ratings (resistive load) Max. switched power: 30W or 60VA
Max. switched current: 1.0A
Max. switched voltage: 150VDC or 125VAC

Note 2: Following NMEA sentences are supported: GLL, RMC, ZDA, GGA, VTG, GNS
in accordance with IEC61162-1

SPARC II Connections
VHF Signal Cable Connection box Connection box Connection box Connection box Alarm panel Signal description Ships cable
SPARC connector designation p/n 56.114 In from VHF Out to CU1 or Out to CU2 or to alarm panel "VHF" 8 twisted pairs
15-pin D-sub female 5m extension box extension box connector X3 overall screen

pin 1 12.5VDC+ Red/Wht X3-1 X4-1 X5-1 X6-1 Power to CUs pair no. 8
Yel pair no. 1
pin 2 DATA_+ X3-2 X4-2 X5-2 X6-2 3
SPARC II-bus Data

Installation
pin 3 DATA_- Yel/Blk X3-3 X4-3 X5-3 X6-3 5 pair no. 1

pin 4 TX_AF+ Blu/Wht X3-4 X4-4 X5-4 X6-4 pair no. 2

SPARC II-bus Tx audio
pin 5 TX_AF- Blu X3-5 X4-5 X5-5 X6-5 pair no. 2

pin 6 GND Orange + Red X3-6 X4-6 X5-6 X6-6 2 Equipment ground pair no. 6 & 8

pin 7 12.5VDC+ Orange/Wht X3-7 X4-7 X5-7 X6-7 9 Power to CUs pair no. 6

pin 8 RX_AF+ Grn/Wht X3-8 X4-8 X5-8 X6-8 pair no. 3

SPARC II-bus Rx audio
pin 9 RX_AF- Grn X3-9 X4-9 X5-9 X6-9 pair no. 3

pin 10 12.5VDC+ Blk/Wht X3-10 X4-10 X5-10 X6-10 Power to CUs pair no. 7
VHF radio external pair no. 4
pin 11 EXT.Speaker + Brn X3-11 X4-11 X5-11 X6-11
speaker output, nom. 5W
pin 12 EXT.Speaker - Brn/Wht X3-12 X4-12 X5-12 X6-12 into 8Ω pair no. 4

pin 13 GND Blk X3-13 X4-13 X5-13 X6-13 Equipment ground pair no. 7
Rx-audio line output,
pin 14 Lineout + Purple X3-14 X4-14 X5-14 X6-14 pair no. 5
balanced signal, 0dBm
pin 15 Lineout - Purple/Wht X3-15 X4-15 X5-15 X6-15 into 600? pair no. 5
Housing Screen Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Screen
External speaker output,
EXT LS X8-1 X9-1
nom. 5W into 8Ω (see
EXT LS X8-2 X9-2 NOTE)

NOTE: In case of connecting CU1 and/or CU2 directly to Connection Box, i.e. not utilizing Extension Box for connecting each CU,
jumpers J1/J2 and/or J3/J4 in Connection Box must be removed in order to disconnect VHF Ext. Speaker (VHF LS) output from these terminals
and make available the CU Ext. Loudspeaker (CU LS) connections instead.

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CU 1 (Optional) CU 2 (Optional)
Ext. speaker (CU1) Ext. speaker (CU2) Ext. speaker (VHF)
(Optional) (Optional) (Optional)
VHF
(rear view)
SPARC II bus
Handset

PL259 PL259

Extension Box

RG214 or better
(Optional)

RG214 or better
L=3m
L=3m

L=5m

12-24V DC
56.114

RX/TX Antenna
Power
DSC Antenna

Cable part no. 539826 L=1.5m furnished with equiptment

9.2.2 System block diagram with extension box

See next page:

Cable Connection diagram

Note: All cabling not furnished with equipment to be overall screened type. Power connection 12-24VDC,
Cable screens must be securely grounded at cable inlets in connection boxes, SPARC II cable length specification 120W min. continuous
Conductor size Maximum cable length Power cable p/n 539826, 1.5m 2x4.0mm2
as illustrated in cable connection diagrams.
8x2x0.5mm2 20m + VDC White
8x2x0.75mm2 30m 0 VDC Black
External power supply input is galvanically isolated from equipment ground reference, i.e. chassis. 8x2x1mm2 40m
Equipment internal power supply reference (-) is at equipment ground reference, i.e. chassis.
39702B

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X6 : J1 & J2 MOUNTED = EXT LS J1

H2 J1 & J2 NOT MOUNTED = CU LS H3

J2
X4 X5 X6

X5
X4

X6
CU LS+ EXT LS+ EXT/CU
LS+
CU LS- EXT LS- EXT/CU
LS-
X1 X2 X3
1 +12.5V 1
2 DATA+ 2
3 DATA- 3
4 TX AF+ 4
5 TX AF- 5
6 GND 6

