Orolia F1DSC VHF Marine radiotelephone inc.class 'D' DSC User Manual F1 DSC Radio Operator Manual

Orolia Ltd VHF Marine radiotelephone inc.class 'D' DSC F1 DSC Radio Operator Manual

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McMurdo F1 DSCMarine VHF Radio with DSCOperation Manual
ControlsDisclaimerInformation contained in this manual is supplied in good faith, but is liable to changewithout notice. McMurdo Limited disclaims any liability for consequences arisingfrom omissions or inaccuracies in the manuals and documentation provided withthis product. 2002 McMurdo Ltd.IMPORTANT: Before you use this transceiver, read and understand allthe instructions in this manual.Power switchDistress coverPTT switchLeft action key Right action keyIndicators Scroll keys
Rapid Distress Call1. Turn the radio ON (press POWER)2. Open the cover over the DISTRESS button and press thebutton. If the button is pressed for 5 seconds an ‘undesignated’distress call will be made. If the button is released before 5seconds, you can select the type of emergency.If the position information is too old to be valid, you will beprompted to update it. (See Page 6 for full details.)3. If there is insufficient time to enter positioninformation keep pressing the DistressButton. Do not release the button untilyou see this screen.4. Wait approximately 15 seconds for an acknowledgement.5. When the acknowledgement is received, the radio switches automatically toChannel 16.Pick up the microphone, press the PTT (TALK) buttonand call for help:‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAYThis is Ship name, Ship name, Ship nameMAYDAYThis is Ship name, Callsign.Position:……………………………….Nature of distress:…….……………..Help needed:………………………….(any other information)OVER’ Distress Call UndesignatedWait for AcknowledgeReset 16IMPORTANT: Do NOT make a distress call unless there is grave andimminent danger. It is an offence to make any unjustified distress call.
IntroductionThank you for choosing McMurdo for your VHF communication requirements.McMurdo has supplied the maritime market for many years with communicationproducts of high quality and excellent design, and considers it of utmost importancethat all products are safe and easy to operate.The productThe McMurdo F1 DSC VHF radiotelephone is designed to meet the high qualitystandard required for a product that plays an important role in the safety of the shipand its crew. The F1 DSC VHF radiotelephone is easy to operate and gives theuser high quality effective radio communication to other ships as well as to shorebased stations. Installation and maintenance is made very simple and can becarried out by untrained personnel.A CD-ROM simulating the operation of the F1 DSC radiotelephone can be obtainedfrom McMurdo on application. This, when installed on a PC-compatible computer,simulates the operation of the F1 radio together with a simulation of a secondstation for exchange of DSC messages.VHF DSC RadiosVHF radios communicate on fixed frequency bands called channels. There are 57public channels, numbered 1 to 28 and 60 to 88. (The system is different in USwaters; setting the radio to US changes to that system.)Some channels are reserved for particular functions:Channel 16 is reserved for verbal distress calls and for ‘All Stations’ calls.This channel must NOT be used for other purposes.Channel 70 is a channel reserved for digital data (DSC).DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a digital function which permits a caller to alert aparticular DSC radio (or group of radios) that a standard radio communication isrequested on a specific channel. In this respect, it is similar to a standard telephonecall in that a specific number can be called; however, once the call is accepted,communication uses normal radio procedures.DSC also permits automatic distress call alerting; where the appropriate informationis available from external equipment, the alert includes the vessel’s MMSI number,its position and the exact time of the distress alert. (The distress call is still madeusing conventional radio procedures; the DSC function only alerts other radio usersto the intended call.)
Verbal CommunicationVerbal communication is of two types: simplex and duplex.• Simplex communication uses a single frequency, so only one transmitter canbe operating at any time. This means that each party in the conversation mustsay ‘over’ when stopping transmitting so that the other party knows it is theirturn to transmit. All ship-to-ship communication is in simplex mode. The F1DSC radiotelephone supports simplex communication.• Duplex communication uses two frequencies, so both parties can talk at thesame time. The F1 DSC radiotelephone does not support full duplex operation.• There is also a hybrid mode: semi-duplex. In this mode, one of thecommunicating parties operates in duplex mode and the other in simplex. Agood example is ship to coast station communications. The F1 DSCradiotelephone supports semi-duplex communication.DSC Digital CommunicationDSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a system for establishing communication to aspecified address, to a ‘group’ (a pre-defined set of addresses), or to ‘all parties’ fora digital distress call.The key feature of the DSC system is the use of the vessel’s MMSI (MaritimeMobile Station Identity) number to identify each vessel. (This number is treated asthe vessel’s DSC telephone number.) Consequently, before a DSC call can bemade, the originating vessel’s MMSI must be programmed into its radio and thereceiving vessel’s MMSI must be known to the caller.All DSC communication is on Channel 70. The radio maintains a continuous watchon this channel for incoming messages, which are immediately reported. Thismonitoring also allows the system to transmit only when the channel is free.The radio responds to three types of DSC message:All ships calls. These calls are received by all vessels within range of thetransmitter.Individual calls. These calls are addressed specifically to the radio MMSInumber.Group calls. When the radio has been set up as a member of a group, itresponds to calls addressed to the group number.
Key to Symbols:Indicates that an Action key must be pressed.Example: Press the Menu Action Key.Indicates that the Scroll keys must be pressed to change data highlighted (displayed in inverse contrast characters) in a screen or menu, or to change channel in standby mode.Indicates that the appropriate Action key must be pressedafter data entry / selection is complete.Instruction to take particular care when performing an actionthat may have serious consequences, such as personalinjury, electric shock or fire hazard.Advice or information to prevent equipment damage .Highly relevant information. Possible safety implications(example: position information could be omitted from a DSCDistress transmission if instruction disregarded).Inconvenience may occur if advice disregarded. In the following text ‘radio’ and ‘transceiver’ all refer to the ‘F1 DSC Radiotelephone’. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos CAUTION WARNINGIMPORTANTShaded textNOTE
Installing and Using the Transceiver SafelyInstallation (see also the F1 DSC radiotelephone Installation Manual) WARNING: Do not connect the transceiver to a mains (line) AC electrical supply, as anelectric shock or fire hazard could result. CAUTION: Do not connect the transceiver to a DC supply exceeding 16V or reverse thesupply polarity. Damage to the transceiver can result. CAUTION: Do not bypass the power cable inline fuse (such as cutting the cable shorter). CAUTION: The transceiver is designed for operation in the temperature range –15°C to+55°C. Do not install (or use) the transceiver in areas which exceed this range. CAUTION: The transceiver is water resistant to international standards. However, if eitherthe transceiver or microphone casing is damaged (e.g. due to heavy impact) then the sealingcannot be guaranteed. WARNING: Do not install the transceiver in a position where;a) the controls of your vessel may be obstructed.b) it may obstruct your normal movement around your vessel.c) it may cause bodily injury.d) it cannot be easily accessed in an emergency.Use WARNING: Certain parts of the chassis can become hot during extended periods ofoperation, notably the rear panel (connectors and radiator fins). Avoid touching these areaswhen the radio is operating. WARNING: Do not touch the rear connections, notably the antenna connector, when thetransceiver is operating and do not touch the antenna whip (mast) or connecting cable whenoperating the transceiver, for RF exposure and electrical safety reasons. Refer to RadioFrequency Exposure Warning. WARNING: Opening the transceiver cover will invalidate the warranty. Do not open thecover when the transceiver is operating, or connected to a power supply.Maintenance CAUTION: Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the transceiver as some solvents candamage the case material.NOTE: The transceiver contains no user serviceable parts. Return to your Service Agent forrepair.
Radio Frequency Exposure WarningTo meet the current requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure it is necessary toinstall the antenna mast correctly and operate the equipment according to theinstructions.The assumptions used in this assessment are: full transmit power and a goodantenna are used (assumed to be a 9dBi gain omnidirectional type).Where no suitable structure exists to achieve a 3 metre vertical separation then theantenna base must be mounted at least 1 metre above the head of any personwithin range and all persons must stay outside the 3 metre safety radius.Failure to adhere to these limits could expose persons within the 3 metre radius toRF radiation in excess of the MPE / SAR limits.Rules of OperationLicensingGeneral radio operating proceduresMonitor Channel 16 when not using a different channel. The transceiver isdesigned to revert to this channel.False alarms cost lives and money. Do not make unjustified Distress Calls.Information you overhear, but not intended for you, must remain private and shouldnot be used or repeated.Do not use profane or indecent language.IMPORTANT: In most countries the operator of the transceiver must possess acurrent radio telephone licence, and the equipment must be registered (CallSign and MMSI number). Please contact the relevant authority in your countryfor more information.IMPORTANT: Normal users of the transceiver should be trained, licensedoperators, but this rule is waived in an emergency and any person can transmita Distress Call. WARNING: The antenna mast must be mounted at a minimum distance(vertical separation) of 3 metres from the head of any person to meetinternational safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) /Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). WARNING: Do not transmit when persons are closer than 3 metres to theantenna. If any person (e.g. the operator) must be closer, then a grounded RFshield should be interposed between that person and the antenna.
