USER'S MANUAL - IC Communication
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1. To fasten the clip to the radio position it above the groove found of the back of the transceiver then drag it downwards until it locks into place To remove the clip from the belt lift the release lever and drag the clip upwards until it comes free Ensure the belt clip is correctly attached otherwise the transceiver may become unattached accidentally and fall 4 3 Installing removing the batteries The transceiver operates with four AA batteries not included There are two battery options available Rechargeable 1 2V NiMH available in various capacities in mAh Higher battery capacity allows for greater duty but requires longer recharging time Non rechargeable 1 5V alkaline For installing removing the batteries it is not necessary to remove the belt clip procedure outlined in par 4 2 however this does make it easier to access the batteries Do not install a combination of rechargeable and alkaline batteries in your transceiver Always use 4 AA batteries of the same type brand and from the same stock Always use the same batteries as a set in order to ensure their level of charge is the same If you are not using the transceiver for an extended period remove the batteries Page 9 of 24 4 3 a To install the batteries 1 Carefully unhook the rear clasp by slightly raising it and catching the depression with a fingernail then rotating the clasp downwards 2 Carefully lift the rear protecti2. Both will perform the same operation the difference being that the returns the radio to Standby while F selects the next function B After following step 1 you must make any changes you wish to within 10 seconds of each button pressing otherwise the radio will return to standby and will storing with the current settings 6 1 Activating deactivating keypad tones Keypad tones are emitted each time a button is pressed in order to reduce the likelihood of accidentally pressing a button twice This function can be deactivated if you prefer the radio to be silent To activate or deactivate the keypad tones refer to the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the 4 icon begins flashing Below this icon the current setting will also flash On tones activated or Off tones deactivated 2 Press the A or V buttons to change the keypad tone to On or Off 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 2 VOX mode VOX Voice Operated eXchange enables the user to activate hands free transmission without pressing any buttons simply by speaking into the microphone As such the user is able to rest the radio on a nearby surface and speak a short distance from the microphone communicating hands free VOX functions best with the optional microphone accessories available which connect to the SPK and MIC CHG jacks Using these accesso
3. channels in the memories follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatealy press the F key until the Mem icon flashes on the display below the MEMORY small memory number from 01 to 20 The channel currently selected will also begin to flash large numbers with the band I U or C viewed to the top left of this channel selection ref par 6 4 2 Pressthe A or V buttons to select the memory number desired 3 Press the F button again Only the MEM icon and the band icons will flash Fl 1 g 4 Press the or V buttons to select the channel you want to store LI o jor 5 Press the button to store the channel H e To program another channel repeat steps 1 to 5 CHANNEL 6 5 b Memory recall To select a stored channel follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the small memory number from 01 to 20 and corresponding stored channel appear on the display 2 Select the stored channel and push the PTT your radio will operate on that channel 3 To exit this menu and return in Stand by mode press 4 6 5 c Memory scanning To scan the stored marine channels only follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the Mem and Scan icons are flashing simultaneously on the display 2 Press the or V buttons to activate scanning The transceiver will begin scanning only the programmed memories 3 The transceiver will continue scanning the programmed memories until
4. it picks up a transmission When this happens the transceiver will temporarily halt scanning remaining tuned on that memory channel for about 5 seconds During this period you have a few options If the communication does not interest you press the A or V buttons to begin memory scanning again If the communication interests you you can halt scanning by briefly pressing the 3 button 4 To exit the scanning mode and return to Stand by on the currently selected channel press the e button or press the F button to access the following menu setting 6 6 Weather channel only with the USA band This function is available only on the USA band ref par 6 4 In the United States there are a few channels dedicated to weather information reception WX To recall these 1 Ensure you have selected the USA band 2 Repeatedly press the F button until E appears on the display with the weather channel number 3 Press the A or V buttons to select the desired weather channel 4 To exit the weather channel and return to normal channel reception mode press the button or press the F button to access the next menu setting 6 7 Automatic weather information warning detection of NOAA tone This function is available only on the USA band ref par 6 4 and allows for monitoring at regular intervals if a pre selected weather channel emits weather information When this function is active during normal functioning on any USA marine
5. same time turn on the transceiver all of the icons and symbols will appear simultaneously on the transceiver 3 Release the F button All settings will return to the factory programmed ones For example the radio will be reset on the I band International high transmission power will be selected etc E Before you reset the radio we suggest you write down all of the settings you have previously entered as they will be cancelled during the reset 9 2 Solution table Problem _ Possible Cause Solution _ Ref The batteries are not charged and or are Ensure the batteries are charged and Ocean does mor tum on not correctly inserted correctly inserted in the radio 4s Oucan tulis dit aeseonas Ite If the batteries are alkaline non turned on The batteries have lost their charge rechargeable substitute them otherwise 4 4 charge your NiMH batteries Ocean turns on but does not The antenna is incorrectly connected Check antenna connection at SMA connector receive signals The volume is too low Adjust volume level 5 2 52 During reception you hear The monitor function was accidentally left Deachiaiethemiontortunciod 55 continual background noise active You are unsuccessful in establishing contact with your Incorrect selection oftmarineicha nnekor Check your channel and band party local band Temporarily deactivate squelch using the Signal is extremely weak Monitor function 5 5 vour party lS t00 far away anoion Move clos
