TABLE OF CONTENTS
Making a Voice Distress Call
Inside Front Cover
Introduction
1
Features
1
Explanation of Terms
1
Getting Started
1
What’s Included
1
Parts of the Radio
2
Parts of the Microphone
3
Turning on the Radio
3
Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT)
4
How It Works
4
Normal Mode Operation
4
Scan Mode
6
Weather Mode
7
Using Your Radio
8
Using Your Radio
9
Making a Voice MAYDAY Call
9
Setting the Volume
9
Setting the Squelch Level
9
Changing the Channel
10
Making a Transmission
10
Boosting the Transmission Power
10
Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch
10
Using FIPS Codes for Weather Alerts
11
Changing Display and Sound Options
12
Setting the GPS Position Manually
12
Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Features
12
What is DSC?
12
Advanced DSC Features
13
What is an MMSI Number?
13
Entering MMSI Numbers
13
Using the Directory
14
Making DSC Calls
15
Making an Automatic Distress Call
17
Receiving a DSC Call
17
Test Calls
18
Position Request and Reply
20
Putting the Radio into Standby
21
Disabling Automatic Channel Switching
21
Renaming Channels
21
Installing the Hardware
22
Mounting the Radio
22
Connecting the Radio
23
Connecting the Accessory Cable
23
Connecting to a GPS Receiver
24
Connecting to a Chartplotter
25
Connecting to an External Speaker
25
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
26
Engine Noise Suppression
27
Specifications 27
Radio Specifications
27
Reference Tables
28
Channel Descriptions and What They Mean
28
Marine Radio Channel Chart
29
Weather Channels and Frequencies (US, CAN, and INT)
31
Emergency Alert System (SAME) Information
31
No Response Event Code
33
NMEA Operation
33
Regulations and Safety Warnings
34
Three Year Limited Warranty
35
Notes 38
