INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Independent DSC Dedicated Receiver

IPX7 Waterproof Construction
(1m Depth of Water for 30 Minutes)
16 CH/WX MENU

SCAN CLR ENT

KV-290
TO USER:
Thank you for purchasing this Class B DSC VHF marine PRECAUTIONS
transceiver. You will find the professional and human oriented
design of the transceiver during use. Please read all Never use the distress call when your ship or
instructions carefully and completely before using the personnel is not in an emergency.
Do not use or place the transceiver in hot, humid and
transceiver.
dusty areas.
This transceiver adopts advanced waterproof technology and
The working voltage for the transceiver is 13.8V DC.
has excellent waterproof performance. If the power supply is 24V DC, please use a power
converter (24V convert to 13.8V), or the transceiver
won’t work.
Never directly connect to 220V AC power supply, this
will ruin the transceiver. If an abnormal odor or
smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn
off the power immediately.
Do not transmit before connecting the antenna, it will
ruin the transceiver.
It
is
normal
that
the
heating
panel
becomes
hot
after
certain time of use.
 CONTENTS
PREPARATION DSC OPERATION
Supplied Accessories ................................................................................ 1 MMSI Code .................................................................................................. 13
Transceiver Mounting ............................................................................... 1 DSC Address ID .......................................................................................... 13
Antenna Connection .................................................................................. 2 GPS Positioning........................................................................................... 17
Installation of Connecting Cables ........................................................... 3 Distress Call .................................................................................................. 18
Dimensions ................................................................................................... 4 Individual Call ............................................................................................... 21
PANEL DESCRIPTION Group Call .................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel ................................................................................................... 5 All Ships Call ................................................................................................ 24
Mircophone ................................................................................................... 6 Geographical Area Call .............................................................................. 24
Function Display .......................................................................................... 6 Position Request Call ................................................................................. 25
BASIC OPERATION Position Report Call .................................................................................... 26
Power ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 8 Polling Call.................................................................................................... 27
Transmitting and Receiving....................................................................... 8 Test Call ........................................................................................................ 29
Channel Group Selection........................................................................... 8 Received Messages ................................................................................... 30
Channel Selection ....................................................................................... 8 ATIS OPERATION
Call Channel Programming ...................................................................... 9
Set ATIS ID ................................................................................................. 31
Channel Comment ...................................................................................... 10
ATIS ON/OFF............................................................................................. 31
Display Backlight ......................................................................................... 10
Vibration Water Draining Function ........................................................... 10 SET MODE
Microphone Lock Function ........................................................................ 10 Set Mode Operation ................................................................................... 32
SCAN OPERATION Set Mode Items ........................................................................................... 32
Scan Types ................................................................................................... 11
Setting TAG Channels ............................................................................... 11 VHF MARINE RADIO CHANNEL LIST .................................................. 34
Starting a Scan ............................................................................................ 11 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 35
DUALWATCH / TRI-WATCH TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 35
Description .................................................................................................... 12
Operation........................................................................................................ 12
 PREPARATION

Supplied Accessories Transceiver Mounting

The following accessories are supplied: Using the Supplied Mounting Bracket
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows
ITEM QUANTITY overhead or dashboard mounting.
DC Power Cable 1 1. Fix the mounting bracket to overhead or dashboard with the supplied
screws and mount the transceiver to the mounting bracket with the
Spare Fuse 1 knob bolts.
2. Adjust the transceiver so that the face of the transceiver is at 90°to
Mounting Bracket 1
your line of sight when operating it and tighten the knob bolts so
Mounting Screw Package 1 that the transceiver is securely mounted.
Notice: You may use a spongy cushion between the transceiver
Instruction Manual 1
and mounting bracket to reduce the vibration.

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 Embedded Mounting 4. Tighten the end bolts on the clamps so that the clamps press
1. Cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to firmly against the inside of the instrument control panel.
mount the transceiver).
2. Slide the transceiver through the hole as shown below.

Bolt

Antenna Connection
Please connect an antenna before transmitting. Select the antenna with
the corresponding frequency and install on the ANT antenna base. Use
3. Attach the clamps on both sides of the transceiver with 2 supplied the antenna and coaxial feeder with the same natural impedance 50Ω.
bolts. Notice: Do not transmit before connecting the antenna, it will ruin the
transceiver.

Antenna
Connector

Coaxial
Feeder
Connector

To
Antenna

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 Installation of Connecting Cables Fuse Replacement
One fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows
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or the transceiver stops functioning, track down the source of the
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problem first, then replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one.
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2 Notice: Please power off transceiver before replacing the fuse, the
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required fuse is DC15A.

Antenna
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Ground Terminal (3- Screw Hole)
Connect this terminal to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks
When connecting the external speaker, GPS, DC power supply, and interference from other equipment occurring. Use a PH M3×6
computer and navigation device by the rear panel cable end, cover the mm screw (not supplied).
connectors and cables with rubber vulcanzing tape as below, to
prevent water seeping into the transceiver. NMEA In/Out Lead
Through the rear panel cable, this transceiver can connect GPS input
Vulcanzing
Tape
signals from GPS receivers, and can also output GPS signals to
other devices.
Connect a PC or navigation equipment (4-White):
Used to output position data received from other ships to a
computer or navigation device.
DC Power Connector (1-Black, 2-Red) Transceiver output signal conforms to NMEA0183 version 3.01
sentence formatters DSC, DSE compatible .
Red - Positive(+), Black - Negative(-).The output voltage of the
connected DC power supply must be 13.8V. Do not connect the Connect a GPS receiver (5-Red):
transceiver to the 24V storage battery. If the current supplied to the Used for ship position indication.
transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA,
or the transmitting output power may drop significantly. GNS, GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required.

Clone Lead (6-Blue)

Connect a cloning cable.
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 External Speaker Lead (7-Yellow)
Connect an external speaker.

