Sailor 7222 VHF DSC: User Manual

SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC
User Manual
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC
User manual
Document number: 98-171832-D

Release date: November 23, 2023
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Disclaimer
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Safety warning
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability
for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Ground the equipment
To minimize shock hazard, the SAILOR 7224 Control Unit unit and the
SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit must be connected to an electrical
ground and the cable instructions must be followed.
RF exposure hazards and instructions
Your Cobham SATCOM radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio
frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those
around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to
avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons
must be at least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is
transmitting.
Warranty limitation
IMPORTANT - The radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no
circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized
personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.
Unauthorized opening of the equipment
Unauthorized opening could void the users' authority to operate the
equipment.
Installation and service
Installation and general service must be done by skilled service
personnel.
Compass safe distance
SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit: Min. compass safe distance: 0.55 m
SAILOR 7224 Control Unit: Min. compass safe distance: 0.85 m.
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Alerte de sécurité
Dangers liés à l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions

Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent radio
émetteur ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une antenne de type
omnidirectionnelle, demi-onde ou d'un gain maximal de 4 dBi,
approuvée par Industrie Canada. Pour éviter les risques pour la santé dus
à une exposition excessive aux champs de fréquences radio, une distance
minimale de 200 cm est nécessaire entre l'utilisateur et le radio-
émetteur.
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Emergency calls
Lif
iftt CCov
over
over
Press RED Button
until beep sounds continuously
(more than 3 seconds)
Press
Use the HAND

HANDSSET for voice calling
MAYDAY-MAYDAY-M
-MA AYDAY
-MA OWN ID
This is
SHIP‘s NAME:
NAME-NA
NAME-NA ME-NA
ME-NAME-NAME
ME-NAME
CAL
ALLLSIGN CALLSIGN:
or other IDENTIFICATION
M MSI MMSI:
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
MAYDAY
NA
NAMEME of the VESSEL in distress
CAL
ALLLSIGN or other IDEN
IDENTT IFIC
IFICAAT ION
M MS I
(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)
DI
DISSTRE
TRESSS and CCOM
OMMUNIC
OMM AT ION
UNICA
POSIT ION
ITION FREQUENCIE
FREQUENCIESS
given as lat it
atitude and longit
itude ude
longitude DSC Radiot
adiot elephon
elephonyy
otelephon NBDP
____________________________________
or
VHF Channel 70 Channel 16 -----
If latitude and longitude are not known MF 2187.5 kHz 2182.0 kHz 2174.5 kHz
HF4 4207.5 kHz 4125.0 kHz 4177.5 kHz
or if time is insufficient, HF6 6312.0 kHz 6215.0 kHz 6268.0 kHz
in relation to a known geographical location HF8 8414.5 kHz 8291.0 kHz 8376.5 kHz
HF12 12577.0 kHz 12290.0 kHz 12520.0 kHz
NA TURE of distress
NATURE HF16 16804.5 kHz 16420.0 kHz
____________________________________
16695.0 kHz
Kind of ASSISTANCANCEE required Remember to use the correct HF-procedures
Don‘t forget your EPIRB is the secondary means of
Any other useful INF OR
INFOR
ORM MAT ION alerting
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Cyber security
Cyber risk related to this VHF radio is related to the VHF radio itself.
Installation guidance
Installation must be IMO compliant.
The following mitigation is to be observed:
• Any PC or mobile device connected to the VHF radio must be screened
and confirmed cyber-secure before connected to the VHF radio.
• The service interface must not be exposed directly to the Internet.
• If Internet access to the VHF radio is enabled through the service
interface, this interface must be protected with a network security device
such as a firewall.
• Do not use any connector on the VHF radio for charging mobile devices.
User guidance
The following mitigation is to be observed:
• Software updates and changes in the protected setup menu is only to be
performed by Cobham-authorized personnel.
• The service interface must not be exposed directly to the Internet.
• If Internet access to the VHF radio is enabled, the interface must be
protected with a network security device such as a firewall.
• Do not use any connector on the VHF radio for charging mobile devices.
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Preface
Radio for occupational use
The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC system obeys the requirements of SOLAS and is
intended for use in maritime environment.
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC system is designed for occupational use only and must
be operated by licensed personnel only.
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC system is not intended for use in an uncontrolled
environment by general public.
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC system is designed for installation by a skilled service
person.
Training information
The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and is also
classified as such. It must be operated by licensed personnel only. It must
only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the
hazards as well as the way to minimize those hazards.
The radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by
general public. The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC has been tested and complies with
the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational 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.
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Warning, radiation
Your Cobham SATCOM radio set 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 thus to avoid health hazards
from excessive exposure to RF energy, FCC OET bulletin 65 establishes an
Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) radius of 200 cm for the maximum
power of your radio (25W selected) with a half wave omni-directional
antenna having a maximum gain of 4 dBi. This means all persons must be at
least 200 cm away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.
Installation considerations, radiation

1. An omni-directional antenna with a maximum power gain of 4 dBi must
be mounted at least 400 cm above the highest deck where people may be
staying during radio transmissions. 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 200 cm plus the 200 cm
height of an adult.
2. On vessels that cannot obey requirements in item 1, the antenna must be
mounted so that its lowest point is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) vertically above
the heads of people on deck and all persons must be outside the 200 cm
MPE radius during radio transmission.
• Always mount the antenna at least 200 cm from possible human
access.
• Never touch the antenna when transmitting
• Use only authorized Cobham SATCOM accessories.
3. If the antenna has to be placed in public areas or near people with no
awareness of the radio transmission, the antenna must be placed at a
distance not less than 200 cm from possible human access.
Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you or other people to
exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
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Manual overview
This manual has the following chapters and appendices:
• Introduction contains a description of the VHF radio.
• Operation explains how to make and receive voice and DSC calls over
VHF, including how to use and set up scanning, watch and replay.
• Service & maintenance contains support information including lists of
accessories and a troubleshooting guide.
• Appendix with Specifications and Maritime channels.
Important Not all installation information and instructions are

covered in this manual. Please download the
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Installation manual at
https://partnerportal.cobhamsatcom.com/
In the installation manual you can read how to mount the
VHF radio and how to connect accessories and external
equipment, including detailed system configuration
examples with cable specifications.
Related documents
Document
Title and description
number
SAILOR 7224 Control Unit, Installation guide 98-173211
SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit, Installation guide 98-164939
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, Installation manual 98-171833

(download only)
SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel, 98-130981

Installation and user manual
Emergency call sheet 98-132369
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
VHF radio with DSC Class A ........................................................... 1
Accessories available ...................................................................... 4
System configuration - example .................................................. 7
Chapter 2 Operation
General use and navigation ........................................................ 10
VHF radio communication ........................................................... 16
Watch ............................................................................................... 19
Scan .................................................................................................. 20
Bridge Alert Management (BAM) ................................................ 22
DSC calls .......................................................................................... 23
Replay function .............................................................................. 37
Settings ........................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Service & maintenance

Contact for support ...................................................................... 53
Maintenance ................................................................................... 53
Status signaling ............................................................................. 55
Replacing the fuse in the Transceiver Unit .............................. 58
Warranty and returning units for repair ................................... 59
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Contents
Appendix A Specifications
SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit .............................................61
SAILOR 7224 Control Unit ............................................................ 63
General DSC specifications ..........................................................65
General BAM specifications ......................................................... 65
Appendix B Maritime channels

International channels (INT) .......................................................67
US channels (US) ............................................................................ 68
Canadian channels (CA) ................................................................69
Binnenwasser channels (BI) ........................................................70
Alternative channels (ALT) ........................................................... 71
Private channels (P) ...................................................................... 71
Glossary ............................................................................................................ 73
Index ............................................................................................................ 77
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Chapter 1
Introduction 1
VHF radio with DSC Class A

Exceeding standards set by IMO regulation for GMDSS Class A VHF, the
August 2021-introduced Bridge Alert Management IMO resolution
MSC.302(87), as well as IEC 62923-1 & IEC 62923-2, the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC
Class A is a robust platform for when clear communication could make the
difference between a non-event and a major incident.
As part of the required safety equipment, use the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC in an
emergency situation. However the best way to guarantee functionality in an
emergency situation, is to use the radio in daily communication on board.
The VHF radio is a simplex/semi duplex VHF radio consisting of two units
connected with a standard Ethernet cable:
• SAILOR 7224 Control Unit
• SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit
It is designed with an easy-to-use menu-driven setup. You use the touch
screen on the SAILOR 7224 Control Unit or a connected device with a
browser to enter the desired functions. You can also select channels using
the rightmost selection knob. The large display can be customized for
optimum readability and visibility both day and night with different color
themes.
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The VHF radio can replay 240 seconds of a received voice message. This is a
useful feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record a message
when the radio is unattended.
With SAILOR connection boxes the VHF radio connects easily to external
equipment like a BAM system, additional handsets, control speaker
microphone, alarm panel or external speaker. The Ethernet interface
connects the Control Unit with the Transceiver Unit, and enables the VHF
radio to be connected to other units in a local network. Instead of the touch
screen on the Control Unit, you can also connect a PC or other device with a
browser for setup and control via the web interface.
For a list of accessories available for the VHF radio see Accessories available
on page 4 and check with your nearest distributor.
Controls on the front plate of the Control Unit

1 2
3 4 5
Figure 1: Controls on the front plate of the Control Unit
1. Loudspeaker.
2. Large 5.5” TFT display with capacitive multi touch.
3. Volume control, on/off and Squelch control.
4. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.
5. Channel selector and dim knob with push-function to switch between
channel selection and dimming.
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SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC display

The picture shows the display 4 2 3 7
after start-up. The display
holds various fields of
information, depending on
the currently selected
function.
1. Position information
(latitude and longitude,
UTC time and GNSS).
2. MMSI number.
3. Current working channel.
1 5 6
Tap to get an on-screen
keyboard for changing the working channel.
4. Current communication direction: RX (receive) or TX (transmit).
5. Service line containing current temporary information relevant for the
current channel or function.
6. On-screen key functions.
7. Channel properties of the currently selected VHF channel (if any).
For a description of the information shown for each of the functions
available see the chapter Operation on page 9.
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Accessories available
Part number Description
406201A-00500 SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle

(additional)
406203A-00500 SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle,

waterproof to IPx6.
406204A-00500 With the SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker

Microphone (CSM) you can control the VHF
voice functions of the SAILOR 7222 VHF
DSC.
406207A-00500 The SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel

Handsets including Connection Cable
406209-941 is used for easy installation of
several SAILOR 6201/SAILOR 6203 Handsets.
406208A-00500 SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box

including Connection Cable 406208-941 is
used for easy installation of external
equipment and accessories:
• Max. 4 SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphones
• VDR
• SAILOR 6270 External Loudspeaker
• Alarm panels and GNSS input
406209A SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box is

used to connect the OPT connector on the
Control Unit to a Bridge Alert Management
unit (BAM).

