Midland Radio RG2W User's Manual
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1. 2 Press the function key Menu oa 3 Press the function key More ZONE 00 4 Press the function key More 5 Press the function key Zone Show time lt 6 The display will show Fig X will set the desired deviation 8 Acting with the function key will activate or eliminate the visualization of the time data on the display 9 Confirm by pressing one of the following buttons C 16 function key DSC or PTT 7 Pressing the function keys or 2 This setting remains stored on the Eeprom therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again 9 10 MMSI Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code This function allows the user to insert their personal MMSI identification code assigned by an appropriate authority Y Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code Once the code has been saved it cannot be modified Press the function key DSC S 9 45 Press the function key Menu q aa Press the function key More Press the function key MMSI The display will show NG eI a Group MMSI Fig Y Page 25 5 To insert the personal MMSI code press the function key to the right under the arrow corresponding to the script DSC The display will show the message Enter MMSI 6 Insert the 9 digits for example 900000000 and press the E button in order to confirm now on the display appears 72. OOOOOO 1 ON OFF VOLUME Turns REGATTA 2 on off and regulates audio volume reception The radio is turned off when you completely rotate the knob counter clockwise until it clicks 2 SQUELCH Regulates the squelch level noise silencer in absence of signals 3 MICROPHONE jack Insert the mike connector into this jack 4 Alphanumeric keypad The keypad gives the possibility to select channels to add your own MMSI identification code and to activate deactivate many other functions described in the following pages Page 7 5 FUNCTION keys They enable to enter into the menu pages to activate some functions such as Triple Watch or SCAN 6 H L Push the H L button to select high transmission power 25W or low power 1W The LCD display will show HI high power or LO low power The H L function is accessible in normal VHF or MEM mode 7 Y Backlight Hold the Y button down to activate the display and keypad backlight LITE appears on the display You can select 4 different backlight levels 8 D W Dual Watch This button activates the Dual Watch function able to search the tuned channel and channel 16 alternatively 9 Emergency Channel 16 Pressing the 76 button provides quick access to the emergency channel 10 DISTRESS button The button below a soft cover sends a DISTRESS call for help The signal also includes your MMSI identification code and the nature of the distress If a GPS i
3. displayed 1 Press the function key Menu 2 Press the function key More 3 Press the function key Dir 9 45 4 At this point you enter to the directory pages If no Directory ys MMSI owner address was stored the display will show Used 01 16 Add Empty throughout it has been stored one or two MMSI owner addresses the type of indication will appear as follows Fig U 5 By pressing the function key Add you will have the possibility to add further MMSI addresses Pressing the function key VIEW you will have the possibility to modify cancel the address shown on the display 9 5 a Addition of addresses Name 9 a 1 Press the function key Add 9 a 2 With the alphanumerical keypad the keys are associated with letters like on a cellular phone you are able to write the name you want to associate with the MMSI code f e TOM then press the E button to confirm 9 a 3 After the pressure to the E button on the display appears the cursor in correspondence to MMS Fig V Write the identification code using the alphanumerical keypad obligatorily 9 digits 9 a 4 Press the E button in order to confirm 9 5 b To modify cancel addresses 1 Press the function key View 2 Select with the function keys Next or Back the address you desire to modify cancel 3 Press the function key Edit 4 If you desire to change the name or the code press one of the 2 func
4. personal injury and or malfunction of the device Do not use REGATTA 2 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect working condition although REGATTA 2 is protected this may seriously damage the stages of transmission power Do not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna During transmission remain at a minimum distance of 3 feet from the antenna 1 2b Environmental Y Pay attention to ambient conditions although REGATTA 2 is 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 5 F to 55 F range Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight Avoid jarring and excessive vibration REGATTA 2 is built to resist mechanical shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments A single spark may cause an explosion 1 3 Registration of your Marine Transceiver For using GMDSS and DSC functions the operator must have a GMDSS radio operator s certificate SRC or LRC and apply for a ships MMSI number at the local radio authority Without MMSI number the radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine radio without DSC Your distributor may program your radio according to your needs Radio license for boaters U S A only The Telecormmunications Act of 1996 permits recreational boa
5. power If no confirmation is received the device will re send the distress call at intermissions of 3 5 4 5 minutes even with channel 70 in use until a confirmation is received or until the user manually cancels the call through the C button Y By pressing button 16 the transceiver will return to normal VHF operation but the call will not be cancelled and the person who responded to the call may not have called off rescue operations If at step 4 the user stops pressing the DISTRESS button before 5 seconds have elapsed the distress call will not be sent To exit and return to VHF mode press button 16 The acoustic alarm will only stop definitively once the transceiver has received confirmation from the receiver of the call It is possible to arrest the acoustic alarm by pressing the button C or 16 Page 21 8 Receiving a DSC call When the user receives a DSC call the transceiver will automatically respond according to the type of call Information shown on the LCD display will vary according to the type of call Refer to the diagram below for several examples DISTRESS CALL GENERAL CALL TO ALL VESSELS INDIVIDUAL CALL 9 45 9 45 9 45 Distress OK ALL SHIP OK INDIVIDUAL OK Alert STOP URGENCY STOP Call STOP From 10000000 From 10000000 From 10000000 On CH 16 v On CH 16 On CH 14 9 45 ALL SHIP OK 9 45 INDIVIDUAL OK SAFETY STOP Call STOP From 10000000 From BOB On CH 16 On
