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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Instruction manualIIISimrad RS81/RS82VHF Radio SystemMANUAL
RS81/RS82 VHFIV Part no. E04572 Issue E 26/04/04 CRThe technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and mainte-nance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic orotherwise without prior permission from Simrad Ltd.No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication, although every care has been taken tomake it as complete and accurate as possible.© 2004 Simrad Ltd
Part I – INTRODUCTION1 GENERAL1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111.1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121.2 Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131.3 MMSI number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141.4 Group ID MMSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141.5 ATIS number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Part II – THE RS81 VHF RADIO SYSTEM2 INTRODUCTION 3 MAIN FUNCTIONS 3.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173.2 Switching the radio on & off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183.3 Second country modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183.4 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193.4.1 Channel sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193.5 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.6 Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.7 Speaker mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213.8 Dual Watch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213.9 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223.10 All scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223.10.1 Dynamic All scan inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.11 Memory scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.11.1 Dynamic Memory scan delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243.12 Adjusting backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243.13 Handset off cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 MENU MODE 4.1 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254.1.1 All scan inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254.1.2 All scan reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264.1.3 All scan show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264.1.4 Memory scan select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264.1.5 Memory scan clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274.1.6 Memory scan show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274.1.7 Scan dwell time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274.2 Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284.2.1 Ship’s MMSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284.2.2 ATIS number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294.3 VHF Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.3.1 User channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.3.2 Last used channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Instruction manualVE04572C O N T E N T S
4.3.3 Interrupt intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324.3.4 Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324.3.4.1 Setting up speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334.3.4.2 Adjusting independent volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334.3.5 Lighting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334.3.6 SimNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.3.6.1 Banks select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.3.6.2 Device instance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344.3.6.3 System instance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354.3.7 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS 5.1 Selecting Weather Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365.1.1 Weather Watch alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365.2 Security mode (voice scrambler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375.3 Losing NMEA data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375.4 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375.4.1 Making an intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375.4.2 Receiving an intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385.5 Received DSC call displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385.5.1 Individual call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385.5.2 Public correspondence call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.5.3 Group call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.5.4 All Ships Safety call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.5.5 All Ships Urgency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.5.6 Distress Alert call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395.5.7 Distress relay call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.5.8 Distress acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.6 Position over 4 hours old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Part III – THE RS82 dVHF RADIO SYSTEM6 INTRODUCTION 7 MAIN FUNCTIONS 7.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437.2 Switching on/off & Second country mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447.3 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447.3.1 Channel sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457.4 Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467.5 Squelch adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467.6 Dual Watch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477.7 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .487.8 All scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497.8.1 Dynamic All scan inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .497.9 Memory scan mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.9.1 Dynamic Memory scan delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.10 Adjusting backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517.11 Handset off cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51RS81/RS82 VHFVI E04572