Dimensions

160.15
148.05

139.3
28.15

60.25
73.99
78.2

163.4
37.18

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel 2.
Channel/ Weather Channel/ Watch Key [CH/WX] (DUAL)
→ Press to select regular channel or weather channel.
Speaker 1 2 3 Display → Press and hold this key for 1 second to start Dual-watch or Tri-
watch.
→ Press to stop Dual-watch or Tri-watch when either is activated.
→ While in channel comment programming mode, press this key
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to move the cursor forward.
3. DSC Menu Key [MENU] (MMSI)
9
→ Press to enter the DSC menu.
16 CH/WX MENU
→ Press and hold this key for one second to display the MMSI
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code on the channel comment display.
4. Scan/ TAG Key [SCAN] (TAG)
4 5 6 7 8 → Press to start/ stop normal scan or priority scan.
→ Press and hold this key for 1 second to set or clear the current
1.
Channel 16 / Call Channel Key [16]
channel as a TAG (scanned) channel.
→ Press to select Channel 16. The favorite channels can be set by the TAG channel setting.
→ Press and hold for 1 second to select Call channel (Default → Press and hold [HI/LO] key on MIC and [SCAN] for 3 seconds to
Channel 9). clear all TAG channels in the selected channel group.
→ “CALL” appears when the Call channel is selected, then press
5. Clear Key [CLR]
and hold this key for 3 seconds to enter call channel
programming mode. Press to clear setting, or exit DSC menu.
→ Simultaneously press and hold [CH/WX] and [16] Key to enter 6. Enter Key [ENT]
channel comment programming mode. Press to set the DSC menu, a channel comment, etc.
→ While in the channel comment programming mode, press to 7. [▲][▼]/[U/I/C]
move the cursor backward.
→ Press to select operating channel, Set mode setting, DSC menu
→ While pressing and holding this key, power on the transceiver to
items etc.
enter set mode.
→ While pressing and holding [SCAN] key, press [▲] or [▼] to
adjust the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.

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 → Press both keys to sequentially select the USA, International or 3.
Transmit Power Key [HI/LO]
Canadian channel groups. → Press to select high or low output power.
→ While pressing and holding both keys, power on to activate Some channels are set to low power only.
vibration draining function. → While
pressing
and
holding
[HI/LO]
key,
power
on
to
turn
the

8. Distress Key [DISTRESS]
microphone
keypad
lock
function
ON/OFF.
Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to transmit a Distress
call.
Function Display
9. Squelch Knob [SQL]
Rotate to set the squelch level. 3 2 1 13
10. Power/Volume Knob [VOL]
Rotate to power ON/OFF the transceiver and adjust the volume.

Microphone 4
5 12
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1 10
6 9
MIC
8

2 3 1.
Channel Number Readout

→ Indicates the selected operating channel number. (Refer to
Channel List).
→ In the Set mode, display the selected option.
2.
Low Power Icon
1.
PTT Switch [PTT] Appears when low power is selected.
Press and hold to transmit; Release to receive. 3.
Transmit Icon
2.
Channel Up/Down Keys [▲][▼] Appears when transmitting.
→ Press to select operating channel, Set mode setting etc. 4.
Busy Icon
→ When the favorite channel function is activated, press [▲][▼] Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
key to select the favorite channels in the selected channel
group in sequence.
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 5. Call Channel Icon
Appears when the Call channel is selected.
6. Channel Group Icon
Indicates whether U.S.A. “USA”, International “INT” or Canadian
“CAN” channel group is selected.
7. GPS Icon
→ Appears while valid position data is received.
→ Disappears when no GPS receiver is connected.
8. Low Battery Icon
Appears when the battery voltage drops to approximately 10.8V or
below.
9. DSC Icon
→ “DSC”appears when a DSC call is received.
→ “POS REPLY” appears when a Position Reply call or a
Position Report Reply call is received.
10. Duplex Icon
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
11. TAG Channel Icon
Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
12. Weather Channel Icon
→ “WX” appears when a weather channel is selected.
→ “WX ALT” appears when the weather alert function is in use;
blinks when an alert tone is received.
13. Channel Comment Display
→ Channel comment appears if programmed.
→ “SC” blinks during priority scan; “SCAN” blinks during normal
scan.
→ “DW” blinks during Dual-watch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch.

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 BASIC OPERATION

Power ON/OFF Channel Group Selection

1.
Rotate [VOL] clockwise to power on. The transceiver is pre-programmed with 57 USA, 57 International and
61 Canadian channels. These channel groups may be specified for the
2.
Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to power off.
operating area.
Transmitting and Receiving 1. Press [CH/WX] to select a regular channel.
If a weather channel appears, press [CH/WX] again.
Transmitting 2. Press [U/I/C] (both [▲] and [▼]) to change the channel group.
1. Press [HI/LO] key on the microphone to select the output power if USA, International and Canadian channel groups can be
necessary. selected in sequence.
“LOW” appears when low power is selected. 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
Choose low power for short range communication, choose high “ ” appears for duplex channels.
power for longer distance communication. “ ” appears when a simplex channel is selected.
Some channels are with low power only.
2. Press and hold [PTT] key to transmit, then speak into the
microphone.
“ ”appears.
CH70 is for DSC transmitting only.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
Notice: Do not transmit before connecting the antenna, this will Channel Selection
ruin the transceiver.
If the TOT function is enabled by the PC programming software, Channel 16
the transmission time-limited protection function prohibits Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
continuous transmission for a long time. establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual-watch
Receiving
and Tri-watch. While in the stand-by mode, you must monitor
1.
Rotate [VOL] knob to adjust the volume. Channel 16.
2.
Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears. 1. Press [16] to select Channel 16.
When receiving a signal, “ ”appears and audio is heard 2. Press [CH/WX] to return to the previous display, press [▲] or [▼]
from the speaker. to select operating channel.
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 Scrolls Scrolls
Displays Displays