ContentsControls and Indicators......................................................................................1Power ................................................................................................................ 1Volume .............................................................................................................. 1Squelch.............................................................................................................. 1Distress.............................................................................................................. 216....................................................................................................................... 21/25.................................................................................................................... 2dual watch ......................................................................................................... 2light .................................................................................................................... 2Scroll keys ......................................................................................................... 2Action keys ........................................................................................................ 3PTT key .............................................................................................................3Indicators............................................................................................................. 3US...................................................................................................................... 3TX ...................................................................................................................... 31W ..................................................................................................................... 3Display............................................................................................................... 4Basic Telephony Operations..............................................................................6Power On/Off..................................................................................................... 6Entering Time, Date and Position ...................................................................... 6Receiving and Transmitting ............................................................................... 8Private Channels ............................................................................................... 8Receiving Telephony (Voice) Calls .................................................................... 9Setting Channel Numbers.................................................................................. 9Making Telephony (Voice) Calls ...................................................................... 10Returning to Channel 16.................................................................................. 10Speaker Mute Function.................................................................................... 11Display and Keyboard Dimming....................................................................... 12Auto Dim.......................................................................................................... 12Basic DSC Operations ......................................................................................13Receiving an Individual DSC Call .................................................................... 13Transmitting a DSC Call to a Ship Station ....................................................... 14Transmitting an Individual DSC Call Using Called Station Name .................... 15Transmitting a Call to a Coast (Shore) Station ................................................ 16Transmitting a Call to a Group ......................................................................... 18Full Telephony Operations...............................................................................19Changing the Priority Channel......................................................................... 19Dual watch....................................................................................................... 20Channel scanning ............................................................................................ 21Scan program .................................................................................................. 21Incoming DSC Call During Scanning and Dual Watch..................................... 21Scanning All Channels..................................................................................... 22Inhibiting a Channel ......................................................................................... 23Creating and Editing a Scan Program ............................................................. 24DISTRESS ..........................................................................................................26Rapid Distress Call............................................................................................26
Full DSC operations..........................................................................................27Distress Call Including Nature of Distress........................................................ 27Transmitting an All Ships Call .......................................................................... 31Received message log......................................................................................33Directory ............................................................................................................35Adding a Directory Entry.................................................................................. 35Erasing a Directory Entry................................................................................. 36Search for a Directory Entry ............................................................................ 36Individual or Group Calls Using the Directory................................................ 36Setting Profiles.................................................................................................. 37Setting the MMSI Number ............................................................................... 37Group MMSI Numbers..................................................................................... 38Scan Dwell Time.............................................................................................. 38Key Beep .........................................................................................................39Channel Mode ................................................................................................. 39Speaker Settings ............................................................................................. 40Notify Beep Volume ......................................................................................... 40Auto Dim.......................................................................................................... 41Software Version ............................................................................................. 42Position Indication............................................................................................ 42Time/Date and Offset....................................................................................... 43Radio Test ....................................................................................................... 44APPENDICES....................................................................................................... 1Appendix A: Character Entry .............................................................................1Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy .............................................................................2Appendix C: Error messages / Troubleshooting..............................................4Appendix D: Channel Specifications................................................................. 9International....................................................................................................... 9US Channels ................................................................................................... 10BI Channels .................................................................................................... 11OTHER INFORMATION .......................................................................................1Line of Sight distances.......................................................................................1McMurdo Limited Product Warranty..................................................................2Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................3
Page 1Controls and IndicatorsPowerThe Power button is an ON/OFF switch. Because it is separatefrom the volume control, there is normally no need to reset thevolume level after switching ON the radio. To switch on the radiopress Power, briefly, until display becomes active.VolumeThe Volume knob is a standard rotary control. It controls the volume of both theinternal and external speakers.SquelchThe Squelch knob sets the level at which signals become audible. It is used tosuppress the background noise, and should be set at the point where the noise isjust inaudible. Setting Squelch at too high a level may suppress weak signals.Power switchDistress coverPTT switchLeft action key Right action keyIndicators Scroll keys
Page 2DistressThis control is a button which is concealed by a sprung cover, sopreventing accidental activation of the DSC automatic distress alertoperation.16This button immediately switches the radio to a listening watchon Channel 16. This function takes priority over any activityother than a distress call.1/25This button toggles the output power of the radio between 1Wand 25W on successive operations.dual watchThis button allows the radio to monitor both the selected channeland Channel 16 automatically.To use the Dual Watch function, first set the radio to the desiredchannel, then push the dual watch button. The display will alternately display theselected channel number and channel 16, at a rate which is controlled by the scandwell time (refer to the 'Setting Profiles' section for information on this parameter).Pressing the dual watch button again cancels the dual watch and returns the radioto a listening watch on the selected channel.lightThis button controls the backlighting of the display andkeyboard.When the button is first pushed, it sets the keyboard backlightON and the display backlight DIM. Successive pushes of the button cycle thelighting though the sequence:Display KeyboardDIM ONFULL ONOFF OFFDIM (reversed) ONScroll keysThe Scroll Keys are the two buttons onthe right of the display. Scrolling is usedto cycle through available choices, tomove the display list up and down and toset the channel. Scroll also allows DSC messages to be read in their entirety. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 11 Pos
Page 3Action keysThe Action Keys are the two keysindicated by pointers below thedisplay. Their function changesaccording to theoperational mode of theradio, and is shown by appropriate labels on the display.In ‘normal’ mode (‘standby screen’), the Left Action key and Right Action keyhave the functions Menu and Pos, respectively.Menu displays the parameters for digital control of the radio; the scroll keys movethrough the menu or sub-menu items.Pos displays the positional data (if any) last acquired by the radio, either fromnumeric entry or from the electronic NMEA interface, and allows these data to bechanged manually.PTT key(PTT switch). Press-to-Talk key.Press and hold the PTT key to make a voice (telephony) call.Release the PTT key when you stop talking.IndicatorsUSThis indicator lights to show that the radio is operating with the US specification ofVHF channels. This setting is selected using the Profiles menu.TXThis indicator lights when the radio is transmitting.1WThis indicator lights when the radio is operating in its low power (1W) mode. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 11 Pos
Page 4DisplayThe ‘standby screen’ is shown here.This is the display for normal radio operation.LatitudeLongitudeare shown here as 'standard' positionvalues. If ‘enhanced’ position is selected(see page 42 'Setting Profiles:Position Indication')then position is shown to thenearest second ("). Example: 50°56'23" N.F1 radio is currently tuned to Channel 11.‘at: HH:MM’ displays the vessel local timein 24 hour format./ indicates that 1 or more DSC message(s)has/have been received and not yet read.Alternatively, with no unread messages,this area of the screen may display the text‘Off:+01:00’ (for example) if the local time isoffset from UTC (Co-ordinated Universal Time),or simply UTC if local time and UTC are identical.Menu and Pos are indications of Action key function.In the standby screen, the left action key function indicatoris associated with the button to the lower left corner of the display,and the right action key function indicator with the lower right button(see example above) so if the user pushes the button labelledPos the display will change to the Position screen, and the Poskey will have a different function, it will become the Exit key.Standby screen showing offset timevalue Off:+hh:mm.Where no offset exists thetext UTC is displayed.In either case no unread messagesexist, or else the text is replaced by /. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E /Menu 11 Pos 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E Off:+01:00Menu 11 PosNOTE: if the ‘Auto Dim’ feature (see 'Display and Keyboard Dimming : AutoDim') is enabled, the display will dim after 5 minutes of keypad inactivity. Anysingle key press in the auto-dimmed state will brighten the display, (but notperform other any action) so an additional key press is required to initiate thedesired action.
Page 5How to Access F1 Radio Features Using the MenuThe F1 radio is easy to operate. Many functions are available from simple frontpanel controls, but most features are accessible from the easy to navigate ‘menu’(series of linked software controls).The main menu is accessible from standbymode. The standby display (or ‘screen’) isshown here.The Menu action key (associated with theMenu label on the standby screen) must be pressed toallow access to menus. The menu comprisesnested levels of screens providing options to selector setup various features of the radio.As the menus are navigated the action key labelschange, dependent on the options available at eachlevel of menu.At its most basic, navigation of menusrequires selection of menu mode or level(normally left Action key), examination ofavailable options (via the Scroll keys),followed by selection of the desiredoption (left Action key again).Once the desired option has been selected, or theuser decides not to effect a change, then theright Action key (normally labelled Back or Exit)is pressed to return to previous menu levels, andultimately to the standby screen.This example shows the effect of pressing Menu,followed by a single press of the Scroll Up key.Subsequently, pressing the Left Action key(now labelled Select) will allow the user toaccess a menu sub-level called Profiles (radiosettings), and the first sub-menu option isScan dwell time.If you want to change Scan Dwell Time pressthe Select action key, otherwise use thescroll keys to list other menu options, then pressSelect to change the desired option settings.If you do not want to change anything at this menu level, press the Back key(Right Action key).The menu hierarchy (or structure) is described in more detail in ‘Appendix B:Menu Hierarchy’ section of this manual. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Profiles Select Exit Profiles Scan dwell time Select Back
Page 6Basic Telephony OperationsPower On/OffThe F1 radio is switched ON and OFF by the POWER button (see page 1).When the radio is switched ON, it performs a series of self-tests including memoryand key and display illumination tests. When complete the display shows radioidentity and type information, then switches automatically to a listening watch onChannel 16.If any problem is encountered, a message is displayed. These messages and theappropriate corrective actions are discussed in ‘Appendix C: Error Messages /Troubleshooting’.Note that the radio automatically looks for a GPS1 signal source (connected to theradio NMEA2 interface) to provide positional information and time and date. Duringthe check for a GPS source the display reads Search for position. If GPS is notavailable after 2 minutes, the message Pos update not found is displayed for 2seconds and the missing position, time and date information is represented on thedisplay by blanks (−−). The screen now appears as follows:Time / date and position information cannow be entered manually, using theUpdate Action-key.Note: until the user enters time / date andposition information, the radio will emit abeep every minute as a warning thatimportant safety data will not automaticallybe sent with DSC messages.Entering Time, Date and PositionPress the Update key. This screen isnow displayed. A cursor (text entry point)appears (flashing) above the first latitudecharacter entry point. To move the cursorto the right press the lower scroll key.To move left press the upper scroll key.To enter digits press the numeric keys 0-9.The cursor moves right one digit for eachdigit entered, until the end of the line isreached. The last character (N or S forlatitude, or E or W for longitude is set bypressing any key from 0-9, * or #. Eachpress changes to E/W or N/S. 1 GPS = Global Positioning System2 NMEA = National Marine Electronics Association−−°−−'− at:−−:−−−−°−−'− UTCMenu 11 UpdateLat: −−°−−'−Long: −−°−−'−Pos at:−−:−− UTCDone Back12abc 3def4ghi 5jkl 6mno7pqrs 8tuv9wxyz* 0 #
Page 7To move to another line press a scroll key. Time (hh:mm) must now be entered inthe Pos at:−−:−− blank area. If time is not entered (and the Done Action-key ispressed) the message Invalid Time will appear for 2 seconds. Note that entering atime via the Position Update screen will not update the radio clock time 3. It is astatic time, which should be updated every 4 hours as a minimum, where no GPSdata source is available. Clock time (and date) is set in ‘Profiles’ 4(accessible via the Menu Action key). 3 The radio internal clock operates only when power is available to the radio, and must be manually set, or the clock setsitself using a GPS data source.4 Please refer to the 'Setting Profiles' section of this manual for details on setting clock time.
