Furuno USA 9ZWFM8800D VHF MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE User Manual OPERATORS MANUAL PART1

Furuno USA Inc VHF MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATORS MANUAL PART1

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OPERATORS MANUAL PART1

VHF RADIOTELEPHONEFM-8800D/8800S
Your Local Agent/DealerYour Local Agent/Dealer9-52 Ashihara-cho,9-52 Ashihara-cho,Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPANNishinomiya 662-8580, JAPANTelephone :Telephone : 0798-65-21110798-65-2111FaxFax 0798-65-42000798-65-4200::FIRST EDITION :FIRST EDITION : SEPSEP.. 20042004Printed in JapanPrinted in JapanAll rights reserved.All rights reserved.AA3::FEB .. 9, 2005Pub. No.Pub. No. OME-56420OME-56420*00014993000**00014993000**00014993000**00014993000*(( TATATATA )) FM-8800D/SFM-8800D/S * 0 0 0 1 4 9 9 3 0 0 0 ** 0 0 0 1 4 9 9 3 0 0 0 **OME56420A20**OME56420A20**OME56420A20**OME56420A20** O M E 5 6 4 2 0 A * O M E 5 6 4 2 0 A 3 0 *
iCANCELING DISTRESS ALERTIf less than three seconds has elapsed since the [DISTRESS] key was pressed, the distress alert may be canceled by pressing the [CANCEL] key. Otherwise, do the following: 1. Switch off equipment immediately. 2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16. 3. Transmit message to “All Stations” giving your vessel's name, callsign and DSC number to cancel the distress alert. Example message: All Stations, All Stations, All Stations This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN, DSC NUMBER, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, UTC. =Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN. DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not disassemble or modify the equipment.Fire, electrical shock or serious injurycan result.Turn off the power immediately if waterDo not open the equipment.leaks into the equipment or the equip-ment is emitting smoke or fire.Continued use of the equipment can causefire or electrical shock.Do not place liquid-filled containers onthe top of the equipment.Fire or electrical shock can result if aliquid spills into the equipment.Any repair work must be done by alicensed radio technician.Improper repair work can cause electricalshock or fire.Do not operate the equipment with wethands.Electrical shock can result.Keep heater away from equipment.Heat can alter equipment shape and meltthe power cord, which can cause fire orelectrical shock.Hazardous voltage which cancause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.WARNINGWARNINGCAUTIONDo not touch any part of the antenna when the equipment is transmitting.Electrical shock can result.Use the proper fuse.Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire orcause permanent damage to the equipment.WARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.Terminal, Communication UnitName: Warning Label (1)Type: 86-003-1011Code No.: 100-236-231Do not approach the antennacloser than 0.9 m (MPE by FCC) when it is transmitting.WARNINGWARNINGFM-8800SRF power densityon antenna apertureDistance100 W/m 20.11 m10 W/m20.33 mFM-8800D2 W/m 20.9 m0.11 mDescriptionrequired by(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)IEC 60945IEC 60945MPE by FCCIEC 60945IEC 60945MPE by FCC0.33 m0.9 m100 W/m 210 W/m22 W/m 2The antenna emits radio waveswhich can be harmful to thehuman body.
iiiImportant Notices • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice. • The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings. • This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English. • FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or modification of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party.
iv TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ....................................................................................................... vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................ ix SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1 1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1.1 Controls Keys and LCD Indication............................................................................. 1-1 1.1.1 Front panel...................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.2 Controls.......................................................................................................... 1-2 1.1.3 Indications on the LCD.................................................................................... 1-5 1.1.4 Audio alarms................................................................................................... 1-6 1.2 VHF Basic Operation................................................................................................. 1-7 1.2.1 Turning the power on and adjusting contrast................................................... 1-7 1.2.2 Selecting channel modes, channels................................................................ 1-7 1.2.3 Adjusting volume of loudspeaker .................................................................... 1-8 1.2.4 Adjusting squelch............................................................................................ 1-8 1.2.5 Transmitting.................................................................................................... 1-8 1.2.6 Selecting output power ................................................................................... 1-8 1.2.7 Turning the loudspeaker on/off........................................................................ 1-8 1.2.8 Quick selection of CH16 ................................................................................. 1-9 1.2.9 Dual watch...................................................................................................... 1-9 1.2.10 Scanning......................................................................................................... 1-9 1.2.11 Remarks on voice communications................................................................. 1-9 1.3 DSC Operational Overview ..................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.1 LED warnings ............................................................................................... 1-10 1.3.2 DSC operational overview............................................................................. 1-10 1.3.3 Automatic acknowledge on/off .......................................................................1-11 1.4 Priority..................................................................................................................... 1-12 2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2.1 Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key................................................ 2-1 2.2 Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress................................................... 2-3 2.3 Distress Alert Transmission From CALL Key ............................................................. 2-5 2.4 Canceling a False Distress Alert................................................................................ 2-6 2.5 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal .............. 2-7 2.6 Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress............................................2-11 2.6.1 Sending distress relay to coast station...........................................................2-11 2.6.2 Sending distress relay to all ships................................................................. 2-13 2.7 Receiving Distress Relay......................................................................................... 2-15 2.7.1 Receiving distress relay all call ..................................................................... 2-15 2.7.2 Receiving distress relay from coast station ................................................... 2-16
TABLE OF CONTENTS v 3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3.1 Coast or Ship Call ....................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Sending a coast or ship call.............................................................................. 3-2 3.1.2 Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call ............................................ 3-4 3.1.3 Receiving a coast or ship call ........................................................................... 3-5 3.2 Group Call ................................................................................................................. 3-10 3.2.1 Sending a group call ....................................................................................... 3-10 3.2.2 Receiving a group call .................................................................................... 3-12 3.3 PSTN Call.................................................................................................................. 3-13 3.3.1 Sending a PSTN call....................................................................................... 3-13 3.3.2 PSTN call disconnection (ship disconnects line) ............................................ 3-14 3.3.3 PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line)............................... 3-15 3.3.4 Receiving a PSTN call .................................................................................... 3-15 3.4 All Ships Call ............................................................................................................. 3-16 3.4.1 Sending an all ships call ................................................................................. 3-16 3.4.2 Receiving an all ships call............................................................................... 3-18 3.5 Geographical Area Call ............................................................................................. 