Weather
Alert
Function
OFF Weather
Alert
Function
ON

Convenient Operation:
When the favorite channel function is turned ON, press [▲] or [▼] to
Call Channel Programming
select the favorite channels in sequence in the selected channel Call channel is used to select Channel 9 (default), however, you can
group. program the Call channel with your most offer-used channel in each
The Favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting. channel group for quick recall.
1. Press [U/I/C] (both [▲] and [▼]) one or more times to select the
Channel 9 (Call Channel)
desired channel group (U.S.A., International or Canadian) to be
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use Call channel programmed.
(Default Channel 9). The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. 2. Press and hold [16](9) for 1 second to select the Call channel of
1. Press and hold [16](9) for 1 second to select the Call channel of the selected channel group.
the selected channel group. “CALL” and Call channel number “CALL” and the Call channel number appear.
appear. 3. Press and hold [16](9) again for 3 seconds (until a long beep
2. Press [CH/WX] to return to the previous display, press [▲] or [▼] changes to two short beeps) to enter Call channel programming
to select operating channel. mode.
Channel number starts blinking.

Weather Channels
The transceiver has 10 weather channels.
The transceiver can automatically detect a weather alert tone on the 4.
Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired channel.
selected weather channel while receiving on a regular channel or 5.
Press [16](9) to program the displayed channel as the Call channel.
while scanning. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit.
1. Press [CH/WX] to select between weather channel and regualr
channel.
“ ” appears when a weather channel is selected.
“ ” appears when the Weather Alert function is in use.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
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 Channel Comment Vibration Water Draining Function
Memory channels can be labeled with a unique alphanumeric ID of up Vibration helps drain water away from the speaker housing (water that
to 10 characters. might otherwise muffle the sound coming from the speaker). The
When the comment is more than 7 characters long, screen scroll transceiver makes a vibrating noise when this function is being used.
displays. 1. While pressing and holding [▲] and [▼], rotate [VOL] and power
Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9, some ON to activate the Vibration Water Draining function.
symbols (= * + - . /) and space can be used. “VIB WATER” appears.
1. Select the desired channel. 2. A low beep tone sounds while [▲] or [▼] keys are held to drain
Cancel Dual-watch, Tri-watch or scan in advance. water, regardless of [VOL] control setting.
2. While pressing and holding [CH/WX], press [16] to program the The transceiver never accepts any key operations while the
channel comment. Vibration function is activated.
A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.

Scrolls

Microphone Lock Function

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the desired character.
Press [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward, The microphone lock function electrically locks [▲] and [▼] keys on the
respectively. supplied microphone. This prevents accidental channel changes and
4. Repeat step 3 to input all characters. function access.
5. Press [ENT] to input and set the comment. While pressing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, power ON to
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode. toggle the microphone lock function ON or OFF.
The cursor and the character stop blinking.

Display Backlight
The LCD display and keys can be backlit for better visibility under low
light conditions.
※ While pressing and holding [SCAN], press [▲] or [▼] to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
The backlight is selectable in 3 levels and OFF.
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 SCAN OPERATION

Scan Types 2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the desired channel to be set as a TAG
channel.
The transceiver has normal scan and priority scan. (Refer to set mode 3. Press and hold [SCAN] for 1 second to set the displayed channel
operation). as a TAG channel.
When the weather alert function is turned ON, the previously selected “ ” appears.
(last used) weather channel is also scanned. 4. To cancel the TAG channel setting, press and hold [SCAN] for 1
Set the TAG channels (scanned channels) before scanning. Clear the second again.
TAG channels which inconveniently stop scanning. “ ” disappears.
Normal Scan: Normal scan searches through all TAG channels in
sequence. Channel 16 is not checked unless Channel 16 is set as a
Setting/Clearing All Tagged Channels
TAG channel. 1. While pressing and holding [HI/LO] on the microphone, press
Priority Scan: Priority scan searches though all TAG channels in [SCAN] for 3 seconds to clear all TAG channels in the selected
sequence while monitoring Channel 16. channel group.
2. Repeat above procedure to set all TAG channels.

Starting a Scan
Set scan resume timer in the Set mode.
1. Press [SCAN] to start normal scan or priority scan.
“SCAN” blinks during normal scan; “SCAN” blinks and “16”
Normal
Scan Priority
Scan
appears during priority scan.
Channel 16 is monitored during priority scan. “16” blinks when a
Setting TAG Channels signal is received on Channel 16.
Press [▲] or [▼] to change the scanning direction.
For more efficient scanning, you can add desired channels as TAG
A beep tone sounds and “SC 16” blinks on channel comment
channels or clear the TAG for unwanted channels.
display when a signal is received on Channel 16 during priority
Channels that are not tagged will be skipped during scanning.
scan.
Setting/Clearing a Single Tagged Channel 2. To stop the scan, press [SCAN].
1. Press [U/I/C] (both[▲]and[▼])to select the desired channel group.

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 DUALWATCH/TRI-WATCH

Description Operation
The transceiver has Dualwatch and Tri-watch. 1. Press and hold [CH/WX] for 1 second to start Dualwatch or Tri-
Dualwatch monitors Channel 16 while you are receiving on another watch.
channel. “DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks during Tri-watch.
Tri-watch monitors Channel 16 and the Call channel while receiving on A beep tone sounds and “16” blinks when a signal is received
another channel. on Channel 16.
2. Press [CH/WX] again to cancel Dualwatch or Tri-watch.