Page 8 a b c7pqrs#2abcReceiving and TransmittingThe radio will operate as a basic transceiver for verbal communication withoutrequiring any information programmed into it.However, it cannot be used as a DSC communication system before it has a 'profile'set into it (i.e. as a minimum, the MMSI number must be set).Please refer to the 'Setting Profiles' section 'Setting the MMSI' for more information.Listening for Voice Communications (Telephony Calls)To prepare to listen to telephony calls:1. Ensure the radio is in the standby state(standby screen is shown here) using theaction keys if necessary.2. Set the radio to an appropriate channel. This is normally channel 16 (the radio isdesigned to monitor channel 16 by default). If a different listening channel isrequired press the scroll keys: or to increase or decrease the channelnumber, or use the numeric keys to set the channel directly. See also ‘PrivateChannels’.3. Set volume control to a comfortable level. A suitablestarting level is with the volume control rotated fully anti-(counter) clockwise and then rotated a few degreesclockwise.4. (a) Rotate the squelch control fully clockwise to‘squelch’ the channel, (b) then rotate slowly anti-clockwise until noise is heard on the free channel,(c) then rotate slightly clockwise to squelch the channelagain.5. Readjust the volume control if necessary. If sound cannot be heard, check thatthe internal speaker is enabled (go to Profiles->Speaker settings).Private ChannelsTo select a Private Channel (example P1, M2):1. Press the key then thekey (for P).2. Press3. You have now selected Private Channel P2.Subject to certain restrictions, your Service Agent can set up your Private Channels.[See also ‘Setting Channel Numbers’ on page 9.] 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu P Pos 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu P2 Pos
Page 91/25Receiving Telephony (Voice) CallsWhen a call is received and the call sign ofyour vessel (or station name) is heard inloudspeaker (or handset where appropriate):1. Pick-up the fist-microphone or handset andpress and hold the PTT key, to answer the call.2. Say:‘<CALLING STATION NAME>This is <YOUR STATION NAME>’.3. Say: ‘Over’then release the PTT key and wait for anacknowledgement from the caller, which shouldinclude the new working channel (if suggested).4. Set the radio to the working channel (please referto the Setting Channel Numbers section) beforeresuming communication.For normal communications, very near to coasts,in ports and marinas, use the 1W power setting.(Press the key until the 1W LED is lit.)Setting Channel NumbersThe active channel is changed using the scrollkeys or by entering the channel number from thekeyboard, when in standby mode.To change a channel using the keyboard pressa numeric key (example ‘2’). The existing channelsetting clears and ‘2’ appears channel indicationsection of the display.If no other numeric key is pressed within 2seconds then the F1 radio is set to channel 2.If another numeric key is pressed (example ‘3’)then the displayed digit ‘2’ moves left by 1 digitposition and ‘3’ becomes the channel units digit.The radio is now set to channel 23.[See also ‘Private Channels’ on page 8.] 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E UTCMenu 2 Pos 50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 23 PosSeaMist.This is SunCruiser.(Goto) Channel 68.Over.NOTE: Press the PTT key only when talking. If a simplex channel is used (refer to Appendix D:Channel Specifications) it is necessary to say ‘Over’when you stop talking.NOTE: It is essential to propose a working channel forsubsequent communications(not Channel16). USTX1WPress / holdPTT keyRelease PTT key
Page 10 16Making Telephony (Voice) CallsTo initiate a radio telephone (telephony) call:1. Ensure the radio is in standby mode andselect a channel(channel 16 5 or another suitable channel).2. Select transmit power:1W for short range, or 25W.3. Pick-up the fist-microphone or handset andpress and hold the PTT 6 key.4. Say:‘<CALLING STATION NAME>’ (3 times)‘This is <YOUR STATION NAME>’ (3 times).‘Over’.5. Release the PTT key and listen.6. When the call is answered, the calledparty may suggest a working channel.If in agreement, switch to the channel(example channel 68), using numeric keys orscroll keys.It is necessary to say ‘Over’ when you stoptalking, and say ‘Out’ when the entirecommunication is terminated.Do not say ‘Over and Out’, as this isincorrect. Returning to Channel 16To return to channel 16 5 simply press the dedicated key.This will immediately return the radio to the standby mode from any other mode(example: menu mode) and set channel 16. 5 Channel 16 is the internationally agreed channel for initial contact only.6 ‘TX’ indicator is lit when the PTT key is pressed. If PTT is pressed for more than 5 minutes, the F1 radio stops transmitting,a warning beep is heard, and the ‘TX’ indicator is no longer lit. To transmit again simply release PTT, then press PTT again forthe duration of your transmission. 50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 PosSeaMist,SeaMist,SeaMist.This isSunCruiser,SunCruiser,SunCruiserOver.1/25 50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 68 PosNOTE: If you make contact on Channel 16 always continue the telephony callon another channel!NOTE: Press the PTT key only when talking.It is necessary to say ‘Over’ when you stop talking.
Page 11Speaker Mute FunctionThe F1 radio internal and external speakers can be independently muted.To change the mute status of the speakers:1. In standby mode, press Menu.2. Press the Scroll Up key to selectProfiles.3. When Profiles menu option is displayedpress Select action key.4. In the Profiles menuScan Dwell Time is shown as the first item.Press the Scroll Down key4 times to display the Speaker Settingsoption.5. The Profiles menu display now showsSpeaker Settings.Press Select.6. Scroll to the desired speaker mute option:Int/Ext: on/offInt/Ext: on/onInt/Ext: off/offInt/Ext: off/onThen press Select.7. In the example both speakers will beunmuted. Press Select action key to executethe change and return to standby mode.NOTE: Alarm tones will not be muted. 50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 68 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Profiles Select ExitProfiles Scan dwell time Select BackProfiles Speaker settings Select BackSpeaker settings Int/Ext: on/off Select BackSpeaker Settings Int/Ext: on/on Select BackNOTE: If an external speaker is fitted, at power on the external speaker ismuted, and the internal speaker unmuted.
Page 12lightDisplay and Keyboard DimmingThe LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) backlight illumination level can be changed usingthe key.Each press of the light key will cycle through different combinations of illuminationlevels for display and keyboard as listed here:Display KeyboardDIM ONFULL ONOFF OFFDIM (reversed) ONAuto DimThe F1 radio provides an Auto Dim feature.The default state is Auto Dim ‘On’. In this state if the display backlight is set to ‘Full’,after 5 minutes with no activity, the display backlight will be set to ‘Dim’.To switch off the Auto Dim feature:1. Press Menu, then use the Scroll keys tohighlight Profiles, then press Select. Nowuse the Scroll keys to highlight Displaysettings in the Profiles menu, then pressSelect.2. In the Display Settings menu, use theScroll keys to highlight Automatic DimOn/Off, then press Select.3. The Automatic Dim On/Off state is On.Use the Scroll keys to change state to Off.4. Finally press Select to execute thechange and exit.Profiles Display settings Select BackDisplay settingsAutomaticDim On/OffSelectBackAutomatic Dim On/Off On  Select BackAutomatic Dim On/Off Off Select Back
Page 13Basic DSC OperationsAll DSC communication is on Channel 70. The radio maintains a continuous watchon this channel for incoming messages, which are immediately reported. Thismonitoring also allows the system to transmit only when the channel is free.Receiving an Individual DSC CallWhen the radio receives an individual DSC message an alarm will sound, and themessage Individual Call is displayed.If the call type is 'Distress' or 'Urgency' thealarm ('notify beep') will sound repeatedlyevery second. This screen will remain untilyou Read the message or Exit.To read the message:1. Press Read action key (or any key).Alarm tone is cancelled.2. Press Read key again to go to Read mode.3. The Read mode screen is displayed,and the message details are now shown; if necessary, scroll up and down to displaythe complete message. To acknowledge the message press Select.4. You now have a choice:Transmit Acknowledge?• Yes (default)• No.Use the scroll keys to change the optionto acknowledge the received message.5. Press Select to transmit a DSCacknowledgement. A DSC Acknowledgemessage is transmitted and the display brieflyshows Acknowledge sent and the MMSI ofthe called station. The radio now switches tothe caller proposed channel ready forcommunication. Press Reset to restore theoriginal channel, if desired.Individual CallRead 16 ExitIndividual: Safety15 Jan 02 UTC:07:43From stn: 987654321Select 16 BackTransmit acknowledge Yes Select Back[Press Read][Press Read]50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCReset 6 PosNOTE: Normal practice is to acknowledge areceived DSC message, especially Distress orUrgency messages. Acknowledge sentCalled stn:987654321NOTE: If the call type is ‘Safety’ or‘Routine’ the alarm will sound twice only.If the message is not read within 1 minutethe radio will return to standby mode.