3-19 3.5.1 Sending a geographical area call ................................................................... 3-19 3.5.2 Receiving a geographical area call................................................................. 3-21 3.6 Position Call .............................................................................................................. 3-22 3.6.1 Position call: requesting other ship’s position ................................................. 3-22 3.6.2 Position call: other ship requests your position............................................... 3-24 3.7 Polling Call ................................................................................................................ 3-25 3.7.1 Sending a polling call...................................................................................... 3-25 3.7.2 Receiving a polling call ................................................................................... 3-27 3.8 Neutral Craft Call....................................................................................................... 3-29 3.8.1 Sending a neutral craft call ............................................................................. 3-29 3.8.2 Receiving a neutral craft call........................................................................... 3-29 3.9 Medical Transport Call............................................................................................... 3-30 3.9.1 Sending a medical transport call..................................................................... 3-30 3.9.2 Receiving a medical transport call .................................................................. 3-31 3.10 Log File...................................................................................................................... 3-32 4. BASIC SETUP 4.1 Alarm Setup.................................................................................................................4-1 4.2 Auto ACK Setup .......................................................................................................... 4-3 4.3 Erasing Logs ............................................................................................................... 4-5 4.4 Memory Channel Setup............................................................................................... 4-6 4.5 Message File Entry...................................................................................................... 4-7 4.6 Position Setup ............................................................................................................4-11 4.7 Print Out Setup.......................................................................................................... 4-12 4.8 Volume Setup ............................................................................................................ 4-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi 5. SYSTEM SETUP 5.1 Displaying Self ID...................................................................................................... 5-1 5.2 Displaying Group ID List.......................................................................................... 5-1 5.3 Naming Intercom....................................................................................................... 5-2 5.4 Displaying Program Version ...................................................................................... 5-3 6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 6-1 6.2 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 6-1 6.3 Daily Test................................................................................................................... 6-2 6.4 Error Message........................................................................................................... 6-3 6.5 Parts Location ........................................................................................................... 6-3 APPENDIX ......................................................................................................AP-1 Menu Tree.......................................................................................................................AP-1 Marine VHF Channel Lists...............................................................................................AP-3 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)........................................................................AP-14 INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1 Declaration of conformity
viiFOREWORDA Word to FM-8800D/FM-8800S Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-8800S VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers. This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance. We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes. Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
FOREWORD viii Features The FURUNO FM-8800D/FM-8800S is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC modem, and a CH 70 watch receiver. It complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications. The FM-8800D offers full-duplex voice communications and the FM-8800S offers simplex voice communication on ITU channels in the marine mobile VHF band. The features include Dual Watch which allows a continuous watch on CH16 and another selected frequency. Full Class-A DSC functions are provided for distress alert transmission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Individual telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call). Distress alert can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to prevent accidental activation. The FM-8800D/ FM-8800S maintains a continuous watch on CH70 even while another VHF channel is in use. Aural and visual alarms are given to incoming DSC messages. The main features of the FM-8800D/FM-8800S are • Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installation on a navigation console or at the conning position • Conforms to the following standards and regulations: IMO A.385 (X), A.524 (13), A.694 (17), A.803 (19) IMO MSC 68 (68) A1/A2/A3/A4, MSC/Cir.682 ITU-R M.489-2, M.493-10, M.541-8, M.689-2 IEC60945 (Ed.4), 61162-1 (July 2000) EN300 338 (V1.2.1), 300 828 (V1.1.1), 300 698-1 (V1.3.1) EN301 033 (V1.1.1), 301 925 (V1.1.1) • Full-duplex communications: FM-8800D • Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stability as required for DSC operation • Dual Watch and Multiple Watch • Continuous DSC watch on CH70 • Prevention of accidental distress alert • File editing for emergency readiness • Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override Program number FM-8800D/FM-8800S: 0550215-02
ixSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThe FM-8800D/FM-8800S is a highly advanced 25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy the stringent requirements of marine communications, and complies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general communications. TRANSCEIVER UNITFM-8800DFM-8800SHandsetHS-2003VHFAntenna CH 70 RX AntennaAC/DCPower SupplyUnitPR-240-CE100/220 VAC50/60 Hz, 1φCategory of unitsAntennaAll other unitsExposed to weatherProtected from weatherCategory Radio Battery24 VDC24 VDCJunctionBoxIF-8810*Remote stationRB-8800/8810PrinterPP-510ExternalSpeakerSEM-21QDMC I/FIF-8820Wing handsetT/R AF output for VDRMAX 2 setsMAX 4 setsIEC61162-1 inputDSC information outputUnitExternal alarmRB-8800/8810Distress Message ControllerDMC-5: Standard: Option*: Option for FM-8800S/D-N FM-8800D/FM-8800S system configuration
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SP-1 SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8800D/FM-8800S 1. GENERAL (1) Number of Channels INTL: 57 USA: 55 (57)* Weather: 10 Canada: 55 (57)* INLND-WA: 55 (57)* Private: 20 *: CH75&76 can be included MEMORY CH: 50 for some countries. (2) Frequency Stability Within ±1.5 kHz (3) Communication System FM-8800S: Simplex/Semi-duplex FM-8800D: Simplex/Full-duplex (4) Class of Emission 16K0G3E (Voice) 16K0G2B (DSC) (5) Antenna Impedance 50 ohms 2. TRANSMITTER (1) Frequency Range (2) Output Power 25 W max., 1 W at power reduction (3) Frequency Deviation <5 kHz 3. RECEIVER (1) Frequency Range (2) Receiving System Double Superheterodyne (3) Intermediate Frequency 1st: 51.2375 MHz, 2nd: 37.5 kHz (4) Sensitivity +6 dBµV (20 dB SINAD) (5) Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB or more (6) Spurious Response 70 dB or more (7) AF Output Built-in Speaker: 3 W (4 ohms) Handset earphone: 2mW (150 ohms) 4. DSC (1) Protocol ITU-R Rec. 541-8, 493-10 (class A) (2) Baud Rate 1200 baud ±30 ppm max. (3) Modulation AFSK (4) Frequency Shift 1700 ±400 Hz Mark: 1300 Hz, Space: 2100 Hz Simplex 155.000 to 161.475 MHz FM-8800SSemi-duplex 155.000 to 161.475 MHz Simplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz FM-8800DFull-duplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz Simplex 155.000 to 159.600 MHz FM-8800SSemi-duplex 161.475 to 164.200 MHz Simplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz FM-8800DFull-duplex 160.625 to 162.600 MHz