Dualwatch

Call
Channel

Tri-watch

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 DSC OPERATION

MMSI Code 8. Press [ENT], then input the same MMSI code as step 6 for the
confirmation.
The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC self ID) code 9. Press [ENT] to set the code.
can be programmed at power ON. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode, if desired.
Notice: This code programming can be performed only twice. After the If a different code is input, “INCORRECT” appears. In that case,
code programming, it can be changed only by your dealer or distributor. press [ENT] to repeat steps 6 to 8 again.
MMSI Code Programming MMSI Code Checking
The MMSI code can be programmed by PC software and also The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be checked.
manually set on this transceiver. While in the stand-by mode, press and hold [MENU](MMSI) for 1
1. Rotate [VOL] to power OFF. second to display the 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code.
2. While pressing and holding [▲], power ON to enter MMSI The MMSI code is displayed and scrolls in the channel comment
code programming mode. display.
3. After the display appears, release [▲]. When no MMSI code is programmed, “NO MMSI” appears and
4. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. prompt tone sounds.
5. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “MMSI”, then press [ENT], a cursor
starts blinking.

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DSC Address ID
6. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the specified MMSI code.
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. Programming Address ID
7. After programming the 9-digit MMSI code, press [ENT], A total of 100 9-digit DSC address IDs can be programmed and
“CONFIRMATION” scrolls in the channel comment display. named with up to 10 characters.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADDRESS”, then press [ENT].
Scrolls

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 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DEL INDV ID”, then press [ENT].
When no address ID is programmed, “NO ID” is displayed.

Scrolls

. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADD INDV ID”, then press [ENT].
3.

4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired ID name for deleting, then

Scrolls
press [ENT], “READY” appears.

4. Press [▲] or [▼] to input 9-digit individual ID, then press [ENT].
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode.
5. Press [ENT] to delete the selected address ID and return to normal
operation.
Programming Group ID
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADDRESS”, then press [ENT].
5. Press [▲ ] or [▼] to input a 10-character ID name.
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode.
6. Press [ENT] to save setting and return to normal operation.
Deleting Address ID
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADD GROUP ID”, then press [ENT].
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADDRESS”, then press [ENT].

Scrolls

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 4. Press [▲ ] or [▼] to input a 9-digit ID number, then press [ENT].
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode.
Notice: The first one digit is specified ‘0’ for Group ID. The first two
digits are ‘0’ for Coast station ID.
5. Press [ENT] to delete the selected group ID and return to
normal operation.
Auto Switch Function
By regulation, after receiving a Distress call, the transceiver basically
switches the operating channel to Channel 16. However, when this
5. Press [▲ ] or [▼] to input a 10-character ID name.
setting is set to “OFF,” the function enables the transceiver to remain
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
on the operating channel even after receiving a Distress call.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the programming mode.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
6. Press [ENT] to save setting and return to normal operation.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “AUTO SW”, then press [ENT].
Deleting Group ID
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ADDRESS”, then press [ENT].

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the Auto Switch “ON” or “OFF”(Default

“ON”).
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting.
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DEL GROUP ID”, then press [ENT].
When no group ID is programmed, “NO ID” is displayed.

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ON: The transceiver automatically switches the operating
channel to Channel 16 after receiving a Distress call.
OFF: The transceiver remains on the operating channel even
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired ID name for deleting, then
after receiving a Distress call.
press [ENT], “READY” appears.
4. Press [ENT] to save setting and return to normal operation.
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 1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “OFFSET TIME”, then press [ENT].
Scrolls

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When the GPS receiver is compatible with several sentence

formatters, the order of input precedence is RMC, GGA, GNS
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to set the offset time from the UTC (Universal
and GLL.
Time Coordinated) time.
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. Programming Position and Time
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting. A Distress call should include the ship’s position and time data. If no
GPS is connected, your position and UTC (Universal Time
Coordinated) time should be input manually. They are included
automatically when a GPS receiver is connected (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0
or 3.01).
“??” may blink instead of position and time indications when the GPS
4. Press [ENT] to program and then to exit the programming mode.
data is invalid, or has not been manually updated after 4 hours.
Notice: The local time indication is not available when the GPS
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
receiver (sentence formatter RMC) is connected, the transceiver’s
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POSITION INPUT”, then press [ENT].
display indicates UTC time only.

GPS Positioning
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Position Indication
When a GPS receiver is connected, the transceiver displays the
current position data with update once per second. 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to input your latitude data, then press [ENT] to set
A NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GGA, GNS, your longitude data.
GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Latitude, Longitude and UTC time data scroll in sequence in the Press [▲] or [▼] to edit N(North Latitude) or S(South Latitude)
channel comment display. when the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position;
“NO POSITION” and “NO TIME” scroll when no GPS is connected. Press [▲] or [▼] to edit W(West Longitude) or E(East
Longitude) when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting.
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 Auto Tune Timer Auto Tune Timer
OFF ON (10-600 Seconds)
This is the amount of time after receiving a Distress call before the The transceiver remains on the operating channel for the
The transceiver
transceiver switches to Channel 16. ON automatically switches to programmed time period, and then automatically switches
to Channel 16.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. Channel 16.
Within the programmed timer period, the following action
Auto
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “AUTO TUNE”, then press [ENT]. Thetransceiver remains
can be taken:
Switch on the operating channel.
• When the [ENT] key is pressed, immediately switches to
OFF “AUTO SW OFF” scrolls Channel 16.
in the channel comment • When the [CLR] key is pressed, remains on the operating
display.
Scrolls channel since the Auto Tuner timer is cancelled.

Automatic Acknowledgement
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to set the Auto Tune Timer period to between 10- This item sets the automatic acknowledgement function ON or OFF.
600 seconds or turn OFF, default 30 seconds. When a position request or polling request call is received, transceiver
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting. automatically transmits a position reply or polling reply call.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “AUTO ACK”, then press [ENT].

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OFF: Turn OFF the Auto Tune Timer.
10-600 Seconds: After receiving a Distress call, the transceiver
remains on the operating channel for the programmed time 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the Automatic Acknowledgement
period between 10 and 600 seconds, and then automatically function“ON” or “OFF”.
switches to Channel 16.