407224A-930 U-Mount Bracket Kit: Used for desktop or overhead

mounting of the SAILOR 7224 Control Unit.
407224A-950 Flush Mount Bracket Kit: Used for flush mounting the
SAILOR 7224 Control Unit, e.g. in an instrument panel.
406270A If you need an additional external

loudspeaker you can connect a SAILOR 6270
External Loudspeaker.
406103A-00500 With the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel you

can activate GMDSS Distress Alarms. The
Multi Alarm Panel can be connected to the
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC via the Ethernet
interface (LAN connector).
406197A-00500 The SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch is used

in installations with SAILOR 6103 Multi
Alarm Panels and in installations with a
local network. The Ethernet switch has 5
ports.

80119410 The N163S Power supply provides 24 VDC

for the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC.
Cables:
406209-940 5m connection cable for bulk mount, 1x10 pole: Use this
cable to connect a handset to a SAILOR 6207 or SAILOR 6209
Connection Box in installations where the handset is not
connected directly to the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, but located
in a different position.
406209-941 5m connection cable, 1x10 pole: Use this cable to connect
the Control Unit to a SAILOR 6207 or SAILOR 6209
Connection Box in installations where the handset is not
connected directly to the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, but located
in a different position.
406208-941 5m connection cable, 1x12 pole: Use this cable to connect
the Control Unit to a SAILOR 6208 Connection Box.
5m connection cable, 1x12 pole: Use this cable to connect
406204-940 a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone to a SAILOR
6208 Connection Box.
5m cable., RJ45: Use this cable to connect the SAILOR 7224
407224A-980 Control Unit to the SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit.
Cable for Bulk Head Mounting - Handset, 10 pole: Use this
cable for connecting the Control Unit to a wall plug for a
407224A-990 bulkhead mounted handset.

System configuration - example

The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC can be customized to suit your installation. The
following illustration is one example of a system. For further configuration
examples see the installation manual, Appendix B, System configurations.
SAILOR 6201/03 SAILOR 6201/03

RX/TX DSC SAILOR 6204 Max 4 SAILOR 6204 Handset Option Handset Option
Antenna Antenna Control
Speaker Microphone
(without DSC)
SAILOR 7226
VHF Transceiver Unit
SAILOR 7224
Control Unit
SAILOR 6208 SAILOR 6208 SAILOR 6208

CTRL
Connection Box Connection Box Connection Box

ACC
AUX
OPT
LAN
LAN
Ethernet
Ext. Connections SAILOR 6209
Accessory Connection Box
LAN BAM (NMEA)

LWE (GNSS/BAM)
SAILOR N163S
Power Supply
SAILOR 6207
Connection Box
24V Battery for Parallel Handsets
GNSS (NMEA)
Cable
Power 406209-941 Cable
24V DC 406209-940 Cable
110/220V AC 406209-940
24V DC SAILOR 6208

Connection Box External
Speaker (8 ohm)
Cable
406208-941
Lo Pwr Forced
VDR
AUX
DSC Call
Alarm
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Figure 2: System configuration, example


Chapter 2
Operation 2
Note Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF and DSC
antennas, power cable and other external equipment are
connected properly. For installation instructions see the
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, Installation manual.
In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:

• General use and navigation
• VHF radio communication
• Watch
• Scan
• DSC calls
• Replay function
• Settings
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General use and navigation
Introduction
The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC consists of two units: The SAILOR 7224 Control
Unit (called Control Unit in this manual) and the SAILOR 7226 VHF
Transceiver Unit.
The Control Unit holds the user interface and is used to control the system.
Power on, volume and squelch

The Control Unit has a triple-function knob for power on,
volume control and squelch control.
To turn on the VHF radio push the on/off knob.
To turn off the VHF radio, push and hold the on/off knob and
follow the instructions in the display,
To adjust the speaker volume, turn the volume knob (clockwise = louder,
counter clockwise = softer, until muted). When muted, is shown in the
display.
To adjust the volume of the handset earpiece see RADIO on page 40.
To adjust the squelch level, push the button briefly and turn the knob
(clockwise = suppress noise more, counterclockwise = suppress noise less).
The display shows the squelch level.
With the squelch control you can manually adjust and suppress noise in
order to optimize the quality of the received radio communication.
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Working channel and dimming the display

Use the channel selector knob to select a channel, or to dim
the light in the display:
• To select a working channel use the channel selector knob
or enter the channel number using the on-screen keypad.
Note A tap on the 16/C on-screen key always brings you

to channel 16, the international calling and
distress channel, no matter what state the radio is
in.
• To adjust the light in the display, push the button briefly. The display
shows a dimming bar. Turn the knob to adjust the light (clockwise =
brighter, counterclockwise = darker).
Speaker devices
The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaker devices:
• SAILOR 6201/SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle and PTT (Push To Talk)
button.
• SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone with PTT button.
See ABOUT on page 51 for controlling the connected speaker devices.
DSC and MMSI number

The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship. When the VHF
radio is powered on for the first time, the vessel’s MMSI number is
programmed in the radio. This is typically done during installation of the
radio and described in the installation manual.
Important The MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF radio
to use any DSC functionality. The radio will prompt for the
MMSI number at each power-up until the MMSI has been
entered. You can use the radio in normal VHF mode.
WARNING! Without a programmed MMSI number the

Distress button will not work!
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Position and MMSI number
In idle mode, the DSC

window always shows the
UTC time, position and MMSI
number for the SAILOR 7222
VHF DSC radio.
Enter position manually (no GNSS)

If you need to enter the vessel’s position and UTC of position manually, do as
follows:
1. Tap SETTINGS on the screen menu. If it is not in the display, tap
and then Settings.
2. Tap DSC.
3. Tap POSITION.
4. Tap SOURCE and select MANUAL.
5. Enter the current position and UTC time:
• Latitude,
• Longitude
• Time
Tap on the screen to select the value you want to change. Then use the
on-screen keypad to enter the current values for position and UTC time.
6. Tap APPLY. Tap or <. The display shows MANUAL in the lower left
corner.
If the GNSS was present and then disappears, a warning appears in the
display after 10 minutes, then you can enter the position and UTC time
manually as described above.

Idle screen (Home)
Idle screen
Below is the idle screen with explanation of the various fields. You can
always return to the idle screen by tapping
Alive indicator Own MMSI Volume mute
Working
channel
Current
position
Time of
position
Key functions, see
Current position the following
source section Menu
functions in display
Change channel
A tap on the working channel number will bring

up a numeric keyboard where you can enter a
new channel number.

Menu functions in display

A number of functions of the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC
are accessed using the on-screen keys in the right
side of the display.
The following on-screen key functions are available
from top-level standby:
On-screen key Function
CALL Make DSC non-distress calls
ALERT Make a distress call with assigned category
DROBOSE Make a distress relay call on behalf of someone else
DSC Manage DSC sessions
WATCH Access the watch functions DUAL WATCH, TRIPLE

WATCH and SCAN.
DSC TEST Make a DSC test call, see DSC self test on page 53
REPLAY Replay the latest voice message.
SETTINGS Setup pages for RADIO, CHANNELS, CONTROLLER,

NMEA, DSC, SYSTEM and ABOUT.
Home Return to the idle screen
1W/25W Toggle transmit power between 1W and 25W.

On-screen key Function
16/C Change to channel 16, the international calling and

distress channel, no matter what state the radio is in.
Long press: Change to the call channel.
Status/ Status and alert list The icon changes when an alert
Alerts message is reported in the Bridge Alert Management
(BAM) system. Tap the icon to see the alert list.
Top example (check mark): there are no active alerts.
Bottom example (exclamation mark): there is a
Warning: Active acknowledged alert. If there is a
number on the icon, it shows the number of unread
alerts.
For possible icons, see List of alert icons on page 55.
Changing the display light, night view

Red text on black background is available for optimal night vision.
To dim the display backlight, e.g. to give comfortable night vision, push the
channel selector knob briefly. The display shows a brightness bar. Turn the
knob anti-clockwise to dim more. At the brightness value 45 the display
changes to night view with red text on black background.
To return to day vision push the channel selector knob briefly and turn it
clockwise until the display changes and it reaches the desired brightness.
The radio has four color themes: Dark, Light, Cobham and Night. To change
the color theme see SYSTEM on page 49.
Adjusting the squelch level

With the Squelch control you can manually adjust and suppress
noise in order to optimize the quality of the received radio
communication.
When hearing noise or an unwanted signal, push the Volume/
squelch button briefly, check that the squelch bar is visible on the display
and turn the squelch button clockwise until the radio is muted.