6. screws the grained washers the flat washers and the nuts supplied If you are not able to reach the back part of the bracket surface to fix the nuts onto the screws use wood or sheet metal screws to fix the bracket 5 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver so that the bracket is firmly fixed to the surface Page 11 Align the transceiver on the bracket ensuring the holes of the internal part of the bracket line up with those on both sides of the transceiver you can choose the preferred notch in order to best adjust the angle of the transceiver s front panel for ease of viewing and use 15 of variation for each notch Attach the mounting knobs on the two sides of the bracket to soundly fix the transceiver Keep the transceiver and microphone at a distance of at least 3 feet from all other magnetic devices e g compass on your vessel 3 4 Adjustment of angle To change the angle of inclination after installation 1 2 Loosen the mounting knobs on the sides of the bracket Adjust the transceiver to a better angle lining up the holes of the internal part of the bracket with those on both sides of the transceiver Tighten the knobs to fix the transceiver into place 3 5 Installation of the antenna electromagnetic exposure For optimal radio settings and minimal user exposure to electromagnetic radio frequency energy ensure that e The antenna is connected to the transceiver and is properly installed e The a
7. without setting position and time works but message will lack the position and time data Page 24 9 7 LCD display contrast The user can adjust the display contract to optimise visibility according to ambient conditions 1 Press the function key DSC 2 Press the function key Menu 3 Press the function key LCD 4 Using the function keys corresponding to Y A you can increase the contrast of the display 5 Confirm by using one of the following buttons C 16 function key DSC or the PTT This setting remains stored on the Eeprom therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again 9 8 Beep Enable disable keypad beep In order to activate or to inhibit the beep to the pressure of the keys operate as follows Press the function key DSC Press the function key Menu Press the function key More Press the function key More Gl B BX 33 Pressing the function key Beep activates or disables the acoustic message to the pressure of the keys mE This setting remains stored on the Eeprom therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again 9 9 ZONE Adjustment of UTC time deviation The user can program the time deviation with respect to the UTC time so the transceiver s display will show the time for the current time zone 1 Press the function key DSC
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9. 825 s 77 77 77 156 875 156875 s 78 156 925 161 525 D __ 78A 78A 156 925 156 925 S 7o 156 975 161 575 D __ 79A 79A 156 975 156 975 S sol 157 025 161 625 D _ Nautico1 WEATHER WX RECEIVER FREQUENCY CHART MH __ 80A 80A 157 025 157 025 Ss 81 157 075 161 675 D cH CH Freq CH CH Freq Tera leral157075 157075 s a2 157 125 161725 D we 162500 _ 82A 82A 157 125 157 125 S 162 525 83 83 157 175 161 775 D 157 175 161 650 w10 163 275 Chamels 8 9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies PMhibLan D S Simplex D Duplex 1120 Clay Street Obligatory low transmission power of 1 Watt North Kansas City MO 64116 classified to DSC communications www midlandradio com Page 29 Printed in Thailand P N RG500220 Page 30
10. CH 14 8 1 Receiving a distress call When the transceiver receives a distress call an acoustic alarm will sound The pressure to the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm When the signal also includes position and time data this information will appear on the display If no position and time data are included in the signal the display will indicate 99 99 999 99 88 88 Page 22 8 2 General call to all ships When the transceiver receives a general call related to all vessels it automatically moves to the communication channel and emits an acoustic emergency alarm The pressure of the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm Individual call When the transceiver receives an individual call it automatically move to the channel indicated by the DSC signal and emits a tone to alert the user of an incoming call The pressure to the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm The MMSI owner code contained in the signal appears on the display If the MMSI owner code has been programmed previously with name in the directory the name of the caller appears too Every time REGATTA 2 receives a call distress individual or general an entry will be stored in the list of registered calls LOG 9 CUSTOMIZATION 9 1 Menu settings REGATTA 2 can carry out a series of settings in order to personalize the transceiver to your requirements and to insert the necessary data to its operation 9 2 Navigation in the
11. REGATTA 2 Synthesized Marine Transceiver VHF FM 25 1 Watt TIT VAn ha A o Models RG2W or RG2B OMIDLAND Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOVE ALL SAFE Mica 4 SVIMDOLSNU SGC iia 4 Nate dali A 4 PE A II E A E EE AAN 4 1 2 a Radio Frequency InstallatiON oooooococcccicinicnninnncnonccccccnnonnnonnnnnnnnnnn nos 4 112 DENVITONMED A decada 4 1 3 Registration of your Marine TransSceivVer ooccconnccncncccncccnconcncnonnns 4 A ASSIStANCE cartier gdjan carcasas 5 to Manual Nole S von a a a 5 2 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 0008 7 ZA FTONEDAN eo i T 2 2 Back panel CONNECtIONS cooocccoonncconnnoconocconnonononenanonononenanos 8 29 MICIOPNON Sii iaa 9 3 INSTALLATION Sia a 10 3 1 Contents of package iidica a 10 3 2 Location for the transceiver ccoonccconccocccccnooonoconocanononnonnnonanonons 10 3 3 Mounting the tranScelVer o cccncciccccconicnnnonrccnononancnanccnaronaninano 11 3 4 Adjustment of angle Bee le Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee aero ee ee ee anh 11 3 5 Installation of the antenna electromagnetic exposure 12 3 6 Mounting of MiCrOphON ocooccccoccnccncnconcncnnonconcnnoncncnnncnnncnnnnacnnnns 12 Sf COMMCCIONS a eas ie ee 13 Oo AT OWS SUDDIV aia ias pidio 13 SL DGS OVCE in too 13 Male Regatta connector VIOW ooooococcoccconconcconccocconncnnnannanos 13 IV CANEDA sa aaa 13 A BASICOPERATION cane 14 4 1 Turnin
12. SCAN MEMORY INT DSC 1 Similar to the scan function memory scan will M S T Fig H cycle sequentially through the channels but Sel S N only those which have been pre selected at can least 3 2 Press the M S function key Fig G The radio emits 2 beeps and M S Sel appears on the display for about 2 seconds Fig H Page INT DSC 3 Select another channel and repeat the procedure I Fig mentioned above Hi T Del WS Scan In order to eliminate a channel erroneously Page 17 inserted into scan cycle select the channel press and hold the M S function key until the display shows M S Del Fig I 4 Once all channels are stored the scanning can begin SCAN MEMORY Press the function key corresponding to the written M S The channels will be monitored and the display will show the script M S which indicates the scanning of the stored channels Adv and Del in relation to the 2 function keys Every time a signal disturb is found on a channel the scanning stopps for a few seconds in order to give the user a chance to respond to the call or to cancel the channel if necessary Note Scanning does not function correctly if the sguelch is not regulated as described in par 4 3 5 4a Reception Transmission during SCAN MEMORY e Reception If REGATTA 2 finds a signal the scanning interrupts The display indicates RX instead of M S and the communication will be re