6. setting functions Internal microphone the transmission microphone is located here Internal speaker the reception speaker is located here Contacts for battery charging bottom of the radio for connecting the optional RC445 intelligent table top battery charger A button for scrolling upwards numerically through the tuned marine channels and for setting functions F Function button for accessing the various programming functions and settings of the radio K button M Monitor activates display backlighting and excludes temporarily or permanently the circuit which silences the receiver in the absence of signals squelch so as to receive signals that are extremely weak Y HI LO button selects high or low transmission power and activates deactivates the keypad lock CALL button sends an audio call 4 two tene bleeps on your currently selected channel Page 6 of 24 STW Stop Watch Chronometer button recalls the chronometer function PTT Push To Talk button when pressed this button sends the transceiver into transmission 17 CLOCK button recalls the clock function Ch 16 button instantly recalls channel 16 Belt clip fastener for connecting the radio to the belt clip Cover of battery compartment it holds four AA batteries rechargeable 1 2V NiMH or alkaline 1 5V to supply your handheld transceiver 21 Clasp on battery compartment holds the battery compa
7. without holding down the button press the km button for at least 5 seconds until you hear two acoustic sounds beeps then release the button The squelch will remain open until you briefly press the M M button again 5 6 Selecting transmission power The transmission phase absorbs the most energy To extend the battery duty you can select low transmission power when transmitting over short distances To do this briefly press the HI LO button Low will appear on the display low power is approx 0 5 W If you wish to transmit or receive over long distances or with weak signals press the HI Lo button again Low will disappear and high power will be selected approx 2W E The transceiver is factory preset on high power 5 7 instant recall of channel 16 Channel 16 is used as the universal marine channel for emergency communication Your transceiver is equipped with a button that provides instant access to this channel To instantly recall channel 16 press the ch 16 button Channel 16 will be selected regardless of the usage mode selected except for scanning To return to the channel selected previous to channel 16 press the ch 16 button again 5 8 Display lighting If environmental light is insufficient for reading the display you can activate the backlighting for 10 second intervals by briefly pressing the K M button If you wish to deactivate backlighting before the end of this pre set time press the M button again B D
8. 1 Ensure the channel you ve selected is not a reception only channel if it is the transmission will be disabled and that no one else is talking this will appear on your display as the Busy icon 2 Hold down the PTT button will appear on the display and the Till icon will indicate your relative transmission power the number of bars is proportional to your relative transmission power 3 Wait a second then speak in a normal voice facing the transceiver s microphone at a distance of approx 5 cm 4 When you have completed your message release the PTT button and Full will disappear from the display and the transceiver will return to reception mode mg Obviously you can only communicate with stations that are tuned on the same channel mg If the BUSY icon appears on the display but you don t hear anything you may have accidentally turned the volume to the minimum level Page 12 of 24 5 5 Monitor function The M Monitor button is for temporarily excluding opening the circuit which silences the receiver in the absence of signals squelch in order to listen for extremely weak signals that can t open the squelch stably In this mode you avoid listening to broken communication To activate the monitor function hold down the W M button until you hear background noise or else a weak signal Release the W M button when you have finished listening Bi you wish to keep the squelch open for longer periods
9. A and Canada Bands ccccccccssccessseccessseceesseecessseccesseeccssseecesaseecesssecessseeccsssecesseescseeesesstesessstecensaees 6 5 Memory channels esee 6 5 8 Programming of memory channels zi 6 5 b Memory tecall Bien 6 5 MeEmornyScannino 29 oo eitis eee tel aoe that oa coule cto cae eth decal o ice du DR as 6 6 Weather channel only with the USA band ssessss 6 7 Automatic weather information warning detection of NOAA tone PROGRAMMING AND SELCTION OF PRIVATE CHANNELS eese 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RADIO eere en nnnm menu nn na nhan nsn manna sa sa nass sns nenn asa sa asas sm Dana s asa nee 18 8 1 Cleaning the radio a 8 2 CONHECO ii Di oce 9 1 Reset of functions 9 2 Solita TP PR A RU DV DO RDNS RR RR TR RO RE RE dea OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ssssssseceeeensnsssssceeseeeenenseneaneeseseenenssneanenses Four BLADWIJZER NIET GEDEFINIEERD TECHNICAL SP CIFICATIONS a a T eE 22 FREQUENCY TABLE ii teint cee tes etn tee EP 23 Page 2 of 24 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing Ocean Your handheld marine transceiver was designed as a high quality robust and reliable marine radio using the latest technology available Ocean ensures secure transmission and reception on all VHF mari