Page 14Transmitting a DSC Call to a Ship StationTo transmit a call to a ship station(individual call):1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; (Send DSC messages).2. Press Select action key to display theSend DSC Messages menu.3. The first (default) option displayed in theSend DSC Messages menu isIndividual or group.This call is to an individual station so pressSelect to display theIndividual or group menu.4. The first option displayed in theIndividual or group menu isCalled stn MMSI.If you know the MMSI of the ship stationpress Select to display theCalled stn MMSI entry screen.5. Use the numeric keys to enter the MMSI,and Clear to backspace and correct any error.Ensure 9 digits are entered, then pressSelect.6. Now the radio prompts for a workingchannel number to include in the DSCmessage. If the current channel is OK pressSend, otherwise use the scroll keys ornumeric keys to change the channel, thenpress Send.7. The message is now transmitted and theradio display now shows Wait forAcknowledge.The radio will remain in this state waiting foracknowledgement for 5 minutes, or untilReset is pressed.If acknowledgement is received the radio switches to the specified working channel(normally channel 6) to allow verbal communication.50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Send DSC MessagesIndividual or group Select BackIndividual or group Called stn MMSI Select Back Called stn MMSI MMSI:2091107Select Clear Individual CallCall stn: 209110734Working Channel: 6Send Back(when MMSI entered) Individual CallCall stn: 209110734Wait for AcknowledgeReset Back
Page 15Transmitting an Individual DSC Call Using Called Station NameTo Transmit an Individual Call Using StationName:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; (Send DSC messages).2. Press Select action key to display theSend DSC Messages menu.3. The first (default) option displayed in theSend DSC Messages menu isIndividual or group.This call is to an individual station so pressSelect to display theIndividual or group menu.4. The first option displayed in theIndividual or group menu isCalled stn MMSI.Use the Scroll keys to change the option toCalled stn Name then press Select.5. The display shows Called stn Name anda station name. The example here isSeaMist. Use the Scroll keys to move throughthe directory and change the station name.The numeric keys also have an alternatefunction, allowing characters to be entered. Using this feature it is possible to enterthe initial character for the station name, which causes the F1 radio to search forthat name. If the F1 finds the name it will display the station name and MMSI readyfor a DSC transmission. If not it will attempt to display the closest alphabeticallymatched name from the directory. For more details on this feature see the‘Directory : Adding a Directory Entry’ section of this manual.When the desired station name is displayed press Select.6. Now the radio prompts for a workingchannel number to include in the DSCmessage. If the current channel is OK pressSend, otherwise use the scroll keys ornumeric keys to change the channel,then press Send.The message is now transmitted and the radiodisplay shows Wait for Acknowledge. Theradio will remain in this state waiting foracknowledge for 5 minutes or until Reset is pressed.If acknowledgement is received the radio switches to the specified working channel(normally channel 6) to allow verbal communication.50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Send DSC MessagesIndividual or group Select BackIndividual or group Called stn Name Select Back Called stn Name Name:SeaMistSelect Back Individual CallCall stn: SeaMistWorking Channel: 6Send Back Individual CallCall stn: SeaMistWait for AcknowledgeReset Back
Page 16Transmitting a Call to a Coast (Shore) StationWhen calling a Coast Station (ie a fixed installation whose MMSI number begins’00….’), it is that station which selects the channel number for communication. As aconsequence, it is necessary to wait for the acknowledgement as this contains thecalling channel number.To Transmit a Call to a Coast Station:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; (Send DSC messages).2. Press Select action key to display theSend DSC Messages menu.3. The first (default) option displayed in theSend DSC Messages menu isIndividual or group.This call is to an individual station so pressSelect to display theIndividual or group menu.4. The first option displayed in theIndividual or group menu isCalled stn MMSI.If you know the MMSI of the Coast Stationpress Select to display theCalled stn MMSI entry screen.7 7 If you want to make a Station Name Call to the Coast Station, follow the procedure outlined in 'Transmitting an IndividualDSC Call Using Called Station Name' page 15, steps 4-5, and select a station name associated with a coast station MMSI,then proceed to complete steps 6-8 in this section 'Transmitting an Individual DSC Call to a Coast (Shore) Station Name', onpage 17.50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Send DSC MessagesIndividual or group Select BackIndividual or group Called stn MMSI Select BackCalling a Coast Station produces a prompt Insert position Yes; to select‘No’, use the scroll keys. (This replaces the working channel selection, whichis not used in the outgoing call; however, it is often useful for the CoastStation to know the position of the calling vessel.)
Page 175. Use the numeric keys to enter the MMSI,and Clear to backspace and correct any error.Ensure 9 digits are entered, then pressSelect.6. The radio recognises the '00' prefix as a CoastStation call; the display changes toCoast station Call and you are prompted toinsert a position(to be sent with the transmission).If you do not want to include your position inthe message, use the scroll keys to changethe prompt from ‘Yes’ to ‘No’.7. The message is now ready to be sent.The left action key has now changed fromSelect to Send.Press Send.8. The message is now transmitted and theradio display now showsWait for Acknowledge.The radio will remain on this state waiting foracknowledge for 5 minutes or until Reset ispressed.If acknowledgement is received, the callingstation acknowledge message includes thechannel for verbal communication. The F1radio will then switch to that channel. In thisexample the Coast Station selected channel22. Called stn MMSI MMSI:00232144Select Clear(when MMSI entered) Coast station CallCall stn:002321447Insert position YesSelect Back Coast station CallCall stn:002321447Wait for AcknowledgeReset Back Coast station CallCall stn:002321447Send Back50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 22 Pos
Page 18Transmitting a Call to a GroupWhen calling a group of stations (i.e. stations all of which share a group MMSInumber, which begins ’0….’), no DSC acknowledgement is required or possible.To Transmit a Call to a Group of Stations:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; Send DSC messages.2. Press Select action key to display theSend DSC Messages menu.3. The first (default) option displayed in theSend DSC Messages menu isIndividual or group.This call is to a group so press Select to displaythe Individual or group menu.4. The first option displayed in theIndividual or group menu isCalled stn MMSI.If you know the MMSI of the group you wishto contact press Select to display theCalled stn MMSI entry screen.5. Use the numeric keys to enter the MMSI, andClear to backspace and correct any error.Ensure 9 digits are entered, then press Select.6. The radio recognises the '0' prefix as a groupcall; the display changes to Group Call,and the radio prompts for a working channelnumber to include in the DSC message. If theworking channel is not OK, use theScroll keys or numeric keys to change thechannel, then press Send.7. The message is now transmitted to the group,the radio channel changes to the workingchannel and the left action key now has thefunction Reset. The radio will remain in thisstate for 30 seconds or until Reset or PTT key ispressed.Note: To transmit an All Ships Call see page 31.50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Send DSC MessagesIndividual or groupSelect BackIndividual or group Called stn MMSI Select Back Called stn MMSI MMSI:021172222Select Clear(when MMSI entered) Group CallCall stn:021172222Working Channel: 6Send Back50°56'N at:08:42001°35'E UTCReset 6 Pos
Page 19Full Telephony OperationsChanging the Priority ChannelThe Priority Channel is the channel which is always monitored, and is selectedwhen the transceiver is switched on. The Priority Channel is normally set toChannel 16, but it can be changed to any available channel by the operator.To Change the Priority Channel:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; Send DSC messages.2. Press the Scroll Up key to display theProfiles menu.3. Press Select.4. The first option displayed in the Profilesmenu is Scan dwell time.Press the down scroll key 3 times until theoption displayed is Channel mode then pressSelect.5. The first option in the Profiles menu isChannel mode. Press Select.6. The option (setting) displayed in the Channelmode menu is either International or US.Press Select.7. The radio prompts for the Priority Channelnumber (highlighted). Use the scroll keys ornumeric keypad to change the Prioritychannel, then press Select. Send DSC Messages Select Exit Profiles Select ExitProfiles Channel mode Select Back50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Profiles Scan dwell time Select Back Scanning priority Channel: 16Select Back
Page 20 dualwatch dualwatch dualwatchDual watchThe feature allows the radio to monitor automatically both the Priority Channel anda selected additional channel.To use the Dual Watch function, first set the radio to the desired channel, then pushthe key.The display will alternately display selectedchannel number and channel 16, at a ratewhich is controlled by the Scan Dwell Time(refer to the 'Setting Profiles' section forinformation on this parameter).Pressing the key again cancels theDual Watch and returns the radio to a listeningwatch on the channel at which the Dual Watchfunction is stopped.The following points describe Dual Watch in more detail:• The Additional Channel can be any available channel.• Dual Watch starts by watching the Additional Channel for 850 milliseconds(ms), then sampling the Priority Channel for 150ms, and returning to theAdditional Channel for 850ms. This sequence continues until activity isdetected on one of the channels.• If activity is detected on the Priority Channel the scanning sequence will bestopped for the duration of the activity and Priority Channel will be displayed inlarge characters.• If activity is detected on the Additional Channel, then the Additional Channelwill be monitored for 1.8 seconds and the Priority Channel will be monitored for150ms.• The Dual Watch function can be stopped at anytime by pressing thekey. The radio is then set to the channel at which the Dual Watch function isstopped. Dual watch : 11&16Menu 16 Pos Dual watch : 11&16Menu 11 Pos
Page 21Channel scanningChannels may be sequentially monitored for activity using the Channel Scanningfacility of the F1 radio.While scanning the radio automatically maintains a watch on a channel for theduration of the set dwell time. The dwell time can be set in the Profiles menu. If nosignal is detected the radio moves to the next channel in the sequence of channels,which may be the next consecutive channel.Scan programScanning is controlled by Scan Programs (lists of channels to scan) which arestored in the F1 radio. You can store up to 9 different scan programsTo summarise the features of the Scan Program facility:• The transceiver has 10 scan programs (including ‘Scan All’).• When ‘Scan All’ is selected all channels available to the operator will bescanned.• Each Scan Program can be configured individually• The numbers of channels in an individual scan program is limited to 30 (exceptfor the Scan All program.• All channels available to the operator can be programmed into a scansequence• The operator can set the Channel Dwell Time within the range200 milliseconds (ms) to 1.8 seconds, in steps of 50 ms.• The Channel Dwell Time can only be varied for the channels in the ScanProgram. (The dwell time for the Priority Channel remains 150 ms.)To setup the radio for scanning refer to the ‘Scanning All Channels: Creating andEditing a Scan Program’ section.Incoming DSC Call During Scanning and Dual WatchDuring Scan or Dual Watch incoming DSC calls will be displayed as incoming callsfor 1 minute. When the 1 minute period has elapsed the radio will return to the DualWatch or Scan operation, and the LCD screen shows the Scan or Dual Watchdisplay, as appropriate. A message symbol (/) is displayed if an unread DSCmessage has been received.However if the incoming call is an All Ships Call of the Category ‘Distress, Urgencyor Safety’ the display will continue to show the incoming call and the Scan and DualWatch activity will be stopped. In this situation the Scan and Dual Watch activity hasto be reactivated by the operator.IMPORTANT: The Scan Program only defines the channels to be used from thelegal channels available when the radio is configured by your supplier. It is theresponsibility of the user to ensure that the radio is operating in the correctchannel mode (i.e. International or US) before initiating a scan.