※ Within the programmed timer period, the following action can be
taken:
When the [ENT] key is pressed, immediately switches to
Channel 16.
When the [CLR] key is pressed, the Auto tune timer is cancelled 4. Press [ENT] to save setting.
and the transceiver remains on the operating channel. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting.
4. Press [ENT] to save setting and return to normal operation. Offset Time
The action of the transceiver may differ, depending on the
This item sets the offset time from the UTC (Universal Time
combination of the Auto Switch function and the Auto Tune Timer
Coordinated) time.
settings.
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 Scrolls

4. After setting the longitude data, press [ENT] to set the current UTC 2. After transmitting the Distress call, the transceiver waits for an
time using [▲] or [▼]. acknowledgment call.
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward. The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting. minutes.
“DSC REPEAT” scrolls in the channel comment display on
Channel 16.

Scrolls
5. Press [ENT] to program and return to normal operation.

Distress Call 3. After receiving the acknowledgment, “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls
A Distress call should be transmitted whenever if the ship or a person in the channel comment display, reply using the microphone.
is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
Attention: NEVER use the Distress call when your ship or a persion is
not in an emergency. A Distress call can be used only when Scrolls

immediate help is needed.

Simple Call
4. Press and hold [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit a renewed
1. While lifting up the key cover, press and hold [DISTRESS] for 3
Distress call, if desired.
seconds to transmit the Distress call.
5. Press any key other than the [DISTRESS] key to exit the Repeat
Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and
Call status.
the Distress call is transmitted.





※ A distress alert contains;
While pressing and holding [DISTRESS], the key backlighting
Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress
blinks.

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 Regular Call
The nature of the distress should be included in the Distress call.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DISTRESS”, then press [ENT].

5. After setting the longitude data, press [ENT] to set the current UTC
Scrolls time using [▲] or [▼], then press [ENT]
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting.
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the nature of the distress, then press
[ENT].
‘UNDESIGNATED’, ‘EXPLOSION’, ‘FLOODING’, ‘COLLISION’,
‘GROUNDING’, ‘CAPSIZING’, ‘SINKING’, ‘ADRIFT (Disable
adrift)’, ‘ABANDONING (Abandoning ship)’, ‘PIRACY (Piracy
attack)’, and ‘MOB (Man overboard)’ are available. 6. Press and hold [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit the Distress
call.
While pressing and holding [DISTRESS], the key backlighting
Scrolls
blinks.
Emergency channel (Channel 70) is automatically selected and
the Distress call is transmitted.
Notice: When a GPS receiver is connected, steps 4 and 5 (Current Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the state.
position/time programming) do not appear. Go to step 6.
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to set your latitude data, then press [ENT] to set
your longitude data. Scrolls
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward.
Press [▲] or [▼] to edit N(North Latitude) or S(South Latitude)
when the cursor is on the ‘N’ or ‘S’ position; 7. After transmitting the Distress call, the transceiver waits for an
Press [▲] or [▼] to edit W(West Longitude) or E(East acknowledgment call.
Longitude) when the cursor is on the ‘W’ or ‘E’ position. The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5
Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the setting. minutes.
“DSC REPEAT” scrolls in the channel comment display on
Channel 16.
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 Receiving a Distress Acknowledgement
When a Distress acknowledgement to other ship is received:
Scrolls 1. The emergency alarm sounds. Press any key to stop the alarm.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls in the channel
comment display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
8. After receiving the acknowledgment, “RCV DISTRESS ACK”
scrolls in the channel comment display, reply using the
microphone. Scrolls
Displays

Scrolls
Receiving a Distress Relay Call
When a Distress Relay is received:
9. Press and hold [DISTRESS] for 3 seconds to transmit a renewed 1. The emergency alarm sounds. Press any key to stop the alarm.
Distress call, if desired. 2. “DSC” appears and “RCV RELAY” scrolls in the channel comment
10. Press any key other than the [DISTRESS] key to exit the Repeat display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.
Call status.





※ A distress alert contains;
Kinds of distress: Undesignated distress. Scrolls
Displays
Receiving DSC Calls
When a Distress call is received:
1. The emergency alarm sounds. Press any key to stop the alarm. Receiving a Distress Relay Acknowledgement
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV DISTRESS” scrolls in the channel When a Distress Relay acknowledgement is received:
comment display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected. 1. The emergency alarm sounds. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require 2. “DSC” appears and “RCV RELAY ACK” scrolls in the channel
assistance. comment display, then Channel 16 is automatically selected.

Scrolls Scrolls
Displays Displays

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 Individual Call
The Individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a
specific ship or a Coast station.
Transmitting an Individual Call
5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Individual call. If Channel 70 is busy,
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “INDIVIDUAL”, then press [ENT].

Scrolls

6. Stands by on the operated channel until an cacknowledgement call

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed Individual is received, “WAITING FOR ACK” scrolls in the channel comment
address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT]. display.
The ID code for the individual call should be set in advance.
When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set
Scrolls
the 9-digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call.
While manual inputting, press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the
cursor forward or backward. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit
the setting. 7. When the acknowledgement is received, beeps sound, “DSC”
appears and “RCV ABLE ACK” or “RCV UNABLE ACK” scrolls in
the channel comment display with beeps.

Scrolls
Scrolls Scrolls
Displays Displays

4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired communication channel, then 8. When “Able to comply” is received, press and hold [PTT] to
press [ENT]. communicate with the responding ship.
Communication channels are already preset into the
transceiver in preferred order.
After pressing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
Scrolls
“READY” appears in the channel comment display.