10. Call button briefly sends the transceiver into transmission mode generating audio call tones Clock and chronometer enables the user to view the current time on the LCD display and to use the transceiver as a chronometer that is precise to the hundredths of a second High low power selection reduces transmission power in short distance communication allowing Ocean to save energy and reducing the risk of interference Multifunctional bar indicator in reception mode this function indicates the incoming signal strength using a series of bars In transmission mode it indicates the output power Battery level indicator constantly displays the battery level Keypad lock locks the transceiver keypad to avoid the accidental activation of buttons or settings 20 memories for storing rapid recall and scanning of your 20 most used channels Power is supplied through 4 normal AA batteries the optional batteries can be either rechargeable or alkaline for maximum flexibility of use and operating cost Sockets for speaker microphone and battery charger SPK MIC CHG these sockets enable the use of various microphone accessories headphone microphone speaker etc as well as the use of an optional standard MW904 wall battery charger 20 private channels using the optional PRG OCEAN program you can program 20 channels within the VHF marine band The manufacturer with its effort to constantly improve product qu
11. H rechargeable or 1 5V non rechargeable alkaline For further details refer to par 4 3 mg To charge the NiMH batteries without taking them out of the radio a standard MW904 wall charger is available as well as a RC445 intelligent table top charger For further details refer to par 4 4 4 1 Connecting removing the antenna 4 1 a Connecting the antenna 1 Hold the transceiver in one hand with the antenna connector facing upwards pick up the flexible rubber ducky antenna by its base the larger end with the SMA connector 2 Orientate the base of the antenna in the direction of the transceiver s antenna connector 3 Screw the antenna into the antenna connector turning it clockwise until it is firmly in place V Do not tight too much the antenna doing so may damage the threaded connector on the radio or the antenna itself 4 1 5 Removing the antenna 1 Follow step 1 outlined in paragraph 4 1 a 2 Unscrew the flexible rubber ducky antenna turning it counter clockwise and removing it Avoid transmitting without the antenna connected or with a damaged antenna Although the radio is protected doing so may seriously damage the R F power stages Use the radio only with the antenna 4 2 Fastening removing the belt clip The rear belt clip allows the user to easily clip the transceiver to a belt However it may be necessary to remove the clip in order to make easier the radio maintenance or battery substitution
12. Ocean Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver EMiDranD ope E a USER S MANUAL Page 1 of 24 Table of Contents 10 11 12 INTRODUCTION O 3 ABOVE ALL SAFETY iii ava n xov no ova da EN dada mova o Ea dn CN della Cn aae NR cauda noob dada da n cac noun asauevccesedncsasasvounnceads 4 2 1 Symbols used 2 2 Warnings 22a General 22 b Batteries 2 3 ASSISTAM CO mr TOM DESCRIPTION OF d ap 6 3 1 Description of parts and commands eee eene nennen ennt sacana cer tina sacas ana sa RR inns eser sitas rese ana tn sitne nad 6 3 2 Display SymbolS coord dt A dicas 7 PREPARATION 55 os us tu a ct Tee ita an supe ehe ab ovo de Sofa o oot uoc uuo suE c debe ci a ut eoru SUP n db as oia doro So equ ctu t e DUE SEE aac 4 1 Connecting removing the antenna 4 1 a Connecting the antenna 4 1 b Removing the antenna 4 2 Fastening removing the belt clip 4 3 Installing removing the batteries 4 3 a To install the batteries 4 3b Toremove the Ballena n ree ga d ea FE YR e Deere senao dad a Dead 4 4 Recharging the batteries rrt rentrer mant nre rine a 4 4a Standard MW904 wall battery charger 4 4 5 RC445 Intelligent table top battery charger m 4 5 Proper use of rechargeable batteries eese eese eene eene ethernet tnnt thon no
13. Output Power 6 VDC Ww High Power 2 Low Power 0 5 Modulation System FM Spurious reduction E According to ETSI regulations Sensitivity O 12dB SINAD uv 0 35 Adjacent channel rejection dB 70 Audio Output 1096 THD mW 300 Intermediate frequencies MHz First 21 7 KHz Second 455 0 0 Socket for external microphone and charger 2 5 mm stereo jack Socket for external speaker 3 5 mm mono jack GPS RECEIVER MODULE FASTRAX Specifications are subject to modification without forewarning Page 22 of 24 11 FREQUENCY TABLE o seem ECO o o sso vor as 156 150 160750 os 16200 wes o as i52 woo p os pisa seme S or sss wes o o isso memos o pee mess o sso 156500 Ss Dm pese eso s x msm memos e soso wee S a eme memos s pisa 159 S e 16900 wise 0 ro sem wise o 2 167 000 verso o a uses wie 2 iso CEA o 25 swa a 2 iae vn o as sz wiam o ELIT ECKE IECIT e ess wens 5 ea 156205 160825 es 180325 160 925 es isses 156425 MEM REGA REA E jc BEND D EE E E fs n i a EE Sp Page 23 of 24 INT Frequency MHz 79 wess swss o 79 wes eism D 80 157 025 161 625 D m woes wes 5 Channel e iss rms De ues
14. ality reserve the right to change characteristics and features without prior notice Page 3 of 24 2 2 1 ABOVE ALL SAFETY Symbols used For ease and convenience of use this manual uses symbols to highlight urgent situations practical advice and general information B Impo 2 2 2 2 a Symbols such as this one indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs dangerous conditions safety warnings advice and or other important information Ignoring these symbols may result in serious problems and or damage and or personal injury Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that Midland suggests be followed for the optimal performance of Ocean rtant sentences and words have been underlined Warnings General Before using the transceiver carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual in the order in which they are written Cross references to paragraphs and chapters are provided for ease of use only After reading keep this manual for future reference Read and follow all the warning and instruction labels found on the radio and its accessories Always observe laws and regulations regarding the use of marine transceivers which may change according to the country you are in Where prohibited or in areas where the radio may cause interference or danger turn off your radio Do not transmit without an antenna connected although the radio is protected this may seriously dama
15. ate scanning The transceiver will begin to explore the marine band channels 3 The transceiver will continue channel scanning until it picks up a transmission When this happens the transceiver temporarily halts scanning and remains tuned on that channel for about 5 seconds During this time you have a few options If the communication does not interest you wait for 5 seconds or press the A or V keys to begin channel scanning again If the communication interests you you can halt scanning by briefly pressing the e or PTT buttons 4 To exit the scanning mode and return to Stand by on the currently selected channel press the 4 button or press the F button to access the following menu setting B Scanning can also be executed on commonly used channels only For further details refer to par 6 5 c 6 3 b Activating Dual Watch The Dual Watch function allows you to virtually watch simultaneously two channels of your choice by executing a scan on the two channels To select the Dual Watch function follow the steps outlined below 1 First select a channel 2 Repeatedly press the F key until the DW icon flashes on the display 3 Using the A and V buttons select a second channel that you wish to scan After approx one second the transceiver will begin to execute a scan on the two channels 4 When the transceiver detects a transmission on one of the two channels Dual Watch temporarily pauses remaining tuned for 5 secon