SP-2 5. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER (1) Receiving Frequency 156.525 MHz (2) Sensitivity Symbol error rate: Less than 1% (at 0 dBµV) (3) Conducted Spurious Emission Less than 2 nW 6. POWER REQUIREMENTS (1) Power Supply 24 VDC (-10%/+30%) (2) Power Consumption 7. DIGITAL INTERFACE IEC 61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver.3) Sentence IN: ZDA>GGA>RMC>GNS>GLL OUT: TLL Talker: GP>LC>DE>II>IN>EC 8. AMBIENT CONDITIONS (1) Temperature -15°C to 55°C (IEC60945) (2) Relative Humidity 93% (at 40°C) (3) Waterproofing (IEC 60529) Transceiver Unit Chassis: IPX0 Panel: IPX4 Handset/Hanger HS-2003: IPX-4 Remote Box/Handset RB-8800: IPX-0 HS-8800:IPX-2 Junction Box IF-8810: IPX-0 DMC Interface IF-8820: IPX-0 9. COATING COLOR (1) Transceiver Unit Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5 Panel: Munsell N3.0 Waiting 0.5 A Receive 1.6 A at 4 W audio output FM-8800STransmit 1.6 A at 1 W output, 4.7 A at 25 W output Waiting 0.5 A Receive 1.6 A at 4 W audio output Transmit 2 A at 1 W output, 6 A at 25 W output FM-8800DDUP Transmit 3.6 A at 1 W output, 7.6 A at 25 W output
1-11. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEWThe FM-8800D/FM-8800S system consists of a transceiver block and two antennas. The transceiver block contains a VHF transmitter, receiver, and channel 70 watch receiver module. FM-8800D additionally provides a duplexer block. All operations are controlled on its front panel. 1.1 Controls Keys and LCD Indication 1.1.1 Front panel The alert is transmitted with steady lighting.Keep pressed for 4 s in case of DISTRESS.MSGCALLSHIFT*0HI/L07USAPQRSINTL8SCANTUVENT#MENU9DWWXYZDISTRESS4GHIIntCom5JKLACK1 2ABCFILE6MNOPRINTCH163DEFTESTCANCELLOGALARMCHANNELPUSH TO ENTERSQUELCHHANDSETVOLUME/POWERAUTOOFFVolume with Power ON/OFF Squelch control Transmits the distress alert.Press this button three seconds continuously.LCDTransmits various messages.Channel selectorHandset portLoudspeaker Transceiver unit DISTRESSVOLUMEALARMLCDKeyboardLoudspeakerDistress buttonVolume controlHS-8800HandsetHG-8800Handset hanger Remote station (option)
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-2 1.1.2 Controls The functions of keys of the transceiver unit and the remote station are almost the same. The table below shows the controls and keys for the transceiver unit. Control Function CHANNEL (PUSH TO ENTER) • Selects a channel. • Moves the cursor in menu opened. • Registers selected item when pressed. SQUELCH • Mutes the receiver when no signal is present on the channel selected. • AUTO position automatically reduces white noise. • With the SHIFT key is pressed, adjust the contrast of the display. VOLUME/POWER • Turns the power on/off and adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker. Key Function DISTRESS • Transmits the distress alert after pressing three seconds. When the key is pressed, the LED in the key blinks and the buzzer sounds. Pressing the key three seconds continuously the distress alert is transmitted and the LED lights continuously and buzzer also sounds continuously. These conditions are continued until the distress acknowledge is received or you cancel the distress alert. ALARM (INDICATOR) • Blinks in red when a distress alert or urgent call is received. Also, the acoustic alarm sounds. To stop the blinking and silence the buzzer, press the CANCEL key. • Blinks in green when a safety call or routine call is received. The acoustic alarm sounds and stops automatically five seconds later. CANCEL • Stops audible and visual alarms. • Erases an error message. • Cancels numeric entry. • Returns to previous menu. • Cancels transmission or printing. CALL MSG • Transmits various DSC messages. To transmit a distress message, press this key more than three seconds.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-3 1 • Enters 1, ., ,, ”, :, ;, -, +, *, #, , (, ), !, $, &, / character at entry mode. • Turns the loudspeaker on or off. Pressing the SHIFT and then this key turns loudspeaker on or off. In the off state, the loudspeaker icon appears. However, the key click actives and the alarm sounds when a distress or urgent call is activated. 2 ABC • Enters alphanumeric data (2, A, B, C, a, b, c). • Adjusts panel illumination when proceeded by the SHIFT key. 3 TEST DEF • Enters alphanumeric data (3, D, E, F, d, e, f). • Performs the daily test when proceeded by the SHIFT key. 4 IntCom GHI • Enters alphanumeric data (4, G, H, I, g, h, i). • Turns the interphone on or off when proceeded by the SHIFT key and followed by ENT key. Available when a remote handset is connected. 5 ACK JKL • Enters alphanumeric data (5, J, K, L, j, k, l). • Turns auto acknowledge of routine calls on or off. 6 PRINT MNO • Enters alphanumeric data (6, M, N, O, m, n, o). • Prints communication files, current display and daily test result. 7 INT/USA PQRS • Enters alphanumeric data (7, P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s). • Changes the channel mode among INTL, USA**, WX**, CANADA**, INLND-WA** and (MEMO)*. *: If registered. **: Required system setting by qualified serviceman only. 8 SCAN TUV • Enters alphanumeric data (8, T, U, V, t, u, v). • Turns the scan function on or off. 9 DW WXYZ • Enters alphanumeric data (9, W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z). • Turns the dual watch function on or off.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-4 0 HI/LO • Enters “0”. • Changes the output power high (25 W) or low (1 W). However, the following channels are always 1 W. INTL mode: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76 USA mode: CH13, CH17, CH67 ▲ * SHIFT • Press to activate secondary function. • Moves the screen to previous item. • Moves cursor backward for editor field. ▼ LOG # • Displays transmitting/receiving messages. • Moves the screen to next item. • Moves cursor forward for editor field. CH16 • Selects CH16 by one-touch action. FILE • Opens the Message file list. MENU • Opens the SETUP menu. ENT • Registers data input. （Same as pressing the CH selector.） Additional keys of the handset HS-8800 Key Function (up arrow key) • With the SHIFT key pressed, this key increases volumes of internal loudspeaker of remote station. • Increments channel number or setting value. SQ • Adjusts squelch level. • With the SHIFT key pressed, turns off the auto squelch. (down arrow key) • With the SHIFT key pressed, this key decreases volumes for internal loudspeaker of remote station. • Decrements channel number or setting value. SQ auto • Adjusts squelch level. • With the SHIFT key pressed, this key adjusts auto squelch level.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-51.1.3 Indications on the LCD Below are all the indications which appear on the standby display on the transceiver unit. INTL 1234567891011 121314HiRxDUP116SCANSHIFTAUTO ACK * WATCH CH70 *LAT: 34 45' N°10:45 UTCLON: 135 45' E°AUTO Standby display on the transceiver unit Reference no. Meaning 1 Displays the channel mode. (INTL / USA / WX / CANADA / INLND-WA / PRIV / (MEMO)) 2 SHIFT is displayed if the shift function is active. Or channel mode (for example CANADA) is displayed at the MEMO mode. 3 Displays the scan mode: SCAN, DUAL or no display. During the scan mode, channel indications are changed alternatively. No display means that the unit receives continuously on the same channel. 4 Lights when the loudspeaker is off. Goes off when the loudspeaker is on. 5 Displays the transmission output. (Hi=25W / Lo=1W) 6 Displays reception signal strength by 4 steps. 1. No signal. Only antenna mark is displayed. 2. Less than 20 dB SINAD：antenna mark and short bar 3. 20 - 40 dB SINAD ：antenna mark and two bars 4. 40 dB SINAD and more：antenna mark and three bars 7 RX is displayed during reception and TX is displayed when the RF signal detected at transmission state. 8 Displays the current channel. （PRIV channel: max three digits） 9 Is displayed when the DSC routine call is received. AUTO ACK: Automatic acknowledge MANUAL ACK: Manual acknowledge 10 WATCH CH70 or WATCH VHF is selected at menu. If the CH70 board is defective, WATCH CH70 NG appears. If no MMSI is registered, the message “DSC NOT USABLE” appears. 11 Displays the longitude and latitude of own ship. 12 Displays UTC time. 13 Displays AUTO for automatic data input (L/L, time data) from a navigation device or MANUAL for manual data input. 14 Displays when un-read message(s) exist. *: “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at distress calling.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-6 Below are the indications which appear on the standby display on the remote handset. INTLHiRx SCANDUP03SHIFTMANUAL ACK** 3*TGPS ERRORLAT: 12 34' N°LON: 123 45' E°12:34 UTCAUTOTWATCH CH70** If you press at the left-hand screen, right-hand screen appears. If you press at the right-hand screen, the left-hand screen appears immediately. The indications are the same as those on of the transceiver unit. The *- marked number is the terminal number of the remote station. **: If no MMSI is registered, the message “DSC UNAVAIL” appears instead of MANUAL ACK and WATCH CH70. “DISTRESS MODE” is displayed at distress calling. Note: The screen of the remote handset is smaller than the one of the transceiver unit. In this manual, display examples are from the transceiver unit. In the remote handset, scrolling with up or down arrow key displays same information as the screen of the transceiver unit. 1.1.4 Audio alarms When you receive a distress alert or other DSC call, the audible and visual alarms are released. For the distress or urgency call, the audio alarm sounds until the CANCEL key is pressed. For all other calls, the audible alarm sounds for two minutes and the automatically goes off. The tone of the alarm changes with the call received. By becoming accustomed to the tone, you can know which type of call you have received.