VHF radio communication
Use with a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone

When a SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker Microphone is connected to the radio,
you can operate the radio with the Control Speaker Microphone. An
OCCUPIED message is shown in the radio's display. At any time you can take
control over the VHF radio by touching the screen or pushing any button on
the radio.
Basic VHF operation

You can make VHF calls using the Handset or another speaker device.
Note A tap on the 16/C on-screen key always brings you to
channel 16, the international calling and distress
channel, no matter what state the radio is in.
Quick guide to radio telephone calls

1. Push the PTT button on the speaker device. When the TX
indicator is highlighted in the display, the transmission is
active.
2. To enable reception of a radio signal release the PTT button.
Note Push PTT only when you are talking. Always say “Over” just
before releasing the PTT button.
One transmission is limited to 5 minutes duration.
Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16

When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker, proceed as follows:
1. The symbol RX shows that the radio is receiving on the channel
displayed.
2. Lift the Handset or take another speaker device.
3. Push the PTT button. The symbol TX shows that the radio is transmitting
on the channel displayed.
4. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say: “This is [your ship’s
name]”.

5. Suggest a working channel other than 16 by saying: “Channel [suggested

channel number]”.
6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT button to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.
7. Switch to the new channel using the on-screen keypad or by turning the
channel selector knob to the agreed channel and begin your
conversation. Push PTT only when you are talking.
Making a radio telephone call on channel 16

To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows:
1. Select channel 16.
2. Lift the Handset or take another speaker device.
3. Push the PTT button. The symbol TX shows that the
VHF radio is transmitting on the working channel
displayed.
4. Say the name of the station you are calling three
times.
5. Say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.
6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT button to listen. The symbol RX shows
that the radio is receiving on the working channel displayed
7. When answered, agree upon a working channel other than 16.
8. Switch to the new channel by entering the channel number to the agreed
channel and begin your conversation.
VHF channels
Enter the channel using the on-screen keypad or turn the channel selector
knob to browse through all channels that are available in the selected
channel table. Only valid channel numbers are accepted. When browsing
channels they appear in the display in the following order:
• Primary channels
• Weather channels (if any)
• Private channels (if any)
When you tap and hold the 16/C key in the display the radio changes
to the call channel (channel 16 for the channel tables INT and BI, and

channel 9 for the channel tables US and CA, if no other channel is

programmed in CHANNELS on page 41).
VHF channel
Description
table
Primary channels For details see Maritime channels on page 67. For
(no prefix) instructions how to change a channel table see
CHANNELS on page 41.
Weather (Wn) Weather channels have the prefix W. (For US and CA

channels only.)
Private (Pnn) Private channels have the prefix P, L and F. Up to

100 user-defined private channels.
For more information on how to set up channels see CHANNELS on page 41.
Contact your local dealer if you are interested in having private channels.
Channel information always available in the display

For some functions and for (Example)
setup pages, the channel and
radio information has moved to
the top right section of the
display.
The channel number displayed
in this section always reflects
the communication channel to
which the radio is tuned in for
communication. If PTT is
pushed the radio transmits on the displayed channel. If a signal is received, it
is received on the displayed channel.
Engagement status
The radio is engaged when you push PTT. This is indicated with VOICE in the
display. Engagement protects the communication from being interrupted by
incoming DSC calls.

Watch
Reduced transmission power

Tap the on-screen key 1W/25W to toggle the transmit power
between 1 W and 25 W.
Watch
The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC radio
has a watch function with dual or
triple watch. In dual watch, the
working channel and channel 16
are watched. In triple watch the
working channel, channel 16 and
the programmed call channel are
watched. You can select the
working channel in any watch
mode by turning the channel
selector knob. If there is a signal in
one of the watched channels, the display shows the channel in which the
signal is received. For instructions how to set up TRIPLE WATCH see RADIO
on page 40.
To start the watch function tap the
key WATCH and then DUAL WATCH
or TRIPLE WATCH.
The radio enters the selected watch
mode and the text WATCH with the
channel numbers watched is shown
below the current channel number.
An icon, at the top bar of the display shows dual watch (two dots) or
triple watch (three dots) or scan (one dot and an M for Multi-scan).
To stop the watch function tap the WATCH key and then STOP or PTT on
the speaking device.
For details on the Scan function, see the next section.

Scan
Scan
The radio has a scanning function for tagged voice channels. Any available
voice channel, including weather and private channels, can be tagged and
added to the scanning sequence. If a signal is received while in priority
scanning mode, channel 16 continues to be watched but other channels
previously tagged for WATCH are not. If a signal is received while in normal
scanning mode, no channels are watched.
If there is a signal in one of the scanned channels, the display shows the
channel in which the signal is received. If PTT is pushed while scanning, the
scanning stops, the radio is tuned into the displayed channel and
transmission starts immediately on the displayed working channel.
To start scanning tap WATCH and then SCAN.
To stop scanning tap WATCH and then STOP, or push PTT on the speaking
device.
To tag a channel for scanning:

1. Turn the channel selector knob until the wanted channel is in the display.
2. Tap WATCH and then TAG CHANNEL. The display shows the channel
number and the word TAG at the right side of the display.
To remove a channel from the scanning sequence:

1. Turn the channel selector knob until the tagged channel is displayed.
2. Tap TAG CHANNEL to remove the tag.
For details how to set up the scanning function see RADIO on page 40.
Note The displayed working channel is temporarily included in the
scanning list (although no TAG icon is shown).

Scan
To enable priority scanning:

1. Tap WATCH and then PRI. SCAN.
2. The PRI.SCAN button is highlighted when enabled.
When priority scanning is enabled the scanning routine will monitor channel
16 and all tagged channels.

Bridge Alert Management (BAM)
Bridge Alert Management (BAM)

Bridge Alert Management is the
standardized way of handling
alerts on the bridge. The alert
with highest priority is always
shown in the bottom right corner
together with a number
indicating how many unseen
alerts are active. No alerts are
active if a check mark is shown.
Tap the BAM icon to enter Alert state icon Alert title Alert buttons
the alert list. The alert list
is a list of all active alerts
on the VHF. Each alert
entry shows the alert
state, using the
appropriate icon, the
alert title and alert
buttons to interact with
the alert.
Tap the specific alert title
to show additional BAM icon
description text of the
alert.

DSC calls
DSC calls
In this section of the manual you find information on:
• View and manage DSC calls
• Send, acknowledge and cancel own distress
• DROBOSE — Distress Relay On Behalf Of Someone Else
• Receiving distress calls
• DSC calls for communication
View and manage DSC calls
What is a DSC session

A DSC session is a collection of DSC calls (transmitted and/or received) that
are related to the same event (e.g. a distress event) or established call (e.g.
an individual call request followed by an acknowledgment).
A session can be either active or on hold. The active session has control over
the radio transmitter. A session can have a purpose. For example if the
purpose is to establish communication on a working channel.
The non-DSC VHF communication is considered as a session that can be
active (engaged) or on hold (dis-engaged). See also Engagement status on
page 18.
Display for active DSC session

When a DSC session is active,
the display changes to the
DSC sessions view, which
contains details about the
call and the necessary
controls to interact with the
call.
Note To get to the idle screen using the button all calls must be
on hold.

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Idle screen display for DSC sessions

When all sessions are on hold,
or all sessions are terminated,
the HOME button is enabled Session category
and navigation to the idle
screen is possible. The idle
screen shows sessions on hold
by category, as shown in the
picture.
Access all DSC sessions

The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC can control multiple DSC sessions simultaneously
with a VHF communication session. All sessions can keep track of their
session state and the communication channel used. They are handled in
their respective sessions, in the order they are started up.
Note Note that there is only one active session at a time. The active
session controls the radio transmitter.
To see all DSC sessions, tap DSC in the display.

All sessions are listed in the left side of the display, with session category
icon and MMSI number. The active session is marked ACT.
Green arrow is outgoing call, blue arrow is incoming call.
The center of the display shows details for the selected (highlighted) session
in the list.
Active call
Session
category
Incoming
call
Outgoing
call

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You can toggle between the ongoing calls/sessions, that means that a call —
or session — can be on hold or active.
The DSC sessions on hold can receive calls that are pertinent to the session,
even when the session is not displayed.
The example above shows four sessions ongoing. Swipe vertically to scroll
through all sessions. The selected session is highlighted, and the details for
the selected session is shown in the center of the display.
If engaged in a DSC session and if you want to engage in a non-DSC voice
communication, tap HOLD on the active DSC session and then push PTT to
engage.
Session status:
The session status can be one of the following:
Session status Explanation
WAIT FOR ACK You made an individual call to a station and are
awaiting a reply to establish connection.
OCCUPIED The DSC transmission mechanism waits until the

DSC channel (70) is free.
TRANSMITTING Transmission of a DSC message is ongoing.
LINK FOR COM The communication has been established in a

routine call.
ACKNOWLEDGED The call has been acknowledged.
PAUSED Automatic retransmission in own distress is paused.
LINK PARKED The communication has been established but call is

on hold.
CANCELLED Own distress was canceled.