16. band channel the transceiver will execute periodic controls on the pre selected weather channel to detect a particular signal NOAA tone at 1050 Hz emitted at the same time as weather information When Ocean detects a Page 17 of 24 NOAA signal it will interrupt normal operations and move automatically to the weather channel so you are able to listen to essential weather information To activate the automatic weather warning 1 Select the weather channel you desire monitored following steps 1 through 3 of par 6 6 2 Press the F button to access the next menu setting The EN symbol will flash with Off weather warning deactivated 3 Press the A or V buttons to select the On activated setting 4 Press the to confirm the changed setting Ocean will return to Stand by mode and will monitor the pre selected weather channel at regular intervals To deactivate the automatic weather warning follow the steps outlined above selecting the Off setting 7 PROGRAMMING AND SELECTION OF PRIVATE CHANNELS Private channels are only available to authorized users For further information please contact your appropriate local authority To program private channels you will require the optional PRG OCEAN programmer or you will need to contact your supplier Use of private channels is activated in the same way as default VHF channels 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RADIO 8 1 Cleaning the radio Carefully rub the radio usin
17. ceiver and will be useful in the event of repair assistance and or loss and or theft Serial number Page 5 of 24 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 3 1 Description of parts and commands Refer to the following pictures to locate and get familiar with the various parts of Ocean Ko wo A 920 OCEAN Antenna connector SMA type For attaching the rubber ducky antenna provided ON OFF VOLUME knob turns the equipment on off and adjusts audio volume reception LCD display the LCD liquid crystal display constantly displays the operating status of Ocean and functions currently in use SPK MIC CHG and DATA sockets on the radio s side under a protective rubber flap perform the following functions e SPK and MIC CHG jack sockets respectively for the speaker and external microphone Used together these are used for connection of optional accessories such as microphones speakers head earphones etc Also the MIC CHG socket is used for connecting the optional standard MW904 wall battery charger For further details regarding optional accessories please refer to Chapter Fout Verwijzingsbron niet gevonden e DATA channel programming used by the supplier or service centre for programming private channels their use must be previously authorized by the appropriate local authorities button confirms the selected setting V button for scrolling downwards numerically through the tuned marine channels and for
18. ds on the corresponding channel giving the user a chance to respond a call After this pause the transceiver begins scanning again 5 If Dual Watch pauses on a channel on which you would like to send a transmission press the PTT button This will deactivate Dual Watch allowing you to communicate normally To reactivate Dual Watch follow the steps outlined above 6 To exit Dual Watch mode and return to normal reception on the currently selected channel press the button or press the F button to access the following menu setting 6 4 International U S A and Canada bands Your transceiver is equipped with three types of bands on the VHF marine band e International used in most of Europe and other parts of the world e U USA used in the United States of America e C Canada used in Canada These bands ensure correct functioning of your transceiver depending on the part of the world you are in Most channels are identical on all three bands but there are key differences Page 16 of 24 It is your responsibility to select the proper band using the optional PRG OCEAN programmer otherwise you may cause interference with other services or not be able to communicate at all 6 5 Memory channels The transceiver is equipped with 20 memories from 01 to 20 into which commonly used channels can be inserted Once stored the channels can be recalled and scanned rapidly 6 5 a Programming of memory channels To store
19. els Normally communication between vessels can only take place on simplex channels Your transceiver is preset on international channels Depending on the country you are in it is your responsibility to select INT or USA channels depending on the local regulations in order to avoid interference For further details refer to par 6 4 5 4 Transmission and reception During transmission and reception ensure the antenna is as vertical as possible and is free from obstacles in the direction of your party 5 4 8 Reception When the PTT is not pressed the radio is in reception and is ready to receive incoming communication on the currently tuned channel stand by If you are not receiving communications in stand by and have not activated any commands for at least 10 seconds the display will flash Power Saver indicating that the power saver function has been automatically activated The radio will remain ready to receive signals In this case e The Busy icon will appear on the display along with the Tull icon which indicates the strength of the incoming signal the number of bars being proportional to the strength of the signal e The device which silences the audio in the absence of signals squelch will automatically disable If reception happens to be broken try to use the monitor function as described in par 5 5 5 4 b Transmission The PTT push to talk button is located on the top left of your Ocean To transmit
