Furuno USA 9ZWFM8800D VHF MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE User Manual OPERATORS MANUAL PART1
Furuno USA Inc VHF MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATORS MANUAL PART1
Contents
- 1. OPERATORS MANUAL
- 2. OPERATORS MANUAL PART1
- 3. OPERATORS MANUAL PART2
OPERATORS MANUAL PART1
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
FM-8800D/8800S
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CANCELING DISTRESS ALERT
If 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Turn off the power immediately if water
Do not open the equipment.
leaks into the equipment or the equip-
ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
Do not place liquid-filled containers on
the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
Any repair work must be done by a
licensed radio technician.
Improper repair work can cause electrical
shock or fire.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn
or serious injury exists inside
the equipment. Only qualified
personnel should work inside
the equipment.
WARNINGWARNING
CAUTION
Do 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 or
cause permanent damage to the equipment.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
Terminal, Communication
Unit
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011
Code No.: 100-236-231
Do not approach the antenna
closer than 0.9 m (MPE by
FCC) when it is transmitting.
WARNINGWARNING
FM-8800S
RF power density
on antenna aperture
Distance
100 W/m 20.11 m
10 W/m20.33 m
FM-8800D
2 W/m 20.9 m
0.11 m
Description
required by
(MPE: Minimum Permissible Exposure)
IEC 60945
IEC 60945
MPE by FCC
IEC 60945
IEC 60945
MPE by FCC
0.33 m
0.9 m
100 W/m 2
10 W/m2
2 W/m 2
The antenna emits radio waves
which can be harmful to the
human body.
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Important 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ....................................................................................................... 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
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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
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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
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FOREWORD
A 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
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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
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The 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 UNIT
FM-8800D
FM-8800S
Handset
HS-2003
VHF
Antenna CH 70 RX
Antenna
AC/DC
Power Supply
Unit
PR-240-CE
100/220 VAC
50/60 Hz, 1φ
Category of units
Antenna
All other units
Exposed to weather
Protected from weather
Category
Radio Battery
24 VDC
24 VDC
Junction
Box
IF-8810
*Remote station
RB-
8800/8810
Printer
PP-510
External
Speaker
SEM-21Q
DMC I/F
IF-8820
Wing handset
T/R AF output for VDR
MAX
2 sets
MAX
4 sets
IEC61162-1 input
DSC information output
Unit
External alarm
RB-
8800/8810
Distress Message Controller
DMC-5
: Standard
: Option
*: Option for FM-8800S/D-N
FM-8800D/FM-8800S system configuration
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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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-8800S
Semi-duplex 155.000 to 161.475 MHz
Simplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz FM-8800D
Full-duplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz
Simplex 155.000 to 159.600 MHz FM-8800S
Semi-duplex 161.475 to 164.200 MHz
Simplex 155.000 to 158.000 MHz FM-8800D
Full-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-8800S
Transmit 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-8800D
DUP Transmit 3.6 A at 1 W output,
7.6 A at 25 W output
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The 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.
MSG
CALL
SHIFT
*
0
HI/L0
7
USA
PQRS
INTL
8
SCAN
TUV
ENT
#
MENU
9DW
WXYZ
DISTRESS
4
GHI
IntCom
5
JKL
ACK
1 2
ABC
FILE
6
MNO
PRINT
CH16
3
DEF
TEST
CANCEL
LOG
ALARM
CHANNEL
PUSH TO ENTER
SQUELCH
HANDSET
VOLUME/POWER
AUTOOFF
Volume with
Power ON/OFF Squelch control
Transmits the distress alert.
Press this button three seconds continuously.
LCD
Transmits various
messages.
Channel selector
Handset port
Loudspeaker
Transceiver unit
DISTRESS
VOLUME
ALARM
LCD
Keyboard
Loudspeaker
Distress button
Volume control
HS-8800
Handset
HG-8800
Handset 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.
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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.
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1-5
1.1.3 Indications on the LCD
Below are all the indications which appear on the standby display on the
transceiver unit.
INTL 12
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
11 12
13
14
Hi
Rx
DUP
116
SCAN
SHIFT
AUTO ACK
*
WATCH CH70
*
LAT: 34 45' N
°
10:45 UTC
LON: 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.
INTL
Hi
Rx SCAN
DUP
03
SHIFT
MANUAL ACK** 3*
TGPS ERROR
LAT: 12 34' N
°
LON: 123 45' E
°
12:34 UTC
AUTO
T
WATCH 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.
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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.
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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.
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1.2.8 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.
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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.