13. To program the MMSI group code press the function key corresponding to gt situated right below 8 On the display will appear the message Enter Group MMSI now program 8 numbers the first fixed number is O zero and confirm by pressing the E button Ships MMSI DSC l 900000000 Fig Z Group MMSI Dicc be It is possible to change the MMSI group code whenever you want while the personal MMSI code can be inserted only one time for this reason we recommend to pay attention E if you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code you will have to return the device to your approved vendor for a complete reset 10 MAINTENANCE 10 1 Maintenance and warnings REGATTA 2 is a marine VHF transceiver that conforms to IP54 standard making the transceiver very reliable when used correctly The device was designed so as to avoid requiring maintenance To keep your transceiver in optimal operating conditions Y Never open the device transceiver or microphone as this may compromise the water resistant seal W If the device becomes dirty or dusty do not use alcohol solvents or abrasives to clean it Use only a soft cloth slightly dampened with water For more persistent cases use a mild detergent 11 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Device doesn itii connected _ properly connected located on the power cable problem and substitute the fuse Docus Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that an
14. ackground noise 4 3 Squelch Regulation Squelch is used to eliminate the annoying background noise you hear when no signal is being picked up If the squelch is adjusted correctly there should be silence in between calls as well as a reduction in battery consumption To regulate squelch 1 Rotate the SQ knob completely counter clockwise until you hear background noise if you don t hear anything turn up the volume and bring up RX on the LCD display 2 If no signal is being received only noise slowly rotate the SQ knob clockwise stopping as soon as the noise and RX disappear B it you regulate the squelch level too low open you may hear only background noise Correct setting of squelch is also important for reasons discussed further on Page 14 4 4 Selecting an operating channel 4 4a With alphanumeric keypad 1 Ensure that you are in normal operating mode radio mode otherwise press the RAD button several times or press the C button until the display looks like FIG A 2 Select the desired channel and confirm by pressing the E button 3 To select a channel with A or B suffix an A or B will appear next to a key Press the key for the letter then press the E button Fig A 4 To select a weather channel for reception USA or CAN only press a number key then press and hold the WX key until the desired channel is found Press the E button to confirm If the
15. answer the radio will move to the INDIVIDUAL OK Group Call Type Fig O hannel previously selected under step 3 4 o E S GR gee Call it Fig L 4 The outlined line below under Group Call appears From 10000000 when no address has been programmed in the 12 Atthis point On CH 06 column Dir Ifthe call comes confirmed from the other part the 5 Press the function key Ch 06 to access the sub menu KOPNOM SMO ager 6 Press several times the function key Chan to select one of the 23 available channels simplex channels and confirm by pressing the E button Page 19 7 Like mentioned above it is possible to insert manually the address of who is desired to call using the alphanumerical keypad or to select one of the addresses previously stored maximum 16 by pressing several times the function key related to DIR 8 Then after you have selected the communication channel and the owner address the call can be carried out by pressing the function key corresponding to the script Send and confirmed by pressing the E button 9 At this point you can communicate with the stations on the pre selected channel that have given an answer to you 3 Once inside a sub menu you can return at any time to the main CALL menu by pressing the C button 7 6 General call to all ships ALL SHIP SAFETY ALL SHIP URGENCY Sending a call to all ships Y Sending a distress call without founded reason is a cr
16. ar enough away from any device sensitive to magnetic electromagnetic fields e g compass in order to avoid interference during their use Allows for accessibility to the front panel of REGATTA 2 Provides easy connection to a power supply for the antenna and for other cables Has sufficient space close by for installation of the microphone support Allows for mounting of the antenna at least 3 feet from the transceiver The supplied universal mounting bracket allows for mounting of the transceiver high up with the bracket above the device or on the bridge with the bracket below the device with an angle range of 45 Warning Installation and connections must be performed in part by qualified persons 3 3 Mounting the transceiver To mount the transceiver to your vessel see following picture 1 2 Y Y Choose an appropriate location as explained in the paragraph above Position the mounting bracket on the surface upon which it will be fixed use a pencil to draw the position of the four holes where the screws will be inserted Ensure that the surface intended for the transceiver mounting can be drilled into without damaging other parts of the vessel and be careful to not drill right through it Remove the bracket drill four holes smaller in diameter than the screws and reposition the mounting bracket aligning it with the four holes Screw in the mounting screws and ensure the bracket is fixed firmly using the
17. ceived through the loudspeaker e Transmission It is possible to transmit at any time also when the scanning is active In that case REGATTA 2 will always transmit on channel 16 if instead the transmission is done after a signal has been found the device will transmit on the previously busy channel After the transmission the scanning comes interrupted 5 4b To delete To jump a pre selected channel in memory If during the scanning a signal is received on an undesired or disturbed channel it is possible to temporarily cancel the channel or to skip the channel momentarily In order to execute these functions the radio must be syntonized on a channel firm scanning Through the two function keys corresponding to Adv and Del you will have the possibility to jump the busy channel respective to cancel it from the pre selected list of channels There are 4 modes to stop the scanning of channels in memory By pressing the PTT button By pressing the 76 button on the microphone or on the front panel By pressing the C button By sending out a DSC Call gt NS 6 USE WITH GPS 6 1 Function If connected to a GPS receiver the transceiver will display the vessel position latitude and longitude as well as time data If information regarding position data are not received in the normal radio mode time data does not appear and a minute long warning tone will sound can be deactivated by pressing any button This tone wi