20. eplaced 1 DW the transceiver is performing in Dual Watch mode J These small numbers indicate different data according to the function selected such as the memory channel selected the band selected INT USA CANADA etc K Weather channels information only on the USA band indicates that you are receiving on a weather channel or that the channel you have selected is currently transmitting weather information L Mem indicates that you are using one of the programmed memories from your most used channels M Power Saver appears when the power saver is active N A icon only with the USA band this icon indicates when an A channel has been set from the North American band O These two large numbers indicate the marine channel currently selected During regulation of sensitivity or delay in Page 7 of 24 VOX mode they will read as LE level or dL delay P TX appears when the radio is transmitting Q BUSY appears when the transceiver is receiving a signal R LOW indicates that low transmission power has been selected Page 8 of 24 4 PREPARATION Before using your transceiver ensure that your package contains The transceiver e The flexible rubber ducky antenna with SMA connector e The belt clip e The users manual this manual If any part is missing or damaged contact your supplier as soon as possible mg In order for the device to function you will require four AA batteries either 1 2V NiM
21. er to your party and or move the transceiver antenna is shielded oy transceiver to a less shielded area Reception is broken and or with obstacles in the direction of your party noise Other users are using the same radio Check the radio traffic on the selected 54 channel channel and change channels if necessary HE Ocean is positioned too close to other mo Move Ocean away from the interference interference devices televisions devices y computers transmitters etc Excessive use of display backlighting Use less display backlighting ea Try to reduce transmission times and or use E Ex iv f transmission Sues 5 56 Battery life is short esse Use Or dransmiesio low transmission power RS effect is occurring with the Eliminate memory effect memory effect Eliminate memory effect asa 45a RS Logical malfunction improper symbols on the display d UE broughton by lecirical Reset your radio blocking of functions etc Page 20 of 24 Page 21 of 24 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Channels All international USA and Canada channels Frequency generation PLL synthesizer Frequency range MHz TX from 156 025 to 157 425 MHz MHz RX from 156 300 to 162 000 MHz Antenna Impedance Ohm 50 Power Supply VDC from 4 8 to 6 4 AA rechargeable NiMH or alkaline batteries Operating Temperature Range C from 15 to 55 Size H x L x W mm 126 x 55 x 38 Weight g 157 TRANSMITTER
22. g a soft clean cloth that does not have loose fibers If the radio is very dirty slightly dampen the cloth with a mixture of water and a neutral soap V Do not use detergents alcohol solvents or abrasives V While cleaning the radio always keep the rubber flap over the side connectors the antenna and the battery well in place Do not under any circumstances allow the connectors or electrical contacts to get wet 8 2 Connectors When the connectors are not being used they must be covered with their protective rubber flap Page 18 of 24 Attach your radio connectors only to original accessories or those approved by CTE International otherwise you may damage the radio Page 19 of 24 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Your Ocean is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance If for some reason problems arise refer to this chapter before contacting a service centre in your region 9 1 Reset of functions If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction improper symbols on the display blocking of functions etc it may not be experiencing a true failure but rather a problem caused by external factors For example it may have an incorrect setting brought on by a noise or spikes in the electrical system during battery recharging In such cases you can reset the transceiver to its factory programmed settings deleting memories and resetting functions 1 Turn off the transceiver 2 Hold down the F button and at the
23. ge its R F power stages Do not use your transceiver if the antenna is damaged Keep the antenna at least 2 5cm from your head and body during transmission and keep a distance from other electrical devices Your transceiver contains a radio transmitter Be aware that when you press the PTT button the radio emits radio frequency RF energy If you use cardiac stimulators hearing aids or other medical devices consult your physician or the manufacturer of the device to ensure the device is adequately protected from RF energy Your physician will be able to suggest ways of obtaining this information Keep a tight grip your radio a fall may damage it and ensure the PTT button is not pressed accidentally when you do not need to transmit Do not hold the transceiver by the antenna This is a delicate part of the device and is vital for the proper functioning of the radio Pay attention to environmental conditions although Ocean was designed to operate under the most severe conditions it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty or to temperatures outside the 15 to 55 C range Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight jarring and excessive vibration Before using the radio ensure that all protective covers and parts are in perfect operating condition in order to ensure maximum protection against humidity and atmospheric agents Although this radio was designed to be water resistant avoid getting
24. he button The hour will begin to flash on the LCD display Press the or V buttons to change the hour o NY Briefly press the e button again The minutes will begin to flash on the LCD display Press the A or V buttons to change the minutes q A Briefly press the button again The seconds will begin to flash on the LCD display Press the or V buttons to change the seconds Oo Briefly press the button to set the time and return to clock mode To exit the clock mode briefly press the CLOCK button o N E While in this mode you can still transmit normally using the CALL or PTT buttons When this happens the LCD display will automatically switch to its regular operating screen returning to clock mode as soon as transmission is terminated 5 12 Chronometer mode This function activates the use of your transceiver s built in chronometer values to the hundredths of a second To activate this 1 Press the STW Stop Watch button StopWatch and 009 will appear on the display 2 Toactivate the chronometer press the A button At this point you can e View the elapsed time by pressing the V button To exit the elapsed time viewing press the V button again e Stop the chronometer by pressing the A button To reactivate the chronometer from its stopping point press the A button again Or else press the button it you wish to restart the chronometer at 00700 3 To exit the chronometer functio
