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 6       156.30          156.31               Safety Compulsory 
 7       156.35          160.95               Public Correspondence, Port Operation 
 8       156.40          156.40               Commercial, Intership 
 9       156.45          156.45               Commercial, Non-Commercial 
10      156.50          156.50               Commercial 
11      156.55          156.55               Commercial, VTS 
12      156.60          156.60               Port Operation, VTS 
13      156.65          156.65               Navigational 
14      156.70          156.70               Port Operation, VTS 
15      156.75          156.75               Environmental (Low) 
16      156.80          156.75               Distress, Safety, and Calling 
17      156.85          156.85               (Low) 
18      156.90          161.50               Port Operation 
19       156.95         161.55               Commercial 
20       157.00         161.60               Public Correspondence 
21       157.05         161.55               Public Correspondence 
22       157.10         161.70               Public Correspondence 
23       157.15         161.75               Public Correspondence 
24       157.20         161.80               Public Correspondence 
25       157.25         161.85               Public Correspondence 
26       157.30         161.90               Public Correspondence 
27       157.35         161.95               Public Correspondence 
28       157.40         162.00               Public Correspondence 
 
60       156.025       160.625             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
61       156.075       160.675             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
62       156.125       160.725             Port Operation,  Public Correspondence 
63       156.175       156.775             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
64       156.225       160.825             Port Operation. Public Correspondence 
65       156.275       160.875             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
66       156.325       160.925             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
67       156.375       156.375             Commercial, VTS 
68       156.425       156.425             Non Commercial 
69       156.475       156.475             Non Commercial 
70       156.525       156.525             Non Commercial 
71       156.575       156.575             Port Operation, Non Commercial, Intership 
72       156.625       156.625             Non Commercial 
73       156.675       156.675             Port Operation, VTS 
74       156.725       156.725             Port Operation, VTS 
75                           156.775             Guard Band (receive only)        
76                           156.825             Guard Band (receive only) 
77       156.875       156.875             Port Operation, Intership 
78       156.925       156.525             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
79       156.975       156.575             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
80       157.025       157.625             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
81       157.075       161.675             Port Operation, Public Correspondence  
82       157.125       161.725             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
83       157.175       161.775             Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
84       157.225       161.825             Public Correspondence 
85       157.275       161.875             Public Correspondence 
86       157.325       161.925             Public Correspondence 
87       157.375       161.975             Public Correspondence 
88       157.425       162..025            Port Operation, Public Correspondence 
 
WEATHER MARINE CHANNELS 
 

Summary of Contents for DC 5

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Page 2: ...r This means that the radio has the capability to both transmit signals as well as receive them and operates in the VHF very high frequency spectrum The marine band is a group of VHF frequencies between approximately 156 MHz and 163 MHz This band is divided into a number of discrete channels which are numbered and further categorized by use Within the marine band 10 channels are designated for con...

Page 3: ...an be ordered at your full service Humminbird dealer or factory direct through our Toll Free number listed inside the back cover of this manual BP DC5 Spare battery pack NiCd 10 8 VDC CLC Cigarette lighter adapter cable Change or operate your DC5s from a 12 VDC power source WC 1 One hour fast charger SECTION THREE INSTALLATION WHAT YOU HAVE Please ensure that the following items are included in th...

Page 4: ...er and the sensitivity of the receiver To install ensure the threaded base and the recessed threads on the unit are free from debris and screw the antenna into the base Finger tighten only INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP The belt clip performs two purposes it can be used to carry the DC5s from a belt or pocket and the rubber pad works in conjunction with the charger jack cover to provide a skid proof sta...

Page 5: ... tighten the screw or use a fastener other than the one supplied BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The battery pack is pre installed on your DC5s It is not necessary to remove it for charging or normal operation If you are using more than one battery pack you can remove the battery pack by simply sliding it off the DC5s unit Some force may be necessary to overcome the mechanical detent ...

Page 6: ... Ideally a NiCd battery should be fully charged fully depleted fully charged etc This exercising prevents the memory effect and ensures maximum charge life of the battery If a battery shows early signs of reduced charge life due to the memory effect it is easy to restore the battery to it s full potential by intentionally exercising the battery several cycles from full charge to full discharge The...