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-7 Alarm Frequency (interval) Safety call received 1300 Hz and 0 Hz (250 ms) Routine, Ship’s Business call received 880 Hz and 440 Hz (500 ms) While DISTRESS key is pressed for three seconds 2200 Hz and 0 Hz (125 ms) Distress alert sent 2200 Hz, continuous Own ship position not updated 2200 Hz (50 ms), three beeps every two seconds Distress alert, urgency message received 1300 Hz and 2200 Hz (250 ms) Message received from terrestrial telephone line 750 Hz and 650 Hz (50 ms) 10 times Repeat OFF one second 1.2 VHF Basic Operation 1.2.1 Turning the power on and adjusting contrast To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until you hear a click. To adjust the contrast of the display, press the SHIFT key, and then rotate the CHANNEL knob or press the ▼ or ▲ key. To turn the power off, turn the control fully counterclockwise until you hear the click. 1.2.2 Selecting channel modes, channels Selecting channel modes To change the channel mode, press the SHIFT key immediately followed by the 7 INT/USA key several times until desired mode is displayed. The following modes are available. INTL : International mode USA : USA mode WX : Weather channel mode CANADA : CANADA mode INLND-WA : Rhine river mode (USED ON INLAND Waterways) PRIV : Private channel MEMO : Memory channel mode if registered Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities. The USA/WX, CANADA, INLND-WA , PRIV can also be set by a qualified serviceman. Selecting channels Rotate the CH selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-8 1.2.3 Adjusting volume of loudspeaker The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker. 1.2.4 Adjusting squelch The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Perform this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO position. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise — you may miss a long distance communication. Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust the SQUELCH control precisely. 1.2.5 Transmitting Press the PTT (Push-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone to talk, and release it to listen for the response. The VHF section keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT switch is operated. Remarks on transmitting • Before transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be communicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid unnecessary interruptions and ensure that no valuable time is wasted on a busy channel. • Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the channel is not already in use. 1.2.6 Selecting output power After pressing the SHIFT key, each press of the 0 HI/LO key selects high or low output power. Also Hi or Lo appears on the screen depending on your selection. The transmitter power is automatically set for low on the following channels: International: CH15, CH17, CH75, CH76 USA: CH13, CH17, CH67, CH77; to operate USA channel 13 or 67 in high power, keep HI/LOW key pressed while talking into the handset. 1.2.7 Turning the loudspeaker on/off To turn the loudspeaker on/off, press the SHIFT key, then the 1 key. The loudspeaker off mark appears when the speaker is off. The loudspeaker is automatically turned off when the handset is used.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-91.2.8 Quick selection of CH16 Press the CH16 key to select CH16, the International Calling and Safety Channel. The use is limited to distress, safety and calling. The transmission on CH16 (156.800 MHz) should be limited to within 1 minute except for distress calling. Avoid calling on CH16 for purposes other than distress, urgency and very brief safety communications when another calling channel is available. 1.2.9 Dual watch The dual watch function permits watch on CH16 and another selected channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively. To start dual watch, first select the other frequency to watch and then press the SHIFT key and 9 DW key in that order. When the receiver finds a signal on CH16, it locks on it and restarts dual watching after the signal on CH16 has gone. If another channel has traffic, it still continues dual watch. The speech is heard intermittently. If you are annoyed with the intermittence, turn off the dual watch by pressing the PTT switch on the handset or pressing the SHIFT and 9 DW key again. 1.2.10 Scanning The receiver scans all channels at intervals of 0.15 seconds in the selected channel mode in ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as below: 1 16 2 16 3 16 4...16 88 16 87 16 86 16... To start scanning, press the SHIFT and 8 SCAN in that order. When the receiver finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that channel and starts dual watch on it and CH16. To turn off the scanning, press the PTT switch or press the SHIFT and 8 SCAN key. 1.2.11 Remarks on voice communications Automatic acknowledge (DSC operation) is automatically changed to manual acknowledge when voice communications begin. (The “auto” indication, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to prevent a break in communications. Automatic acknowledge is automatically restored once voice communications are terminated.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-10 1.3 DSC Operational Overview Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is the global calling system adopted by the ITU-R and IMO for selective calling of coast station and ship radio stations. The DSC system is used for both safety and routine calling. The GMDSS requires the use of DSC for distress alerting and safety calls. 1.3.1 LED warnings The LED below the DISTRESS key lights continuously when the distress signal is transmitted. The ALARM LED blinks in red (and alarm sounds) when a distress or urgent message is received. The LED can be extinguished and alarm silenced by pressing the CANCEL key. The ALARM LED blinks in green (and alarm sounds) when a message other than distress or urgent is received. Alarm is automatically silenced two minutes after message is received. 1.3.2 DSC operational overview Standby display When the FM-8800D/S is turned on, the following display appears. This display is known as the “standby display.” This is where you will begin most operations. INTLHiRX116SCANSHIFTAUTO ACK WATCH CH70LAT: 34 45' N°10:17 UTCLON: 135 45' E°AUTOINTLHiRX SCANSHIFTMANUAL ACK 1TSCAN116VOL 5 SQ 2 Standby display (Transceiver unit) Standby display (Remote handset) (Press the down arrow key of the remote handset to view rest of screen.) If you get lost in operation you can return to the standby display by pressing the CANCEL key several times. Note: In this manual, screen examples show the transceiver’s screens. To get the same information on the handset screen, press down or up arrow key.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-11Preparing and transmitting DSC messages There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit DSC messages, and they are shown below. ● Preparing message for immediate transmission 1. Press the CALL key at the standby display. 2. Select the call type. 3. Select other party (ID) if necessary. 4. Select the communications category. 5. Select the communications channel. 6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. ● Transmitting a message stored in the memory 100 messages can be saved to the memory. You may open a memory-stored message and transmit it. Distress alert transmission and output power When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the DISTRESS key), the output power of the FM-8800D/S is automatically set to maximum (25 W). When keyboard input is prohibited DSC-related controls cannot be operated while a DSC message is being transmitted. (These controls are inoperative about 3 seconds during a DSC distress call; 0.5 seconds for other DSC calls.) 1.3.3 Automatic acknowledge on/off The automatic acknowledge feature of the DSC/watch receiver automatically transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal to the sending station when an individual, position or polling call is received. (For position and polling calls, respective item on the AUTO ACK menu must be turned on to enable automatic acknowledge.) Automatic acknowledge can be turned on or off at the standby display by pressing the SHIFT and 5 keys in this order. The message AUTO ACK or MANUAL ACK appears at the bottom of the standby display with each press of the keys. Note 1: To give priority to own ship's communications while own ship is communicating, show MANUAL ACK by the above procedure. Note 2: Automatic acknowledge is not possible under the following conditions: Priority: Distress, Urgency or Safety Com Type: Fax, Data, No Info Com Freq: No Info Off Hook
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-12 1.4 Priority If one or more remote stations are installed, the transceiver unit (main unit) has the highest priority. You can interrupt remote station operation at any time with the handset of the main unit. When you hook off the handset of the main unit, “OCCUPIED FM8800” (default. This may be change. See section 5.3) is indicated on all remote stations. Each remote station has its own priority. The remote station ID (1-4) indicates its priority. The priority of the system is as follows. DSC of main unit > Wing handset > Handset of main unit > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 If you hook off No.4 remote station, for example, “Occupied Handset.4” is displayed on other remote stations. However, you can hook off and use No.1 handset. How to set priority of the remote station 1. Disconnect the plug of a remote station to turn off the remote station. 2. While pressing the MENU key of a remote station, connect the plug to turn on the power. Version No.0550216-01.00Now ID=01InputNew ID (1-4)= 3. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 key on the remote handset as appropriate followed by the ENT key. Never enter same number among different remote stations. 4. Turn off and on the power of the transceiver unit.