25. iously damage the batteries and or the transceiver For successive charging longer duty and battery life refer to par 4 5 Do not forget to replace the rubber flap after charging Page 10 of 24 4 4 b RC445 Intelligent table top battery charger This battery charger is able to rapidly charge batteries and to detect when the charging is complete switching automatically the trickle charge 1 Insert the transceiver with the charging contacts facing downwards into the RC445 battery charger slot then connect the battery charger to an AC power source Charging will begin and an LED indicator will light up 2 Once charging is complete a green LED light will appear on the battery charger indicating the operation is complete and the device has switched the trickle charge 3 When possible and for increased security remove the transceiver from the charging slot and disconnect the battery charger from the AC power source For successive charging longer duty and battery life refer to par 4 5 4 5 Proper use of rechargeable batteries When possible recharge batteries only when at least two of the icon bars have disappeared the icon should indicate n p Be aware that charging time will be shorter in proportion to the amount of residual charge remaining in the battery therefore when only two bars appear in the icon this indicates you will require about 50 of time indicated on the table in par 4 4 a This is particularly impo
26. isplay lighting absorbs additional battery energy Try to use this feature in moderation 5 9 Keypad lock During transport you can block the transceivers keypad in order to avoid accidental activation of the functions To activate the keypad lock hold down the Y HI LO button until the Que symbol appears on the display This function deactivates all the buttons on the front of the transceiver Pressing one or more buttons when in this mode will cause an audio signal of thee consecutive beeps To deactivate the keypad lock and therefore reactivate the function keys follow the description above once again 5 10 Use of CALL button The CALL button is used to make a call on the channel currently selected and is composed of four two tone audio sequences bleeps To use this function briefly press the CALL button The radio will go into transmission mode for approx two seconds emitting a call While this is happening A call and transmission will appear on the display as well as the Tull indicator showing your relative transmission power B Two tone calling is a special function of Ocean As such your party may not recognize it We suggest that you ensure your party is aware that you will be activating this function before use Page 13 of 24 5 11 Clock mode This mode allows the user to see the current time on the LCD display To activate this briefly press the CLOCK button 5 11 a Setting the time 1 In clock mode briefly press t
27. it wet as much as possible and do not let any liquids fall on it If the transceiver or one of the accessories gets wet dry it off as soon as possible with a soft clean cloth If you feel that liquid may have penetrated the radio s housing contact a service centre for a diagnostic check Do not use the radio its accessories and or substitute the batteries in potentially explosive environments A single spark may cause an explosion Do not open the radio for any reason Ocean s precision mechanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment for the same reason the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty Use original accessories only otherwise you may seriously damage your handheld transceiver Turn off the radio before cleaning it For further information refer to Chapter 7 2 2 b Batteries Before using the battery charger carefully read all notes and cautions regarding this equipment Do not short circuit the battery terminals doing so may result in fire burns or explosions Page 4 of 24 Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to high temperatures doing so may cause fires or explosions Always follow the regulations set out by your country of residence Use only the original batteries and battery charger Use of unapproved accessories may cause burns fires or explo
28. n press the STW button again E When the chronometer function is active Ocean is still able to receive calls but the display will continue to show the chronometer s progress When this happens you can transmit normally using the CALL or PTT buttons or using VOX mode The display will switch to the regular operating screen but will continue to clock the chronometer s progress To return to the screen after terminating transmission press the STW button again E When the chronometer function is active if you press the CALL button to send a call the radio will show the main screen during the call but will continue to clock the chronometer s progress which will appear on the display immediately afterwards Page 14 of 24 6 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS F BUTTON The F button enables the user to access the transceivers advanced functions and to change settings as required selecting the band INT USA or CANADA VOX mode memory programming and recall channel scanning etc In general terms to recall change settings for various functions 1 Press the F Function key repeatedly to scroll through the available functions until you find the one you want 2 Press the or V buttons to set the function currently on the screen Depending on the function you can select On function activated Off function deactivated or scroll through the various values e g from 01 to 06 3 To store a changed setting press either the or the F button
29. ne channels as required by the International Telecommunications Union ITU Your transceiver is composed of the highest quality electronic components conforms to EN 301 178 2 CE 99 05 regulations and is water resistant splashproof ensuring clear reliable communication for many years Ocean is equipped with a microprocessor which controls not only the marine band tuning but also many advanced functions such as Dual Watch and memory channels The following are the principal features of your transceiver PLL Phase Locked Loop synthesizer circuit for precise and stable channel selection Large back lit LCD display constantly displays Ocean s parameters and settings The backlighting enables you to view the screen in case of little environmental light Automatic squelch while in standby this function automatically eliminates bothersome background noise Automatic Power Saver saves energy when in standby prolonging battery life Recall button for Channel 16 for instant access to channel 16 the universal marine channel for emergency contact Channel scanning automatically searches for marine band channel signals Dual Watch for monitoring of radio traffic on two channels simultaneously VOX Voice Operated eXchange activates transmission when the user begins speaking When used with optional microphone accessories this feature enables the user to operate hands free clipping the transceiver to a belt