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Session category icons:

Session category icons in the session view show the categories of all DSC call
or Voice communication in the list:
• — Distress
• — Own distress
• — Urgency
• — Safety
• — Routine
• — Unknown category (error in message)
• — Voice (VHF voice call, non-DSC)
• — MOB Distress event (closed loop/open loop)
On-screen keys to control DSC sessions

Call or session types vary in control options, and options may also change if
a session changes its state.
The following table gives an overview of the DSC on-screen key commands
available for a current session. Note that only a subset of these keys are
available, depending on the session type, state etc.
On-screen key —
Radio function
DSC session
MORE Available for all sessions. Under MORE you find

CALL LOGS (DSC call logs on page 36) and
HISTORY (Distress call log on page 33).
QUIT Terminates the DSC session
HOLD Puts the DSC session on hold if it is active (return

to other non-DSC functions)
ACTIV. Activates the DSC session
RESEND Transmits an identical call if available

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On-screen key —
Radio function
DSC session
NEW CH Replies with a new channel if an individual call is

received with a communication channel specified
which is not available in the radio, or the operator
decides to change the channel.
UNABLE Constructs a reply to the caller if an individual call

is received which is not compatible with the radio
modes.
SILENT Silences alarms.
ACK Acknowledges a received call request with the

suggested parameters.
POSITION (Own A shortcut to own position data information.

Distress)
PAUSE (Own Pauses the automatic repetition of distress

Distress) transmissions
RESUME (Own Resumes automatic repetition of distress

Distress) transmissions (if paused)
RELAY Distress Relay on behalf of someone else.
ANNUL (Cancel Own Cancels an inadvertently transmitted distress

Distress)

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Send, acknowledge and cancel own distress
To send a distress message

1. Lift the cover of the red distress button and push and hold
the distress button for longer than 3 seconds. For short
step-by-step instructions how to proceed when sending a
distress message see Emergency calls on page vi.
When the distress signal is sent, 70 and TX appear in the top
line of the display. A two-seconds steady tone is heard.
2. The radio watches for a DSC acknowledgment transmission on channel

70.
3. To pause the automatic resend procedure tap PAUSE / RESUME in the
display.
4. To cancel the distress message tap ANNUL. See also To cancel own
distress on page 30.
5. When a distress acknowledgment is received, a pop-up window is
displayed. The channel number falls back to 16. Start distress
communication on channel 16 to inform about your distress situation.
Note If no distress acknowledgment is received within a period of
3,5 to 4,5 minutes, the distress message will automatically be
retransmitted.
Having pushed the red distress button and sent the distress message, the
following information is displayed:
• MMSI (at the top): Shows the MMSI number of the VHF radio.

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• STATUS: Shows the status of the Distress process, e.g. “WAITING FOR
ACK”.
• NATURE: Shows the nature of distress, see also ALERT: To send a distress
message with specified nature.
• POSITION: Shows the distress position data as transmitted.
• ELAPSED TIME: Time elapsed after initiation of own distress.
• REPEAT IN: Time to next repeat of sending own distress.
If you sent a distress message, the VHF radio is automatically set to channel
16, the channel reserved for international distress, safety and calling.
ALERT: To send a distress message with specified nature

When sending distress messages you can include the distress nature in the
message. To include the distress nature in the distress message do as
follows:
1. From top-level standby tap ALERT.
If the current position information is not
correct, you can manually enter it by
tapping POSITION.
2. Tap NATURE OF DISTRESS, then scroll in
the display to select the relevant nature
of distress:
FIRE
FLOODING
COLLISION
GROUNDING
LISTING (in danger of capsizing)
SINKING
DISABLED (and adrift)
UNDESIGNATED
ABANDONING (ship)
PIRACY (armed robbery attack)
MAN OVERBOARD
3. Tap to accept the selected nature of distress.
4. Then lift the cover of the red distress button and push and
hold the Distress button for 3 seconds.

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To receive acknowledgment of own distress

When the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC receives an acknowledgment of distress
from another vessel or station, a 2-tone alarm sounds. The display shows a
pop-up window with the MMSI number of the station who sent the distress
acknowledgment call.
1. Tap OK to switch off the 2-tone alarm.
If the same Distress call comes in more than once, the 2-tone alarm sounds
briefly and terminates automatically.
To cancel own distress

If you need to cancel a sent distress message do as follows:
1. The display shows that a distress message has been sent. Tap ANNUL. A
pop-up window is displayed.
2. Tap YES to go ahead with the canceling process. At this stage you have
the option to tap NO to return to distress sending procedure.
3. The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC will send the self-cancellation call on channel
70 and the display automatically shows the message that you should say
when canceling the distress with a radio message.
4. Tap OK to go to the acknowledged state. Own distress is canceled now.
5. Tap ANNUL to repeat the sending of the cancel DSC message.
6. Having finished the voice canceling, tap QUIT to quit the distress
annulment procedure.
Power failure while in distress

In case of a power failure or switch-off during the transmission of a Distress
the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC gives an audible warning after power-up and
automatically resumes sending Distress after power up.
Within the 10 seconds you have the following options:
• Tap QUIT to terminate the active distress procedure (acknowledged or
unacknowledged).
• Tap CONFIRM (or wait and do nothing) to resume the sending Distress
procedure.

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Sending a Distress from the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel

The optional SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel will, when
connected to the VHF radio, indicate in the SAILOR 6103 Multi
Alarm Panel display that a Distress can be sent over VHF. To
send a Distress alert from the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel,
do as follows:
1. Lift the cover of the Distress button marked VHF.
2. Push and hold the button until the light is steady and the buzzer stops
(more than 3 seconds).
The VHF radio is now in distress mode. Continue the distress traffic and
procedures from the VHF radio front panel, if possible, in the same way as
described for handling distress mode from the VHF radio.
Note Only undesignated distress messages can be initiated from
the Alarm Panel.
For further information see the Alarm Panel Installation and user manual.

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DROBOSE — Distress Relay On Behalf Of Someone Else

To send a distress message on behalf of someone else, do as follows:
1. From top-level standby tap DROBOSE.
2. Tap one line at a time and enter the necessary information using the on-
screen keypad:
Relay items Description
TYPE Select RELAY ALL or RELAY INDIVIDUAL If you select

RELAY INDIVIDUAL, the field TO appears in the
display.
DISTRESS MMSI Enter the MMSI number of the vessel in distress, if

known, or else UNKNOWN.
TO Enter the MMSI number of the coast station you

send the relay to.
NATURE Select the nature of distress:

FIRE
FLOODING
COLLISION
GROUNDING
LISTING (in danger of capsizing)
SINKING
DISABLED (and adrift)
UNDESIGNATED
ABANDONING (ship)
PIRACY (armed robbery attack)
MAN OVERBOARD
EPIRB
POSITION Enter the longitude, latitude and time (UTC)

information of the vessel in distress if known, or else
UNKNOWN.
3. Tap SEND.

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Receiving distress calls

When the radio receives a distress call, the 2-tone alarm sounds. Types of
distress calls are DISTRESS, DISTRESS ACK, DISTRESS RELAY and DISTR.
RELAY ACK.
1. To switch off the 2-tone alarm tap OK.
2. If engaged in other communications tap ACTIV. to engage in the received
DSC call.
3. Monitor channel 16 as a coast station may require your assistance. If the
radio is not on channel 16, turn the channel selector knob or use the key
16/C to go to channel 16.
4. When the radio receives the first distress acknowledgment call a 2-tone
alarm sounds again. To switch off the 2-tone alarm tap OK.
5. If you decide to acknowledge the Distress tap ACK in the display.
Distress call with errors

If a distress call contains errors, it is still received.
Tap OK on the popup and tap DSC for more information. Errors are marked
with underscores (_).
Distress call log

As long as you are part of a distress session, i.e. you have not tapped QUIT,
you receive distress messages and can track all distress messages for the
current distress event.
1. Tap MORE.
2. HISTORY.
3. Use the list in the left side to see details for the messages.
4. Tap to leave the event history.
Receiving distress calls from Man Over Board devices

The SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC supports specific handling of Man Over Board
devices (MOB). The MOB device can operate in a closed loop configuration
(sending distress relay calls) and/or open loop mode (sending distress calls).
A specific received distress session is initiated for MOB devices.

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Any call which origins from a modern MOB device will be handled within a
single procedure. You will be able to see the acknowledgment status of (up
to 50) involved MOB devices in parallel.
Tap DSC and select the relevant
session in the left side. At the top
of the session details you can see
the number of MOB sessions (in
the example we are watching MOB
session 1 out of 50).
Browse through all MOB devices
using the PREV and NEXT buttons.
The MOB distress relay calls (closed loop) can be relayed or individually
acknowledged when the person is located or secured.
MOB distress calls (open loop) may be acknowledged only if permitted by a
coast station.

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DSC calls for communication

With a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several
specific radios on a suggested VHF channel.
1. Make a DSC call from Radio A to Radio B.

