ADVANSEA FX-400, User Manual

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is operated. Depending upon national regulations, a station license may be
required for a VHF transceiver and an operator license or permit may be
required for an individual to operate a VHF transceiver.
Prior to using your FX-400 inquire with your national radio communication
authorities.
2.1 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Capability
You must obtain a nine-digit maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) and
program it into the unit before you transmit. To obtain an MMSI, you will be
asked to provide certain information about your ship. It is important that
you obtain an MMSI because National Coast Guards and other search and
rescue (SAR) agencies use this information to help speed search and rescue
operations.
2.2 Required License Information
The following information pertaining to your transceiver is necessary if
completing a station license application
Output Power ....................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission..................................................................16K0F3E, 16K0G3E
Frequency Range.............................................. 156.025 to 162.000 MHz
Meets Essential Requirements of RTTE DIRECTIVE (Declaration of
Conformity)
2.3 Equipment Required
The minimum equipment required for two way voice and DSC VHF radio
communication with vessels and shore stations includes:
• VHF radio communication transmitter and receiver designed and
approved for marine VHF communication use.
• VHF antenna and connecting cable. Use a good quality unity gain
antenna for best range performance.
• Power source suitable for the VHF transmitter and receiver.
• For Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF communication radios,
connection to a GPS receiver that provides latitude and longitude
coordinates and UTC time for distress messages.
2.4 Equipment Supplied
• FX-400 Marine VHF Transceiver.
• Microphone with alphanumeric keypad.
• Mounting Bracket with knobs.
• Power Cable with in-line fuse (6.3 Amp).
• NMEA Data Cable.
• Flush Mounting Kit.
• Protection cover.