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5 APPENDIX

5.1 Operating procedures .............................................................

5.1.1 Sending a Distress Alert ..............................................

5.1.2 Acknowledging and relaying a Distress Alert ............

5.1.3 Cancelling a Distress Alert .........................................

5.1.4 Alerting all vessels within range .................................

5.1.5 Calling a coast radio station ........................................

5.1.6 Making an intership call .............................................

5.2 NMEA sentences received .....................................................

5.3 Transmission range ................................................................

5.4 Channel frequencies ..............................................................

5.5 Troubleshooting .....................................................................

5.6 Accessories ............................................................................

5.7 Technical specifications .........................................................

5.8 Dimensions ............................................................................

5.9 Declaration of Conformity ....................................................

5.10 Service & Warranty .............................................................

RD68 VHF

E03912 Issue 2.0

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Page 1: ...Instruction Manual III Simrad RD68 Fixed DSC VHF Radio M A N U A L All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...from scan 22 2 12 Memory Scan 23 2 12 1 Add remove channels from Memory Scan 24 2 13 Priority User channel select 25 2 13 1 Programming the User channel 25 2 14 Viewing the call log 26 3 MISCELLANEOU...

Page 3: ...in range 44 5 1 5 Calling a coast radio station 44 5 1 6 Making an intership call 44 5 2 NMEA sentences received 44 5 3 Transmission range 45 5 4 Channel frequencies 46 5 5 Troubleshooting 47 5 6 Acce...

Page 4: ...ce channel The RD68 is robustly constructed using a pressure die cast alu minum case for effective heat dissipation ensuring maximum transmission performance even after many hours constant use Thank y...

Page 5: ...bsite www rya org uk Tel 0845 345 0400 Holders of the Restricted Certificate of Competence in Radio telephony which covers MF HF SSB etc do not need a sepa rate VHF certificate In all other countries...

Page 6: ...s cannot be accessed Note If the boat or the RD68 are subsequently sold the radio must be returned to an authorized Simrad agent for the MMSI number to be erased and the new owner s MMSI number entere...

Page 7: ...Group ID MMSI For boats that are part of a flotilla racing fleet or other group a Group ID MMSI number can also be entered while in the MMSI entry screen by pressing softkey 4 Follow the procedure des...

Page 8: ...pressing softkey 1 labeled DSC or RAD At any stage of the DSC mode menu structure pressing the DSC softkey will return to the DSC mode main menu At any stage of the DSC mode menu structure pressing t...

Page 9: ...o will revert to the original channel Enter the channel number using the numeric keypad There are five levels of brightness press and hold the key to step through and release when the required level i...

Page 10: ...Lite Rx 1 2 4 1 Pvt Wx Aux Aux INT Hi Lite Rx 1 2 4 1 P Pv vt t Wx Aux Aux 1 2 4 2 STEP 2 Auxiliary Press Aux or Aux to scroll through the available Auxiliary channels press E to select INT Hi Lite R...

Page 11: ...ery power 1 2 4 2 DSC T W M S Scan 1 2 4 2 DSC T W M S Scan INT L Lo o Lite Rx INT H Hi i Lite Rx Note Regulations restrict some channels such as 15 and 17 to low power only in which case this key wil...

Page 12: ...e Dir Ch26 Send Select call type and press Send to transmit 1 2 4 3 R Ro ou ut ti in ne e t to o ________ Rx 1 2 4 3 R Ro ou ut ti in ne e t to o 002325567 On Ch26 Press E to send Use keypad to type...

Page 13: ...tine Safety and Group calls simplex only Urgency and Distress calls are set to Ch16 When making a Routine call to a coast station MMSI begins with 00 the option to select a voice channel is not availa...

Page 14: ...ion 5 1 The DISTRESS button is located under a protective cover that must be slid back before the button can be pressed Press the DISTRESS button to access the Distress Alert screen 1 2 4 6 Distress A...