30. ot be confused with the normal battery life which is 400 cycles of charge discharge on average It is completely normal for operating duty to decrease when the batteries have reached the end of their life at this point you will need to substitute the battery set Page 11 of 24 5 STANDARD FUNCTIONS 5 1 Turning Ocean on off To turn on the transceiver turn the ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks on the LCD display will come on and you will hear a beep acoustic signal BE TheLCD display backlighting will automatically turn off after approx 10 seconds in order to save energy though the display itself will remain active To turn off the transceiver turn the knob counter clockwise until you hear another click 5 2 Volume regulation Bring the ON OFF VOLUME knob to medium Once the transceiver receives a signal adjust the volume to a comfortable level If no signal is received use the K M button as described in par 5 5 5 3 Selecting a channel Press the or V buttons respectively to scroll up or down through the marine channels until finding the desired channel To scroll quickly through the channels hold down the A or V button until you reach the desired channel The marine band does not include some channel numbers Refer to the frequency table in Chapter 11 Furthermore channels may have a frequency reception that is different from the transmission one duplex channels or it is the same simplex chann
31. r ER aaa Ras Rasa tust ta setas sean inna tnnn Lo MEE CITAR STANDARD FUNCTIONS mee D 5 1 Turning Ocean on off 5 2 Volume regulation 5 3 Selecting a channel 5 4 Transmission and reception 5 4a Reception 5 4b Transmission o 5 5 Monitor function nn eae anna aaa arara a nannana 5 6 Selecting i VET TIS o ao o7 RR 5 7 Instant recall of channel 16 5 8 Display lighting ves 5 9 Keypad lock M HY 5 10 Userot GALE buttons eerie nie nee ec ee E iem ee pee ier erre dee 5 11 Clock mode 5 11 a Setting the time p 5 12 Chronometer mode setti Dn Rep DM ee Lee D EB ED aay dad ee RA e er ADVANCED FUNCTIONS F BUTTON eeeenen nnne menus nna a hanno sa nma aa sas a caes sS IE DR nn 6 1 Activating deactivating keypad tones ooo eee cess ceneeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeeseeseaeecaeseseeseaescaeessaeesaeeseeesaeseasesseeseaeeseeeseeesseaseneees 6 2 VOX mode reef cette 6 2a Activation deactivation of VOX mode p bob Setting VOX sensitivity hei A teer pe te ere erem a Ra 6 2 0 Setting VOX delay ate t laete Hle ai a Gr RR ee bte a Rede e terre eo xen 6 3 Scanning functions 6 3 a Scanning on all channels D 6 3 b Activating Dual Wath saca trt trat rr rir arem Pda deer rd ardt i e rer ierat 6 4 International U S
32. ries the microphone will always be close to the user s mouth and apart from the convenience of being hands free this will give the user an even greater range of movement especially with the radio clipped onto the user s belt E VOXis equipped with two settings sensitivity and delay which allow for optimal use as explained below If you use an external microphone once you have finished using it do not forget to replace the rubberized protective flap on the radio 6 2 a Activation deactivation of VOX mode 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the VOX icon flashes Below this icon the currently selected setting will appear On VOX activated or Off VOX deactivated 2 Pressthe A or V buttons to change the VOX mode to On or Off 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 2 b Setting VOX sensitivity Adjusting the VOX sensitivity avoids the likelihood of the radio going into transmission mode because of environmental noise As such it should be adjusted to the minimum level necessary to activate transmission by voice 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the LE sensitivity level icon flashes The VOX icon and the sensitivity level currently selected from 01 to 06 will flash on the display 2 Press the A or V buttons to select the desired level 01 more sensitive 06 less sensitive 3 Press the button to confirm the se
33. rs o e omms s o e omms wum o m isr wies o De pese pnm s m omes rra s Transmission on low power D Duplex channels S Simplex channels Page 24 of 24
34. rtant if you use the MW904 standard charger otherwise you risk overcharging the batteries If you use the batteries properly you will obtain at least 400 cycles of charge discharge at maximum duty It is normal for battery duty to gradually decrease after about 2 3 of the battery s life B Rechargeable battery packs lose their charge over time even if they are not used auto discharge this is normal A NiMH Nickel Metal Hydrate battery may lose 10 20 of its energy within a few days 4 5 a Memory effect Rechargeable NiMH Nickel Metal Hydrate batteries are virtually unaffected by the memory effect This phenomenon is associated with a drastic reduction of battery autonomy and is triggered if the batteries are regularly charged before having lost at least 50 75 of their power and or are not completely recharged To avoid the memory effect e When possible recharge the batteries only when they are completely discharged i e when the battery indicator will be a _F flashing e Donot disconnect the battery charger before the time indicated for complete battery charging Discharge and recharge your batteries completely at least twice a month In any case the best solution for avoiding the memory effect is to use in turn two battery sets one in use and the other being charged as spare set The memory effect can be easily eliminated by completely charging discharging the batteries 3 or 4 times E The memory effect should n