X1

X2

X3
7 +12.5V 7
8 RX AF+ 8
9 RX AF- 9
10 +12.5V10 10
11 LS+ 11
12 LS- 12 12
13 GND 13 13
14 Line out 14 14
15 Line out 15 15

CU VHF CU/CB
H1 H4

VHF DSC

CU 2 (Optional)
CU 1 (Optional)

Ext. speaker (VHF)

Ext. speaker (CU2)

Ext. speaker (CU)

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Interfaces

Extension box connections

VHF Signal Cable Extension box Extension box Cable integrated Extension box Signal description Ships cable
SPARC II connector designation p/n 56.114 In from VHF Out to CU1 with CU Out to CU2 8 twisted pairs
15-pin D-sub female or conn. Box overall screen
pin 1 12.5VDC+ Red/Wht X2-1 X1-1 Red/Wht X3-1 Power to CUs pair no. 8

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pin 2 DATA_+ Yel X2-2 X1-2 Yel X3-2 pair no. 1
SPARC II-bus Data
pin 3 DATA_- Yel/Blk X2-3 X1-3 Yel/Blk X3-3 pair no. 1
pin 4 TX_AF+ Blu/Wht X2-4 X1-4 Blu/Wht X3-4 pair no. 2
SPARC II-bus Tx audio
pin 5 TX_AF- Blu X2-5 X1-5 Blu X3-5 pair no. 2
pin 6 GND Orange + Red X2-6 X1-6 Orange + Red X3-6 Equipment ground pair no. 6 & 8
pin 7 12.5VDC+ Orange/Wht X2-7 X1-7 Orange/Wht X3-7 Power to CUs pair no. 6
pin 8 RX_AF+ Grn/Wht X2-8 X1-8 Grn/Wht X3-8 pair no. 3
SPARC II-bus Rx audio
pin 9 RX_AF- Grn X2-9 X1-9 Grn X3-9 pair no. 3
pin 10 12.5VDC+ Blk/Wht X2-10 X1-10 Blk/Wht X3-10 Power to CUs pair no. 7
pin 11 EXT.Speaker + Brn X2-11 X1-11 Brn X3-11 VHF radio external pair no. 4
speaker output, nom.
pin 12 EXT.Speaker - Brn/Wht X2-12 X1-12 Brn/Wht X3-12 5W into 8Ω pair no. 4
pin 13 GND Blk X2-13 X1-13 Blk X3-13 Equipment ground pair no. 7
pin 14 Lineout + Purple X2-14 X1-14 Purple (NC) X3-14 Rx-audio line output, pair no. 5
balanced signal, 0dBm
pin 15 Lineout - Purple/Wht X2-15 X1-15 Purple/Wht (NC) X3-15 into 600? pair no. 5
Housing Screen Chassis Chassis Screen Chassis Screen
EXT LS (VHF LS out: X5-1) CU1 LS out: X4-1 CU2 LS out: X6-1 External speaker
output, nom. 5W into
EXT LS (VHF LS out: X5-2) CU2 LS out: X4-2 CU2 LS out: X6-2 8Ω (see NOTE)

NOTE: In case of connecting a second CU (CU2) to the Extension Box, jumpers J1/J2 should be removed in order to disconnect VHF
Ext. Speaker (VHF LS) output from terminals X6-1/2 and make available the CU2 Ext. Speaker (CU2 LS) connections instead.
VHF Ext. Speaker output will be available at terminals X5-1/2.
Connecting only one CU (CU1) and leaving jumpers J1/J2 in circuit provides VHF Ext. Speaker connection available at both X5-1/2 and X6-1/2.

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The VHF should be powered from a separately fused DC-supply of 10.8 - 32VDC and rated
at minimum 120W continuous power.

9.4 Antenna installation and precautions

9.4.1 Antennas
The VHF equipment requires two antennas installed one for the DSC receiver and the other
(Primary) for the VHF RX/TX communication.
All commonly available 50Ù antennas covering the appropriate frequency range and
providing a VSWR less than 1.5 over this range may be used.
The antennas should be connected using a low loss type 50Ù coaxial cable, e.g. good quality
RG214 or better.
IMO-COMSAR/Circ. 32 recommends the use of a double screened type cable (like e.g.
RG214) with a maximum insertion loss of 3dB across the antenna cable installation. The
maximum antenna cable length in the installation thus depends on the quality of the cable
used, i.e. the specified attenuation (dB/m) of the cable of choise at the high end of the VHF
frequency band. As a rule of thumb the cable length using e.g. RG214 coaxial cable should
not exceed 25m.
For further details on equipment/antenna installation, reference is made to the IMO-
COMSAR/Circ. 32, GUIDELINES FOR THE HARMONIZATION OF GMDSS REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON BOARD SOLAS SHIPS.