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 Transmitting an Individual Acknowledgement
When receiving an Individual call, you can transmit an
acknowledgement (‘Able to comply’ or ‘Unable to comply’) by using
the on screen prompts (Quick ACK). Also, you can send an
acknowledgement through the menu system (Manual ACK). 5. Press [ENT] to transmit the ackonledgement call.
Quick ACK:
After an individual call is received, press [CLR] to stop the beeps, then
press [ENT]. (Go to Step 4 below).
Manual ACK:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6. After the individual acknowledgement call has been transmitted,
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “INDV ACK”, then press [ENT]. the specified channel (specified by the calling station) is
“INDV ACK” appears after receiving an individual call. automatically selected when “ABLE” is selected. When “UNABLE”
is selected, the display returns to the previous screen (before
entering the DSC menu).
Scrolls

Scrolls

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired individual address or ID code,

then press [ENT].
Receiving an Individual Call
When an individual call is received:
Scrolls 1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received
category, press [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps.
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV INDIVIDUAL” scrolls in the channel
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the acknowledgement “ABLE” or comment display.
“UNABLE”, then press [ENT]. 3. Press [ENT] to reply the call and select the specified communication
“UNABLE” selected for “No Reason Given”. channel; Press [CLR] to ignore the call.
After pressing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and
“READY” appears in the channel comment display.
Scrolls
Displays

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 Group Call
The Group Call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a
specific group only.
Transmitting a Group Call
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Group call. If Channel 70 is busy, the
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “GROUP”, then press [ENT]. transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.

6. After the Group call has been transmitted, the specified channel is
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed Group
automatically selected.
address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
The ID code for the group call should be set in advance.
When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set the
Scrolls
8-digit MMSI ID code for the group you wish to call.
While manual inputting, press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the
cursor forward or backward. Press [CLR] to cancel and exit the
7. Press and hold [PTT] to communicate with the specified group ships.
setting. Press [ENT] to go to the next step.
The first one digit is specified ‘0’ for a Group ID. The first two Receiving a Group Call
digits are ‘0’ for any Coast station ID. When a Group call is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received
category, press [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps.
Scrolls 2. “DSC” appears and “RCV GROUP” scrolls in the channel comment
display.
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call and select the specified communication
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired communication channel, then channel; Press [CLR] to ignore the call.
press [ENT].
Communication channels are already preset into the
transceiver in recommending order. Scrolls
After pressing [ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and Displays
“READY” appears in the channel comment display.
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 All Ships Call 6. After the All Ships call has been transmitted, the specified
channel is automatically selected.
Large ships use Channel 70 as their ‘listening channel’. When you
want to announce a message to these ships within range, use the ‘All
Ships Call’ function. Scrolls

Transmitting an All Ships Call

1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
Receiving an All Ships Call
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “ALL SHIPS”, then press [ENT].
When an All Ships call is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received
category, press [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps.
Scrolls
2. “DSC” appears and “RCV ALL SHIPS” scrolls in the channel
comment display.
3. Press [ENT] to monitor Channel 16 for an announcement from the
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the desired category, then press [ENT]. calling vessel, press [CLR] to ignore the call.

Scrolls
Displays

4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired ITU channel, then press

Geographical Area Call
[ENT], Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears
in the channel comment display. Calls to all ship stations in a certain sea area.
Receiving a Geographical Area Call
When a Geographical Area call (for the area you are in) is received:
1. The emergency alarm or beeps sound depending on the received
category, press [CLR] to stop the alarm or beeps.
5. Press [ENT] to transmit the All Ships call. 2. “DSC” appears and “RCV GEOGRAPHICAL” scrolls in the
channel comment display.
3. Press [ENT] to select the channel specified by the calling station
for voice communication; Press [CLR] to ignore the call.
4. Monitor the selected channel for an announcement from the calling
station.
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 4. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the
channel comment display.
Scrolls
Displays

Notice: When no GPS receiver is connected or if there is a problem

with the connected receiver, all Geographical Area calls are received,
regardless of your position. 5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Position Request call. If Channel 70 is
busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
Position Request Call
Transmitting a Position Request Call
Transmit a Position Request call when you want to know a specified
ship’s current position.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 6. After te Position Request call has been transmitted, return to
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POS REQUEST”, then press [ENT]. normal operation.

Scrolls
Scrolls

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual Receiving a Position Request Call
address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
When a Position Request call is received:
The ID code for the individual should be set in advance.
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV POS REQUEST” scrolls in the channel
When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set
comment display.
the 9-digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call.
2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call, or press [CLR] to ignore the call.

Scrolls
Scrolls
Displays

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 Transmitting a Position Reply Call Receiving a Position Reply Call
Transmit a Position Reply call when a Position Request call is When a Position Reply call is received:
received. 1. “DSC” and “POS REPLY” appear in the display.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. The Latitude and Longitude from the called station are scrolled
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POS REPLY”, then press [ENT]. in the channel comment display.
“NO POSITION” scrolls in the channel comment display when
no position information is received.
Scrolls 2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual Scrolls

address, then press [ENT].

Position Report Call

Scrolls
Transmitting a Position Report Call
Transmit a Position Report call when you want to inform other ships
4. The position information appears. Press [▲] or [▼] to input the of your location.
position data (Latitude and Longitude) directly, then press [ENT]. 1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
5. Press [▲] or [▼] to edit the current UTC time directly, then press 2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POS REPORT”, then press [ENT].
[ENT]. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears
in the channel comment display.
Scrolls

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual

address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
6. Press [ENT] to transmit the Position Reply call, then return to The ID code for the individual should be set in advance.
normal operation (before entering the DSC menu). When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set the
9-digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call.

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 Scrolls Scrolls

Displays

4. The position information appears. Press [▲] or [▼] to input the

position data (Latitude and Longitude) directly, then press [ENT]. Polling Call
5. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the
channel comment display.
Transmitting a Polling Request Call
Transmit a Polling Request call when you want to know a specific
ship is in the communication area or not.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POLL REQUEST”, then press [ENT].

