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The user can adjust the display contrast to optimise visibility according to ambient 
conditions. To change this setting:

 

Hold down MENU/SELECT until DSC CALL appears on the display

 

Scroll the list of functions with the UP/DOWN keys

 

Select SYSTEM and confirm by pushing MENU/SELECT

 

Scroll again the list of functions with the UP/DOWN keys

 

Select LCD Adjust and push MENU/SELECT as confirmation

 

Choose the desired level, from 0 to 7.

To  return   to   radio  mode, push  PTT, select  EXIT  in  every  menu  or wait for 1 

 and the radio will automatically exit.

Minute

10.8 LCD contrast

10.9 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.

Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code. Once the code has been 
saved, it cannot be modified.

 

Hold down 

MENU/SELECT

 until 

DSC CALL

 appears on the display

 

Scroll the list of functions with the 

UP/DOWN

 keys

 

Select 

SET UP

 and confirm by pushing 

MENU/SELECT

.MMSI will be displayed.

 

Scroll  the   alphanumerical  list   with   the  

UP/DOWN

 keys and digit your own 

    

MMSI

 code.

Follow  the  same  procedure  to  insert  the  MMSI  group code but select 

GROUP 

MMSI

 instead of your own MMSI code.

 

 

 

 

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 recom-
mend to pay attention.
If you  have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the 
device to your approved vendor for a complete reset.

Hold down 

MENU/SELECT 

until 

DSC CALL 

appears on the display

Scroll the list of functions with the 

UP/DOWN 

keys

Select 

SET UP 

and confirm  by  pushing

M

 

ENU/SELECT

. M

 MSI w

 ill b e d isplayed.

Scroll the alphanumerical list with the 

UP/DOWN 

keys and digit your 

GROUP 

      MMSI 

code.

Summary of Contents for KV-300

Page 1: ...R KV 300 KV 300 OPERATOR S MANUAL VHF DSC MARINE TRANSCEIVER...

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Page 3: ...for the transceiver 8 4 3 Mounting of transceiver 8 4 4 Adjustment of angle 9 4 5 Installation of the antenna electromagnetic exposure 9 4 6 Mounting of Microphone 9 4 7 Connections 10 4 7 1 Power Su...

Page 4: ...S 24 10 4 GPS select 24 10 5 Beep Enable disable keypad beep 25 10 6 Display keypad backlight 25 10 7 Band edit 25 10 8 LCD contrast 26 10 9 MMSI Setting of personel MMSI code and MMSI group code 26 1...

Page 5: ...dered a substitute for this reasonable prudence and judgement Do not open the radio for any reason KV 300 s precision mechanics and electronics require expertise and specialized equipment for the same...

Page 6: ...gle spark may cause an explosion 1 3 ETSI Information ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute has established specific requirements EN 301 025 2 3 for marine transceivers with DSC functio...

Page 7: ...annel for emergency contact NMEA connection use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system such as KP 32 or other compatible GPS Once connected the displa...

Page 8: ...stress If a GPS is connected to the device data regarding position and time are also included in the call The Distress function or any other DSC transmission function is not operative until a MMSI use...

Page 9: ...0 EU only and enabled for radio in European inland waterways MEM Memory NEW New address Low Battery warning activates at 10 5v GPS receiver icon LOG List of registered calls UIC Selected channel band...

Page 10: ...rent time data GPS Connection 3 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 downwards...

Page 11: ...Screws for the microphone mount 2 pieces NUTS 2 pieces 5Pin Cable for GPS Receiver and external loudspeaker Before using your transceiver ensure that your package is complete and contains 7 Depending...

Page 12: ...ting of transceiver To mount the transceiver to your vessel see following picture 1 Choose an appropriate location as explained in the paragraph above 2 Position the mounting bracket on the surface up...

Page 13: ...internal part of the bracket with those on both sides of the transceiver 3 Tighten the knobs to fix the transceiver into place For optimal radio settings and minimal user exposure to electromagnetic...

Page 14: ...u can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel latitude and longitude and the local time with respect to Green wich Mean Time GMT 4 7 3 Antenna The antenna is an ex...