8 MENU MODE 8.1 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528.1.1 All scan inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528.1.2 All scan reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538.1.3 All scan show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538.1.4 Memory scan select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .538.1.5 Memory scan clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548.1.6 Memory scan show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558.1.7 Scan dwell time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558.2 Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558.2.1 Ship’s MMSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .568.2.2 Group MMSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .568.2.3 ATIS number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578.3 VHF Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .588.3.1 User channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .588.3.2 Position view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598.3.3 Last used channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.3.4 Interrupt intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.3.5 Speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.3.6 SimNet management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .618.3.6.1 Data sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .628.3.6.2 Lighting banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .638.3.6.3 Device instance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .648.3.6.4 System instance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658.3.7 Lighting modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .669 DSC FUNCTIONS 9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679.2 Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679.2.1 Individual routine call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .679.2.2 Public correspondence call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689.2.3 All Ships Safety call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.2.4 All Ships Urgency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.2.5 Group call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719.2.6 Distress Alert call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719.3 Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739.3.1 Individual routine call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739.3.2 Public correspondence call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .749.3.3 All Ships Safety call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .759.3.4 All Ships Urgency call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .759.3.5 Group call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .769.3.6 Distress Alert call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .779.3.7 Distress Alert acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .789.3.8 Distress Relay call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799.4 Viewing the call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .809.5 Position over 4 hours old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8110 THE DIRECTORY10.1 Switching between the directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8210.2 Viewing the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Instruction manualVII
10.3 Entering a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8310.4 Editing a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8411 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS 11.1 Selecting Weather Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8511.1.1 Weather Watch alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8511.2 Security mode (voice scrambler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8611.3 Losing SimNet data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8611.4 Losing NMEA data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8711.5 Editing Latitude, Longitude and UTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8711.6 Toggling between Lat/Long and UTC views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8911.7 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8911.7.1 Making an intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8911.7.2 Receiving an intercom call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9011.8 Station speaker mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9011.9 iDSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Part IV – INSTALLATION12 INSTALLATION 12.1 Physical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9512.1.1 Transceiver installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9512.1.2 Handset installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9612.1.3 Station speaker installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9712.2 Electronic installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9712.2.1 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9812.2.2 Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9912.2.3 NMEA0183 input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10012.2.5 SimNet connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10012.2.6 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10112.2.7 Cable strain relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10112.3 Antenna installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10212.4 Electrical interference suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10413 FURTHER INFORMATION 13.1 Operating procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10513.1.1 Sending a Distress Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10513.1.2 Acknowledging and relaying a Distress Alert call . . . . . . .10513.1.3 Cancelling a Distress Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10613.1.4 Alerting all vessels within range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10613.1.5 Calling a coast radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10613.1.6 Making an intership call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10613.2 NMEA sentences received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10613.3 Transmission range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10713.4 Frequency of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10813.5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10913.6 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11013.7 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11113.8 Accessories & spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11113.9 Service & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11213.10 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113RS81/RS82 VHFVIII E04572