6. Press [ENT] to transmit the Position Report call. If Channel 70 is Scrolls

busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual

address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
The ID code for the individual should be set in advance.
7. After te Position Report call has been transmitted, return to normal When “MANUAL INPUT” is selected, press [▲] or [▼] to set the
operation. 9-digit MMSI ID code for the individual you wish to call.
Receiving a Position Report Call
When a Position Report call is received:
Scrolls
1. “DSC” and “POS” appear.
Latitude and Longitude scrolls in the channel comment display.
“NO POSITION” scrolls in the channel comment display when
4. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the
no position information is received.
channel comment display.
2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.

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 Scrolls

5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Polling Request call. If Channel 70 is 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired individual address, then press
busy, the transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear. [ENT].

Scrolls

6. After te Position Report call has been transmitted, return to normal 4. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the
operation. channel comment display.

Receiving a Polling Request Call

When a Polling Request call is received:
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV POLL REQUEST” scrolls in the channel
comment display.
2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps. 5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Polling Reply call, then return to normal
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call, or press [CLR] to ignore the call. operation.

Scrolls
Displays

Transmitting a Polling Reply Call Receiving a Polling Reply Call

Transmit a Polling Reply call when a Polling Request call is received. When a Polling Reply call is received:
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. 1. “DSC” appears and “RCV POLL REPLY” scrolls in the channel
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “POLL REPLY”, then press [ENT]. comment display.
“POLL REPLY” appears after receiving a Polling Request call. 2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.

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 Scrolls
Displays

Test Call 5. Press [ENT] to transmit the test call. If Channel 70 is busy, the
transceiver stands by until the channel becomes clear.
Testing on the dedicated DSC distress and safety calling channels
should be avoided as much as possible by using other methods. When
testing on the distress/safety channel is unavoidable, it should be
indicated that these are test transmissions. Normally the test call would
require no further communications between the two stations involved.
Transmitting a Test Call
6. After te test call has been transmitted, return to normal operation.
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “TEST CALL”, then press [ENT]. Receiving a Test Call
When a Test call is received:
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV TEST CALL” scrolls in the channel
Scrolls comment display.
2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call, or press [CLR] to ignore the call.
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual
address or “MANUAL INPUT”, then press [ENT].
The
ID
code
for
the
individual
should
be
set
in
advance. Scrolls
Displays
When
"MANUAL
INPUT"
is
selected,
press
[▲]
or
[▼]
to
set
the










9-digit
MMSI
ID
code
for
the
individual
you
wish
to
call.
Transmitting a Test Ack Call
Transmit a Test Acknowledgement call when a Test call is received.
Scrolls
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “TEST ACK”, then press [ENT].
“TEST ACK” appears after receiving a Test call.
4. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the
channel comment display.
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 Scrolls Scrolls
Displays

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired pre-programmed individual

address, then press [ENT].
Received Messages
The transceiver automatically stores up to 20 distress messages and
20 other messages. The messages can be used as an assistance to
the logbook.
Scrolls
Distress Message
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu.
4. Channel 70 is automatically selected and “READY” appears in the 2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DSC LOG”, then press [ENT].
channel comment display.

3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DISTRESS”, then press [ENT].

5. Press [ENT] to transmit the Test Ack call, then return to normal
operation.

Scrolls

4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired message, then press [ENT].

Receiving a Test Ack Call “ ” appears when the unread messages is selected.
When a Test Acknowledgement call is received:
1. “DSC” appears and “RCV TEST ACK” scrolls in the channel
Scrolls
comment display.
2. The beeps sound. Press [CLR] to stop the beeps.
3. Press [ENT] to reply the call, or press [CLR] to ignore the call.
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 ATIS OPERATION
◆ Set ATIS ID
5. The message information scrolls. 1. Press [MENU] to enter DSC menu;
The stored message has various information. 2. Press [▲] /[▼] to select menu item“ATIS ID”, then press [ENT] to
Press [CLR] to return to the channel comment display. enter ATIS ID code setting mode, a cursor blinks;
Other Messages If ATIS ID code set already，the current ATIS ID is displayed and
1. Press [MENU] to enter the DSC menu. can be re-set.
2. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “DSC LOG”, then press [ENT].
Scrolls
INT

3. Press [▲]/[▼] to edit the first digit of ATIS ID code, then press [CH/WX]
to confirm and next digit entering. Pls. repeatedly operate to set 10 digits.
Press [CH/WX] or [16] to move the cursor forward or backward,
3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select “OTHER”, then press [ENT]. respectively.

INT

4. Press [ENT] to confirm, press [CLR] to cancel.

◆ ATIS ON/OFF
4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a desired message, then press [ENT]. 1. Press [MENU] to enter DSC menu;
“ ” appears when the unread messages is selected.
2. Press [▲ ]/[▼] to select the menu item “ATIS SW”, then press [ENT];

Scrolls
Scrolls
INT

5. The message information scrolls. 3. Press [▲]/[▼] to set ATIS ON or OFF;

The stored message has various information.
Press [CLR] to return to the channel comment display.
Press and hold [CLR] for 1 second to delete the displayed INT
message and return to the DSC menu.
4. Press [ENT] to confirm, press [CLR] to cancel.
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 SET MODE

