AIS Class-B (NRS-2 only)
Issue
Reason
Details
1
AIS won’t TX
No AIS Antenna
A VHF antenna must be connected to the AIS
antenna port
2
AIS details not completed
All details in the AIS setup screen must be
completed before the AIS system can commence
transmitting.
3
No MMSI
A valid MMSI must be added before the AIS
system can commence transmitting
4
No GPS fix
A GPS fix must be obtained
5
Silent Switch is ON
The AIS system will receive but not transmit while
Silent mode is active. Set Silent Switch to OFF
DSC / ATIS
Issue
Reason
Details
1
DSC is off
No MMSI
You must enter a valid MMSI before DSC can be
used
2
DSC function turned OFF Turn DSC function ON.
3
ATIS is ON
ATIS is turned ON. ATIS and DSC cannot be ON at
the same time.
4
A
TIS is off
ATIS function not
available on my system
ATIS is only available on EU models
5
No MMSI
You must enter a valid MMSI before DSC can be
used
6
ATIS function turned OFF Turn ATIS function ON.
7
DSC is ON
DSC is turned ON. ATIS and DSC can ot be ON at
the same time.
8
Digital noise each
time I release PTT
Radio has ATIS function
turned ON
Only use ATIS function while navigating in
European waterways. Turn ATIS OFF otherwise.
HS100, H100
Issue
Reason
Details
1
Handset screen
blank
System not turned ON
Syst
em must first be tur
ned ON from an
y fix
ed
handset.
2
Contrast setting too low
Adjust in Contrast menu. It ma
y be difficult t
o get
to the Contrast menu if you are not able to see
the screen. It will be easier to follow your steps
when viewing on a second handset.
VHF/AIS antennas
Issue
Reason
Details
1
Antenna cross-
talk
Antennas too close to
each other
Ensure adequate separation between antennas
2
Communication
in one direction
but not the other
Obstruction on one side
of the antenna
Having an obstruction such as an exhaust stack
or sail mast on one side of the antenna can
interfere with transmissions and reception from
that direction.
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