Page 15: ...he 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 r...

Page 16: ...s 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 h...

Page 17: ...activate the Scan function To activate the Mem Scan function Reception if KV 300 detects a signal the scanning interrupts and the display indicates RX Transmission you can transmit in any moment even...

Page 18: ...do channel you want to monitor CH16 is automatically monitored Confirm by pushing T W again the scanning of the 3 channels will begin To stop it press T W and the radio will automatically ret urn t o...

Page 19: ...pear wit hin 4 hours a 30 second long warning tone will sound can be deactivated by pressing any button The display will show POSITION IS OVER 4 HOURS OLD You may also insert the coordinates manually...

Page 20: ...ation Service MMSI 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 transceiv ers equipped for DSC digit...

Page 21: ...ion To carry out calls you have to enter the MMSI code manually or recall it from the preprogrammed MMSI directory Keep pressed MENU SELECT till DSC CALL is displayed Confirm your selection by pushing...

Page 22: ...ress DISTRESS and choose with the UP DOWN keys the desired message amongst these A UNDEFINED B ABANDONING C PIRACY D M O B man over board E FIRE F FLOODING G COLLISION H GROUNDING I LISTING L SINKING...

Page 23: ...until a confirmation is received User manually cancel the call through press 16 distress cancell buttons or PTT With the UP DOWN keys scroll through the digits and insert UTC 8 8 Position Request It...

Page 24: ...est Hold down MENU SELECT till DSC CALL appears on the display Press again MENU SELECT as confirmation With the UP DOWN keys select STAND BY and confirm with MENU SELECT Select ON if you want to refus...

Page 25: ...NU SELECT confirm tran smitting a return signal to the caller the device automatically go to work can be normal call channels channels with the other settings if you choose DISABLE Press MENU SELECT c...

Page 26: ...he other party to cancel the DISTRESS LCD displays DISTRESS CANCEL ALERT FROM MMSI When the signal also includes position and time data these information will appear on the display If no position and...

Page 27: ...ry 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 th...

Page 28: ...ost all the GPS receivers available on the market Verify the compatibility with your receiver GPS receivers use different strings in the KV 300 menu you can enable disable many types of strings Accord...

Page 29: ...will automatically exit minute 10 7 Band Edit This function may be activated only with the optional programming kit PRG KV 300 It allows the selection of the following bands USA CANADA INTERNATIONAL...

Page 30: ...e Once the code has been saved it cannot be modified Hold down MENU SELECT until DSC CALL appears on the display Scroll the list of functions with the UP DOWN keys Select SET UP and confirm by pushing...

Page 31: ...After the final digit is entered press MENU SELECT the radio displayed Scroll Press select Button t o confirem MMSI pushing MENU SELECT MMSI will be display ATIS MMSI Pushing MENU SELECT will confire...

Page 32: ...es To program the private channels it is necessary to connect the programming kit PRG KV 300 optional otherwise ask your approved vendor Once have been programmed private channels maximum 20 they can...

Page 33: ...gned so as to avoid requiring maintenance To keep your transceiver in optimal operating conditions Never open the device transceiver or microphone as this may compromise the water resistant seal If th...

Page 34: ...l 5 3 Signal is too weak other party is too far away and or antenna is blocked by obstacles Try to completely open the squelch and or move closer to the other party 5 3 Other users are using the same...

Page 35: ...Frequency Response deviation 6dB octave emphasis characteristics 3dB range 300HZ 3K Frequency Deviation 5KHZ Max Hum and noise attenuation 34dB Audio distortion 5 Harmonics reduction 36dBm Spurious ra...

Page 36: ...election 70dB Modulation Type 16K0G2B Spurious radiation 2nw 9K to 2GHZ 14 4 GPS Data Input Format NMEA0183 VER 2 0 GPGGR GPRMC GPGNS GPGLL According to ITU R standard M493 11 Class D requirement the...

Page 37: ...150 161 750 D 157 200 161 800 D 157 250 161 850 D 157 300 161 900 D 157 350 161 950 D 157 400 162 000 D 156 025 160 625 D 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86...

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