2. DSC acknowledge from Radio B to Radio A.
3. Radio A + B go on the agreed VHF channel.
VHF Radio A 4. Press PTT and start talking. VHF Radio B
To make a DSC call, do as follows:

1. Tap CALL.
2. Tap TYPE and scroll and tap to select
the call type.
Depending on the DSC call type you can
enter category, MMSI number and
channel for the following
communication.
3. In the field CATEGORY, select a DSC call category, depending on the call
type.
Session
DSC call type Cat. To Ch. DSC call category
icon
INDIVIDUAL X X X Routine (default),

(default) urgency or safety calls,
calls to a ship or a station
SAFETY TEST — X — Test call, check of safety

equipment
POSITION — X — Safety
REQUEST
GROUP — X X Routine
ALL SHIPS X — X or Safety (default) or

urgency

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4. In the field TO, enter the 9-digit MMSI number of the vessel you want to
contact.
5. In the field CHANNEL, enter the suggested VHF channel for following
communication.
6. Tap SEND to make the call.
Receiving DSC calls

If the radio is in stand-by mode, i.e. not engaged in another session, and a
DSC call is received the call details are shown on the display.
After having silenced the alarm you can acknowledge the call, put it on hold
or display more information.
DSC call logs

To access the call logs, tap DSC, then MORE and then CALL LOGS.
DSC call log Description
RECEIVED DISTRESS Shows a log of up to 100 received distress calls.
TRANSMITTED Shows a log of up to 100 transmitted calls.

CALLS
RECEIVED CALLS Shows a log of up to 100 received non-distress

calls.

Replay function
Replay function
Replay allows the operator to playback a received voice message in the
loudspeaker. Recording is activated automatically when a chosen channel
becomes active. Recording is not possible during playback. Up to 240
seconds can be handled. During a power cycle the recorded track is deleted.
The recorded channel is displayed. The message length is shown in seconds.
The display shows how old the message is. If the 240 seconds storage limit is
reached, the oldest data is overwritten.
Note The replay function can be started even in a distress situation.
If a DSC call is received the replay function continues the
playback. Acknowledgment of the DSC call immediately
initiates and activates the DSC session. You can initiate replay
again from any session afterwards.
Replaying a recorded message

From the idle screen, tap the REPLAY button.
The latest message is repeated. Information about this message is shown in
the display.
To stop replaying the message, tap EXIT.
If a signal is received while in replay mode the display shows RX at the top.
You can now select whether to exit replay and listen to the active channel or
wait for the channel to become inactive and then replay the latest track.

Settings
Settings
The following settings pages are described in this section of the manual:
• RADIO
• CHANNELS
• CONTROLLER
• NMEA
• DSC
• SYSTEM
• ABOUT
Accessing a settings page

To change a setting in one of the SETTINGS pages, do as follows
1. Tap SETTINGS. If it is not in the display, tap and then SETTINGS
2. Tap the settings page you want to edit.
Note Settings requiring a password are marked with a lock icon .
For more detailed information on these settings, see the
SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, Installation manual.
3. Tap to go one step back, or to return to normal radio

operation.

Settings
SETTINGS menu overview
SCAN HANG TIME

SCAN RESUME TIME
ATIS CODE
CHANNEL MODE
INTERNATIONAL
BINNENWASSER
CANADA
UNITED STATES
ALTERNATIVE
PRIVATE
HANDSET VOLUME
EXT. SPEAKER VOLUME MODE
EXT. SPEAKER VOLUME
SCREEN CLEANING
BRIDGE ALERT MANAGEMENT

LWE TALKER ID
LWE ERROR COUNTERS
RADIO
CHANNELS MMSI
CONTROLLER GROUPS
NMEA POSITION
DSC POSITION LWE SETUP
SYSTEM AUTO-ACK
ABOUT NON-DISTRESS INACTIVITY
DISTRESS INACTIVITY
COMM INACTIVITY
MEDICAL TRANSPORT
NEUTRAL CRAFT
AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH
NON-DISTRESS INDICATION
THEME
NETWORK
SCHOOL SETUP
AUX I/O
REBOOT
INACTIVITY TIMEOUT
ROLE
LICENSES
FACTORY RESET
CONTROL UNIT
TRANSCEIVER UNIT

Settings
RADIO
Parameter Description
SCAN HANG Scan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working

TIME channel. The time is measured from the signal is detected. The
radio remains on the channel for the set time interval, if a signal
was detected.
OFF: Resumes scanning when signal disappears.
4, 6, 8, 10 (default), 15, 20, 30: Hang time in seconds.
SCAN Scan resume time, in seconds. When the programmed time of

RESUME inactivity has elapsed, and when watch/scan has been aborted
TIME using a push on PTT, or after power-up, scan or watch is
resumed.
OFF: Automatic resume is deactivated.
3, 6, 10 (default), 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60: Resume time in
seconds.
ATIS CODE 10 digit numerical (Default: not set, password protected if set)
The ATIS code is used for identification to marine coast and
inland stations and its use is mandatory in a number of
European inland waterways. The ATIS number is issued by the
relevant authority.
For ships coming from states which are not member of the
Regional Arrangement, the ATIS-Code is based on the MMSI
with a 9 as the first digit.a
a. The Committee RAINWAT in its 12. Meeting (October 2008) decided to
change the building rules of the ATIS code for vessels coming from a country
outside the RAINWAT arrangement.

Settings
CHANNELS
CHANNEL MODE Select CHANNEL MODE to select the channel table for the
primary channel. Channel tables available:
INTERNATIONAL, BINNENWASSER, CANADA, UNITED
STATES, ALTERNATIVE. See also VHF channel table on
page 18.
Below CHANNEL MODE all the channel tables are listed
AUX CHANNEL The AUX channel for the selected channel table is
displayed and can be changed at the top of each channel
table.
Select the channel for use to activate the AUX OC output
e.g. on Squelch Open or On Channel as configured in the
AUX OUTPUT setting in the CHANNELS menu.
CALL CHANNEL The call channel for the selected channel table is displayed
and can be changed at the top of each channel table.
Select the channel you want to use as a programmed call
channel.
This channel is used as one channel in triple watch and
when you tap and hold the 16/C button.
INTERNATIONAL You can view and

BINNENWASSER change the settings for
each channel (change
CANADA is password
UNITED STATES protected). Tap a
channel to access the
properties for the
channel.
See the table on the next page for accessible properties for
each channel table.
Tap to return to CHANNELS.

Settings
ALTERNATIVE As described above, plus add or delete channels.
PRIVATE As described above, plus add or delete channels.

Settings
Editable properties for the channels in each channel table:

Property INT BI CA US ALT Private
DESIGNATOR x x
NAME x x x x x x
25 W ALLOWED x x x x x
TX BLOCK x x
ATIS x
PROPOSE FOR DSC x x x x x
RX FREQUENCY x x
TX FREQUENCY x x
INTERNATIONAL x
BINNENWASSER x
CANADA x
UNITED STATES x
ALTERNATIVE x
Add or delete x x
channel

Settings
CONTROLLER
Each of the controlling devices connected and powered has its own setting.
The available settings may vary from controllers applied.
HANDSET VOLUME Adjust earpiece volume for handset, in a range from 0 to

100, in steps of 5.
EXT. SPEAKER FIXED: Fixed level is set for external speaker

VOLUME MODE RELATIVE: Relative level following volume adjustment of
the internal speaker
EXT. SPEAKER External speaker fixed volume:

VOLUME 0 to 100 in steps of 5.
External speaker relative volume:

-50 to +50 in steps of 5.
SCREEN CLEANING Enter screen cleaning mode to disable the touch screen
for 30 seconds. While in this mode, only a single button to
exit the mode is available. This allows for the screen to be
cleaned without inadvertent actions.

Settings
NMEA
• USE LWE:
BRIDGE ALERT
ON (default) or OFF
MANAGEMENT
(BAM) • LWE TRANSMISSION GROUP (if USE LWE is ON):
USR 1-8, BAM 1-2 (default), CAM 1-2
• CLUSTER:
NAV or COM (default)
• USE SERIAL:
ON (default) or OFF
LWE TALKER ID CVnnnn, default: Random generated ID

Use the on-screen keypad to type in the correct ID
(typically done during installation)
LWE ERROR Show the counters for detected errors on received LWE
COUNTERS messages.
Possible error messages:
• INVALID HEADER
• TAG BLOCK FORMATTING ERROR
• TAG BLOCK CHECKSUM ERROR
• TAG BLOCK SYNTAX ERROR
• TAG BLOCK FRAMING ERROR

Settings
DSC
MMSI The MMSI of the radio. 9 digit numerical (Default: Not set,
password protected if set). See the installation manual for a
step-by-step description.
GROUPS Shows DSC groups. You can add, edit and delete groups here.
Each entry in a group consists of NAME, MMSI and LISTEN TO
GROUP.
• SOURCE: GNSS (default) or MANUAL
POSITION
• GNSS INPUT PORT:
• AUTOMATIC: Automatically select position source with
the best quality. In Automatic mode the position device
transmitting sentences with the best quality indicator
will be used as position source.
When an LWE-x source is set to a specific Talker ID, then
this source gets the highest priority (i.e. higher than
NMEA 1).
• ACC NMEA 1: NMEA 1 position input.
• ACC NMEA 2: NMEA 2 position input.
• AUX NMEA: AUX NMEA position input
• LWE 1: Specific LWE position input (see POSITION LWE
SETUP below).
SETUP below).
SETUP below).
• INMARSAT-C: SAILOR Inmarsat C position input.
• CURRENT AUTOMATIC GNSS INPUT (if GNSS INPUT PORT is
AUTOMATIC): NMEA 1, NMEA 2, LWE 1, LWE 2, LWE 3 or
INMARSAT-C (read only).
• CURRENT POSITION (editable if source is MANUAL):
• LATITUDE
• LONGITUDE
• UTC TIME

Settings
• LWE-1: AUTO or specific Talker ID
POSITION
LWE SETUP • LWE-2: AUTO or specific Talker ID
• LWE-3: AUTO or specific Talker ID
AUTO-ACK Auto-acknowledgment:
• TEST:
Auto-acknowledgment of test DSC messages.
OFF or ON (default)
• POLL:
Auto-acknowledgment of polling DSC messages.
OFF or ON (default)
• POSITION:
Auto-acknowledgment of position DSC messages.
OFF (default) or ON
• INDIVIDUAL:
Auto acknowledgment of individually addressed, non
distress DSC messages with channel or mode unavailable
for communication.
OFF or ON (default)
NON- Inactivity time-out to exit non-distress functions (e.g. in setup)

DISTRESS without automatic time-out:
INACTIVITY Range: OFF, 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 min. steps
Default: 15min.
DISTRESS Inactivity time-out for received distress DSC automated

INACTIVITY procedures without automatic time-out:
Range: OFF, 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 min. steps
Default: OFF
COMM Inactivity time-out of non DSC communication (VHF).