INTL
Hi
RX
116
SCAN
SHIFT
AUTO ACK WATCH CH70
LAT: 34 45' N
°
10:17 UTC
LON: 135 45' E
°
AUTO
INTL
Hi
RX SCAN
SHIFT
MANUAL ACK 1
T
SCAN
116
VOL 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.
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Preparing 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
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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.
0550216-01.00
Now ID=01
Input
New 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.
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2. 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: DISTRESS
NATURE: UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
Distress button
Pressed!
KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
2) After the timer counts down to zero, “distress call in progress” is announced.
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE: DISTRESS
NATURE: UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
Distress Call
in 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.
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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: DISTRESS
NATURE: UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
Waiting for distress
acknowledgement.
CH16 Now available.
TIME TO GO : 4M 12S
4) When the DIST ACK is received,
Distress acknowledge
received.
FROM : 003456789
ID IN DIST : 123456789
CANCEL ALARM
TCmd : DISTRESS ACK
AT : 12 : 34
POS : 12
SIMP TP
NATURE : 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 : OK
TCmd : DISTRESS ACK
DISTRESS ACK
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
FROM : 003456789
ID IN DIST : 123456789
PRESS ENT
SIMP TP
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3. 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 : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34N 123 ° 45E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP
CALL TYPE : DISTRESS
UNDESIGNATED
Fire
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
Listing
T
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2. Rotate the channel knob to choose the nature of distress. On the remote
handset, press the up or down arrow key.
UNDESIGNATED
Fire
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
Listing
SSinking
Disabled & Adr
Abandoning
Piracy
Man over board
T
3. Press the ENT key. The screen changes as follows.
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE : DISTRESS
NATURE : Flooding
134
°
30’ E
AT : 08 : 00
POS : 34
°
41’ N
SIMP 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: DISTRESS
NATURE: Flooding
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
Distress button
Pressed!
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.
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2.3 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 CALL
TO : COAST AAA
COAST ID : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
* Compose
message *
CALL TYPE :
COAST CALL
T
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 : UNDESIGNATED
CALL TYPE : DISTRESS
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP
4. Press the ENT key to display the distress nature list.
UNDESIGNATED
Fire
Flooding
Collision
Grounding
Listing
S
Sinking
Dis
Abandoning
Piracy
Man OVBD
T
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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 : DISTRESS
NATURE : Abandoning
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP
6. Press the ENT key to show the position setup window.
INPUT TYPE : AUTO
LAT : 34
LON : 134° 30’E
TIME : 08 : 00
° 41’N
AUTO
MANUAL*
NO INFO
*: MANUAL can not be chosen
if position data is input.
If a position fix
ENT 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.
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2.5 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 Ship
Coast station
Distress Alert
Transmission
Vessel in Distress
Receiving distress alert from other vessel
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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 receive
acknowledge from
CS and/or RCC?
Is own
vessel able
to assist?
No
Is distress traffic
in progress?
No
Is distress call
continuing?
Acknowledge the alert by
radiotelephony to the ship
in distress on VHF CH16.
Yes
No
Inform CS and/or RCC.
Yes
Yes Yes
Enter details in log.
No
CS = Coast Station
RCC = Rescue Co-ordination Center
1. 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.
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Transmitting 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 received
Begin 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 : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
ID IN DIST : 123456789
CANCEL ALARM
SIMP TP
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1. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following message
appears.
** Received Message **
MAY10/’04 08:03 ECC : OK
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
DISTRESS
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
ID IN DIST : 123456789
PRESS ENT TO ACK
SIMP 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 ACK
TO : 123456789
TCmd : DISTRESS ACK
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP
PRESS 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.
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2.6 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 CALL
COAST ID : 00
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CHANNEL : 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.
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4. Press the ENT key.
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE : RELAY SEL
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
ID IN DIST : NO INFO
COAST ID : 00
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP 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 : AUTO
LAT : 34
LON : 134
°
30’E
TIME : 08 : 00
°
41’N
11. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below.
AUTO
MANUAL
NO 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.
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12. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the distress relay.
KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE : RELAY SEL
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
ID IN DIST : NO INFO
COAST ID : 003456789
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP When CALL key is pressed,
this message appears and
timer 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 CALL
COAST ID : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CHANNEL : 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 CALL
GROUP CALL
PSTN CALL
ALL SHIPS
AREA CALL
POSITION
S
T
COAST CALL POLLING
NEUTRAL
MEDICAL
RELAY ALL
RELAY SEL
DISTRESS
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4. Press the ENT key.