18. d receive calls of an emergency urgent security or routine nature to from vessels equipped with a DSC transceiver 2 To avoid accidentally sending a distress call or a call sent incorrectly contact your vendor or local authorities for updates on DSC operating and emergency procedures In European inland waterways DSC function is not allowed 7 2 Mobile Marine Identification Service MMSI E Important To send receive DSC calls the user must program his personal MMSI code into the transceiver This is a nine digit number used by marine transceivers equipped for DSC digital selective calling This number is used much like a telephone number for contacting other specific vessels For further details on programming your MMS see par 9 10 7 3 Navigating the DSC menu REGATTA 2 offers many DSC functions For this reason it was created a specific menu of settings and activations accessible via the function keys as follows 1 Access the CALL Menu by pressing the related function key 2 Press the function key corresponding to the word Type to select the type of desired call 2 Once inside a sub menu you can return at any time to the main menu by pressing the C button and terminating the current operation 7 4 Individual call Routine To The user can carry out an individual call to a specific DSC station a vessel or a costal station To carry out calls you have to enter the MMSI code manually or recall it from the p
19. emergency communication This channel can be called up at any time by pressing button 16 on both the transceiver To return to normal operations select another channel using the alphanumeric keypad or the UP DOWN buttons on the microphone By pressing a second time the 16 button the radio returns to the previously used channel before selecting channel 16 Y Do not transmit on channel 16 unless absolutely necessary Doing so may impede emergency operations Page 15 4 8 Display lighting If ambient lighting is insufficient for reading the display the LCD display backlighting can be adjusted Hold pressed the button Y until a desired level is reached or until it has been completely turned off If the backlighting is activated the display shows LITE The chosen level of backlighting remains stored also in case of extinction and successive turning on the radio If you desire to switch off the backlighting immediately or if you like to reactivate the previously inserted level press the button 5 SCANNING FUNCTIONS 5 1 Channel scanning REGATTA 2 can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning or selecting the channels in rapid seguence When a signal is detected the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends Before the scanning automatically starts again REGATTA 2 waits for a few seconds in case the user wishes if necessary to respond to a call even if in truth yo
20. g REGATTA 2 On Off ooccoccccccncccnccccccocccncncncncnnnononononononos 14 AZ VOLUME TegulallO astas aiii 14 4 3 Squelch Regulation ccoocccooncccccccnocnonnnnnconcncnncnonnnnnoncnononcnnonos 14 44 Selecting an operating channel o ooccconcncnccnnnncnnnnncncnnnnnoncnnnnnos 14 4 4a With alphanumeric Keypad occcccccoconnccnonococonononocononononononononanannnns 14 4 4 b Using the microphone buttons UP or DOWN oooonccccccnccicacccncnono 14 45 Transmission and reception occcocococconcconconcconcconocanennnnanenanos 14 4 6 Selecting high and low transmission pOWeT occoccccccncconcccccncnn 15 Page 2 4 7 Instant recall of channel 16 occocccoccconcoccconiconiccnonnocanconononos 15 4 3 DISPARA io 15 5 SCANNING FUNCTIONS 00 ccccessccssccnsscnssensscensecnssenssenseccnsseaes 16 5 1 iGHANMEl SCA MMMG sastre aitor aeocei 16 5 2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch ooocooccconicnncccncccccancnnonanonos 16 5 3 Activation of Dual Watch Triple oocccocccconconcnconncccncnncnnos 16 Memory channels MEM MOde ooocccoocconcccccnocccnccncnccncnncncnncnnnns 17 5 4 Memory scanning SCAN MEMORY oooonccccccccccncccccccccccccnnnccnnnnoos 17 5 4 a Reception Transmission during SCAN MEMORY 17 5 4 b To delete To jump a pre selected channel in memory 17 6 USE WITHGP S s idas 18 Gide EUA ON nado 18 6 2 GPS information on the d
21. iminal offence Never use this function unless you find yourself in a situation that merits requiring help 1 You can carry out a call to all 9 45 9 45 ships through following ALL SHIP Type pr Type procedure Ch16 Ch16 2 Press the function key 01 Send 01 Send related to the written DSC 3 Press the function key related to Call 4 Press one time the function key Type in order to select the type of call SAFETY Fig P otherwise press two times to select the type URGENCY Fig Q Fig P Fig Q 5 Select the type of desired call and press the function key corresponding to Send Channel 16 is automatically selected and the display requests confirmation before sending the call with the message Fig R 9 45 ALL SHIP URGENCY Fig R On Ch 16 PressEto Send Page 20 6 Atthis point Ifyou wish to confirm the call press the E button to continue Ifyou don t want to carry out the call because of errors press the 16 button or the C button to leave the menu 7 The call will be carried out on channel 70 The radio then will return to VHF mode on channel 16 E During this procedure you are able to return to the main CALL menu by pressing the C button 7 7 DSC DISTRESS call 7 7 a Sending a DISTRESS call IMPORTANT You can only send a DSC call if you have been assigned an individual MMSI code and this code has been programmed into the transceiver otherwise the following c
22. ion which might facilitate the rescue Or transmit your distress call using Digital Selective Calling on channel 70 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ch70 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE While holding aside the key cover press the DISTRESS key Repeat pressing soft key Undefined to select the type of distress Holding aside the key cover press and hold the DISTRESS key for 5 seconds until you have heard 5 beeps Wait for an acknowledgement from a coast station Channel 16 is automatically selected Press PTT and transmit the information listed above 1 5 Manual Notes Writing of this manual has been completed with the intention of supplying information that is comprehensive precise and up to date Nevertheless Midland does not assume responsibility for the actual correspondence with the product and for the consequences of possible errors caused by factors over which it has no control Equipment and options described may differ according to varying countries INTRODUCTION General Congratulations for choosing Midland s REGATTA 2 marine transceiver This product is a high performance mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver The following are its principle features Equipped with all international channels available correctly assigned High transmission power of 25W which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power consumption during short distance commu
23. isplay ooocccoocnconcnconnnononnonnnnnos 18 6 3 Customized setup cooccccocococccccncccncnnnnonnnnnnocanonanononnnnnnonanenaninos 18 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC cooncconccccoccccocccconcccncnninancnnns 18 fl INTOdUCUO Marinaleda 18 7 2 Mobile Marine Identification Service MMS occc o c 18 7 3 Navigating the DSC Menu Bee a a a ae Re ee ee reke ee ere eko ee ee aan 18 7 4 Individual call Routine TO oooccconcnccncnccncnnoncncnnncnonanonnnnonnnnnos 18 7 4 Sending an individual Call ooocccnccncccccocononononononononnnnononononos 19 13 Group calling Group Callliinanta inn 19 Sending A O1OUD AM ri ae E ela 19 7 6 General call to all ships ALL SHIP SAFETY ALL SHIP GING A O O A 20 7 6 Sending a call to All SHIDS ocooocoonoommommnsmmmmpmrns mpnrsirnmanneninninninnns 20 TE IDSC DISTRESS Cala as 20 TALA SEnana a DISTRESS CAM ru re araea dais 20 8 RECEIVING A DSG CAL Lisa 22 8 1 Receiving a distress Callas 22 8 2 General call to all ShipS cococccocncconcconococococnconnnnnnnnncnnnos 22 HAGIV IC Wal Cl dedo 22 9 CUSTOMIZATION acia 23 9 1 MENU Stings A oreo 23 9 2 Navigation in the menu of SettingS cocccocncoocccocncocnconcnnos 23 9 9 List fsetihgS aaa 23 9 4 Log list of registered CallS ccoocccocnoconnccononcnicanonan 23 9 5 Dir Entries in the directory oooccoooccoocnoccononoccoconan
