Simrad RS80B VHF marine raidotelephone - DSC upgradeable User Manual RS81 82 Manual Issue E

Simrad Ltd VHF marine raidotelephone - DSC upgradeable RS81 82 Manual Issue E

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The AHS81 and AHS82 have been designed with simple opera-tion in mind for ease of use, even in installations that have onestation of each type. The handsets are fully waterproof anddesigned for all environments from the navigation station tothe open cockpit.1.1.1 About this manualThis manual combines operating and installation informationon both the RS81 and RS82 and is divided into four main parts. As the handsets have differing layouts and functions areaccessed in different ways, we recommend that you familiariseyourself with the information pertaining to the product thatyou have purchased prior to installation or use. This will facili-tate full understanding of the many operating features andensure straightforward installation.Thank you for choosing Simrad!If you are pleased with your VHF radio, we hope you will beinterested in our range of marine electronic equipment, whichis manufactured to the same high standards as the RS81/RS82.Please contact your nearest Simrad agent for a catalogue show-ing our increasing range of high-tech navigational instruments,GPS, Autopilots, Radar, Echosounders, Chartplotters and VHFradio sets.Simrad operates a policy of continual development and reservethe right to alter and improve the specification of their productswithout notice.1.2 Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines (US only)To meet FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules onRadio Frequency Exposure, it is recommended that the VHFantenna is mounted at least 3 m (10 ft) away from any areaaccessible to any personnel onboard. If this distance is achievedby vertical separation, the antenna must be at least 5 m (16.5 ft)above deck to allow for the height of an adult. This guidelineapplies only to antennae not exceeding 9dBi gain.In order to comply with the FCC’s Maximum Permissible Expo-sure (MPE), the radio operator is responsible for ensuring thatthere is no personnel within this range before transmitting.WARNING Failure to observe these recommendations may expose thosewithin the MPE radius of 3 m (10 ft) to RF absorption levelsthat exceed the FCC safe limits.RS81/RS82 VHF12 E04572 Issue 1.0
RS81/RS82 VHF108 E0457213.4 Channel FrequenciesNOTE Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguardusers with written authorisation.Channel 70 is the designated Digital Selected Calling (DSC)channel and may not be used for voice transmissions.

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