VHF Radio Help and Troubleshooting Guide
This guide aims to help resolve an issue you may encounter with the system during installation or
operation. In some cases, a restart of the system may remedy the situation; however, other steps
may need to be followed such as performing a factory reset. Additionally, refer to the built-in system
diagnostics screens to assist in resolving issues.
Software updates
The System software can be updated via the NMEA 2000 network using a connected Simrad/B&G MFD.
Software for the Blackbox, Fixed Handset(s), and Wireless Handset(s) is available in one updat
e file
available from the Help & Support section on the brand websites:
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Factory Reset
Refer to “Reset” on page 35 for more details.
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Note:
MMSI, ATIS ID and AIS vessel details will not be changed.
System Diagnostics screens
Refer to “Diagnostics” on page 33 to display System, AIS, NMEA 2000 and GPS diagnostics screens.
My VHF shortcut
The My VHF shortcut provides hardware, software, vessel and GPS details that can be helpful when
requesting support. Refer to “Shortcuts” on page 45 for more details.
Power LED
LED color
Function
Details
None
System OFF
System turned OFF.
No power to the unit. Check connections and fuse.
GREEN-flashing
System Powering ON
Power-on self-test in progress (VHF VSWR, TX, RX).
GPS system initializing
, no fix.
GREEN
Power ON
Power-on self-test passed. System powered on and
functional
, GPS fix obtained
.
RED
-flashing
SYSTEM ERROR CONDITION
Power-on self-test failed. Refer to diagnostic
screens for diagnosing actual system fault.
AIS LED (NRS-2 only)
Color
Function
Details
GREEN
TX (momentar
y flash)
AIS TX
RED
-flashing
AIS ERROR CONDITION
AIS VSWR, TX, RX etc.
Refer to AIS diagnostic screen for diagnosing actual
AIS fault.
ORANGE
SILENT SWITCH MODE ACTIVE AIS Silent Mode is active.
ORANGE-flashing
RX (momentar
y flash)
AIS RX
AIS Pop-up warning messages
Error message
Error type
Reason
Details
1
AIS BASEBAND
ERROR!
Pop-up message
AIS baseband unable to
initialize
Detec
t when AIS first
powers on. Restart the
system, if error repeats
then service required.
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