2-12. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2.1 Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key If a distress situation occurs, do as follows: 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key more than three seconds. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks. The lamp will light steadily three seconds later and at the same time the distress alert is transmitted for three seconds. The screen changes as follows. 1) When the DISTRESS key is pressed and held down, ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE: DISTRESSNATURE: UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34Distress buttonPressed!KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S 2) After the timer counts down to zero, “distress call in progress” is announced. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE: DISTRESSNATURE: UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34Distress Callin Progress on CH70. • When the distress is transmitted (called Distress Mode), you can communicate with the handset of the remote station. • In the distress mode, the CALL, FILE and MENU keys are inoperative. • To return to normal mode from the distress mode, turn the power off and on again.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-2 3) The screen changes to “distress acknowledge (DIST ACK) waiting” display. In this condition, distress communication with CH16 may be possible. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE: DISTRESSNATURE: UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34Waiting for distressacknowledgement.CH16 Now available.TIME TO GO : 4M 12S 4) When the DIST ACK is received, Distress acknowledge received.FROM : 003456789ID IN DIST : 123456789CANCEL ALARMTCmd : DISTRESS ACKAT : 12 : 34POS : 12SIMP TPNATURE : UNDESIGNATED° 34’N 123° 45’E Note: If you do not receive the distress alert acknowledge call, during 3.5 to 4.5 minutes the equipment automatically re-transmits the distress alert and then awaits the distress alert acknowledge call. This is repeated until the distress alert is acknowledged. 2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key. The screen changes as follows. ** Received Message **APR08/’04 18:30 ECC : OKTCmd : DISTRESS ACKDISTRESS ACKNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34FROM : 003456789ID IN DIST : 123456789PRESS ENTSIMP TP
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-33. Press the ENT key. The standby display with CH16 and Hi appears. 4. Provide the following information to the coast station, using a handset on the transceiver unit or remote stations (if connected): Distress communication (1) Press the PTT switch and speak slowly and distinctly, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,” pronounced as the French expression “m’aider.” (2) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign" three times. (3) “MAYDAY” (4) This is; "the name of your vessel and call sign." (5) Position in latitude and longitude; (6) The nature of the distress; (7) The kind of assistance desired; (8) Number of persons on board; (9) Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for example, length, color, and type of vessel. (10) Indicate the end of message by saying “Over.” Some countries do not have sea area "A1." In this case “ACK” from the coast station does not arrive over DSC. A ship nearby will contact the vessel in distress over CH16. After transmitting the distress alert, conduct voice distress communications as shown above. 2.2 Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress If you want to transmit the distress alert with nature of distress specified, do as follows: 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover and press the DISTRESS key momentarily. The alarm sounds and the red lamp in the key blinks and after releasing the key within three seconds the alarm stops and the red lamp goes off. The following screen appears. ** Compose Message **NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34N 123 ° 45EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TPCALL TYPE : DISTRESSUNDESIGNATEDFireFloodingCollisionGroundingListingT
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-4 2. Rotate the channel knob to choose the nature of distress. On the remote handset, press the up or down arrow key. UNDESIGNATEDFireFloodingCollisionGroundingListingSSinkingDisabled & AdrAbandoningPiracyMan over boardT 3. Press the ENT key. The screen changes as follows. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : DISTRESSNATURE : Flooding134° 30’ EAT : 08 : 00POS : 34°41’ NSIMP TP The own ship's position and current time in UTC are displayed if your FM-8800D/S is connected to a navigation equipment, for example, GPS. 4. Press the DISTRESS key more than three seconds. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE: DISTRESSNATURE: FloodingPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34Distress buttonPressed!KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S The distress alert with nature of distress, ship's position and time are transmitted. The sequence of display and procedures are the same as in paragraph 2.1.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-52.3 Distress Alert Transmission from CALL Key You can transmit the distress alert with nature of distress by using CALL key. 1. Press the CALL key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : COAST CALLTO : COAST AAACOAST ID : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12* Compose message *CALL TYPE : COAST CALLT Transceiver unit screen Remote handset screen 2. Press the ENT key to show the call type selection window. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose DISTRESS. Press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDCALL TYPE : DISTRESSPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TP 4. Press the ENT key to display the distress nature list. UNDESIGNATEDFireFloodingCollisionGroundingListingSSinkingDisAbandoningPiracyMan OVBDT
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-6 5. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose nature of distress and press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : DISTRESSNATURE : AbandoningPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TP 6. Press the ENT key to show the position setup window. INPUT TYPE : AUTOLAT : 34LON : 134° 30’ETIME : 08 : 00° 41’NAUTOMANUAL*NO INFO*: MANUAL can not be chosen if position data is input.If a position fixENT key, choose Manual and enter your position.ing device is not connected, press the 7. After confirming the ship's position and time, press the DISTRESS key more than three seconds to transmit the distress alert. 2.4 Canceling a False Distress Alert If you have transmitted a distress alert by mistake, do the following to cancel it . 1. Switch off equipment immediately. 2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16. 3. Transmit message to “All Stations” giving your vessel's name, call sign and DSC number. Example message All Stations, All Stations, All Stations This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN, DSC NUMBER, POSITION. Cancel my distress alert of DATE, TIME, UTC. =Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN. DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-72.5 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal In no case is a ship permitted to transmit a DSC distress relay call upon receipt of a DSC distress alert on VHF channel 70. Procedure when in area A1 1. When the FM-8800D/8800S receives a distress alert from another vessel, the ALARM LED (red) blinks and the FM-8800D/8800S sounds the distress alarm. 2. Silence the alarm by pressing the CANCEL key. 3. Wait up to five minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a coast station is received. Be prepared to follow the instructions of the coast station. 4. If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow chart shown on page 2-8 to determine if your vessel should acknowledge a distress alert. If further DSC alerts are received from the same source and the ship in distress is beyond doubt in the vicinity, a DSC acknowledgement may, after consultation with an Rescue Co-ordination Center (RCC) or Coast Station, be sent to terminate the distress call. Note 1: An asterisk (*) in a received distress alert message indicates error or unknown at the location marked with the asterisk. Note 2: Do not send DIST ACK in response to receipt of distress alert having the nature of distress as “EPIRB emission”. About 20 to 30 miles(Sea area A1)Your ShipCoast stationDistress Alert TransmissionVessel in Distress Receiving distress alert from other vessel
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-8 Flow chart for determining if you should/should not transmit DIST ACK signal Press [CANCEL]key to silence alarm. DSC Distress alert received.Listen on CH16 for 5 minutes.Did you receiveacknowledge fromCS and/or RCC?Is ownvessel ableto assist?NoIs distress trafficin progress?NoIs distress callcontinuing?Acknowledge the alert byradiotelephony to the shipin distress on VHF CH16.YesNoInform CS and/or RCC.YesYes YesEnter details in log.NoCS = Coast StationRCC = Rescue Co-ordination Center1. Say "MAYDAY" ONCE.2. Say ID number of vessel in distress THREE TIMES.3. Say "This is" (your vessel's name) ONCE.4. Say ID number of your vessel THREE TIMES.5. Say "Received MAYDAY" ONCE.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-9Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16 Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC.Follow the instructions of the coast station.Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress over DSC CH70. Communicate with vessel in distress.No reply Reply receivedBegin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress. Transmitting DIST ACK signal If your vessel meets the requirements necessary to transmit the DIST ACK signal, do the following: When a distress alert from other ship is received, the following screen appears. The alarm sounds and the ALARM lamp blinks. Distress call received.NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34ID IN DIST : 123456789CANCEL ALARMSIMP TP
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-10 1. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following message appears. ** Received Message **MAY10/’04 08:03 ECC : OKNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDDISTRESSPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34ID IN DIST : 123456789PRESS ENT TO ACKSIMP TP 2. If you do not receive DIST ACK from coast station within five minutes and your vessel meets requirements (see previous page) for transmitting DIST ACK, press the ENT key, and then press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the DIST ACK. ** Send Message **DISTRESS ACKTO : 123456789TCmd : DISTRESS ACKNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TPPRESS CALL TO SEND° After transmitting the DIST ACK, the standby display appears. After transmitting DIST ACK Begin search and rescue operations for the vessel in distress, communicating with the vessel over CH16 (automatically set). Relay distress alert to coast station by DSC following the instruction in the next paragraph. Finally, follow the instructions of the coast station.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-112.6 Sending Distress Relay on Behalf of a Ship in Distress When you should relay a distress alert You may relay a distress alert in the following conditions: 1) When the station in distress is not itself in a position to transmit the distress message, or 2) When the master or person responsible for the vessel not in distress, or the person responsible for the coast station, considers that further help is necessary. DO NOT press the DISTRESS key to relay a distress alert; it is for use when own vessel is in distress. 2.6.1 Sending distress relay to coast station 1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : COAST CALLCOAST ID : 00ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCHANNEL : 10 2. Press the ENT key. The CALL TYPE selection window appears. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose RELAY SEL.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-12 4. Press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : RELAY SELTCmd : DISTRESS RELAYID IN DIST : NO INFOCOAST ID : 00NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TP 5. Press the ENT key again. The COAST ID entry window appears. 6. Key in a coast station ID with numeric keys and press the ENT key. 7. Press the ENT key again. The ID IN DIST entry window appears. 8. Key in the ID number of ship in distress with numeric keys and press the ENT key. If you do not know the ID, simply press the ENT key without entering ID; NO INFO is displayed. 9. Press the ENT key and the list of distress nature appears. 10. Rotate the CH knob to choose a nature of distress (if known) and press the ENT key twice. If you do not know the nature of distress, choose UNDESIGNATED. INPUT TYPE : AUTOLAT : 34LON : 134° 30’ETIME : 08 : 00° 41’N 11. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below. AUTOMANUALNO INFO 1) For automatic input, press the ENT key twice. Go to step 12. 2) For manual input, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose MANUAL and then push the ENT key. Enter latitude and longitude of ship in distress and time as follows: a) Enter latitude and then press the ENT key. b) Enter longitude and then press the ENT key. c) Enter UTC time and then press the ENT key. Go to step 12. 3) If you cannot confirm position of ship in distress, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose NO INFO and then press the ENT key. Go to step 12.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-1312. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the distress relay. KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : RELAY SELTCmd : DISTRESS RELAYID IN DIST : NO INFOCOAST ID : 003456789NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TP When CALL key is pressed,this message appears andtimer counts down. The message will be transmitted and “Waiting for acknowledgement” will appear. 2.6.2 Sending distress relay to all ships 1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : COAST CALLCOAST ID : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCHANNEL : 10 2. Press the ENT key. The CALL TYPE selection window appears. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose RELAY ALL. SHIP CALLGROUP CALLPSTN CALLALL SHIPSAREA CALLPOSITIONSTCOAST CALL POLLINGNEUTRALMEDICALRELAY ALLRELAY SELDISTRESS
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-14 4. Press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : RELAY ALLTCmd : DISTRESS RELAYID IN DIST : NO INFONATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TP 5. Press the ENT key again. The ID IN DIST entry window appears. 6. Key in the ID number of ship in distress with numeric keys and press the ENT key. If you do not know the ID, simply press the ENT key without entering ID; NO INFO is displayed. 7. Press the ENT key and the list of distress nature appears. 8. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a nature of distress (if known) and press the ENT key twice. If you do not know the nature of distress, choose UNDESIGNATED. INPUT TYPE : AUTOLAT : 34LON : 134° 30’ETIME : 08 : 00° 41’N 9. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below. AUTOMANUALNO INFO 1) For automatic input, press the ENT key twice. Go to step 10. 2) For manual input, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose MANUAL and then push the ENT key. Enter latitude and longitude of ship in distress and time as follows: a) Enter latitude and then press the ENT key. b) Enter longitude and then press the ENT key. c) Enter UTC time and then press the ENT key. Go to step 10. 3) If you cannot confirm position of ship in distress, press the ENT key to open the INPUT TYPE menu, rotate the CH knob to choose NO INFO and then press the ENT key. Go to step 10.