Page 22Scanning All ChannelsTo Scan All Channels:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; Send DSC messages.2. Use the Scroll keys to display theChannel scanning menu.3. Press Select.4. The first option displayed in theChannel scanning menu is Run scanprogram.Press Select.5. The first option displayed in theRun scan program menu is Scan: ALL.Press Select.6. The scan program is now running. TheScan: ALL run screen is displayed.The channel is incremented every X ms,where X is the dwell time, and every 1.8seconds the Priority Channel (normally Channel 16) is monitored for activity. Ifactivity is detected on any channel the radio will stop scanning and channel onwhich activity was selected will remain selected. After 5 seconds of no activity onthe channel, the radio will resume scanning. Squelch level should be adjusted forcorrect operation. If the squelch level is too low (control too far counter-clockwise),scanning will halt. If the squelch level is too high (control too far clockwise), weaksignals may not be heard.NOTE: During channel scan, channels with a 1W maximum allowable transmissionpower requirement cause the radio to select 1W power for those channels. Send DSC Messages Select Exit Channel scanning Select Exit50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Scan:ALL runStop 27 BackChannel scanning Run scan program Select BackRun scan program Scan: ALLSelect Back
Page 23Inhibiting a ChannelTo Inhibit a Channel when Scanning:1. The scan program is now running.The Scan ALL run screen is displayed.Press Stop.2. The screen now displays the new scanstatus:Inhibit chXX, where XX was the channelwhen Stop was pressed. Example: Ch25.Press Select.The scan program is now running again,But channel 25 is now temporarily deletedfrom the list of channels to be scanned, andthe radio will skip over channel 25 whenselecting channels during the scan process.Channel inhibition can be applied to additional channels, and is performed exactlyas described in steps 1 and 2 above.To restore the original 'Scan All' state (all channels scanned) press the Back keythen the Select key. Scanning is then resumed for all channels.Running a Scan Program (1-9)To Run a Scan Program (Scan Program 1 to Scan Program 9):1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Channel scanning and press Select.2. Scroll to Run scan program and pressSelect.3. Display shows Scan: ALL.Scroll to Scan: 01 (or to the Scan Program ofyour choice. When the desired Scan Programis displayed press Select to start the ScanProgram.[See also ‘Full Telephony Operations: Creating and Editing a Scan Program’ page24.] Scan:ALL stopped Inhibit ch25 Select Run Scan:ALL runStop 24 Back Scan:ALL runStop 26 Back Channel scanning Run scan program Select Back Run scan program Scan: 01Select Back
Page 24Creating and Editing a Scan ProgramTo Create (and Edit) a Scan Program:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; Send DSC messages.2. Use the Scroll keys to display theChannel scanning menu.3. Press Select.4. The first option displayed in the Channelscanning menu is Run scan program.Use the Scroll keys to display theEdit scan program menu.Press Select.5. The first option displayed in theEdit scan program menu is Scan: ALL.Use the scroll keys to highlight a ScanProgram to create or edit.(Scan programs 01 to 09 are available).Press Select.6. Scan Program 01 is used in thisexample.Press Select to begin editing the program.7. Edit screen for Scan Program 01 isdisplayed. No channels entries have beenfound in this Scan program so the first channelentry (number 1, of a possible 30 entries) isshown with the channel number field displayedas xxx (blank entry). Send DSC Messages Select Exit Channel scanning Select Exit50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 PosChannel scanning Run scan program Select BackEdit scan program Scan: ALLSelect BackEdit scan program Scan: 01Select Back Scan: 01 edit 1:xxxStore Delete
Page 258. To make a scan table containing the following entries:Scan Program 01Entry Channel1112133 6410567Press numeric key ‘1’ twice to enter‘Channel 11’.First press of the numeric key displays 1second press displays 11. 2 seconds afterthe last key press, the radio will move to thenext entry, ready for editing, so edit eachchannel by pressing the numeric keys quickly.9. The second entry is now highlighted xxxready for editing (vacant channel entryposition). Enter 13 and wait for 2 seconds forthe radio to move down the list and highlightthe third entry.If you make a mistake, or want to change an entry, use the Scroll Up key tohighlight and re-edit the entry, then continue adding entries as normal. (If the entryyou re-edited was several entries further up the list, use Scroll Down to move pastthe correct entries until the first vacant entry position is again highlighted.)10. Continue to enter channel numbers intothe remaining entries 3 to 5.Press Store to save the Scan Program.11. Display confirms Scan program stored,then returns to the Edit scan programselection screen.You can either create/edit another scanprogram (use the scroll keys to select ScanProgram 02, for example) or move up to ahigher menu level (or to the standby screen)by pressing the Back / Exit key. Scan: 01 edit 1:xxxStore Delete Scan: 01 edit 1: 11 2:xxxStore Delete Scan: 01 edit 5: 67 6:xxxStore Delete Edit scan program Scan: 01Select Back
Page 26DISTRESSRapid Distress Call1. Open the Distress Button cover.2. Press and hold the Distress Button. Keep pressing the button.You will hear an Alarm Tone.3. The display will show different screensand may prompt you for more information.Ignore the prompts.Keep pressing the buttonuntil you see this screen.4. If you have sufficient time transmit a voice distress message (If possible wait 15 seconds for any DSC acknowledgement before transmitting.)Pick up the microphone, press the PTT (TALK) button and call for help:‘MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAYThis is Ship name, Ship name, Ship nameMAYDAYThis is Ship name, Callsign.Position:……………………………….Nature of distress:…….……………..Help needed:………………………….(any other information)OVER’ Distress Call UndesignatedWait for AcknowledgeReset 16DISTRESSIMPORTANT:To send a Distress Call,(without designating the distress type),do this:IMPORTANT: Do NOT make a distress call unless there is grave and imminentdanger. It is an offence to make any unjustified distress call.
Page 27Full DSC operationsDistress Call Including Nature of DistressTo make a Distress Call including Nature of Distress (Method 1):(GPS connected)1. Open the Distress Button cover.2. Press the Distress Button for less than 5 seconds.(A 1 second push is sufficient.)You will hear an Alarm Tone.3. The radio displays the Pre-Distress Warningscreen. You can choose:• not to send a Distress Message(press Back)or• continue to the Distress Options(press Options).4. The display now shows the Nature ofDistress menu.Undesignated distress is the first option.To select a different Nature of Distress optionuse the Scroll keys to scroll through the list ofoptions.5. When you see the Distress option you need,press Select.Example: Collision. Distress Call Hold for 5 secondsor quit for options Options Back Nature of Distress Collision Select BackNOTE: This sequence applies to aradio with GPS connected(position available). Nature of Distress Undesignated Fire, ExplosionFloodingCollision GroundingListing, capsizingSinkingDisabled and adriftAbandoning shipPiracy,armed robberyMan overboardEPIRB emissionDISTRESS
Page 286. Press and hold the Distress Button for atleast 5 seconds.You will hear an Alarm Tone.7. Display shows ‘Distress Call’ and aninstruction to hold the Distress Button for 5seconds.8. Continue to hold the Distress Button, displayshows a countdown number, in seconds, untilthe Distress Message is sent.Count is from 5 down to 0 seconds before theDistress Message is transmitted.9. When count reaches 0 a Distress Call(including Distress Category) is transmitted,and the radio selects channel 16.10. The F1 radio waits for acknowledgement ofthe Distress Message.11. If no acknowledgement received the F1radio will wait for a random time between 3.5and 4.5 minutes, then automatically retransmitthe Distress alert. The radio will continue toretransmit the Distress message every 3.5 to4.5 minutes until acknowledgement is receivedor Reset is pressed. Distress Call Hold for 5 secondsor quit for options Distress Call Hold for 4 secondsor quit for options Distress Call Hold for 0 secondsor quit for options WARNING: If you release the DistressButton before 5 seconds has elapsed theDistress Message is not transmitted.Instead the display will revert to theDistress Call setup screen shown in step 3. Distress Call CollisionWait for AcknowledgeReset 16 Not acknowledged Distress alert RetransmissionReset 16DISTRESS
Page 2912. If an acknowledgement is received thedisplay shows Distress acknowledgereceived for 4 seconds, then the state ischanged to Distress in progress.13. Distress in progress screen is displayedafter an acknowledgement or if Reset ispressed.In the 'Distress in progress' state, the distressmessage is not re-transmitted.14. Wait approximately 15 seconds for an acknowledgement before transmitting avoice MAYDAY, as described on Page 26 step 4.Distress in progressReset 16Distress acknowledge receivedIMPORTANT: Do NOT make a distress call unless there is grave and imminentdanger. It is an offence to make any unjustified distress call.