INACTIVITY Range: 10 to 600 seconds, in 10 second steps
Default: 30sec
• ON: This option is available in DSC calls of the type Urgency.
MEDICAL
TRANSPORT • OFF (default)

Settings
• ON: This option is available in DSC calls of the type Urgency.
NEUTRAL
CRAFT • OFF (default)
• OFF: Automatic channel switching is disabled, icon LCK will

AUTO
be visible in stand-by mode.
CHANNEL
SWITCH • ON: Automatic channel switching is enabled (default)
NON- Sound at non-distress DSC alarms:

DISTRESS • OFF: Sound disabled
INDICATION
• SINGLE RING: Sound only once (default)
• REPEATED RING: Repeat sound cyclic

Settings
SYSTEM
THEME Changes the display color:

• DARK (default)
• LIGHT
• COBHAM
• NIGHT
NETWORK See next section on page 50.
SCHOOL SETUP DSC settings for a school setup:

• DSC Channel
• Coast Station Mode
• Low Power Transmission
AUX I/O Configuration of the AUX port:

LO PWR FORCED: When activated, the radio is forced into
low power control.
AUX OCC MODE: OFF, SQUELCH OPEN (default), ON
CHANNEL.
CHANNEL: Shows selected channel for AUX.
If SQUELCH OPEN is selected, the AUX port is activated
when the squelch opens on the selected channel. If ON
CHANNEL is selected, the port is activated when the radio
is on the selected AUX channel.
Example: If you select MODE = SQUELCH OPEN, and you
have selected AUX in channel 12, the AUX output (pin 5 in
AUX connector) will be activated (go low) when squelch is
opened on channel 12. For AUX pin out, see AUX connector
on page 2-12.
REBOOT Reboots the VHF radio

Settings
INACTIVITY Inactivity time-out to exit functions (e.g. in Settings) and

TIMEOUT return to the application.
Range: OFF to 30 minutes, in 1 minute steps
Default: 10 min.
• PRIMARY: Set the device to be the primary VHF on the
ROLE
bridge.
• DUPLICATED: Set the device to be the duplicated VHF
on the bridge.
LICENSES List of licenses, e.g. GPL
FACTORY RESET Resets the radio to factory defaults.

Tap OK to confirm.
SYSTEM > NETWORK

There are 3 LAN connectors on the Control Unit. The LAN connector closest
to the USB connector is the Service port, e.g. used for accessing the settings
of the Control Unit and for connection to an external network, the two
interconnection LAN ports are for connecting other units in a local network.
Interconnection ports Service port

Settings
To access the settings of the LAN ports, select SETTINGS > SYSTEM >
NETWORK.
SERVICE PORT Configuration of the Service port (LAN connector

• IP MODE:
STATIC (default) or DHCP CLIENT
• IP ADDRESS (only editable if Static is selected)
• NETMASK (only editable if Static is selected)
• GATEWAY (only editable if Static is selected)
• IP ADDRESS (Read only)
INTER-
CONNECTION • NETMASK (Read only)
PORTS • GATEWAY (Read only)
If a DHCP server is not available, the interconnection ports
automatically use zeroconf to obtain an IP address.
• IP ADDRESS (Read only)
TRANSCEIVER
PORTS • NETMASK (Read only)
• GATEWAY (Read only)
If a DHCP server is not available, the transceiver ports
automatically use zeroconf to obtain an IP address.
ABOUT
Parameter Description (read only)
• Serial number
CONTROL UNIT
• Software version
• Serial number
TRANSCEIVER
UNIT • Software version

Settings

Chapter 3
Service & maintenance 3
Contact for support

Contact your authorized dealer for technical service and support of the VHF
radio. Before contacting your authorized dealer you can go through the
troubleshooting guide to solve some of the most common operational
problems.
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Maintenance of the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC can be reduced to a maintenance
check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio (Control Unit and
Transceiver) for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any
foreign material. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the radio
has a long lifetime. Anyway it must carefully be checked at intervals not
longer than 12 months - dependent on the current working conditions.
DSC self test

To run a control routine DSC self test, do as follows:
1. Tap DSC TEST from the idle screen (Home).
The test will check the ability to encode/decode DSC signaling on RF
level. The radio will automatically transmit a DSC safety test call to its
own MMSI number without enabling the transmitter power amplifier. In
parallel the radio decodes and compares the received call to be the same
as the transmitted. The display shows the result of the test.
2. Tap OK to acknowledge the test result and resume normal operation.
Important If the DSC loopback test fails, this indicates the DSC
functionality does not work correctly — including the ability to
send a distress message.
Contact your dealer immediately for further advice.
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Maintenance
Disposal
Old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this
symbol can contain substances hazardous to human beings
and the environment. Never dispose these items together with
unsorted municipal waste (household waste). In order to
protect the environment and ensure the correct recycling of old
equipment as well as the re-utilization of individual
components, use either public collection or private collection by the local
distributor of old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this
symbol.
Contact the local distributor for information about what type of return
system to use.
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Status signaling
Status signaling
Information of alerts
Errors and warning messages are shown in the display and are read-only.
List of alert icons
Status OK, no active alerts
Caution: Alert
Warning: Active unacknowledged alert
Warning: Active acknowledged alert
Warning: Inactive unacknowledged alert, rectified
Warning: Active unacknowledged alert, silent
Warning: Active transferred alert
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Status signaling
List of alerts
The table below shows the alerts you may see in the Bridge Alert
Management (BAM) system.
ID Instance Priority Category Title Description
3016 1 C B POSITION LOST No position available
3016 2 C B POSITION LOST No position available for
10 minutes
3115 1 W B ANTENNA:FAILURE SWR error
3115 2 W B RX:FAILURE Phase Locked Loop is
unlocked
3115 3 W B TU CONN LOST TU connection lost.
Verify connection
3115 4 W B UNKNOWN INT Unknown internal error.
ERROR contact support
3115 5 W B AUDIO PATH DISAP Rx audio missing or voice
not transmitted
3008 2 W B TX POWER:INHIBIT Phase Locked Loop is
unlocked
3008 3 W B DSC TX: INHIBIT DSC TX was disabled
3009 6 C B TRANSMITTER INHI Transmitter inhibit
detected
3122 Dynamica W A DISTRESS: RX Incoming distress
3122 Dynamica W A DISTRESS: RELAY Incoming distress relay
3122 Dynamica W A URGENCY: RX Incoming urgency call
3123 Dynamica C B SAFETY: COM Incoming safety call
a
3123 Dynamic C B SAFETY: POS Incoming safety pos. call
3123 Dynamica C B SAFETY: TEST Incoming safety test call
a
3123 Dynamic C B ROUTINE: COM Incoming routine call
3123 Dynamica C B ROUTINE: POLL Incoming routine poll
3123 Dynamica C B GROUP: RX Incoming group call
Table 4: List of alerts
a. Alert instance is assigned according to IEC61162-1:2016, 8.3.13, 9).
All warnings are repeated as warnings for each 4 minutes, i.e. silent period
will maximum be 4 minutes. Responsibility transfer can only occur for

Status signaling
warning alert in BAM Category “B” and only via incoming NMEA command
from e.g. a CAM.

Replacing the fuse in the Transceiver Unit
Replacing the fuse in the Transceiver Unit

One fuse is installed in the Transceiver Unit. If the fuse is blown, do as
follows:
1. Track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem.
2. Take out the old fuse.
3. Insert the new fuse. The fuse rating is 10 A T.
Figure 3: Replacing the fuse in the SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit

Warranty and returning units for repair

Should your Cobham Satcom product fail, contact your dealer or installer, or
the nearest Cobham Satcom partner. You will find the partner details on
www.cobhamsatcom.com/where-to-buy. You can also access
www.cobhamsatcom.com and select COBHAM SATCOM PARTNER PORTAL,
which may help you solve the problem. Your dealer, installer or Cobham
Satcom partner will assist you whether the need is user training, technical
support, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair. Your
dealer, installer or Cobham Satcom partner will also take care of any
warranty issue.
Repacking for shipment

Should you need to send the product for repair, please read the below
information before packing the product.
The shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the SAILOR 7222
VHF DSC and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated
packing material should be used when repacking for shipment. Attach a tag
indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full
serial number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
Note Correct shipment is the customer’s own responsibility.
If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general

instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available
material.
1. Wrap the defective unit in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag indicating
the type of service required, return address, part number and full serial
number.
2. Use a strong shipping container, e.g. a double walled carton.
3. Protect the front- and rear panel with cardboard and insert a layer of
shock-absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the
sides of the container.
4. Seal the shipping container securely.
5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.
Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.