24. ll sound every 4 hours reminding the user that position data needs to be inserted The user may also insert the coordinates manually as described in par 9 6 6 2 GPS information on the display 5 50 I 4 50 44 44N Rad INT DSC 010 39E E Hi T U 1 6 Meni m Scan Refer to the following illustrations 1 Position indicator Displays GPS or manually inserted co ordinates 2 Time indicator Shows data supplied by the GPS or the transceiver s clock 6 3 Customized setup Some GPS receivers may require a change in the manner the radio processes the GPS data Pressing GPS selection diplays CHECKSUM ON OFF selection If no GPS receiver is connected using WARN BEEP ON OFF allows the user to defeat the audible warning that new position data is required Press C button to return to menu Display On Off button controls the presence of the automatic display announcing that the position data is over 4 hours old CHECKSUM ON d WARN BEEP ON lt DISPLAY ON lt q Page 18 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC 7 1 Introduction Digital Selective Calling is a semiautomatic method for controlling VHF MF and HF radio calls It was also designed as part of the global marine security and emergency response system GMDSS It is likely that DSC will eventually replace audio calls on emergency frequencies and will be used to send urgent and routine radio transmitted maritime security information This new service will allow crafts to sen
25. menu of settings To access the menu of setting use the functions keys All programmed settings are stored in non volatile memory 9 3 List of settings Following find the possible settings Menu ltems Description Par Call directory of stored DSC calls type individual or 9 4 distress calls Directory of MMSI owner names MMSI codes and their details Manual programming of co ordinates and the UTC Piece mine sence ot O zco Display contrast adjustment 97 Beep Adjustment of keypadtese 88 ZONE Local and UTC time deviation settings MMSI Entry of your individual MMSI code and you MMSI 510 group code 9 4 Log list of registered calls With this menu you can consult a directory of the latest registered calls in analogous way to the registrers of calls on a cellular phone Press the function key DSC Press the buttons DSC and Log It will be shown the latest registered message By pressing the function key corresponding to Back all the other registered messages will be shown Using the function keys corresponding to the symbol W you will get some more information co ordinates and time Page 23 9 5 Dir Entries in the directory You can insert into the directory the MMSI codes from frequently called stations by giving them a name e g vessel or owner Then you can search and use them more comfortably When receiving a call MMSI owner name and MMSI code will be
26. nication and for in harbor use Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility channel selection and channel 16 recall Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast constantly shows REGATTA 2 s parameters and settings on an easy to read display Extraordinary capability for water resistance conforms with the standard IP54 Recall button for Channel 16 for instant access to channel 16 the universal marine channel for emergency contact NMEA connection use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system Once connected the display will show the automatically updated coordinates latitude and longitude and time data DSC Digital Selective Calling for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically MMSI directory which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any condition Connection to an external speaker optional for listening to communications further away from the transceiver In an effort to constantly improve product quality product characteristics are subject to change without notice For updates go to www midlandradio com or contact your authorized dealer Page 6 2 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 1 Front panel 11 5 4 9 8 12 vOVVVVV N C
27. nnonononos 23 9 6 Posn Setting of position co ordinates and adjustment of UTC time 97 LOD display contrast ninia 24 9 8 Beep Enable disable keypad beep occoccccoccccccccccicoconono 24 9 9 ZONE Adjustment of UTC time deviation ooccocccooco 25 9 10 MMSI Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code 25 10 MAINTENANCE cin raian andaan a ai a aa ea GaN 25 10 1 Maintenance and warnings occcocccccnccconcnncnnnncncnnnnncnnnncnnonencnnoos 25 11 TROUBLESHOOTING rcoinp SEa AER 26 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Coocccccocccccononoconnnnconnnannnnnanonenannnnas 27 IZA Transmite a acacia 27 12 2 0 APRO o A PR GOG EGA yan cuause a a 27 13 FREQUENCY TABLE iia aid 28 Page 3 1 ABOVE ALL SAFETY 1 1 Symbols used For ease and convenience of viewing REGATTA 2 uses symbols to highlight urgent situations practical advice and general information Y Warnings such as this shown using an open hand symbol indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs dangerous conditions safety warnings advice and or important information Ignoring these symbols may result in serious problems and or damage and or personal injury Illig Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal performance with REGATTA 2 1 2 Warnings 1 2 General 2 This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device limits These limits we
28. ntenna is situated away from people and is positioned at least three feet from the transceiver and microphone e The connector is a standard PL259 male UHF 3 6 Mounting of Microphone To install the microphone mount look first for a mounting point close to the transceiver The distance between the transceiver and the wall mount must be less than the length of the microphone cable Do not pull excessively on the microphone cord This part is important to the correct operation of the radio over time pulling may damage the cord and impede the user from transmitting Page 12 3 7 Connections Refer to the following diagram External speaker Passage to bronze seal Antenna GPS receiver S A AA CO a a of ff tf ee Pa ee A wm cosesesc k 3 7 a Power Supply The transceiver power supply must be 12V DC see Technical Specifications Sec 12 The red cable must be connected to the positive pin the black to the negative pin Y Warning A faulty connection may seriously damage the radio Y The power cable is equipped with a protection fuse If the fuse shorts look for its reason before substituting the cable with a new one of the same type and value Never short circuit it as this may damage the radio 3 7 b GPS device If your REGATTA 2 transceiver is connected to a GPS receiver you can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel latitude and l