Page 30To make a Distress Call including Nature of Distress (Method 2):(GPS unavailable)1. Open the Distress Button cover.2. Press the Distress Button for less than 5 seconds.(A 1 second push is sufficient.)You will hear an Alarm Tone.3a. The radio displays the Pre-DistressWarning screen.3b. No position information is available; displayshows, briefly Position too old.3c. Radio prompts for your position and time (either local if local time offset value isknown) or UTC as standard. Enter your position as described in ‘Basic TelephonyOperations’ / ‘Entering Time and Position’.3d. Position and Time information is now valid;You can choose:• not to send a Distress Message(press Back)or• to enter your position- use numeric, *, #, and scroll keys,(then press Done)or• to continue to the Distress Options(press Options)or • to override the position entry promptto continue to the Distress Options(keep pressing and holdingDistress Button).Now apply steps 4-14 in the section 'To make a Distress Call including Natureof Distress (Method 1)', page 27-28. Distress Call Hold for 5 secondsor quit for options Options Back Distress Call Position too old quit for updateLat: --°--'-Long: ---°--'-Pos at:--:-- UTCDone BackAssumes that position and time information notentered when radio switched on, or that thisinformation is more than 4 hours old. Distress Call Hold for 5 secondsor quit for options Options BackDISTRESSDISTRESS
Page 31Transmitting an All Ships CallWhen sending an All Ships message, no DSC acknowledgement is required orpossible. Obviously, an All Ships call is not addressed to a specific station and sodoes not need the details of the called party; it does, however, give the choice ofSafety or Urgency messages.An Urgency message is used when safety is threatened but there is noimminent danger. The verbal information transmitted after an Urgencymessage is prefixed ‘PAN PAN’A Safety message concerns important navigational or meteorologicalinformation. The verbal information transmitted after a Safety message isprefixed ‘SECURITÉ SECURITÉ SECURITÉ’.To transmit an All Ships call:1. Press Menu action key to display top levelmenu selection; Send DSC messages.2. Press Select action key to display theSend DSC Messages menu.3. The first (default) option displayed in theSend DSC Messages menu isIndividual or group, so use the Scroll keys tochange the option to All Ships,then press Select.4. The first option displayed in theAll Ships Call menu is Urgency.5. If your message is not of the type ‘Urgency’use the Scroll keys to change the option toSafety.Now press Select.50°56'N at:08:41001°34'E UTCMenu 16 Pos Send DSC Messages Select ExitSend DSC Messages All Ships Select BackAll Ships Call Urgency Select BackAll Ships Call Safety Select Back(Select Urgency or Safety)
Page 326. The radio prompts for a working channelnumber to include in the DSC message. If thedefault working channel is not suitable use thescroll keys or numeric keys to change thechannel, then press Send.7. The message is now transmitted toAll Ships.If acknowledgement is received, the radiochannel changes to the working channel andthe left action key now has the function Reset.The radio will remain on this state for 30 seconds or until Reset or PTT is pressed,then it will revert to a listening watch (standby screen). All Ships Call SafetyWorking Channel:6Send Back50°56'N at:08:42001°35'E UTCReset 6 Pos
Page 33Received message logThe radio retains two lists of received messages, one for Distress and All Shipscalls, and one for all other calls. Any message which is unread causes an indicator( / ) to be displayed when the radio is in listening mode.These lists each retain 20 calls; when a list is full, a new call overwrites the oldestcall in the list.To read received DSC messages:1. (In standby screen) press the Menu key.2. Use the scroll keys to highlight theReceived Messages option in the menu.3. Press Select.4. Distress Messages are listed first. If youwish to read the Distress Messages log, pressSelect, otherwise (as in this example) use thescroll keys to highlight Ordinary Messages.5. Press Select.(If no messages are stored the displayshows Log empty.)6. The number of messages are listed(maximum 20) together with anindication of the message to select (andthe date that message was received.Press Read.7. The details of the call are nowdisplayed. In this example an Individualcall of routine category was made at7:52 UTC, the calling station MMSI was987654321, and the working channel ischannel 6. 50°56'N at:08:40001°34'E /Menu 11 Pos Send DSC Messages Select Exit Distress Messages Select Back Received Messages Select Exit Ordinary Messages Select BackOrdinary Messages Message: 1 of 2Received:03 Mar 02Read BackIndividual:Routine 03 Mar 02 UTC:07:52From stn: 987654321Select 6 Back
Page 348. To acknowledge the message pressSelect, otherwise use the scroll keys tohighlight No and press Select, or pressBack.9. If Back is pressed the screen returns to thelist of received DSC messages.Message 1 now has a character ‘R’ attribute.This indicates that the message has beenread.10. To read more messages use the scrollkeys to highlight the appropriate messagenumber, then repeat steps 6 to 8 to read /acknowledge the message(s).11. If you return to the standby screen (and allmessages have been read) the / isremoved.Distress (and Urgency) messages are treated in exactly the same way, but arestored (and accessed from) the Distress Log.As is usual with all such messages, the complete text of the message can be readby scrolling up and down.Note: While a call is being displayed, the left Action key shows Select if noacknowledgement has been sent (and the message is of the type which can beacknowledged) or Reset if the message has been acknowledged. In the first case,pressing Select produces a prompt to acknowledge the message. It is thus possibleto defer the acknowledgement of messages until a convenient time; the sender willthen be informed that the called party (i.e. you) is now ready to communicate. Ordinary Messages Message: 1 of 2Received:03 Mar 02 RRead Back 50°56'N at:08:44001°34'E UTCMenu 11 PosOrdinary Messages Message: 2 of 2Received:03 Mar 02Read BackTransmit acknowledge Yes Select Back
Page 357pqrs # # 3defDirectoryThe directory allows the user to store the names of vessels, coast/shore stations,etc together with the corresponding MMSI. A total of 50 entries may be stored. Thedirectory may be searched for a particular name; entries may be added and erased.Adding a Directory EntryTo Add an Entry to the Directory:1. Press Menu and scroll to Directory.Press Select and scroll to Add Entry.2. Press Select.3. The cursor appears at the first character ofthe station name. In the Directory-Add Entryscreen, the numeric keys can be used to enteralphabetic values, as printed beside each key.See ‘Appendix A: Character Entry’ for moredetails.4. Characters are added from the keyboard bypressing the appropriate key to cycle throughthe available letters (eg to enter ‘n’, press the‘6’ key twice). Once a character is entered, thenext character can be entered immediatelyprovided it is set by a different key. If the same key must be used (for example, toenter ‘e’ after entering ‘d’), wait two seconds after the key was last pressed for thecursor to move to the next character position.In the example screen the first 2 characters of the name ‘Seamist’ are entered; for upper-case, followed by 4 presses of the key, the again (lowercase) , then 2 presses of the key.5. If an incorrect character is entered, the Clear key deletes the last character. If anerror is noticed in the middle of an entry, use the Scroll keys to move the cursor tothe right of the erroneous character, then press Clear to delete it. The newcharacter can be entered at the cursor position as described in steps 4 and 5.To enter the MMSI number, scroll down to the line Stn MMSI. The keys return tonumeric mode. Enter the MMSI number using the numeric keys.When both the name and MMSI number are correct, press Save. The display willconfirm that the entry has been saved. Names are saved in alphabetic order in thedirectory. If an entry is incorrect, it cannot be edited once it has been saved. Theentry must be erased, re-entered and saved again.Directory:Add entryStn name:|Stn MMSI:Save Directory Select ExitDirectory:Add entryStn name:Se|Stn MMSI:Save Clear Directory Add Entry Select Back
Page 36Erasing a Directory EntryTo Erase a Directory Entry:1. Press Menu, scroll to Directory,and press Select.2. Scroll to Erase and press Select.3. The display shows the first Station Nameentry (list in alphabetic order) and MMSInumber. Scroll through the list of names (orenter an initial character using the characterentry method described in ‘Adding aDirectory Entry’, steps 4 and 5) to find thedesired entry.4. Press Erase. The display will confirm thatthe entry has been erased.Search for a Directory EntryTo Search for a Directory Entry:1. Press Menu, scroll to Directory,and press Select.2. Search is the first displayed Directoryoption. Press Select.3. The display shows the first Station Nameentry (list in alphabetic order) and MMSInumber. Scroll through the list of names (orenter the first character using the characterentry method described in ‘Adding a DirectoryEntry’, steps 4 and 5) to find the desired entry, (wait until the first name starting withthat letter is displayed, then the other names which also start with the same lettercan then be accessed by scrolling. This method is much faster for finding namestowards the end of the alphabet, particularly if the list is full).Individual or Group Calls Using the DirectoryTo Transmit DSC Calls Using a Station or Group Names from the Directory:Please refer to the ‘Basic DSC Operations: Transmitting an Individual DSC CallUsing Called Station Name’ section, page 15. The Group Stations are accessed,using the directory, in the same way as Individual Stations.Directory:EraseStn name:SeaMistStn MMSI:Erase Back Directory Erase Select Back SeaMist Erased from DirectoryDirectory:SearchStn name:SeaMistStn MMSI:111100000Edit Back Directory Search Select Back Directory Select Exit
Page 37Setting ProfilesThe radio cannot be used to transmit in DSC mode until, as a minimum, its MMSInumber has been programmed into it.Setting the MMSI NumberThe MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number is a 9-digit identifier whichenables a registered vessel to be identified.MMSI numbers are of three types: individual, group and coast station.• An Individual Number identifies a single radio installation.• A Group Number is an assigned number which allows several vesselsto receive a single addressed call (example: a fleet of vessels). GroupNumbers always start ‘0….’• A Coast Station number identifies a fixed installatione.g. a Coastguard radio. Such numbers always start ‘00…’When the radio is purchased, the supplier may configure the radio with the correctindividual MMSI; otherwise, the MMSI number is normally set to 000000000. Thismust be changed before the radio can transmit in DSC mode.1. From the standby screen, press the Menukey.2. Scroll through the options to find Profiles.Press the Select key.3. Scroll to MMSI number and press Select.4. The first option displayed in the MMSInumber menu is Ship MMSI number.Press Select.5. The MMSI number appears as 000000000;this must first be cleared.Press the Clear key repeatedly until thenumber is blank. Carefully enter the correctMMSI number using the numeric keys.Incorrect entries can be erased using theClear key.6. When the number is correct, check it again. When you are satisfied that no errorhas been made, press the Save key. The individual MMSI number is now saved inthe memory of the radio. It cannot be changed by the user.NOTE: Only one individual MMSI number may be stored in the radio.If the wrong MMSI number is stored, only a Service Agent can remove it.2 MMSI entry attempts are allowed within 1 hour. Refer to Installation Manual. Profiles Select Exit Profiles MMSI number Select Back MMSI number Ship MMSI Select Back Ship MMSI number MMSI:000000000Save Clear