9.4.2 RX/TX antenna

In installations consisting of two or more VHF radios it is important to ensure the optimum
performance of these by carefully selecting the mutual antenna positions.
In general the highest possible RF attenuation between the VHF RX/TX antennas in the
installation should be sought for. The most important parameter in achieving this is by
ensuring that none of the RX/TX antennas in the installation are positioned at the same
horizontal level, i.e. the RX/TX antennas must be installed at shifted elevations as indicated
below.
In situations where sufficient vertical distance between two or more such antennas is found
difficult to obtain the horizontal distance between them will play an increasingly important
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role in the equipment performance the less the vertical separation and as a minimum 5m
horizontal distance between any RX/TX antennas in the installation should be ensured.

Additionally, in order to minimize any increase in VSWR of the VHF RX/TX antenna this
should be installed in a distance no closer to any other mast/pole object or other RF anten-
nas than 2 m.

To the widest possible extend the VHF antennas should be kept out of the antenna main
beam of any radar and satellite equipment.

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The positioning of the DSC antennas is less critical in terms of the imposed VSWR and due
to the nature of the DSC-signalling. It should be noted however, that the DSC receiver of a
VHF is likely to be temporarily blocked in reception due to high signal blocking, if the
associated DSC antenna is installed in close vicinity of a RX/TX antenna at the same
horizontal level while transmission takes place from this RX/TX antenna.

No. 1 VHF No. 2 VHF

RX/TX DSC

No. 2 VHF No. 1 VHF

RX/TX DSC

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Example of VHF antenna arrangement.

Installation

Example of VHF antenna arrangement.

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 10 Technical specifications
General typical values
Normal channels All international channels.
Up to 30 private channels in 3 separate banks desig-
nated F,P or L. Each bank contains 10 private
channels.
US channels All US channels according to Radio Regulations.
BI channels All BI channels according to Radio Regulations.
Channel spacing 25 KHz
Operation modes Simplex /Semi-duplex
Modulation G3EJN for Telephony
G2B for DSC.
Frequency stability better than ± 3 ppm
Aerial connectors Standard 50 ohm female SO239
Temperature range -15°C to +55°C
Supply voltage 12V to 24V DC nominal
Maximum supply voltage
range 10.8V to 31.2V DC
Power requirements -Tx Min. 120W continuous
Power requirements - Rx(w. 2CUs) Max. 25W
Power requirements - Rx(stand alone) Max. 15W
Transceiver dimensions H*W*D 100*200*210 mm
Transceiver weight 3.6 Kg

Receiver
Standard frequency range 155.50 – 162.55 MHz
Optional frequency range 149.30 – 163.75 MHz
Sensitivity for 20 dB SINAD
CCITT weighted better than -121 dBm or 0.20 µV p.d.
AF rated Power
Internal L.S. 5 Watt in 8 ohm
Output for External L.S. 5 Watt in 8 ohm
Distortion less than 5 %
S/N ratio better than 43 dB
Spurious emission less than 0.25 nW
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Spurious response rejection better than 74 dB

Intermodulation response better than 73 dB
Co- channel rejection better than –10 dB
Adjacent channel selectivity better than 74 dB
Blocking level better than 94 dBìV

Transmitter
Standard frequency range 155.50 – 157.50 MHz
Optional frequency range 149.30 – 163.75 MHz
RF output power
High 25W +0dB to –0.5dB
Low 0,85 W +0.5dB to –1dB
Adjacent channel power below -75dBc
Conducted spurious emission less than 0.1 nW
Distortion less than 5 %
S/N ratio better than 46 dB

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 DSC facilities
DSC operation According to Rec. ITU-R M.541-9
and Rec. ITU-R M.689-2 and Rec. ITU-R M.1080-0
DSC protocol According to Rec. ITU-R M.493-11 Class A
Navigator interface According to IEC 61162-1
GLL, RMC, ZDA, GGA, VTG, GNS

Symbol error rate below 1*10-2 121 dBm or 0.20 µV p.d.

Modulation 1700 Hz ± 400 Hz
1200 baud
Frequency error less than ± 1 Hz
Residual modulation less than –26 dB

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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Thrane & Thrane A/S

Porsvej 2
9200 Aalborg SV
Denmark

We, as manufacturer, herewith declare that the following equipment

SAILOR RT5022 VHF Radiotelephone with

DSC Controller & Watch Keeping Receiver

System related equipment:

Main Transceiver Unit, simplex, semi-duplex RT5022
Handset HS5001
Remote Control Unit CU5000
Connection Box CB5009
Extension Box EB5008
LAN Box LB5007
Service Box SB5006
Alarm Panel AP4365

conforms with

the Directive 96/98/EC,

the Directive 2002/75/EC &
Module D

certified by

Lloyds
Notified Body Id. no. 0038

13.07 - 2005
Date Executive Vice President
Peter Høy

Doc. no 39861B00
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