MT-550
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
MT-550
. It is an advanced marine VHF
communication transceiver offering an easy to use four line LCD display, Digital
Selective Calling with a separate Channel 70 receiver, and built-in AIS (Automatic
Identification System) receiver.
NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with
Regulatory Agency Type Acceptance. Any changes or modification must be
approved in writing by the manufacturer.
NOTICE
This radio transceiver has been tested and complies with EN-301 025. This
specification provides reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
normal installation. This radio generates, uses and radiates radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to other marine electronic equipment. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this radio
does cause harmful interference to marine electronic equipment, which can be
determined by turning this radio Off and On, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the antenna.
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Increase separation between this radio and other marine electronic
equipment.
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Connect this radio to a power source different from that of other marine
electronic equipment.
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Consult your dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Introduction
Your
MT-550
VHF Transceiver is designed for operation in the marine VHF FM
frequency band. The operating frequency range is 156.025 to 162.000 MHz which
includes all currently allocated International channels.
The transceiver has Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities conforming to
EN-301 025-1 operation. Distress, All Ships, Individual and Group DSC call
formats are supported. There are thirty two memories for storing incoming DSC
calls and thirty two for your personal DSC call directory.
Also transceiver has built-in AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver to know
the navigation information with other vessels within VHF range for safety and
collision avoidance purpose.
Other features include Position Send/Request, all channels scanning, priority
channel scanning, memory channel scanning, one button instant access to channel
16 and an alphanumeric keypad on the microphone.