Page 38Group MMSI NumbersA radio may be a member of up to 4 MMSI groups (for example, a group MMSIcould be assigned to a fishing fleet).Setting a group MMSI is similar to the process for setting the individual MMSI.1. After selecting Profiles – MMSI number,scroll to Group MMSI and press Select.Group 1 is displayed first;Groups 2, 3, and 4 are displayed by scrolling.2. Press Edit to enter the Group MMSInumber. When entering the MMSI number, thefirst ‘0’ cannot be changed (because itidentifies a MMSI as a group number). TheBack Action key changes to Clear as youenter digits.3. When the Group MMSI is entered, pressSave. The Edit screen, showing the groupMMSI is then displayed and it is possible toEdit the number again, or use the Back / Exitkey to return to the standby screen.Unlike the individual MMSI number, Group MMSIs can be edited and deleted.Scan Dwell TimeThe Scan Dwell Time is the length of time the radio monitors each channel when inScan mode.To set the Scan Dwell Time:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scan dwell time is the first optiondisplayed. Press Select.3. The Dwell Time is changed using the Scrollkeys. Time increments / decrements are50ms. Press Save when the desired dwelltime is displayed. MMSI number Group MMSI Select Back Group MMSI number Group 1: Edit Back Group MMSI number Group 1:0|Save Back Profiles Select Exit Profiles Scan dwell time Select Back Scanning [msec] Set dwell time: 200Save Back
Page 39Key BeepThe key beep volume may be set as high, low or off. This option is changed usingthe scroll keys.To set Key Beep mode:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Key beep and press Select.3. Scroll through the selections Off / Low /High. When the desired option appears pressSelect.Channel ModeThis sets the frequency channels to International or US mode of operation. USmode is used only when the vessel is in US waters. Again, selection is by the scrollkeys. Additionally, Priority Channel can be changed in this menu.To set Channel Mode:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Channel mode and press Select.3. Scroll between the options Internationaland US. When the desired option is displayedpress Select.4. International mode is selected in thisexample. Scanning priority channel may nowbe set. Use either the scroll keys or numerickeys to enter a new Priority Channel if desired. Profiles Select Exit Profiles Key beep Select Back Key beep Off Select Back Profiles Select Exit Channel mode International Select Back Profiles Channel mode Select Back Scanning priority Channel: 16Select Back
Page 40Speaker SettingsThis control allows any combination of internal and external speakers to be active.The four possibilities are selected by the scroll keys.To set Speaker Options:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Speaker settings and pressSelect.3. Scroll through the Int/ext: (internal / externalspeaker) selections. When the desired optionappears press Select.NOTE: Alarm tones cannot be muted.See also Speaker Mute Function under Basic Telephony Operations.Notify Beep VolumeThis control sets the volume of the alert tone used to attract the attention of theoperator. The scroll keys change the volume level.To set Notify Beep Volume:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Notify beep and press Select.3. Scroll through volume levels 10-30. TheNotify beep is heard for each scroll action – ata higher or lower volume for the appropriatescroll direction. When the desired volume isreached press Select.This control does not affect the Alarm level (volume), which is always =>90dBA.Only the volume of warning beeps (Notify Beeps) used to alert the operator to(example: bad GPS connection, data entry errors, etc.), is adjusted. Profiles Speaker settings Select Back Speaker settings Int/ext: on/off Select Back Profiles Notify beep Select Back Notify beep 20Select Back
Page 41LCD Contrast AdjustThis control allows the contrast of the LCD display, and thus the viewing angle ofthe screen, to be adjusted using the Scroll keys.To set the Contrast Level:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Display settings and pressSelect.3. The first option displayed in the Displaysettings menu is LCD contrast adjust.Press Select.4. Scroll through contrast levels 0-30. Whenthe desired level is reached press Select.(Default level is 15).If the screen becomes dark and cannot be adjusted by the scroll keys, press theright action key (the Back button) to return to the previous setting.Auto DimThe F1 radio provides an Auto Dim feature.The default state is Auto Dim ‘On’. In this state if the display backlight is set to ‘Full’,after 5 minutes with no activity, the display backlight will be set to ‘Dim’.To change the settings of this feature:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Display settings and pressSelect.3. Scroll to Automatic Dim On/Offand press Select.4. Scroll between On and Off states. Whenthe desired state is shown press Select.[See also 'Basic Telephony operations: Display and Keyboard Dimming' section,page 12.] Profiles Display settings Select Back Display settingsLCD contrast adjust  Select BackLCD contrast adjust 15Select Back Profiles Display settings Select Back Display settingsAutomatic Dim On/OffSelect BackAutomatic Dim On/Off OnSelect Back
Page 42Software VersionThis control displays the radio software version. No change is possible.To display Software Version:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Software version and pressSelect.3. Software version is displayed. The versionnumber may differ from the version displayedin your radio.4. Press OK to return to standby screen.Position IndicationThis controls whether the position information is displayed on-screen(Display On/Off), and sets the format of the display (Enhanced position).Enhanced position displays position in degrees, minutes and seconds.To change the settings of this feature:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Position indication and pressSelect.3. Scroll between the options Display On/Offand Enhanced position. When the desiredoption appears press Select.4. Scroll between On and Off states forDisplay On/Off or Enhanced position. Whenthe desired state is shown press Select.The enhanced position is displayed only whenthe Pos button is pressed in standby screen.When enabled, it is also sent with a Distressmessage. Profiles Software version Select Back Software version McM Fixed VHF 1.1OK Back ProfilesPosition indicationSelect BackPosition indication Display on/off  Select Back Enhanced position On  Select Back Display on/off On  Select BackLat: 50°56'23"NLong: 001°34'51"EPos at:08:44 UTC Exit
Page 43 Set Time offsetLocal = UTC + offset +00:00Done BackTime/Date and OffsetThis control allows the time and date to be set (from the numeric keys).Time may be displayed as UTC or as local; local time is set as an offset (number ofhours difference) from UTC. When setting the offset, the first position is thepositive/negative setting; pressing any numeric key or ‘*’ or ‘#’ toggles ‘+’ or ‘–’.To set Time and Date:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll to Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Time/Date and Offset and pressSelect.3. The first option is Set Time/Date. PressSelect.4. Use the scroll keys to move the cursorposition in the hh:mm field. Use the numerickeys to change the time.5. To complete the change and move tothe date entry screen, press Done.6. Use the scroll keys to move the cursorposition in the DD:MM:YYYY field. Use thenumeric keys to change the date.To set Time Offset:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Time/Date and Offset andpress Select.3. Scroll to Set Time offset.Press Select.4. Use the scroll keys to move the cursorposition in the +00:00 field. Use the numerickeys to change the time offset, and ‘*’ key toset ‘+’ or ‘–’ then press Done. ProfilesTime/Date and OffsetSelect BackTime/Date and Offset Set Time/Date  Select Back Set Time:UTC hh:mm 11:27Done Back Set Date:UTC DD/MM/YYYY 21/03/2002Save BackTime/Date and Offset Set Time offset  Select Back ProfilesTime/Date and OffsetSelect Back
Page 44Radio TestThis control performs a self-test on the radio. The screen displays the result of thetest. The results, and actions to be taken, are discussed in ‘Appendix C: ErrorMessages / Troubleshooting’.To perform Radio Self Test:1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scrollto Profiles and press Select.2. Scroll to Radio test and press Select.3. There is only one test option in this radioversion. With Self test highlighted, pressSelect.4. Observe the progress of the test(display shows Self test running) and watchthe indicator LEDs flash, progress bar (ondisplay) advance and hear the beeps whichtrack progress.5. When the test is complete you should seethe message No errors found. If the displayshows anything else please refer to ‘AppendixC: Error Messages / Troubleshooting’ for anexplanation. Profiles Radio test  Select Back Radio test Self test  Select Back Radio test No errors found Back Self test running  Back
Appendix Page 1APPENDICESAppendix A: Character EntryTo enter station names using numeric keypad, use keys 0-9 to access letters a-z asfollows:In a mode requiring alphanumeric entries, press the appropriate key (1 to 5presses) until the desired character is displayed, as shown in the table below.FirstpressSecondpressThirdpressFourthpressFifthpress+-*-<SPC> 01a / A b / B c / C 2d / D e / E f / F 3g / G h / H i / I 4j / J k / K l / L 5m / M n / N o / O 6p / P q / Q r / R s / S 7t / T u / U v / V 8w / W x / X y / Y z / Z 9Toggles upper and lower case character entry. 1 2abc 3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz * 0 #12abc 3def4ghi 5jkl 6mno7pqrs 8tuv9wxyz* 0 #
Appendix Page 2Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy**
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Appendix Page 4Appendix C: Error messages / TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause / SolutionRadio cannot be switched on. 1. Poor connection to power supply / battery.(Check connections.)2. Fuse blown. (Inspect wires and fuse.)No sound from radio. 1. Volume control set too low. (Rotatevolume control clockwise).2. Squelch level too high. (Back off squelch –rotate squelch control anticlockwise.)3. Water in front of speaker. (Drain water.)Radio will not scan (scan programselected and running)1. The squelch level may be set incorrectlyfor operation of scanning function. If thesquelch level is too low (control too farcounter-clockwise), scanning will halt. Ifthe squelch level is too high (control too farclockwise), weak signals may not beheard.No sound heard from speaker 1. If, after setting volume and squelchappropriately, sound still cannot be heardthen the internal speaker may be disabled.(The transceiver is supplied with theinternal speaker enabled.) To re-enablethe speaker, go to Profiles -> Speakersettings.The radio performs a series of self tests when power is first switched on.The mode-indicator and keyboard LEDs, plus LCD backlight, are cycled, and theLCD display contrast settings are briefly exercised. During this sequence, internalself tests (such as synthesiser lock and memory integrity) are performed and theLCD display shows a progress bar during the test sequence. If errors are detectedthe radio will display an error screen. Possible error screens are shown here, eachwith an explanation.Power-Up Self-Tests (1)Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / SolutionThis may be caused by a checksum error orother internal fault. (If the error is still presentafter the radio is switched off and on again,then it will be necessary to consult a ServiceAgent, because the radio may be usingincorrect information, and may try to operateoutside its design limits.) Error observedduringinitialisationSee Operator Manual