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE : RELAY ALL
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
ID IN DIST : NO INFO
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP 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 : AUTO
LAT : 34
LON : 134
°
30’E
TIME : 08 : 00
°
41’N
9. Enter position of the ship in distress, following 1), 2) or 3) below.
AUTO
MANUAL
NO 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.
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10. Press the CALL key to transmit the call.
** Compose Message **
CALL TYPE : RELAY ALL
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
ID IN DIST : NO INFO
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34
SIMP TP
KEEP PRESSED FOR 3S
When CALL key is pressed,
this message appears and
timer 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 : 234567890
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
FROM : 123456789
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
SIMP TP
AT : 12 : 34
CANCEL ALARM
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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 : OK
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
DISTRESS RELAY ALL
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34 SIMP TP
ID IN DIST : 234567890
FROM : 123456789
PRESS 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 : 123456789
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
POS : 12° 34’N 123° 45’E
SIMP TP
AT : 12 : 34
CANCEL ALARM
FROM : 003456789
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2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm and the display changes as
below.
** Received Message **
APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK
NATURE : UNDESIGNATED
DISTRESS RELAY ALL
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
AT : 12 : 34 SIMP TP
ID IN DIST : 123456789
FROM : 003456789
TCmd : DISTRESS RELAY
PRESS ENT
3. Press the ENT key to return to the standby display with CH16.
4. Watch CH16.
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3. DSC OPERATION FOR
NON-DISTRESS CASES
3.1 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 Station
d
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.
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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 CALL
TO : COAST AAA*
COAST ID : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
* Compose
message *
CALL TYPE :
COAST CALL
T
1
1
* : 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.
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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.
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11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key.
12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH
NO 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 CHANNEL
01
02
03
04
05
07
18
19
86
28
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
14. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the message.
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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 : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
TIME 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 acknowledge
call received.
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
Unable acknowledge
call received.
ROUTINE
CANCEL ALARM
TCmd1 : UNABLE
TCmd2 : NO REASON
CH : NO INFO
CANCEL ALARM
FROM : 003456789 FROM : 003456789
Able acknowledge call received Unable acknowledge call received
No response!
Try calling again?
COAST ID : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
PRESS 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.
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Able 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 : OK
COAST ACK
PRESS ENT
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 12
FROM : 003456789 If a file is registered,
its registered name
is displayed instead
of 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.
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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 acknowledge
transmitted.
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Send Message **
PRESS ENT
COAST ACK
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
TO : 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.
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2) 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 acknowledge
transmitted.
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : UNABLE
TCmd2 : BUSY
CANCEL ALARM
CH : NO INFO
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Send Message **
COAST ACK
TO : 003456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : UNABLE
TCmd2 : BUSY
CH : NO INFO
PRESS 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.
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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 request
call received.
FROM : 123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Received Message **
APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK
SHIP CALL
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
FROM : 123456789
PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window
shown below is displayed.
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4. Choose ABLE and press the ENT key. The display changes as shown below.
** Send Message **
PRESS CALL TO SEND
SHIP ACK
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
TO : 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 request
call received.
FROM : 123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
** Received Message **
APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK
SHIP CALL
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
FROM : 123456789
PRESS ENT TO ACK.
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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 REASON
BUSY
EQUIP DISBLD
MODE UNAVAIL
CH UNAVAIL
5. Press the ENT key.
** Send Message **
SHIP ACK
TO : 123456789
TCmd1 : UNABLE
TCmd2 : NO REASON
CH : NO INFO
PRESS CALL TO SEND
ROUTINE
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.
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2. 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.
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11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key.
12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH
NO INFO
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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 CHANNEL
01
02
03
04
05
07
18
19
86
28
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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.
Group
call received.
FROM : 123456789
TO : 0234567
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
CANCEL ALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following display
appears.
** Received Message **
GROUP CALL
APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK
FROM : 123456789
TO : 023456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 08
PRESS ENT
3. Press the ENT key. You can now communicate with the party, over the VHF
channel specified.
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3.3 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 CALL
TCmd1 : DUPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
TEL :
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 progress
on CH70
COAST ID : 003456789
TCmd1 : DUPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
NAME : FURUNO
TEL : 81798631131
AUTO RETRY IN : 5S
When TEL no. is registered,
the registered name is displayed.
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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 for
acknowledgement
FROM : 003456789
TCmd1 : DUPLEX TP
TCmd2 : PAY-PHONE
TEL : 1234567890123456
CH : 28
2. When the ACK from the coast station is received, the following display
appears. The communication time (charge time) is informed.
FROM : 003456789
TCmd1 : END CALL
TCmd2 : NO INFO
TEL : 1234567890123456
CHARGE TIME : 00h05m18s
Able acknowledge
call received.