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-1510. Press the CALL key to transmit the call. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : RELAY ALLTCmd : DISTRESS RELAYID IN DIST : NO INFONATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34SIMP TPKEEP PRESSED FOR 3SWhen CALL key is pressed,this message appears andtimer counts down. After the call is transmitted, the standby display appears. 2.7 Receiving Distress Relay 2.7.1 Receiving distress relay all call If you receive a distress relay for all ships, continue monitoring CH16. 1. When a distress relay all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below. Distress relay all call received.ID IN DIST : 234567890TCmd : DISTRESS RELAYFROM : 123456789NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’ESIMP TPAT : 12 : 34CANCEL ALARM
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-16 2. Press the CANCEL key or ENT key to silence the alarm and the display changes as below. * Received Message *APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OKTCmd : DISTRESS RELAYDISTRESS RELAY ALLNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34 SIMP TPID IN DIST : 234567890FROM : 123456789PRESS ENT 3. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display with CH16. 4. Watch CH16. 2.7.2 Receiving distress relay from coast station If you receive a distress relay call from a coast station, continue monitoring CH16. 1. When a distress relay call from a coast station is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below. Distress relay all call received.ID IN DIST : 123456789TCmd : DISTRESS RELAYNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’ESIMP TPAT : 12 : 34CANCEL ALARMFROM : 003456789
2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-172. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm and the display changes as below. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OKNATURE : UNDESIGNATEDDISTRESS RELAY ALLPOS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EAT : 12 : 34 SIMP TPID IN DIST : 123456789FROM : 003456789TCmd : DISTRESS RELAYPRESS ENT 3. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display with CH16. 4. Watch CH16.
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3-13. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES3.1 Coast or Ship Call The coast or ship call is for sending message to a specific coast or ship station. After transmitting message (called ACK RQ transmission), wait to receive the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal from the receiving station. You should receive it within five minutes. Own Ship Coast Stationd Acknowledge back (ACK BQ signal)c Coast or ship call (ACK RQ transmission) How a coast or ship call is transmitted General procedure for transmitting a coast or ship call Load saved Tx message, or prepare message.Transmit message.Receive ACK BQ from receiving station.Communicate with station.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-2 3.1.1 Sending a coast or ship call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : COAST CALLTO : COAST AAA*COAST ID : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12* Compose message *CALL TYPE : COAST CALLT11* : If the coast or ship ID is registered in FILE, the registered name is displayed. If no registered, blank. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose COAST CALL or SHIP CALL and press the ENT key. 4. ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a coast ID or ship ID number as appropriate and press the ENT key. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Choose ROUTINE, BUSINESS, SAFETY, or URGENCY as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. TCmd1 is selected; press the ENT key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-39. Choose SIMPLEX TP, DUPLEX TP, DATA or FAX as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SIMPLEX, DUPLEX or FAX, NO INFO appears in the Tcmd2 field. Go to step 12. If you chose DATA, go to the next step. 10. TCmd2 is selected; press the ENT key. SV. 26 terV. 27 terV. 32V. 21V. 22V. 22 bisV. 23V. 26 bisT 11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key. 12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears. SELECT CHNO INFO 13. Choose SELECT CH or NO INFO as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. (The example shown is the international, duplex channel list.) Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel you wish to communicate over and then press the ENT key. DUP CHANNEL010203040507181986286061626364656678798081828384852021222324252627 14. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the message.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-4 3.1.2 Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call 1. After a coast or ship call is sent, the equipment waits for acknowledgement of the call, showing the display below. Waiting for acknowledgement.COAST ID : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12TIME TO GO : 3M30 S The timer starts counting down the maximum time to wait for acknowledgement, five minutes. 2. One of the following three messages appears. "No response! Try calling again?" appears after the timer counts down to zero. It means the receiving station did not respond. Able acknowledgecall received.ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12Unable acknowledgecall received.ROUTINE CANCEL ALARMTCmd1 : UNABLETCmd2 : NO REASONCH : NO INFOCANCEL ALARMFROM : 003456789 FROM : 003456789 Able acknowledge call received Unable acknowledge call received No response!Try calling again?COAST ID : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12PRESS ENT No response from station A reason of Unable acknowledge is displayed. In case of QUEUE INDICATION, the channel will change to one that the coast station specifies. 3. Do one of the following depending on the message shown above.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-5Able acknowledge call received a) The audio alarm sounds; press the CANCEL key to silence it, and the display changes as below. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OKCOAST ACKPRESS ENTROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 12FROM : 003456789 If a file is registered,its registered nameis displayed insteadof ID. b) Press the ENT key to go to the standby display. The working channel is automatically set; you may start voice communications. Unable acknowledge call received a) The alarm sounds; press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. b) Press the ENT key to return to the standby screen. No response! Try calling again? Re-send call: Push the ENT key followed by pressing the CALL key. Cancel call: Press the CANCEL key to go to the standby display. You can re-send the message from the TRANSMITTED log. See “3.10 Log File.” 3.1.3 Receiving a coast or ship call When own ship receives a coast or ship call, acknowledgement is automatically or manually sent depending on the comply-type setting (see paragraph 4.2). The relationship between comply status and automatic/manual acknowledge is as shown in the table below. Note: The handset must be on hook to enable automatic acknowledge. Comply status Setting of SHIFT → ACK key ABLE UNABLE AUTO ACK Can send acknowledge automatically. Can send UNABLE automatically. MANUAL ACK Can send acknowledge manually Can send UNABLE manually.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-6 Acknowledging the call automatically or manually by doing one of the following: 1) Send automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status “ABLE.” See the procedure below. 2) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "UNABLE." See the procedure on page 3-7. 3) Manually acknowledging individual call with "ABLE." See the procedure on page 3-8. 4) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "UNABLE." See the procedure on page 3-9 1) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "ABLE." 1. When the automatic acknowledge feature is active (AUTO ACK), the comply status is "ABLE" and a coast or ship call is received, the auto acknowledge (ACK BQ) call is sent immediately. The display shown below appears. The alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes. Able acknowledgetransmitted.ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08CANCEL ALARM 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. ** Send Message **PRESS ENTCOAST ACKROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08TO : 003456789*1* : If the coast or ship ID is registered in FILE, the registered name appears.1 3. Press the ENT key. You can now communicate with the party, over the VHF channel specified.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-72) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "UNABLE." 1. When the automatic acknowledge feature is active (AUTO ACK), the comply status is "UNABLE" and a coast or ship call is received, the display shown below appears, indicating that the auto acknowledge call with UNABLE (ACK BQ) has been sent. The alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes. Unable acknowledgetransmitted.ROUTINETCmd1 : UNABLETCmd2 : BUSYCANCEL ALARMCH : NO INFO 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. ** Send Message **COAST ACKTO : 003456789ROUTINETCmd1 : UNABLETCmd2 : BUSYCH : NO INFOPRESS ENT 3. Press the ENT key. 4. If you want to send a proposal, prepare a message and sent it following the procedures shown on in paragraph 3.1.1.