Appendix Page 5When the radio switches on, it tries to find asource of GPS derived positionalinformation, via the NMEA port, and thedisplay message is ‘Search for Position’. Ifno position information is detected within 2minutes, the display message is ‘Pos updatenot found’.Radio synthesiser lock could not beconfirmed. Operation of the radio is inhibited.(If the fault persists after the radio isswitched off and on again, then it will benecessary to consult a Service Agent.)A fault was found when checking data in theprocessor registers.Operation of the radio is inhibited.(If the fault persists after the radio isswitched off and on again, then it will benecessary to consult a Service Agent.)Power-Up Self-Tests (2)Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / SolutionA data integrity fault has been detected innon-volatile memory.DSC operation is inhibited. The radio may beused as normal (press OK).(Please contact a Service Agent so that thedata error can be corrected.)Private Channels checksum invalid.Private Channel operation is inhibited. Theradio can be used as normal except forPrivate Channels (press OK).(Please contact a Service Agent so that thedata error can be corrected.)Checksum of Directory or Group MMSI datais invalid. The radio will attempt to correct theerror(s). This is a non-critical error and theradio can be used as normal (press OK).(If the error persists or recurs it is advisableto contact a Service Agent.)Checksum of Profiles is invalid.(The radio will reset all Profiles to the defaultstate when OK is pressed.) RAM memory fault DSC DisabledOK RAM memory fault Private Channels DisabledOKPos update not foundMenu 16 Update Error detected Synth out of lockSee operators manual Error detected Register invalidSee operators manual RAM memory fault Directory and Group may be corruptedOK RAM memory fault Profiles set to defaultOK
Appendix Page 6Checksum of Scan Programs is invalid.(The radio will clear Scan Programs todefault when OK is pressed.)Checksum of DSC Log data is invalid,(Distress and Ordinary Log data).(The radio will attempt to correct the fault buta list mismatch may occur.Press OK to continue.)User Initiated Self-TestsType of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / SolutionIf this test is run within 2 minutes of power-upand no source of GPS derived positionalinformation, via the NMEA port, is found thedisplay message is ‘Pos update not found’.(Please check the GPS connections.)If the radio received a valid NMEAcommand, but no more GPS informationwithin 1 minute after that command then theradio assumes the GPS connection is lost.Please check your GPS connections.(Press OK to continue)Position information is more than 4 hoursold.(For safety reasons you should re-enter yourposition, or if GPS is available, connect yourGPS unit.)The radio synthesiser lock could not beconfirmed. This can cause problems withtransmission and reception.Operation of the radio is inhibited.(If the fault persists after the radio isswitched off and on again, then it will benecessary to consult a Service Agent.)A fault was found when checking data in theprocessor registers.Operation of the radio is inhibited.(If the fault persists after the radio isswitched off and on again, then it will benecessary to consult a Service Agent.) RAM memory fault Scan programs clearedOK RAM memory fault DSC Log mismatchOK Error detected Synth out of lockSee operators manualOKPos update not foundMenu 16 UpdatePos update not foundOK Error detected Register invalidSee operators manualOK Position too oldOK
Appendix Page 7Operational Error Messages (1)Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / SolutionRange check: MMSI number.An attempt was made to save an MMSInumber of less than 9 digits.(Please enter 9 digits.)Range check: Ship MMSI as default.An attempt was made to save a defaultMMSI number.(Please enter a valid MMSI number.)Range check: Group MMSI.An attempt was made to save a CoastStation MMSI into a Group MMSI memory.(Please remove one of the leading ‘0’s.)Out of range: Time / Date / Timezone(offset). If invalid Time, Date or Timezone isentered the radio will display ‘Invalid Time /Date / Timezone’(Please re-enter correct value.)Out of range: possible messages:Invalid character’ ,‘Latitude->Degrees’, ‘Latitude->Minutes’,‘Latitude->Seconds’, ‘Longitude->Degrees’,‘Longitude->Minutes’, ‘Longitude->Seconds’.(Please re-enter correct value.)Scan Program empty.An attempt was made to run an empty ScanProgram.(Please use Edit Scan Program to enterchannels into the Scan Program.)Scan Program full.An attempt was made to add more than 30channels into a Scan Program.(Do not enter more than 30 channels or re-edit the Scan Program.)Directory: an attempt was made to entermore than 50 names.(Do not enter more than 50 names or erasean existing entry to proceed.) Invalid time Out of range! Scan program empty Scan program full Erase before insert Group MMSI number can not be a coast station Length of stn MMSI must be 9 digits Ship MMSI number can not be 000000000
Appendix Page 8Operational Error Messages (2)Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / SolutionDirectory: an attempt was made to save anentry without a name (no characters wereentered).(Please enter some characters into the‘name’ field.)Log empty: An attempt was made to view anempty Distress or Ordinary Message Log.(No messages were received.)Busy DSC Channel.If not sending a Distress message, and if theDSC Channel is not free, then a message‘Sending’ is displayed, while the channel isbusy (radio not squelched).Busy DSC Channel.If the radio is squelched it will look for a freeDSC Channel after 1-10 seconds (random).After 4.5 minutes without a free DSCChannel or after Reset is pressed thedisplay shows ‘DSC Aborted’. DSC Aborted Individual CallCall stn: 123456789 SendingReset No name entered! Log empty
Appendix Page 9Appendix D: Channel SpecificationsInternationalChannel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEXIntership PortDUPLEXPort Public1 156.050 160.650 2 156.100 160.700 3 156.150 160.750 4 156.200 160.800 5 156.250 160.850 6 156.300 160.300 7 156.350 160.950 8 156.400 156.400 9 156.450 156.450 10 156.500 156.500 11 156.550 156.550 12 156.600 156.600 13 156.650 156.650 14 156.700 156.700 15 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 Distress and calling17 156.850 156.850 18 156.900 161.500 19 156.950 161.550 20 157.000 161.600 21 157.050 161.650 22 157.100 161.700 23 157.150 161.750 24 157.200 161.800 25 157.250 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 27 157.350 161.950 28 157.400 162.000 Channel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEXIntership PortDUPLEXPort Public60 156.025 160.625 61 156.075 160.675 62 156.125 160.725 63 156.175 160.775 64 156.225 160.825 65 156.275 160.875 66 156.325 160.925 67 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475 70 156.525 156.525 DSC DSC71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 73 156.675 156.675 74 156.725 156.725 75 156.775 156.775 76 156.825 156.825 77 156.875 156.875 78 156.925 161.525 79 156.975 161.575 80 157.025 161.625 81 157.075 161.675 82 157.125 161.725 83 157.175 161.775 84 157.225 161.825 85 157.275 161.875 86 157.325 161.925 87 157.375 157.325 88 157.425 157.425 
Appendix Page 10US ChannelsChannel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEX DUPLEX1156.050 23 156.150 156.150 45 156.250 156.250 6 156.300 156.300 7 156.350 156.350 8 156.400 156.400 9 156.450 156.450 10 156.500 156.500 11 156.550 156.550 12 156.600 156.600 13 156.650 156.650 14 156.700 156.700 15 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 Distress and calling17 156.850 156.850 18 156.900 156.900 19 156.950 156.950 20 157.000 157.000 21 157.050 157.050 22 157.100 157.100 23 157.150 157.150 24 157.200 161.800 25 157.250 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 27 157.350 161.950 28 157.400 162.000 Channel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEX DUPLEX6061 156.075 160.675 6263 156.175 160.775 64 156.225 160.825 65 156.275 160.875 66 156.325 160.925 67 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475 70 156.525 156.525 DSC71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 73 156.675 156.675 74 156.725 156.725 75 156.775 156.775 76 156.825 156.825 77 156.875 156.875 78 156.925 156.925 79 156.975 156.975 80 157.025 157.025 81 157.075 157.075 82 157.125 157.125 83 157.175 157.175 84 157.225 161.825 85 157.275 161.875 86 157.325 161.925 87 157.375 157.325 88 157.425 157.425 Channels WX RxMHzP1 WX1 162.550P2 WX2 162.400P3 WX3 162.475P4 WX4 162.425P5 WX5 162.450P6 WX6 162.500P7 WX7 162.525P8 WX8 162.650P9 WX9 162.775P10 WX10 163.275
Appendix Page 11BI ChannelsChannel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEXIntership PortDUPLEXPort Public1 156.050 160.650 2 156.100 160.700 3 156.150 160.750 4 156.200 160.800 5 156.250 160.850 6 156.300 160.300 7 156.350 160.950 8 156.400 156.400 9 156.450 156.450 10 156.500 156.500 11 156.550 156.550 12 156.600 156.600 13 156.650 156.650 14 156.700 156.700 15 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 Distress and calling17 156.850 156.850 18 156.900 161.500 19 156.950 161.550 20 157.000 161.600 21 157.050 161.650 22 157.100 161.700 23 157.150 161.750 24 157.200 161.800 25 157.250 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 27 157.350 161.950 28 157.400 162.000 Channel TxMHzRxMHzSIMPLEXIntership PortDUPLEXPort Public60 156.025 160.625 61 156.075 160.675 62 156.125 160.725 63 156.175 160.775 64 156.225 160.825 65 156.275 160.875 66 156.325 160.925 67 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475 70 156.525 156.525 DSC DSC71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 73 156.675 156.675 74 156.725 156.725 75 156.775 156.77576 156.825 156.82577 156.875 156.875 78 156.925 161.525 79 156.975 161.575 80 157.025 161.625 81 157.075 161.675 82 157.125 161.725 83 157.175 161.775 84 157.225 161.825 85 157.275 161.875 86 157.325 161.925 87 157.375 157.325 88 157.425 157.425 
OTHER INFORMATIONLine of Sight distancesBase station antenna height (metres)0.5 1 3 5 10 300.5 3.1 3.8 5.4 6.6 8.6 13.813.8 4.5 6.1 7.2 9.3 14.435.4 6.1 7.7 8.8 10.9 16.156.6 7.2 8.8 10.0 12.0 17.210 8.6 9.2 10.9 12.0 14.1 19.3Shipantennaheight(metres)30 13.8 14.4 16.1 17.2 19.3 24.4Distances are nautical miles.The illustration shows the line of sight (the curvature of the Earth is exaggeratedfor clarity).
McMurdo Limited Product WarrantySubject to the provisions set out below McMurdo Limited warrants that this product will befree of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date ofpurchase.McMurdo Limited will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty:-• for any defect arising from fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, abnormalworking conditions, failure to follow McMurdo Limited's instructions (whether oral or inwriting) including a failure to install properly and/or to use the recommended DCsupply, misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdoLimited or an Approved Service Agent;• for parts, materials or equipment not manufactured by McMurdo Limited in respect ofwhich the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guaranteegiven by the manufacturer to McMurdo Limited;• if the total price for the product has not been paid.McMurdo Limited does not make any other promises or warranties (express, implied orstatutory) about the product except where the product is sold to a consumer in which casethe statutory rights of a consumer are not to be affected.In order to be valid, claims must be made under the above warranty in writing as soon aspracticable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referredto above. Proof of purchase will be required. The claim should be sent together with theproduct in question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent.Following a valid warranty claim McMurdo Limited shall be entitled to repair or replace theproduct (or part) in question free of charge, or at McMurdo Limited's sole discretion torefund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). McMurdoLimited shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage(whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses orother claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product. In thecase of a consumer McMurdo Limited shall only be liable where other loss or damage isforeseeable.Nothing shall limit McMurdo Limited's liability for death or personal injury caused by itsnegligence.This warranty is to be interpreted under English law.All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sentto:McMurdo LimitedSilver Point, Airport Service Road, Hampshire, PO3 5PB, United KingdomTelephone: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: Int + 44 (0) 23 9262 3999Web: www.mcmurdo.co.uk Email:sales@mcmurdo.co.uk
Declaration of ConformityThe Declaration of Conformity is included in theF1 Radio Installation Manual.
Record Serial No.: MMSI: Date of Purchase: Dealer StampMcMurdo LtdSilver PointAirport Service RoadPortsmouthHampshireUnited KingdomPO3 5PBA member of Chemring Group PLCwww.mcmurdo.co.uk84-697 Issue 2

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