Page 7: ...ng or mixing of nickel cadmium batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is prohibited by law in some areas Incineration may cause an explosion Return the battery to a federal or state approved nickel cadmium battery recycler Contact your local waste management officials for additional information regarding the environmentally sound collection recycling and disposal of this battery or call H...

Page 8: ...eliminate static and background noise from being heard To adjust the squelch ensure that the unit is powered and sufficient volume is available to hear the speaker Turn the Squelch knob counter clockwise as far as it will go Adjust the volume to the desired level Wait for a period when no transmission is being received and turn the Squelch slowly clockwise until the background static is eliminated...

Page 9: ...her is indicated on the display Pressing the BAND button will toggle between these three bands As with all controls an audible chirp will be heard when the button is pressed SELECTING THE CHANNEL Within each of these three bands there are a number of discrete channels These channels are selected using the UP and DOWN arrow keys Pressing either key once will select the next higher or lower channel ...

Page 10: ...AND again will exit the WX channel and you may enter Dual Watch again You cannot enter Dual Watch from the WX channel Pressing DUAL a second time will disable Dual watch Pressing the PTT button will also disable Dual watch Pressing the PTT button a second time will allow transmission USING SCAN Scan is the sequential monitoring of all channels within the selected band Pressing SCAN will cause the ...

Page 11: ...cannot be stored in memory The Memory function consists of two buttons M and MEM To store a channel to Memory first select that channel then press M The MEM enunciator will appear on the display for a second indicating that the currently selected channel has been stored to Memory Continue this procedure for all the frequently used channels you wish to store into memory By pressing MEM the Memory f...

Page 12: ... save battery power SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER The DC5s has a selectable transmit power output The HI annunciator indicates that the unit will transmit at 5 watts the LO annunciator indicates the 1 watt output power is selected Press HI LO to toggle between the two Selection of certain channels will cause the DC5s to automatically select the LO power output This feature is required by the FCC The HI...

Page 13: ...listed below to ensure your DC5s continues to deliver top performance If the DC5s comes into contact with salt spray simply rinse the unit off with fresh water and a clean cloth When cleaning the protective clear lens use a non abrasive cleaner such as mild soap and water Avoid using alcohol based glass cleaners as this may weaken the material and cause it to fail Never transmit with the antenna r...

Page 14: ...comes from the speaker Adjust the VOLUME and SQUELCH knobs as described in Section Four 3 Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible Check the antenna connector for salt spray or dirt Make sure he antenna connector is properly seated 4 The battery only lasts a short period of time Restore the full charge capability of the battery by exercising the battery from fully charged to fully de...

Page 15: ... Operation 67 156 375 156 375 Commercial Low 68 156 425 156 425 Non Commercial 69 156 475 156 475 Non Commercial 70 156 525 156 525 Digital Selective Calling 71 156 575 156 575 Non Commercial 72 156 525 156 625 Non Commercial 73 156 675 156 675 Port Operation 74 156 725 156 725 Port Operation 75 156 775 Guard Band receive only 76 156 825 Guard Band receive only 77 156 875 156 875 Port Operation In...

Page 16: ... 175 156 775 Port Operation Public Correspondence 64 156 225 160 825 Port Operation Public Correspondence 65 156 275 160 875 Port Operation Public Correspondence 66 156 325 160 925 Port Operation Public Correspondence 67 156 375 156 375 Commercial VTS 68 156 425 156 425 Non Commercial 69 156 475 156 475 Non Commercial 70 156 525 156 525 Non Commercial 71 156 575 156 575 Port Operation Non Commerci...

Page 17: ...bility 5ppm Operating Temperature 20 degrees C to 50 degrees C Channel Spacing 25 KHz Current Drain Transmit 5 Watts Less than 1 5 amps 1 Watt Less than 0 8 amps Receive Squelched Less than 60 mA 0 3 Watts audio output 200 mA Transmitter Power Output 5 Watts 1 Watt variable Audio Distortion 8db 10 Spurious Harmonic emissions Less than 2 5 mW FCC ID Number ICLDDC 5 Receiver Compliance FCC Part 81 D...

Page 18: ... 7 5 MHz 6dB Max 25 KHz 10 dB Min Spurious Response ATT More than 70 dB Intermodulation ATT More than 70 dB Audio Output Power 350mW Min ...

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