Appendix A
Specifications A
SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit

Item Specification
Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Dimensions Height: Outer dimension 161 mm

Width: Outer dimension 306 mm
Depth: Outer dimension 51 mm
Operating temperature -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Ingress Protection IP20
Power supply 24 VDC +30%/-10%
Power consumption Rx operative: 8 W

(typical) Tx 25 W operative: 65 W
Tx 1 W operative: 18 W
Heat dissipation (typical) Rx operative: 8 W

RX/TX ant. Input/output 50 ohm @ TX voice/TX DSC & RX voice
DSC ant. Input 50 ohm @ RX DSC
LAN 2 LAN ports Category 5 STP, 100BASE-TXS

The LAN ports do not support repeater hub or
switch functionality.
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SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit
Item Specification
Frequency range Voice: 156.000 MHz - 164.000 MHz

DSC: 156.525 MHz
Channel spacing 25 kHz, all international maritime channels
Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 100

private channels in all channel modes.
Modulation 16K0G3E, 16KOG2B (DSC)
Transmitter
RF output power High: 25 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB, Low: 0.5-1 W
Frequency error +/- 3ppm
Adjacent channel power Below 80 dB
Conducted spurious Below 0.25 mW

emission
Distortion Below 3%
S/N ratio Better than 46 dB
Receiver @ voice
Sensitivity -119 dBm typically @ 20 dB SINAD CCITT weighted
Distortion Below 5%
Spurious emissions Below 2 nW
Spurious response 80 dB
rejection
Intermodulation response 76 dB
Co-channel rejection Better than -10 dB
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SAILOR 7224 Control Unit
Item Specification
Adjacent channel 80 dB
selectivity
Blocking response Better than 100 dBV @ ±1 MHz
Receiver @ DSC
Sensitivity -117 dBm
Adjacent channel Below 80 dB

selectivity
Intermodulation response Better than 70 dBV
Blocking response Better than 100 dBV

Item Specification
Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Dimensions Height: Outer dimension 107 mm, hole height for

flush mount 89 mm
Width: Outer dimension 241 mm, hole width for flush
mount 227 mm
Depth: Outer dimension from front of knobs 104 mm,
depth for flush mount 94 mm
Operating temperature -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F)
Storage temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Ingress Protection IP54 when flush-mounted (Estimated, only front

exposed)
IP20 for other installation (whole unit exposed)
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Item Specification
Power supply +24 V DC nom. (-10% / +30%)
Power consumption 10 W @ 24 VDC standby

33 W @ 24 VDC max
LF power Built-in loudspeaker: 6 W (at 5 kHz dev./1 kHz tone)

External loudspeaker: 6 W / 8 Ohm
Heat dissipation 8.5 to 15 W
Display 5.5” TFT with capacitive multi touch

300 cd/m2 brightness
1280x720 resolution
40k hours to half brightness
Speaker Internal speaker – Max audio output power: 6W

(internal LS @ 5 kHz deviation/1kHz)
LAN 2 LAN ports supporting RTP, 10/100 Mbit, Category 5

STP and 100BASE-TXS,
1 LAN port not supporting RTP
The LAN ports do not support repeater hub or switch
functionality.
USB USB 2.0
CTRL Port Supporting up to four SAILOR 6204
ACC Port Supporting Handset & Hand Microphone. NMEA for

GNSS and AIS
AUX Port Support for VDR, Alarm I/O, GNSS, AUX OC and Ext.
Speaker. Max audio output power: 6W (external LS @
5 kHz deviation/1kHz)
OPT Port Supporting NMEA RX and TX for BAM support
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General DSC specifications
General DSC specifications

Item Description
DSC operation According to:

- ITU-R M.493.15
- ETSI EN 300 338-1
- ETSI EN 300 338-2
DSC protocol According to Rec. ITU-R M.493-15 - Class A, IEC 61097-3

and IEC 61097-8
Navigator interface According to IEC 61162-1 GLL, RMC, ZDA, GGA, VTG, GNS
Modulation 1700 Hz ± 400 Hz. 1200 baud
General BAM specifications

Item Description
BAM operation According to:

• IEC 61097-3
• IEC 62923-1
• IEC 62923-2
BAM interface According to IEC 61162-1 ACN, ALC, ALF, ARC, HBT
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General BAM specifications
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Appendix B
Maritime channels B
International channels (INT)

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
1019 ***) 156,950 156,950 1078 ***) 156,925 156,925
2019 ***) 161,550 RX) 2078 ***) 161,525 RX)
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
1020 ***) 157,000 157,000 1079 ***) 156,975 156,975
2020 ***) 161,600 RX) 2079 ***) 161,575 RX)
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
1027 ***) 157,350 157,350 87 157,375 157,375 *)
28 157,400 162,000 88 157,425 157,425 *)
1028 ***) 157,400 157,400
L) 1 W TX power
RX) Only RX: Transmission is blocked.
*) Channel 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of
AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.
**) According to Radio Regulations Final Acts WRC-15 Appendix 18 these channels
are repurposed and must be default disabled as of January 1st 2017.
***)According to Radio Regulations Final Acts WRC-15 Appendix 18 these
channels must be default enabled as of January 1st 2017.
These are the default channels.
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US channels (US)
US channels (US)
Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels RX
MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
1A 156,050 156,050 60 B) W1 162,550
2 B) 61 B) W2 162,400
3 B) 62 B) W3 162,475
4 B) 63A 156,175 156,175 W4 162,425
5A 156,250 156,250 64 B) W5 162,450
6 156,300 156,300 65A 156,275 156,275 W6 162,500
7A 156,350 156,350 66A 156,325 156,325 W7 162,525
8 156,400 156,400 67 156,375 156,375 L)
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 L)
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)
18A 156,900 156,900 77 156,875 156,875
19A 156,950 156,950 78A 156,925 156,925
20 157,000 161,600 79A 156,975 156,975
20A 157,000 157,000 80A 157,025 157,025
21A 157,050 157,050 !) 81A 157,075 157,075 !)
22A 157,100 157,100 !) 82A 157,125 157,125 !)
23A 157,150 157,150 !) 83A 157,175 157,175 !)
24 157,200 161,800 84 157,225 161,825
25 157,250 161,850 85 157,275 161,875
26 157,300 161,900 86 157,325 161,925
27 157,350 161,950 87A 157,375 157,375 *)
28 157,400 162,000 88A 157,425 157,425 *)
L) 1 W TX power. Channels 13, 67 and 71 are limited to low transmission

power.
B) Channels 2, 3, 4, 60, 61, 62, 64, 75 and 76 cannot be selected in US mode.
!) Channels 21A, 22A, 23A, 81A, 82A and 83A may be legally used in some
circumstances but not by the general public in US waters.
RX) Only RX: transmissions are blocked.
*) Channels 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction
of AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.
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Canadian channels (CA)
Canadian channels (CA)

Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels TX RX SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels RX
MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
1 156,050 160,650 60 156,025 160,625 W1 162,550
2 156,100 160,700 61A 156,075 156,075 !) W2 162,400
3 156,150 160,750 62A 156,125 156,125 !) W3 162,475
4A 156,200 156,200 !) 63A 156,175 156,175 !) W4 162,425
5A 156,250 156,250 64 156,225 160,825 W5 162,450
6 156,300 156,300 !) 64A 156,225 156,225 W6 162,500
7A 156,350 156,350 65A 156,275 156,275 L) W7 162,525
8 156,400 156,400 66A 156,325 156,325 L)
9 156,450 156,450 67 156,375 156,375 !)
10 156,500 156,500 68 156,425 156,425
11 156,550 156,550 69 156,475 156,475
12 156,600 156,600 70 156,525 156,525 DSC
13 156,650 156,650 71 156,575 156,575
14 156,700 156,700 72 156,625 156,625 !)
15 156,750 156,750 L) 73 156,675 156,675 !)
16 156,800 156,800 Distress and calling 74 156,725 156,725
17 156,850 156,850 L) 75 156,775 156,775 L)
18A 156,900 156,900 76 156,825 156,825 L)
19A 156,950 156,950 !) 77 156,875 156,875 L)
20 157,000 161,600 L) 78A 156,925 156,925
21A 157,050 157,050 !) 79A 156,975 156,975
21B 161,650 RX) 80A 157,025 157,025
22A 157,100 157,100 !) 81A 157,075 157,075 !)
23 157,150 161,750 82A 157,125 157,125 !)
24 157,200 161,800 83A 157,175 157,175 !)
25 157,250 161,850 83B 161,775 RX)
26 157,300 161,900 84 157,225 161,825
27 157,350 161,950 85 157,275 161,875
28 157,400 162,000 86 157,325 161,925
87 157,375 157,375 *)
88 157,425 157,425 *)
L) 1 W TX power. Channels 15, 17, 20, 65, 66, 75, 76 and 77 are limited to 1 W
transmission power.
!) Channels 4A, 6, 19A, 21A, 22A, 61A, 62A, 63A, 67, 72, 73, 81A, 82A and 83A
may be legally used in some circumstances but not by the general public
in CA waters.
RX) Only RX: transmission is blocked.
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Binnenwasser channels (BI)
Binnenwasser channels (BI)

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)
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
1019 ***) 156,950 156,950 1078 ***) 156,925 156,925
2019 ***) 161,550 RX) 2078 ***) 161,525 RX)
20 157,000 161,600 79 156,975 161,575
1020 ***) 157,000 157,000 1079 ***) 156,975 156,975
2020 ***) 161,600 RX) 2079 ***) 161,575 RX)
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
1027 ***) 157,350 157,350 87 157,375 157,375 *)
28 157,400 162,000 88 157,425 157,425 *)
1028 ***) 157,400 157,400
L) 1 W TX power on channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76
and 77.
RX) Only RX) Transmission is blocked.
**) According to Radio Regulations Final Acts WRC-15 Appendix 18 these channels
are repurposed and must be default disabled as of January 1st 2017.
***)According to Radio Regulations Final Acts WRC-15 Appendix 18 these
channels must be default enabled as of January 1st 2017.
NB!The ATIS function is enabled on all channels.
Dual Watch & Scanning modes are disabled.