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-8 3) Manually acknowledging individual call with "ABLE." 1. When the equipment is set up with manual acknowledge (MANUAL ACK), the comply status is "ABLE" and a coast or ship call is received, the alarm sounds and the display looks like the one below. Individual requestcall received.FROM : 123456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08CANCEL ALARM 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK SHIP CALLROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFO CH : 08FROM : 123456789PRESS ENT TO ACK. 3. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window shown below is displayed.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-94. Choose ABLE and press the ENT key. The display changes as shown below. ** Send Message **PRESS CALL TO SENDSHIP ACKROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08TO : 123456789 5. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the ACK BQ. The display changes to the standby display with a channel specified. 4) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "UNABLE." 1. When the equipment is set up with manual acknowledge and an individual call is received, the alarm sounds and the display shows the message "Individual request call received." Individual requestcall received.FROM : 123456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08CANCEL ALARM 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK SHIP CALLROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFO CH : 08FROM : 123456789PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-10 3. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window shown below is displayed. 4. Choose UNABLE and press the ENT key. The following pop-up screen appears. NO REASONBUSYEQUIP DISBLDMODE UNAVAILCH UNAVAIL 5. Press the ENT key. ** Send Message **SHIP ACKTO : 123456789TCmd1 : UNABLETCmd2 : NO REASONCH : NO INFOPRESS CALL TO SENDROUTINE 6. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the ACK BQ. The display changes to the standby display. 3.2 Group Call A group call is for calling a specific group by specifying its group ID. When you set the group call in a message file, its group ID is stored automatically for your ship’s group ID (see paragraph 4.5). To confirm group IDs, open the SYSTEM menu. 3.2.1 Sending a group call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-112. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose GROUP CALL and press the ENT key. 4. GROUP ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a group ID and press the ENT key. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Choose ROUTINE, BUSINESS, SAFETY, or URGENCY as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. TCmd1 is selected; press the ENT key. 9. Choose SIMPLEX TP, DUPLEX TP, DATA or FAX followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SIMPLEX, DUPLEX, or FAX, NO INFO appears in the Tcmd2 field. Go to step 12. If you chose DATA, go to the next step. 10. TCmd2 is selected; press the ENT key. SV. 26 terV. 27 terV. 32V. 21V. 22V. 22 bisV. 23V. 26 bisT 11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key. 12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears. SELECT CHNO INFO
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-12 13. Choose SELECT CH or NO INFO as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. (The example shown is the international, duplex channel list.) Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel you wish to communicate and press the ENT key. DUP CHANNEL010203040507181986286061626364656678798081828384852021222324252627 14. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. A message will be transmitted. 3.2.2 Receiving a group call Group ID must be registered in order to receive a group call. See paragraph 4.5. 1. When a group call is received, the alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes. Groupcall received.FROM : 123456789TO : 0234567ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08CANCEL ALARM 2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. ** Received Message **GROUP CALLAPR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK FROM : 123456789TO : 023456789ROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 08PRESS ENT 3. Press the ENT key. You can now communicate with the party, over the VHF channel specified.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-133.3 PSTN Call The PSTN call allows the making and receiving of telephone calls over public switched telephone networks. To use the PSTN call feature, use a handset which has a HOOK ON/OFF function. The standard supply handset has this feature. 3.3.1 Sending a PSTN call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose PSTN CALL and press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : PSTN CALLTCmd1 : DUPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOTEL :COAST ID : 003456789 4. COAST ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a coast ID and press the ENT key. 6. TCmd1 is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Choose SIMPLEX or DUPLEX as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. TEL is selected; press the ENT key. 9. Key in a subscriber's telephone number (max. 16 digits). 10. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. Call in progresson CH70COAST ID : 003456789TCmd1 : DUPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFONAME : FURUNOTEL : 81798631131AUTO RETRY IN : 5SWhen TEL no. is registered,the registered name is displayed.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-14 If a response from the coast station is received within five seconds, transmit PSTN CALL (EOS) signal and then carrier frequency during two seconds. Then your phone rings. Press the CANCEL key to stop the calling sound and change to standby display. Hook off and communicate with other party. Note: If using a hand-microphone, pressing the CANCEL key is equal to off-hook. 3.3.2 PSTN call disconnection (ship disconnects line) 1. After hanging up the handset or pressing the CANCEL key to complete your call, the display shows the following message. The end of call signal is transmitted; and the system then waits for a response from the coast station. Waiting foracknowledgementFROM : 003456789TCmd1 : DUPLEX TPTCmd2 : PAY-PHONETEL : 1234567890123456CH : 28 2. When the ACK from the coast station is received, the following display appears. The communication time (charge time) is informed. FROM : 003456789TCmd1 : END CALLTCmd2 : NO INFOTEL : 1234567890123456CHARGE TIME : 00h05m18sAble acknowledgecall received.PRESS ENT
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-153.3.3 PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line) 1. The PSTN line is disconnected by the coast station when it finds no evidence of communications or the land subscriber hangs up. The coast station then sends charge information as below. FROM : 003456789TCmd1 : END CALLTCmd2 : NO INFOTEL : 1234567890123456CHARGE TIME : 00h06m18sPSTN end of callreceived.PRESS ENT 3.3.4 Receiving a PSTN call 1. When a PSTN call is received, the following display appears. Your phone rings. Able PSTN callPick up the handset!FROM : 003456789TCmd1 : DUPLEX TPTCmd2 : PAY-PHONETEL No : 1234567890123456CH : 28 2. Hook off within 60 seconds. The channel changes automatically and you can communicate with other party. 3. When the communication is completed, hook on the handset or press the CANCEL key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-16 3.4 All Ships Call When an urgent but not life-endangering situation arises on your ship, for example, engine trouble, send an all ships call to request assistance. After sending the call, you can communicate by voice over the radiotelephone. Do the following before beginning actual communications: URGENCY priority: Say PAN three times followed by your call sign. SAFETY priority: Say SECURITE three times followed by your call sign. Own ShipCoastStation 3.4.1 Sending an all ships call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose ALL SHIPS and press the ENT key. 4. SAFETY is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Choose SAFETY, URGENCY, or DISTRESS as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 6. TCmd1 is selected; press the ENT key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-177. Choose SIMPLEX TP, DUPLEX TP, DATA or FAX as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SIMPLEX, DUPLEX, or FAX, the NO INFO appears in the Tcmd2 field. Go to the step 10. If you chose DATA, go to the next step. 8. TCmd2 is selected; press the ENT key. SV. 26 terV. 27 terV. 32V. 21V. 22V. 22 bisV. 23V. 26 bisT 9. Choose the data type and press the ENT key. 10. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears. SELECT CHNO INFO 11. Choose SELECT CH or NO INFO as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. (The example is the international, duplex channel list.) Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel and press the ENT key. DUP CHANNEL010203040507181986286061626364656678798081828384852021222324252627 12. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the call. After transmitting the message, the screen changes to standby display.