Page 15: ...entered manually refer to section 3 2 for more details After the Distress Alert has been sent the RD68 will tune to channel 16 and will automatically repeat the alert approximately every four minutes...

Page 16: ...ck k Routine Stop From 987654321 Ch06 1 2 4 8 Individual A Ac ck k Routine Stop From Excalibur Ch06 1 2 4 8 All Ships O OK K Safety Stop From 987654321 Ch16 1 2 4 8 All Ships O OK K Urgency Stop From...

Page 17: ...r C to exit Dual Watch DSC functions can still be accessed by press ing DSC however sending a DSC call will automatically can cel Dual Watch 1 2 5 2 DSC T W M S Scan 1 2 5 2 DSC INT Hi C Ch h1 16 6 D...

Page 18: ...DSC Adv INT Hi C Ch h1 16 6 T T W W 1 2 5 3 DSC Adv INT Hi C Ch h1 16 6 T T W W 1 2 5 3 DSC Adv INT Hi C Ch h1 16 6 T T W W INT Hi Lite Rx Select a working channel and press the T W key DSC T T W W M...

Page 19: ...e To exit Scan mode press C or 16 2 11 1 Inhibiting channels from scan In some areas the Scan function may repeatedly lock on a chan nel at each cycle for example if it is transmitting a carrier sig n...

Page 20: ...can will cycle sequentially through the channels but only those which have been pre selected Refer to the next subsection 2 12 1 for more information on preselecting Memory Scan channels 1 2 5 5 DSC T...

Page 21: ...mode 1 2 5 7 DSC Adv D De el l INT M M S S D De el l M S 1 2 5 7 DSC T W M M S S Scan INT M M S S D De el l Rx Press and hold Select channel to be deleted then press and hold M S double beep 1 2 5 7 D...

Page 22: ...he User channel is a programmable priority channel which is accessed by pressing 16 twice 1 2 5 7 DSC T W M S Scan Press 16 twice INT Hi Lite Rx 2 13 1 Programming the User channel 1 2 5 8 DSC T W M S...

Page 23: ...5 8 52o 16N 001o 23E Rx 1 2 5 8 DSC B Ba ac ck k Individual Routine From 987654321 1 2 5 9 DSC B Ba ac ck k Next All Ships Safety From 987654321 Rad Call L Lo og g Menu 1 2 5 9 DSC Back Next Distress...

Page 24: ...CD contrast 1 3 0 0 52o 16N 001o 23E Rx 1 3 0 0 DSC L LC CD D Posn More 1 3 0 0 DSC Rad Call Log M Me en nu u Press and keys to adjust contrast max 7 min 8 Press DSC to return to main menu or C to can...

Page 25: ...nually entered No position available Rx DSC LCD P Po os sn n More DSC P Po os sn n UTC 99o 99 999o 99 88 88 UTC Rad Call Log M Me en nu u DSC UTC o o 88 88 UTC 1 3 0 2 N N S 52o 16 o 88 88 UTC If no G...

Page 26: ...A input DSC Posn 52o 16N 001o 23E 13 02 UTC 52o 16N 001o 23E UTC 52o 16N 001o 23 88 88 UTC E E W Press E or W for Longitude reference from meridian Press E Enter key to confirm position and select tim...

Page 27: ...the local time if required 52o 16N 150o 23E Rx DSC LCD Posn M Mo or re e Rad Call Log M Me en nu u 52o 16N 150o 23E Rx 52o 16N 150o 23E Rx DSC Beep T Ti im me e DSC MMSI Dir M Mo or re e 52o 16N 150o...

Page 28: ...150o 23E Rx Rad Call Log M Me en nu u 1 8 0 3 The display will now show local time The main directory screen shows the num ber of directory entries 52o 16N 150o 23E Rx DSC LCD Posn M Mo or re e Rad C...