PRESS ENT
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3.3.3 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 : 003456789
TCmd1 : END CALL
TCmd2 : NO INFO
TEL : 1234567890123456
CHARGE TIME : 00h06m18s
PSTN end of call
received.
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 call
Pick up the handset!
FROM : 003456789
TCmd1 : DUPLEX TP
TCmd2 : PAY-PHONE
TEL No : 1234567890123456
CH : 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.
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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 Ship
Coast
Station
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.
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7. 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.
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9. Choose the data type and press the ENT key.
10. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH
NO 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 CHANNEL
01
02
03
04
05
07
18
19
86
28
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
12. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit the call.
After transmitting the message, the screen changes to standby display.
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3.4.2 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.
Allships
callreceived.
FROM:123456789
SAFETY
TCmd1:SIMPLEXTP
TCmd2:NOINFO
CH:16
CANCELALARM
2. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The display changes as
follows.
**ReceivedMessage**
APR01/í0412:34ECC:OK
ALLSHIPSCALL
SAFETY
TCmd1:SIMPLEXTP
TCmd2:NOINFO
CH:16
FROM:123456789
PRESSENTTOCHANGECH
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.
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3.5 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°W
10°
34°N
24°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 CALL
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : SIMPLEX TP
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CH : 10
AREA : 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.
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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.
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11. Choose the data type and press the ENT key.
12. Choose CH and press the ENT key. The following window appears.
SELECT CH
NO 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 CHANNEL
01
02
03
04
05
07
18
19
86
28
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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.
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3.5.2 Receiving a geographical area call
1. When a geographical area call is received, the alarm sounds and the ALARM
LED blinks two minutes.
Geographicalarea
callreceived.
FROM:123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1:SIMPLEXTP
TCmd2:NOINFO
CH:10
CANCELALARM
AREA:12
°
N123
°
E
↓
01
°→
01
°
2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm. The following display appears.
**ReceivedMessage**
APR01/í0412:34ECC:OK
AREACALL
ROUTINE
TCmd1:SIMPLEXTP
TCmd2:NOINFO
CH:10
FROM:123456789
AREA:12°N123°E↓01°→01°
PRESSENTTOCHANGECH
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.
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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 Station
Own 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
REQUEST
TO :
SHIP ID : 123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : POSITION REQUEST
TCmd2 : NO INFO
If a file is registered,
its registration name
is 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.
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8. 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 for
acknowledgement.
SHIP ID : 123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 : POSITION REQUEST
TCmd2 : NO INFO
TIME TO GO : 3M30 S
If a file is registered,
its registration name
is displayed.
If not, this field is blank.
9. When an acknowledge call is received, the following display appears and the
audio alarm sounds.
Position acknowledge
received.
TCmd1 : POSITION
TCmd2 : NO INFO
FROM : 123456789
ROUTINE
CANCEL ALARM
AT 12 : 34
POS : 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 : OK
POSITION ACK
AT 12 : 34
TCmd1 : POSITION
TCmd2 : NO INFO
ROUTINE
FROM : 123456789
POS : 12
°
34’N 123
°
45’E
PRESS 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
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3.6.2 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.
Positionautoack
transmitted.
TCmd1:POSITION
TCmd2:NOINFO
CANCELALARM
AT12:34
POS:12
°
34'N123
°
45'E
2. Press the CANCEL
key to silence the alarm. The display then looks like the one below, indicating
own ship's position.
**SendMessage**
POSITIONACK
TCmd1:POSITION
TCmd2:NOINFO
AT12:34
TO:123456789
POS:12 °34'N123°45'E
PRESSENT
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.
Positionrequest
callreceived.
TCmd1:POSITION
TCmd2:NOINFO
FROM:123456789
ROUTINE
CANCELALARM
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2. Press the CANCEL key to silence the alarm.
** Received Message **
APR01/04 12 : 34 ECC : OK
POSITION CALL
TCmd1 : POSITION
TCmd2 : NO INFO
ROUTINE
FROM : 123456789
PRESS ENT TO ACK.
3. To send your position manually, press the ENT key. The following pop-up
menu appears.
ANSWER
NO 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.
1Polling
2Acknowledge
3Polling
4Acknowledge
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.
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3. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose POLLING and
press the ENT key.
** Compose Message **
SHIP ID :
TCmd1 : POLLING
TCmd2 : NO INFO
ROUTINE
CALL 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 acknowledge
received.
FROM : 123456789
ROUTINE
TCmd1 :
POLLING
TCmd2 : NO INFO
CANCEL ALARM
If a file is registered, the
registration 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.