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-183.4.2 Receiving an all ships call In case of ON HOOK 1. When an all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks something like the one shown below. Allshipscallreceived.FROM:123456789SAFETYTCmd1:SIMPLEXTPTCmd2:NOINFOCH:16CANCELALARM 2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The display changes as follows. **ReceivedMessage**APR01/í0412:34ECC:OKALLSHIPSCALLSAFETYTCmd1:SIMPLEXTPTCmd2:NOINFOCH:16FROM:123456789PRESSENTTOCHANGECH 3. Press the ENT key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified, and you can watch the contents of the message. In case of OFF HOOK 1. When an all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks. 2. Press the ACK key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified. Note: Before pressing the ACK key, if you press the CANCEL key, the alarm stops. Press the CANCEL key again to cancel the all ship call, or press the ENT key to accept the all ship call and the display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-193.5 Geographical Area Call The geographical area call is for sending a call to all ships within the area you designate in your geographical area call. In the figure below, for example, the call will be sent to all ships within 24-34°N, 135-140°W. Reference point(For example, 34°N 140°W)5° 140°W135°W10°34°N24°N 3.5.1 Sending a geographical area call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose AREA CALL and press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : AREA CALLROUTINETCmd1 : SIMPLEX TPTCmd2 : NO INFOCH : 10AREA : 34°N 123°E↓10°→5° 4. AREA is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Using the numeric keys, enter latitude and longitude of reference point and southerly degrees and easterly degrees of area. To change coordinate, choose it and press the 1 key for North or East; 2 key for South or West. After entering data, push the ENT key. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Choose ROUTINE, BUSINESS, SAFETY, URGENCY, or DISTRESS as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-20 8. TCmd1 is selected; press the ENT key. 9. Choose SIMPLEX TP, DUPLEX TP, DATA or FAX as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SIMPLEX, DUPLEX, or FAX, NO INFO appears in the Tcmd2 field. Go to step 12. If you chose DATA, go to the next step. 10. TCmd2 is selected; press the ENT key. SV. 26 terV. 27 terV. 32V. 21V. 22V. 22 bisV. 23V. 26 bisT 11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key. 12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears. SELECT CHNO INFO 13. Choose SELECT CH or NO INFO as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. If you chose SELECT CH, the following channel list appears. (The example is the international, duplex channel list.) Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose a channel and press the ENT key. DUP CHANNEL010203040507181986286061626364656678798081828384852021222324252627 14. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the message. After the call is transmitted, the standby display appears with channel specified.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-213.5.2 Receiving a geographical area call 1. When a geographical area call is received, the alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks two minutes. Geographicalareacallreceived.FROM:123456789ROUTINETCmd1:SIMPLEXTPTCmd2:NOINFOCH:10CANCELALARMAREA:12°N123°E↓01°→01° 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears. **ReceivedMessage**APR01/í0412:34ECC:OKAREACALLROUTINETCmd1:SIMPLEXTPTCmd2:NOINFOCH:10FROM:123456789AREA:12°N123°E↓01°→01°PRESSENTTOCHANGECH 3. Press the ENT key. You can now watch over the VHF channel specified. In case of OFF HOOK 1. When a geographical area call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the ALARM LED blinks. 2. Press the ACK key. The display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified. Note: Before pressing the ACK key, if you press the CANCEL key, the alarm stops. Press the CANCEL key again to cancel the geographical area call, or press the ENT key to accept the geographical area call and the display changes to the standby display, indicating channel specified.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-22 3.6 Position Call There are two types of position calls: other station requires your ship's position and your ship requests position of another ship. Finding position of other station Sending own ship's position to other station Other StationOwn Station 3.6.1 Position call: requesting other ship's position 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POSITION and press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE : POSITION REQUESTTO : SHIP ID : 123456789ROUTINETCmd1 : POSITION REQUESTTCmd2 : NO INFOIf a file is registered,its registration nameis displayed.If not, this field is blank. 4. SHIP ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a ship ID for which you want to know its position. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Choose ROUTINE, BUSINESS, SAFETY, URGENCY, or DISTRESS as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-238. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit position request. The following display appears. The timer counts down until a response is received. Waiting foracknowledgement.SHIP ID : 123456789ROUTINETCmd1 : POSITION REQUESTTCmd2 : NO INFOTIME TO GO : 3M30 SIf a file is registered,its registration nameis displayed.If not, this field is blank. 9. When an acknowledge call is received, the following display appears and the audio alarm sounds. Position acknowledgereceived.TCmd1 : POSITIONTCmd2 : NO INFOFROM : 123456789ROUTINECANCEL ALARMAT 12 : 34POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E 10. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The display looks as below. You can now confirm position of other ship. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OKPOSITION ACKAT 12 : 34TCmd1 : POSITIONTCmd2 : NO INFOROUTINEFROM : 123456789POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’EPRESS ENT 11. When "No response! Try calling again?" is displayed; Re-send call: Push the ENT key followed by the CALL key. Cancel call: Press the CANCEL key.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-243.6.2 Position call: other ship requests your position You may turn automatic acknowledge of position request on or off with POSITION CALL in the system setup menu. For further details, see page 4-3. Automatic reply 1. When another ship requests your position, the status of the 5 ACK key is AUTO ACK and the setting of POSITION CALL on the system setup menu is ON, the FM-8800D/S transmits own position data, showing the display below. Positionautoacktransmitted.TCmd1:POSITIONTCmd2:NOINFOCANCELALARMAT12:34POS:12°34'N123°45'E 2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The display then looks like the one below, indicating own ship's position. **SendMessage**POSITIONACKTCmd1:POSITIONTCmd2:NOINFOAT12:34TO:123456789POS:12 °34'N123°45'EPRESSENT Manual reply 1. When a position request call is received and the setting of POSITION CALL on the system setup menu is OFF, the audio alarm sounds and the display changes as below. Positionrequestcallreceived.TCmd1:POSITIONTCmd2:NOINFOFROM:123456789ROUTINECANCELALARM
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-252. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. ** Received Message **APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK POSITION CALLTCmd1 : POSITIONTCmd2 : NO INFOROUTINEFROM : 123456789PRESS ENT TO ACK. 3. To send your position manually, press the ENT key. The following pop-up menu appears. ANSWERNO ANSWER 4. Choose ANSWER by the CH knob and press the CALL key to send your position data. Then, the standby display appears. To send no position data, choose NO ANSWER and press the ENT key twice to return to the standby display. 3.7 Polling Call Polling means confirming if own station is within communicating range with other station. This function only provides affirmative or negative response; it does not provide position information. Note that simultaneous polling to more than one station is not possible. 1Polling2Acknowledge3Polling4Acknowledge 3.7.1 Sending a polling call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from standby display to the COMPOSE MESSAGE screen and the CALL TYPE is displayed in reverse video. 2. Press the ENT key to open the call type list.
3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-26 3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POLLING and press the ENT key. ** Compose Message **SHIP ID : TCmd1 : POLLINGTCmd2 : NO INFOROUTINECALL TYPE : POLLING 4. SHIP ID is selected; press the ENT key. 5. Key in a station ID with the numeric keys and press the ENT key. 6. ROUTINE is selected; press the ENT key. 7. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose the appropriate communications category and press the ENT key. 8. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit polling call. After the call is transmitted, the following display appears. The timer counts down until a response is received. 9-1. When a polling acknowledge call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the display looks something like the one below. Polling acknowledgereceived.FROM : 123456789ROUTINETCmd1 : POLLINGTCmd2 : NO INFOCANCEL ALARMIf a file is registered, theregistration name is displayed. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. Press the ENT key to show the standby display when you can confirm if called party is within communicating range.

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