Page 29: ...Edit Directory 02 Saucy Sue 002320588 1 8 0 4 1 8 0 4 Enter name using the keypad 10 chars max Press E to confirm name Enter MMSI number then press E to save entry to directory DSC View A Ad dd d Dire...

Page 30: ...05 16 1 8 0 6 Directory 01 Excalibur 002321167 DSC Del DSC Next E Ed di it t Directory 01 Excalibur 002321167 1 8 0 6 1 8 0 6 DSC Name Ba _______ MMSI 002321167 1 8 0 6 DSC Name Excalibur MMSI 00 ____...

Page 31: ...Add Directory Used 05 16 1 8 0 6 Directory 01 Excalibur 002321167 DSC D De el l DSC Next E Ed di it t Directory 01 Excalibur 002321167 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 7 DSC No Y Ye es s Directory Delete Excalibur 0023...

Page 32: ...ee ep p Time DSC MMSI Dir M Mo or re e 52o 16N 150o 23E Rx 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 7 To re enable the key beep repeat the above key sequence Note The key beep will be disabled on all first leve...

Page 33: ...nnel set when it is switched off 3 7 Speaker mute handset models only On radios fitted with a handset lifting the handset from the cra dle will normally mute the loudspeaker However this can be disabl...

Page 34: ...ase act as a heatsink to dissipate heat generated by the set when in use which maintains the high efficiency of the radio The free circulation of air is essential when mounting the radio in an enclose...

Page 35: ...f the radio can be adjusted by slackening the clamp 1 Fit locating peg left side into hole in bracket 2 Slide locking clamp right into slot in bracket 3 Tighten clamp Fig 4 3 Fixing the VHF to the bra...

Page 36: ...radio draws very little current when receiving a heavier current is drawn when transmitting which may result in a voltage drop if long cable runs of inadequate core diameter are used If the sup plied...

Page 37: ...not have a dedicated NMEA common ter minal the blue wire should be connected to the 0V terminal of the navigator The extension speaker socket takes a standard 3 5mm jack plug The speaker used must hav...

Page 38: ...the beam will be angled either too high or too low Fig 4 6 Fig 4 7 Effect of heel on range of 1m marine antennas Fig 4 6 Effect of heel on range of longer whip antennas Here the wider beam of the shor...

Page 39: ...mage to the radio the antenna should be checked immediately for any damage or poor connection 4 3 Electrical interference suppression Interference generated by the alternator of the engine may occa si...

Page 40: ...diate assistance Over If the vessel is not in grave and imminent danger an All Ships Urgency call followed by a spoken Pan Pan or a routine call to the nearest Coastguard station may be more appropria...

Page 41: ...of safety message Over 5 1 5 Calling a coast radio station Enter the MMSI of the station into the RD68 either manually or from the directory When the call is acknowledged the work ing channel for voi...

Page 42: ...a level the antenna is positioned as Fig 5 1 illustrates assuming maximum transmission power is used The typical ship to ship range of a fixed VHF radio such as the RD68 with a masthead antenna will b...

Page 43: ...Note Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguard users with written authorization Channel 70 is the designated Digital Selective Calling DSC channel and may not be used for voice transmi...

Page 44: ...nnels in your region Will not transmit Scanning or D W function active Exit D W or Scan Will not transmit on 25W Low voltage when full transmit Check power supply but OK on 1W ting current is drawn So...

Page 45: ...A channels Private channels Up to 16 private channels External speaker impedance 8 Contact your local Simrad Technical Dealer for further details Transmit Frequency range 155 163 MHz Power output 1 Wa...

Page 46: ...Issue 2 0 5 8 Dimensions 185 mm 7 4 in 158 mm 6 2 in 66 mm 2 6 in 22 mm 0 9 in 47 mm 1 8 in 55mm 2 2 in 79 mm 3 1 in 213 mm 8 4 in 54 mm 2 2 in 70 mm 2 8 in All manuals and user guides at all guides...

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