35. rtment cover in place 3 2 Display symbols Your marine transceiver is fitted with an LCD liquid crystal display to keep you up to date on its operating status The symbols and parameters that may appear are outlined below s El y Yl Y Egi G Busy GUI i UNE Power Saver 1w A A Field strength indicator relative transmission power during reception this displays the strength of the signal received During transmission it indicates the relative output power The level indicated is proportional to the number of bars seen B C D Keypad tones indicates the activation of tones to confirm when buttons are pressed StopWatch chronometer appears on the display when the chronometer function is activated Call indicates that the two tone audio call is activated the CALL button is pressed m Scan appears when the transceiver is performing channel scanning TU Keypad lock indicates that the keypad is locked Q VOX appears on the display when the VOX Voice Operated eXchange hands free transmission function is activated H Battery level indicates the remaining battery power The four bars disappear proportionately as power decreases When the battery charge is no longer high enough to guarantee correct functioning of the transceiver this icon will flash to signal that the batteries need to be recharged or r
36. sions and may create serious damage to the radio batteries or to people The battery charger should only be used indoors Ensure your power supply conforms to the one required for your battery charger AC adaptor If you are unsure check with your vendor or your local electricity supplier To avoid damaging the power cord to your battery charger connect it in a place where it will not be stepped on and where nothing will be placed on top of it Insert the prongs into a socket that has been grounded Avoid shocks and excessive vibrations Do not use the battery charger if it has been subjected to strong shock had a fall or appears damaged immediately contact an authorized service centre Do not dismount the battery charger Any repair work must be performed exclusively by authorized service centers For further information contact your local supplier To reduce the risk of electrical shocks disconnect the power cable before performing cleaning or maintenance Grasp the plug not the cord when removing it from the socket Use of inappropriate extension cords may cause fire or electrical shocks Do not expose the batteries directly to temperatures outside the 20 C to 35 C range during storage and do not charge them in temperatures outside the 5 to 55 C range 2 3 Assistance We advise you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below This number is found on the rear panel of the trans
37. st 3 complete cycles of charge discharge Use the battery charger only if you have installed four rechargeable NiMH batteries Never attempt to charge other types of batteries particularly alkaline doing so may cause explosions or personal harm Read the battery usage warnings outlined in par 2 2 4 4 a Standard MW904 wall battery charger 1 Ensure the radio is turned off it must remain off for the entire period of charging 2 Carefully lift the rubber flap on the right side of the transceiver slipping a fingernail into the center left part and rotating it towards the right as indicated in the figure 3 Insert the plug at the end of the MW904 battery charger cable into the MIC CHG socket then connect the battery charger to an AC power source 4 Once the batteries are charged see table below for charging times disconnect the battery charger from the AC power source then disconnect the transceiver from the battery charger 5 Return the rubber flap to its place Code Mn capacity Time mAh WOO C696 1 200 8 C697 1 700 11 5 C734 2 300 15 5 TABLE OF APPROXIMATE TIMES FOR COMPLETE RECHARGE ACCORDING TO THE BATTERY TYPE USED Do not overcharge the batteries When the batteries are completely charged the charging process does not stop automatically Do not forget to disconnect the transceiver from the battery charger as soon as possible after charging is complete otherwise you may ser
38. tting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting Page 15 of 24 6 2 c Setting VOX delay During transmission with VOX a delay avoids the possibility that during short pauses in communication this function does not return the radio to reception mode As such this function should be set at the minimum level necessary to guarantee this 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the dL delay appears The VOX icon and the delay currently selected from 01 to 06 will flash on the display 2 Press the A or V buttons to select the desired delay time Six delay values are available in increments of 0 5 seconds 01 0 5 seconds 06 3 0 seconds 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 3 Scanning functions 6 3 8 Scanning all channels Ocean can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning i e selecting the channels in rapid sequence When a signal is detected the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends for a maximum of five seconds giving the user a chance to respond to a call if necessary before Ocean automatically begins scanning again To begin scanning follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the Scan icon and the currently selected channel begins flashing on the display 2 Press the A or V buttons to activ
39. ve cover from the battery compartment and remove it 3 Insert the batteries rechargeable or alkaline in the battery compartment ensuring the batteries are correctly oriented in their polarity as indicated on the inside of the battery compartment 4 Carefully insert the cover s tabs into the slots at the top of the battery compartment and then slowly press the cover down against the battery compartment until it is perfecily aligned with the transceiver body 5 Carefully return the clasp onto the protective cover pressing until it clicks into place Ensure you have properly closed the battery compartment cover 4 3 b To remove the batteries 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 as outlined above 2 Remove the batteries from the radio 3 Follow steps 4 and 5 as outlined above 4 4 Recharging the batteries Two types of battery chargers are available Each one is able to charge NiMH batteries without removing them from the radio Standard MW904 wall battery charger this is the least expensive It supplies a slow charge allowing for maximum battery life For further details refer to par 4 4 a e RC445 intelligent table top battery charger for rapid charging and greater flexibility of use It also monitors the charge and once batteries are charged switches to trickle charging For further details refer to par 4 4 b B New batteries do not immediately allow for maximum duty as they must be run in through at lea
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