Set Mode Operation No. Display Setting Item

Setting Parameter Default
Options Setting
Set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver’s functions: AF Level
8 AF ADJ Adjustment 2/5/8/10 Seconds/OFF 2 Seconds
Scan Type, Scan Resume Tmer, Weather Alert, Dual/Tri-watch,
Operation Beep, LCD Backlight, LCD Contrast, AF Level Adjustment, 9 FAVORITE CH Favorite Channel (OFF)/ (ON) (ON)
Favorite Channel and Remote ID.
10 REMOTE ID Remote ID 01~69 14
Set mode operation method is as follows:
1. Power OFF.
2. While pressing and holding [16], power on to enter the Set mode. Set Mode Items
3. When “SCAN” appears, release [16]. Scan Type
4. Press [16] to select a desired item. The transceiver has two scan types: Normal scan and Priority
5. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the desired setting of the item. scan. Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected
6. Power OFF, then power ON again to exit the Set mode. channel group. Priority scan searches all TAG channels in
sequence while monitoring Channel 16.
Setting Parameter
No. Display Setting Item Default Setting
Options Scan Resume Tmer
(Normal Scan)/ The scan resume timer can be selected as OFF or ON. When OFF
1 SCAN Scan Type (Normal Scan)
(PriorityScan)
is selected, the scan pauses until the signal disappears. When ON
Scan Resume is selected, the scan pauses 5 seconds and resumes even if a
2 TIMER Tmer
(OFF)/ (ON) （OFF）
signal has been received on any other channel than Channel 16.
3 WX
ALERT Weather Alert (OFF)/ (ON) （OFF）
Weather Alert
(Dualwatch)/ A NOAA broadcast station transmits a weather alert tone before
4 DUAL Dual/Tri-watch （Dualwatch）
(Tri-watch)
important weather information. When the Weather Alert function is
5 BEEP Operation Beep (OFF)/ (ON) （ON） ON, the transceiver detects the alert, then the “WX ALT” icon blinks
until the transceiver is operated. The previously selected (used)
6 BACK LIGHT LCD Backlight Level 1~4/ (OFF) Level 4 weather channel is checked any time during standby or while
scanning.
7 CONTRAST LCD Contrast Level 1~4/ (OFF) Level 3 “WX ALT” appears instead of “WX” indication when the function
is set ON.

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 Dual/Tri-watch Remote ID
This item can be selected as Dualwatch or Tri-watch. Set a Remote ID number between 01 and 69.
Operation Beep The
format
of
the
remote
ID
code
conforms
to
the
NMEA

You can select silent operation by turning OFF the beep tones, or statement
format
and
is
sent
to
the
external
dedicated
device

you can have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a key by along
with
the
native
MMSI
code.
turning ON the beep tones.

LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight brightness can be adjusted from 1 (dark) to 4
(bright), or OFF.
The LCD backlight is also adjustable by pressing and holding
[SCAN] and pressing [▲] or [▼].

LCD Contrast
The LCD contrast can be adjustable in 4 levels. 1 is the lowest
contrast, and 4 is the highest contrast.

AF Level Adjustment
When power ON, a beep is emitted to adjust the audio frequency
level via [VOL].
Select the time period for the beep to 2, 5, 8, 10 seconds or OFF.

Favorite Channel
Set the Favorite channel function ON or OFF.
The favorite channels are set by the TAG channel setting.
When the function is ON, press[▲] or [▼] on the microphone to
sequentially select the favorite channels in the selected channel
group.
“FAVORITE” scrolls in the channel comment display.

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VHF MARINE RADIO CHANNEL LIST

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 SPECIFICATIONS
General Transmitter Receiver
TX:156.025-157.425MHz Output Power 25W\1W Receive Sensitivity ≤ 0.2μV
Frequency Range
RX:156.050-163.275MHz Max. Frequency Deviation ±5kHz Squelch Sensitivity ≤ 0.2μV

Modulation FM(16K0G3E),DSC(16K0G2B) ≤ -70dB(H) Adjacent Channel Selectivity ≤ 70dB

Spurious Emissions
Frequency Stability ±10ppm ≤ -56dB(L) Spurious Response Rejection Ratio ≤ 70dB

Operating Voltage DC13.8V(±15%) Adjacent Channel Power ≤ 70dB Intermodulation Rejection Ratio ≤ 70dB

Operating Temperature -20℃~+60℃ Audio Harmonic Distortion ≤ 10% Max. Receive Current ≤ 1.5A

Antenna Impedance 50Ω ≤ 5.5A
(H) Audio Output Power ≤ 4.5W(10%)

Current Consumption
Dimensions (W×D×H) 165mm×163mm×77mm ≤ 1.5A
(L) GPS Signal Format NMEA0183-2.0or3.01
Weight 920g(Hand MIC Included) Input Impedance 2kΩ(MIC Output Impedance 4Ω (Speaker)

TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in the following table are some common operating faults. These types of errors are generally caused by improper
connections, incorrect operation settings, or operational errors due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit
failures. Before you suspect that the transceiver has malfunctioned, please refer to these tables and relevant parts of this manual.
Problem Possible Cause Solution REF.
1. The power cable is not connected well. 1. Check the power cable is connected correctly: red (+); black (-).
The transceiver does not 2. The power cable fuse is broken. 2. Find the cause of the blown fuse, replace the new fuse with 15A current. 3
turn ON. 3. Operating voltage is more than 17V or less than 9V. 3. Adjust the power supply to 13.8V.

1. Connection error. 1. Check the connection is correct.

Unable to connect with GPS. 2. External GPS format is different. 2. External GPS format should be NMEA 0183-2.0 or 3.01. 3

Unable to scan. No TAG channel set. Set the channel you want to scan as TAG channel. 11
Unable to transmit. Work on Weather Channel or Channel 70. Exit the weather channel or channel 70. 5、9
Can't select high power. Some channels can only be transmitted at low power. Select other channels. 6、8
Can’t communicate on same 1. The channel is duplex (DUP). 1. Select channel.
2. Working in a self-set channel group. 2. Set the channel frequency to the same. 6、8
channel.
No beep. Beep tones are turned OFF. Turn the beep tone ON in the Set mode. 33
Distress call cannot be transmitted. MMSI (DSC self ID) code is not programmed. While pressing and holding [MENU], power on to enter MMSI set mode. 13
1. Squelch level is too high. 1. Rotate [SQL] to adjust squelch level.
No sound from the speaker. 2. The volume is too low. 2. Rotate [VOL] to adjust volume. 8、10
3. Speaker grill water penetration. 3.Activate Vibration function to drain water away from speaker.

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