Onwa KV-300, Operator'S Manual

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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Generalities
Congratulations for choosing ONWA's marine transceiver KV-300. This product
is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. The following are its
principle features:
Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned).
High transmission power of 25W , which allows the user to maintain contact
from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1W to reduce consump-
tion during short-distance communication.
Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility
channel selection and channel 16 recall.
Back li t LCD display and adjustable contrast constantly shows KV-300 's
parameters and settings and occurs an optimal visualization.
Possibility to program 20 private channels by means of the optional
programming kit PRG KV-300 .
Extraordinary capability for water resistance ,
Recall button for Channel 16 for instant access to channel 16(the universal
marine channel 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 display will show the automatically updated coordinates
(latitude and longitude) and time data.
DSC Digital Selective Calling for security on the water and the ability to
make quick calls automatically (the transceiver supports DSC (Digital Selective
Calling) operations with a specifically designed DSC unit which conforms
to the ITU-R standard, M493-11 Class D requirement).
MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called
contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display.
Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning In
any condition.
Connection to an external speaker (optional) for listening to communications
further away from the transceiver.
We remind that the use of private channel
is controlled by the national competent authorities: for this reason, we suggest
you contact the local radio communcation authorities.
conforms to the with Japanses
Industry Standard level JS7 or IPX7.