29. ommands will be deactivated For this operation see par 9 10 Y Sending a distress call without founded reason is a criminal offence Never use this function unless you find yourself in a situation that merits asking for help 8 22 Distress Alert AA AAN 010 39E gt Fig S 09 40 UTC gt Undefined gt You can carry out the distress call through the following procedure 1 Open the DISTRESS cover by pushing it to the right and hold it open 2 Press momentarily the DISTRESS button below The display shows Fig S Qe Press the function key corresponding to Undefined in order to select the nature of the call the pre selection is UNDEFINED UNDEFINED ABANDONING PIRACY M O B man over board FIRE FLOODING COLLISION Qa AOA U DP H GROUNDING I LISTING L SINKING M ADRIFT 4 To send out the distress call hold down the DISTRESS button for 5 seconds An acoustic alert will emit and the distress call will be carried out on channel 70 even when the channel is in use 5 After the distress call the transceiver will simultaneously check channel 70 and channel 16 on a receipt of DSC confirmation and meanwhile appears following 6 At this point 8 22 If the distress call is received and confirmed by Distress Sent another DSC radio station the acoustic alarm will Awaiting Reply Fig T stop sounding and the display will return to normal use in VHF mode on channel 16 sending on high transmission
30. one of your REGATTA 2 To transmit 1 Ensure that no one else is speaking 2 Hold down the PTT button on the microphone TX will appear on the Display 3 Wait a second then speak in a normal voice about 2 inches from the microphone 4 When you have finished release the PTT button TX will disappear from the display Now REGATTA 2 is in receiving mode silent and waiting for a signal where it will automatically receive any communication 4 6 Selecting high and low transmission power The transmission phase absorbs the most energy To reduce the risk of wearing out the battery we recommend selecting low transmission power when transmitting over short distances Hold the H L button down on the radio Lo low power appears on the display When transmitting or receiving over long distances or with weak signals press the H L button again Lo will be replaced with Hi high power on the display When the transceiver is tuned to a channel limited to low output power pressing the H L button has no effect 3 In the standard mode REGATTA 2 switches 25 W during high power output and 1 Watt during low power output Only on channels 15 and 17 the radio always reduces automatically according to the international agreements for maritime radio to a value under 1 Watt 4 7 Instant recall of channel 16 Channel 16 is a security and distress channel This channel is used to establish initial contact with another station and for
31. ones l datos PLL synthesizer Frequency A o Ae oe LN ds TX from 156 025 to 157 425 MHz A A RX from 156 050 to 162 550 MHz Antenna IMPCdan Ce I I ee kriti Les 50 Ohm POWER SUIS do 12 VDC Operating temperature ccccccsseeecccessececsesececceueeecceaseeecseuaeeesceaueeesseaesesssaneeeesanes from 20 C to 55 C DIZEL VE enna aos 70x160x170 mm Weigh CSV 1G SONNY csi eh lote 1 305 Kg Transmitter QUIUDUL DO WE i nica High HI 25W Low LO 1W MOGUIAION TI TO FM le geo alo A A ZE nied PADE PLANE te condenser type Hum and noise attenuation eskasia RE ae oe ee 34dB AUTO ASTON tia 5 Harmonics Educ sala HI 80dB LO 60dB Receiver Sens O 20 AB SMAA ii lt 0 5uV E A A E ee aad E E E E EEEE 0 8uV Squ lch Sens da threshold 12dBuV EMF Adjacent enannel Te eolica tad 70dB o A KA PRI JOE GE Gila de Gi po EM ie SAGE GE pred be JE E eta aera gt 2W su 8 Ohm PROTO ISO GO riada still ladera 10 3 Note these values are average Actual values may be subject to variation 13 Page 28 Frequency Table Channel Number Frequency MHz Lo oe i 01 o1 156 050 160 650 D Jora 156 050 156 050 S 02 o2 156 100 160 700 D 03 o3 156 150 160 750 D 04 156 200 160 800 D fosa 156 200 156 200 S 05 156 250 160 850 D _ 05A 05A 156 250 156 250 S 06 06 06 156 300 156 300 s 07 156 350 160 950 D 07A 07A 156 350 156 350 S 08 08 08 156 40
32. ongitude and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time GMT Page 13 Wire Colors of Accessory cable GREEN to GPS YELLOW to GPS 3 7 c Antenna The antenna is an extremely important part of the device and noticeably influences the settings of any telecommunications device Contact your supplier regarding the antenna and request advice about how to mount and best connect it to your transceiver Y Warning Ensure the antenna is in perfect working order It may otherwise seriously damage the radio A periodical measurement of the stationary waves is advised using a suitable SWR meter 4 BASIC OPERATION 4 1 Turning REGATTA 2 on off To turn the transceiver on rotate the ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks on You will hear a beep acoustic signal and the LCD display will come on the device is turned on to VHF mode To turn the transceiver off rotate the knob counter clockwise until you hear a click the LCD display will turn off B f your transceiver is not connected to a GPS receiver it is necessary to manually insert your coordinates otherwise an alarm will continue to sound For further details see Par 6 1 amp 6 3 4 2 Volume regulation Bring the ON OFF VOLUME knob first to medium volume Once the transceiver picks up a signal adjust the volume to a comfortable level If no signal is picked up use the squelch control as described in the following paragraph and regulate the volume using b
33. ove now to the second channel you desire to monitor press the function key corresponding to T W Now you will see all three channels sliding on the display with indication T W Adv appears too that similar to SCAN function has the aim to exclude momentarily the monitoring of the current channel 10 50 The Triple Watch function can be stopped by pressing the INT DSC C button the PTT or the 16 buttons or by sending out a U USER M S DSC call Sr can For both modes the operation can be resumed with the following diagram Fig F START DUAL WATCH START DUAL WATCH START DUAL WATCH emo emos oro STAND BY CONDITION RE SIGNAL CHOS zelene RX SIGNAL CH18 Huar TRANSMIT ON CH16 STOP SCANNING STOP SCANNING STOP SCANNING START TRIPLE WATCH START TRIPLE WATCH at tau jog piace ig feros H1 cHo7 RX SIGNAL CH16 PRESS PTT STAND BY CONDITION RX EIGHAL CHOS T T PRESS PTT PRESS PTT STOP SCANNING STOP SCANNING STOP SCANNING 3 Similar to scanning of marine channels Dual Watch and Triple watch stop when a signal is found and remain blocked for a few seconds after the signal disappears in order to give the user a chance to respond to a call if necessary eso Dual Triple Watch cannot function correctly if the squelch is not correctly regulated as described in par 4 3 4 50 INT DSC Hi IM LITE M S Fia G Memory channels MEM mode Scan 9 5 4 Memory scanning
