POLMAR Shark2, User Manual

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1 EquIPmENT dEscRIPTION
1.1 introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Polmar marine band radio. Shark2 is
a VHF DSC Base Station Radio with output power of 25/1 watt. It should be
powered by a 12VDC power supply.
The radio can support DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operation with specially
designed DSC unit. When being connected with GPS, it will display the posi -
tion (longitude and latitude) of the vessel. Compact fist microphone makes
for convenient operation of the equipment
Other features of the radio includes:
• Access to all available International channels (currently allocated).
• Allows memory all channels for quick recall and memory scan.
• Provides as many as 20 user programmable names with MMSI, and 20 indi -
vidual calls for DSC communications.
• Rotary volume control with power on/off, rotary channel selector and rotary
squelch adjustable knob give you more convenient operation of the radio.
Outstanding performance of waterproof complying with Japanese Industry
Standard level 7.
• 25 watts high output power allows you make contact with others in a long
distance of marine communication; and 1 watt low power for short distance.
• Separate 16 button, for quick selection of the emergency call on CH16.
• Adjustable brightness of backlit for good visibility of the large LCD in various
• External interface easy to connect to GPS and external speaker.
• Mounting gimbal for firm and reliable location of your base station in differ -
ence condition.
1.2 ETsI information
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standard Institute) has stipulated the
specific requirements (EN 301 025-1/2/3) on marine radio with class D DSC
feature, For use on non-SOLAS vessels.