Alternative channels (ALT)
Alternative channels (ALT)

If the radio is used in regions where neither of the four described standard
channels are allowed, an alternative channel table with international
channel designators and frequencies can be made. Contact your local dealer
for programming or alteration of the alternative channels.
The following table lists the default programmed alternative channels (RR18
before WRC15)

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
156,250 160 850
160,850 64 156 225
156,225 160 825
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
156 600 156,600
156 600 71 156,575
156 575 156,575
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
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 *)
L) 1 W TX power
*) Channel 87 and 88 became simplex channels following the introduction of
AIS1 at 161.975 MHz and AIS2 on 162.025 MHz.
Private channels (P)

Up to 100 licensed private channels for non-DSC purposes may be specified.
For programming the private channels contact your local dealer.
98-171832-D Appendix B: Maritime channels 71

Private channels (P)

Glossary
Glossary 3
A
AIS Automatic Identification System, a short range coastal tracking
system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services for identifying
and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other
nearby ships.
ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System
B
BAM Bridge Alert Management (BAM) is a concept, defined by the IMO, for
the management, handling and harmonized presentation of alerts
on the bridge.
C
CAM Central Alert Management
D
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
DROBOSE Distress Relay On Behalf Of Someone Else
DSC Digital Selective Calling
E
EPIRB Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon. Distress radio
beacons, also known as emergency beacons are tracking
transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats,
aircraft, and people in distress.
F
FCC OET FCC Office of Engineering and Technology
FCC Federal Communications Commission
G
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
98-171832-D 73
Glossary
GPL General Public License, Software license, which guarantees

individuals, organizations and companies the freedom to use, study,
share (copy), and modify the software.
I
IMO International Maritime Organization
L
LAN Local Area Network
LGPL Lesser General Public License
LWE Light Weight Ethernet
M
MOB Man Over Board
N
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
R
RAINWAT Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on
Inland Waterways
RF Radio Frequency
T
TFT display Thin Film Transistor display
U
UTC Universal Time, Coordinated
V
VDR Voyage Data Recorder
VHF Very High Frequency
Z
Zeroconf Zeroconf is a a set of technologies that automatically creates a
74 98-171832-D
Glossary
usable computer network based on the Internet Protocol Suite

(TCP/IP) when computers or network peripherals are
interconnected.
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Glossary
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Index
Index 4
Numerics call
16/C, 11, 16 distress procedure, vi
DSC, 23
call channel, 17
A canceling
acknowledgment, distress, 30 distress, 30
activate change
scan resume, 40 dual and triple watch, 19
scanning, 20 channel
watch, 19 add to scan, 20
adjust remove from scan, 20
speaker volume, 10 select, 11
squelch, 15 working, 11
Alarm Panel channel selector knob, 2, 11
manual, x channel setup, 41
alarm panel channel table
Distress, 31 ALT, 71
ALERT, 29 Bi, 70
ALT channels, 71 CA, 69
alternative channels, 71 INT, 67
annulment of distress message, 30 US, 68
ATIS code, 40 channels
attenuation control, 19 Bi, 70
Auto-Acknowledge, 47 CA, 69
automatic channel switch, 48 international, 67
primary, 18
B private, 18
background sessions US, 68
DSC, 37 weather, 18
backlight, 1 Color theme, 49
dim, 11 Comm Inactivity, 47
Bi channel table, 70 configuration
browse channels, 11 system example, 7
contact, 53
C control over radio transmitter, 23
CA channels, 69 Control Speaker Microphone
override, 16
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Index
controls, front plate, 2 dual watch

change to triple, 19
D
deactivate E
watch, 19 Emergency call sheet, x
default reset, 50 emergency calls, vi
dim, 11 engagement status, 18
display, 3 enter position manually, 12
display color EPIRB
change, 49 nature in DROBOSE, 32
distress error messages, 55, 56
acknowledgment, 30
annulment, 30 F
canceling, 30 factory defaults, 50
display, 28 frequency range, VHF, 62
message relay, 32 front plate, controls, 2
nature, 28
power failure, 30 H
received calls, 33
Hand Microphone, 11
send from alarm panel, 31
hang time, 40
time since activation, 28
distress alert, 29
distress button, 28
I
distress channel, 11, 15, 16 installation guide, A3, x
distress procedure, vi installation manual, x
distress timeout, 47 Alarm Panel, x
document number, this manual, i INT channel table, 67
DROBOSE, 14, 32 IP rating, 61
DSC
background sessions, 37 K
call log, 33 key
calls, 23 16/C, 11, 16
loopback test, 53 DROBOSE, 14, 32
multiple calls, 37 DSC, 26
session definition, 26 keys on front plate, 2
DSC alarms knob
non distress, 48 channel selector, 2
DSC keys, 26 volume and squelch, 2
DSC session, 23
DSC window, 23
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Index
L R
louder, volume, 10 radio call
low power making, 17
set to 1 W, 19 receiving, 16
radio transmitter
M control, 24
manual, document number, i control over, 23
maritime channels, 67 received distress calls, 33
MAYDAY, vi reduced transmission power, 19
medical transport, 47 relay
message distress message on behalf of
replay, 37 someone else, 32
multiple calls, DSC, 37 remote control, 16
mute speaker, 15 replay, 2, 37
reset to default, 50
N resume time, 40
RF exposure hazards, iv
nature of distress, 28
neutral crafts, 48
night vision, how to dim, 11
S
Non-dist Inactivity, 47 safety summary, iv
Non-distr.alarms, 48 salt deposits, 53
scan
O add channel, 20
hang time, 40
Occupied, 16
remove channel, 20
override
resume time, 40
Control Speaker Microphone, 16
resume, activate, 40
start, 20
P self test, 53
position data semi duplex, 1
enter manually, 12 session
position Info, 46 keys, 26
power failure status, 25
distress, 30 what is, 23
private channels, 18, 62, 71 setup
PTT button, 16 system, 49
watch, 40
simplex, 1
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Index
soft key, 13 UTC time

ALERT, 29 enter manually, 12
DISACK, 33
RELAY, 32 V
TAG, 20 VHF
softer, volume, 10 channels, 17
speaker volume, 10 frequency range, 62
speaking devices, 11 volume
specifications, 61 louder, 10
squelch, 15 softer, 10
squelch control, 2, 10, 15 speaker, 10
squelch knob, 2 volume knob, 2
stop
replaying a message, 37 W
watch or scan, 19, 20
warnings, 55, 56
support, 53
warranty, 59
system configuration
limitation, iv
example, 7
WATCH, 19, 20
system setup, 49
watch
dual and triple, 19
T setup, 40
TAG, 20 start, 19
remove, 20 stop, 19
technical data, 61 water ingress, 61
temperature weather channels, 18
operational, 61, 63 weight, 63
storage, 61, 63 working channel, 11
theme
color, change, 49
timeout, 50
distress, 47
non distress, 47
VHF and other non distress, 47
triple watch
change to dual, 19
U
US channel table, 68
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Dangers liés à l'exposition aux fréquences radio et instructions

Use the HAND

Installation considerations, radiation

Important Not all installation information and instructions are

SAILOR 7224 Control Unit, Installation guide 98-173211

SAILOR 7226 VHF Transceiver Unit, Installation guide 98-164939

SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC, Installation manual 98-171833

SAILOR 6101 and SAILOR 6103 Alarm Panel, 98-130981

Emergency call sheet 98-132369

Chapter 3 Service & maintenance

Appendix B Maritime channels

VHF radio with DSC Class A

Controls on the front plate of the Control Unit

2 Chapter 1: Introduction 98-171832-D

SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC display

98-171832-D Chapter 1: Introduction 3

406201A-00500 SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle

406203A-00500 SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradle,

406204A-00500 With the SAILOR 6204 Control Speaker

406207A-00500 The SAILOR 6207 Connection Box for parallel

406208A-00500 SAILOR 6208 Control Unit Connection Box

406209A SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box is

4 Chapter 1: Introduction 98-171832-D

Part number Description

407224A-930 U-Mount Bracket Kit: Used for desktop or overhead

406270A If you need an additional external

406103A-00500 With the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel you

406197A-00500 The SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch is used

98-171832-D Chapter 1: Introduction 5

Part number Description

80119410 The N163S Power supply provides 24 VDC

6 Chapter 1: Introduction 98-171832-D

System configuration - example

SAILOR 6201/03 SAILOR 6201/03

SAILOR 6208 SAILOR 6208 SAILOR 6208

Connection Box Connection Box Connection Box

LAN BAM (NMEA)

24V DC SAILOR 6208

Figure 2: System configuration, example

98-171832-D Chapter 1: Introduction 7

8 Chapter 1: Introduction 98-171832-D

In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:

General use and navigation

Power on, volume and squelch

10 Chapter 2: Operation 98-171832-D

Working channel and dimming the display

Note A tap on the 16/C on-screen key always brings you

DSC and MMSI number

WARNING! Without a programmed MMSI number the

98-171832-D Chapter 2: Operation 11

Position and MMSI number

In idle mode, the DSC

Enter position manually (no GNSS)

12 Chapter 2: Operation 98-171832-D

Idle screen (Home)

Alive indicator Own MMSI Volume mute

A tap on the working channel number will bring