34. re created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interference This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation lts settings may be influenced by diverse factors such as defects or malfunction of the device environmental conditions or improper use Itis the user s responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in navigation and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for this reasonable prudence and judgement Do not open the radio for any reason REGATTA 2 s precision mechanics and electronics require expertise 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 nullify the warranty 1 2a Radio Frequency Installation gt Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequency exposure Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate conformity to the FCC Regulations All changes or modifications must be approved in writing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 2 This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy EME at radio frequency RF and as such must be installed and placed in operating conditions that are in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual and Page 4 with current regulations Not following these instructions can cause
35. re is no confirmation within 2 seconds by pressing the E button REGATTA 2 will return to the previously used channel If a non existant channel is inserted for example CH99 the radio beeps 4 times after pressing the E button REGATTA 2 returns to the previously used channel To switch between USA Canada and International channel lists turn off the unit and while holding down the button turn the unit on The display will indicate the band 4 4b Using the microphone buttons UP or DOWN 1 Ensure that you are in normal operating mode Radio mode otherwise follow the procedure described in par 4 4 a 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons on the microphone repeatedly to scroll through the marine channels until finding the desired channel Holding down one of the buttons will allow you to scroll quickly through the channels The marine band does not recognize some channel numbers Refer to the frequency table The channels may have different receiving and transmitting frequencies duplex channels or may have the same simplex channels Regulations require that some channels operate on low transmission power see Chap 1 For this reason REGATTA 2 automatically switches to low power when these channels are selected 4 5 Transmission and reception Y Transmitting without a perfectly functioning antenna may seriously damage the transceiver The PTT Push To Talk button is located on the external microph
36. re programmed MMSI directory For further details on programming the MMSI directory see par 9 5 1 4 Sending an individual call In this case the answer is reached from ship 100000000 and the possible You can carry out an individual call using the following procedure communication channel will be CHO6 5 Press briefly the function key corresponding to 9 45 To confirm the reception of the received message REGATTA 2 will emit an acoustic CALL On the display appears Routine To Type Kea that can be interrupted by pressing the function key corresponding to OK or l a Choe Pressing OK beyond interrupting the acoustic signalling REGATTA 2 is set to the 6 The outlined line below under Routine To appears 16 chosen communication channel in our example 06 if no owner name was inserted in the column Dir If no function key comes pressed at that time 1 minute the acoustic message will otherwise a similar situation may appear Fig J extinguish automatically Ifthe call is not acknowledged the display will indicate Waitina for M by pressing the function key corresponding to acknow edge 9 45 Stop the radio will return to the normal radio mode Fig M 06 Routine To Type Titanic Dir Once inside a sub menu you can return at any time to the ChO6 main individual CALL menu Routine to by pressing the C 1 6 H button and terminating the current operation Fig K 7 5 Group calling Group Call 7 Press
37. s connected to the device data regarding position and time are also included in the call For further details see paragraph 8 7 The Distress function or any other DSC transmission function is not operative until a MMSI user code has been inserted 11 LCD Display The large LCD liquid crystal display constantly shows the operating status of the radio as well as being a function guide with the easy to read dot matrix area 12 Internal speaker Provides crystal clear sound 2 2 Back panel connections Y Warning Faulty connections or short circuits may seriously damage REGATTA 2 Before attempting any connections consult the specialized sections of this manual be 1 2 1 Antenna Jack This SO 239 jack is for connecting an appropriate antenna 2 Power cable This red black cable has to be connected to a power source of 12 V DC red is positive Attention A converter is needed for 24 V power sources 3 Jack for additional external loudspeaker You can use this jack for the connection to a suitable external loudspeaker optional if needed 4 GPS connector Allows for connection to the optional receiver module for obtaining viewing and transmitting with DSC information regarding position and current time data Page 8 2 3 Microphone 1 UP and DOWN buttons These two buttons change the tuning channel The first scrolls upwards through the tuned marine channels the second scrolls do
38. tenna is 37 0 es properly connected pee doesn t receive ar 43 another eee necessary change channel Other party has Distance is too far and low Select high transmission a in hearing transmission power LO was power HI accidentaly selected Sonal is too weak other party is Try to completely open the too far away and or antenna is squelch and or move closer blocked by obstacles to the other party Reception is broken Other users are using the same Verify radio traffic on desired andor disturbed radio channel channel and if necessary 4 4 change channel Other interference devices Move other interference televisions computers devices further from transceivers etc too close to REGATTA 2 REGATTA 2 Impossible to Some channels operate only on Tune to another channel transmit or use high low power or are only for reception 4 4 transmission power DSC MMSI or ATIS Individual MMIS and or ATIS Program the codes functions unusable codes have not been programmed N Vessel battery runs Excessive use of transmission Try to reduce transmission down sooner than times and or use low 4 6 expected transmission power I Scanning and or Sguelch has not been correctly Adjust sguelch level Dual Triple Watch adjusted malfunctioning Page 26 12 12 1 12 2 Page 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAINE S leta deka ie a ein die det a kako All 48USA 55 Canadian amp 57 international marine channels Frequency general escisi
39. ters to have and use a VHF marine radio EPIRB and marine radar without having an FCC ship station license Boaters traveling on intemational voyages having an HF single sideband radiotelephone or marine satellite termi nal or required to carry a marine radio under any other regulation must still carry an FCC ship station licensa For further information see the FCC Ship Radio Stations Fact shest 1 4 Assistance We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below This number is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be useful in the event of repair assistance and or loss and or theft NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with this transceiver To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be affixed in such a location as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the diagram below Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry before applying the sticker WARNING STICKER Me IAEA Serial number Page 5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If you have need of assistance contact other vessels and the Coast guard by sending a distress signal on Channel 16 USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY THIS IS name of vessel Your callsign or other indication of the vessel and 9 digit DSC ID if you have one LOCATED AT your position The nature of the distress or assistance required Any other informat