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Fig 1.1 - System options1 GENERAL1.1 Introduction The RS81 and RS82 offer an extremely flexible approach to sin-gle and dual station VHF radios. The RS81 consists of an RS80Btransceiver “black box” with an AHS81 voice-only active hand-set with built-in loudspeaker. The RS82 utilises the same trans-ceiver, but is supplied with an AHS82 DSC-enabled activehandset and separate external speaker. Both the AHS81 andAHS82 are completely interchangeable and offer full intercomfacility between stations (Fig 1.1).In any system combination that has an AHS82 handset theradio will accept geographical position input via the propri-etary SimNet data network, or via NMEA0183. Such a combi-nation will also support iDSC interface with Simrad Chartplot-ters, enabling any DSC alerts to be displayed and acknowl-edged from the plotter itself.Instruction manual11E04572SIMRADRD69SIMRADVOLVOLSQLSQLD/WSCAN MEM1W INT 16SIMRADRD69SIMRADVOLVOLSQLSQLD/WSCAN MEM1W INT 16IDSC DataSimnet NMEA0183OptionalIDSC DataSimnet NMEA0183pCombination systemThe RS81 Dual Station system The RS82 Dual Station systemSIMRADAHS81SIMRADON/CDIMMERVOL SQLUSERSHIFT OK1W D/W 16WXWATCHMENUSCANALLSCANMSPKR INT
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.RS81/RS82 VHF12 E04572
1.2 LicensingNOTE Prior to use please check the national licensing requirementsfor operators.In the UK licence applications and queries should be made tothe following authority:Ship Radio LicensingRadio Licencing CentreThe Post OfficePO Box 1495BristolBS99 3QSWebsite: www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk/rlc A set may only be operated by or under the supervision of theholder of a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competenceand Authority to Operate. This is awarded on completion of theMarine Short Range Certificate course administered by the RoyalYachting Association:Royal Yachting AssociationRYA HouseEnsign WayHambleSouthamptonSO31 4YAWebsite: www.rya.org.uk Tel. 0845 345 0400 Holders of the Restricted Certificate of Competence in Radio-telephony (which covers MF/HF SSB, etc.) do not need a sepa-rate VHF certificate.In all other countries, please contact your regional authority forinformation.Instruction manual13E04572
RS81/RS82 VHF14 E045721.3 MMSI numberAt the time of issue of your vessel’s radio licence, an MMSI(Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number must be requested toenable the operation of DSC functions. This is a nine-digitnumber, which must be permanently entered into the RS82, orRS81 with the DSC-capable AHS82 handset fitted.NOTE If the boat, or the RS81 or RS82, is subsequently sold, the radiomust be returned to an authorised Simrad agent for the MMSInumber to be erased and the new owner’s MMSI numberentered.An MMSI number will only be issued to licensed and certifiedusers. Please enquire with your local licensing authority forfull details.Please refer to section 4.2.1 (RS81) or section 8.2.1 (RS82) forinformation on how to enter the vessel’s MMSI number.1.4 Group ID MMSIFor boats that are part of a flotilla, racing fleet or other group,a Group ID MMSI number can also be entered, which willallow DSC communication within the group, if DSC is avail-able. NOTE Contact your local authority for rules regarding Group MMSInumber allocation.Please refer to section 8.2.2 for information on how to enter aGroup MMSI number. Please note, that the Group MMSI numberfunction is not available on the AHS81 handset.1.5 ATIS numberSome countries require an ATIS number (e.g. Benelux and theRhine/Danube waterways); however, this option will onlyappear on ATIS-equipped radios.Please refer to section 4.2.2 (RS81) or section 8.2.3 (RS82) forinformation on how to enter the ATIS number.
PART IITHERS81 VHF RADIO SYSTEM
Instruction manual17E045722 INTRODUCTIONThe RS81 is a modular VHF radio system with a user friend-ly, remote-style handset to access and control all functions.The RS81 transceiver “black box” is robustly constructedusing a pressure die-cast aluminium case for effective heatdissipation, ensuring maximum transmission performanceeven after many hours constant use.The dual station RS81 radio system has been designed forcountries in which DSC capability is not a requirement. It isideal for leisure and light commercial use and can support upto two handsets. Additional stations can either be anotherAHS81-type handset, or a DSC-capable, fully-featured AHS82radio-telephone handset. The RS81 offers full intercom facili-ty and allows optional geographical position input via NMEA(if the second handset is an AHS82). The operation of the AHS81 handset, which has an inbuiltloudspeaker, is designed to be simple and intuitive. Largebuttons and a rubber-profiled handle-back ensure safe andcomfortable handling, whilst the large, backlit LCD allowseasy reading, even in difficult conditions.The handset is tough and waterproof, and is designed towithstand the rigours of the marine environment.3 MAIN FUNCTIONS3.1 General notesPacked with many advanced features, the Dual Station RS81 iscompact and has a contemporary look and feel.The SHIFT key is used to access secondary functions printed insmall letters below the main function on the key – simply pressSHIFT, then select the appropriate key. Secondary functions areshown in this manual in brackets, e.g. (SCAN M). NOTE The SHIFT key will time out of Shift mode after 2 seconds, ifanother key is not pressed.The handset plugged into Station 1 is the master controller.Operations initiated on this handset will override all other sta-tions. When a handset is lifted off its cradle, the other handsetwill display “OCCUPIED”. If a press and hold operation is ini-tiated on a handset, the other will display “IN USE” and func-tions will not be accessible.When entering or editing text in any of the displays, the cursorposition is indicated by a flashing dash. SIMRAD AHS81SIMRADON/CDIMMERVOL SQLUSERSHIFT OK1W D/W 16WX WATCHMENUSCAN ALLSCAN MSPKR INTAHS81 handset
RS81/RS82 VHF18 E045723.2 Switching the radio on & offTo switch the radio on, press and hold the ON/C key. For 2 sec-onds the display will show the handset's software issue num-ber, then for 2 seconds the station number followed by the lastchannel used (see section 4.3.2). When turning on the radio for the first time, all settings will dis-play at default values, including the channel setting, which is setto the priority channel (normally 16). When turned on, the radiowill revert to previously stored volume and squelch settings. To switch the radio off, press and hold the ON/C key for 2 sec-onds. The display screen will go blank and any audio will bemuted to indicate that the unit has been turned off.3.3 Second country modesIn countries where it is permitted, the RS81 can operate on asecondary set of channels, such as the USA channels. To enter the Second country mode press SHIFT followed by OK.The display will show the second country for 2 seconds, thenreset. The current mode is displayed in the top left-hand corner(cf. Fig 3.1).NOTE Second country modes are linked to specific primary countrymodes:Primary SecondaryInternational, “INT” USA, “USA”USA, “USA” International, “INT”River (Rhine), “RIVER” International, “INT”Canadian, “CAN” USA, “USA”NOTE If the primary country mode is Canadian, an optional tertiarycountry mode from “CAN” to either “USA”, or “INT” becomesavailable.