40. the function key Ch 06 to access the sub menu This function allows the user to call a specific group of stations which have the same MMSI group code memorized in their transceivers and which signals the channel the user wishes to speak on Therefore you can only carry out the group call when you i i i E I t lect f the 2 i 8 Press severa Uco ce IM order ee eo have programmed the addresses in a directory as described in par 9 5 available channels simplex channels and confirm by pressing the E button El eea Sending a group call 9 Like mentioned above it is possible to insert manually the address you want i to call using the alphanumerical keypad or to select one of the addresses Ji katran a OVI 9 45 reviously stored maximum 16 by pressing several times the function ke cd e dlls DIR BYP E i 2 1 Press briefly the function key corresponding to Routine To Type Call On the display appears 16 Ch06 Press three times the function key corresponding to the written Type in order to to visualize on the display the following situation Fig N 10 Then after you have selected the communication channel and the address the call can be carried out by pressing the function key corresponding to 3 Send and confirmed by pressing the E button 11 After the call execution the radio operates as follows 9 45 If you have carried out a call to a ship after the call 9 45 you will get an
41. tion keys associated to the name or the MMSI code gt 9 45 Directory DSC 04 Del Fig W Tom gt 778888888 gt 9 b 5 If it is desired to eliminate completely the directory press the function key Del and confirm by pressing subsequently the function key Yes If you desire to cancel the operation press the function key NO itis possible to memorize max 16 addresses If the directory is filled up on the display will appear the indication Full and it will not be possible to add further addresses In this case it is necessary to cancel some 9 6 Posn Setting of position co ordinates and adjustment of UTC time 1 Press the function key DSC 2 Press the key Menu 3 Press the key Posn 4 To insert the coordinates press the function key Posn and through the alphanumeric keypad set up the coordinates 5 Confirm by pressing the E button If non existent coordinates have been inserted REGATTA 2 will emit a double error beep rendering necessary the re insertion 6 In order to set the time press the function key corresponding to UTC and confirm through the E button the executed operation An eventual error message will indicate the wrong entry of time data 3 The insertion of time coordinates is required to carry out DSC calls If REGATTA 2 is connected to a compatible GPS receiver GPS 200 the setting of these data is not compulsory Sending DSC
42. u will see the channels being scanned The REGATTA 2 scanning happens with a minimum of 2 channels to a maximum of 56 channels on the INT band 8 22 channel 70 is not selectable ny e LiTE Ms e In order to execute the scanning of the marine Scan channels it is necessary to create a list of channels Fo B for scanning Operate in the following way g 1 Select a channel you desire to insert into the scanning list 2 Press and hold the SCAN Fig B button for 2 seconds the radio beeps twice and on the display appears for a short time then the words Scan Ena Fig C appear 3 If you desire to cancel a channel from the scanning list repeat the procedure as described at point 2 In that case the display is showing Scan Inh 4 Once created your list you can activate the scanning by pressing the function key corresponding to the word Scan Fig C e If you want to eliminate useful if there are distortions or to exclude momentarily useful for undesired conversations a channel during scanning operate as follows e DEFINITIVE EXCLUSION OF A CHANNEL INT DSC If your REGATTA 2 is operating on a busy i channel press the Inh Fig D function key e TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF A CHANNEL Press the function key corresponding to the written Adv to advance the scanning and to temporarily remove this channel from the scanning list At the end of the complete scanning cycle the channel previo
43. usly jumped will be monitored again 22 x INT DSC E s hi Fig D i LITE nh RX Adv Page 16 Hi T Fig C e The scanning can be stopped by pressing the C button or 16 button on the microphone or by sending out a DISTRESS call Your transceiver will stop on the current channel if you pressed the C button or on channel 16 if you pressed 16 or PTT on the microphone Note Scanning does not function correctly if the squelch is not regulated as described in par 4 3 5 2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch The meaning of these terms are e Dual Watch allows the user to remain tuned to a channel of choice while periodically performing an automatic verification of signals on channel 16 o Triple Watch as written above including a third channel chosen by the user 5 3 Activation of Dual Watch Triple To activate Dual or Triple watch e Dual watch Select a desired channel and press the D W button The Display will indicate D W and you will see the two monitored channels The Dual Watch function can be stopped in 5 different modes by pressing the PTT or the 16 buttons on the microphone D W or C buttons or by sending out a DSC call e Triple watch select one of the 2 channels you desire to monitor together with channel 16 Hold pressed the function key corresponding to the indication T W until you hear two beeps Now User appears on the display Fig F M
44. wnwards 2 Button 16 For ease of use button 16 performs the same function as button 16 on the front panel of the transceiver 3 PTT push to talk Pressing this button will begin transmission 4 Microphone During transmission speak with the microphone a few inches away from your face Page 9 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Contents of package Before using your transceiver ensure that your package is complete and contains 1 Mounting bracket 2 DC power cord with integrated protecting fuse 3 Knobs 2 pieces 4 Mounting piece for microphone 5 Self threading screws for mounting bracket 4 pieces 6 Screws for mounting bracket 4 pieces 7 Washers 4 pieces 8 Grained washers 4 pieces 9 Nuts 4 pieces 10 Self threading screws for microphone mount 2 pieces 11 Screws for the microphone mount 2 pieces 12 Washers 2 pieces 13 Grained washers 2 pieces 14 Nuts 2 pieces 15 GPS receiver connecting cable not shown 16 Operator Warning Label not shown 17 Certificate of warranty and instruction manual not shown In any case if any parts are missing immediately contact your supplier Page 10 E Depending on the model some parts may already be attached connected to the device IPRPEREE SAG OS 8 6 8 6 Lo 3 D 1292 11 414 13 3 2 Location for the transceiver Before continuing look for a place to install the transceiver which Is f
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