Instruction manual19E04572NOTE The default for the User channel is 16. NOTE Selecting 16 at any point will revert the unit to channel 16,which is the default mode, and high power. This is a safetyfeature.If a channel is selected using a press and hold operation, otherhandsets will not update, until the key has been released (cf.section 3.1).3.4.1 Channel setsIn addition to the standard international channel, the RS81 canbe programmed with a range of auxiliary channels, such as theMarina channel in the UK, the USA Weather channels and theScandinavian Fishing and Leisure channels.3.4 Changing channelsTo select a channel, use the ▼and ▲keys to scroll through theavailable channels and view their associated functions (Fig 3.1).The priority channel (normally 16) can be selected by pressing16, which will always set the radio to high 25W transmitpower.Fig 3.1 - Selecting a channel72VOLUME 05INT16VOLUME 05INTU 23VOLUME 04INTFig 3.2 - User channel selectedThe User channel is preset and can be directly accessed bypressing the USER key. A “U” next to the channel number willindicate that it has been set as the User channel (Fig 3.2).
3.5 VolumePress the VOL key to enter the volume adjustment mode,then use the ▲and ▼keys to adjust the volume from 1 to 24(loud). The volume adjustment mode will time out after 2 seconds ifno key is pressed. If either the ▲or ▼key is held pressed, themode will cycle through the settings until released.3.6 SquelchPress the SQkey to enter squelch mode, then use the ▲and▼keys to determine the setting between 1 and 10. If either the▲or ▼key is pressed continuously, the mode will cyclethrough the levels. To cancel press the OKor ON/C key, otherwise the mode willtime out after 2 seconds.RS81/RS82 VHF20 E04572MAR I NAAAAAMAR I NAAAAAINTPR I VATE AAAFig 3.3 - Selecting auxiliary channel sets(sets must be available to be displayed)M2Use the ▲and ▼keys to choose a channel fromthe preset range (Fig 3.3).
3.7 Speaker muteTo mute/unmute the handset’s integral speaker and earpiecewhilst the handset is on the cradle, press the SHIFT followed byVOL (SPKR) to toggle between mute (the display will show“SPKR MUTED”) and unmute (the display will show “VOL-UME XX”). Pressing and holding SHIFT, as well as pressing VOL (SPKR) –when the handset is on the cradle – will control whether thespeaker is muted when the handset is removed from the cradle.The display will show “CRD MUTE Y” (for “Yes”) to confirmthe setting, repeat the above procedure to unmute the speaker.3.8 Dual Watch modeDual Watch allows the radio to scan between the selectedworking channel and the watch channel (the priority channel,usually 16).To enter Dual Watch mode press D/W – the display will showthe working channel in large digits with the watch channel dis-played beneath (Fig 3.4).Instruction manual21E04572If the handset is not on the cradle, it will display “CRADLE”and the Dual Watch mode will terminate after 10 seconds,unless the handset is replaced.When the radio detects a signal on the Watch channel, it willlock onto this and the large digits will change to show theWatch channel number.To cancel Dual Watch lift the handset from the cradle, or pressON/C or 16.NOTE Dual Watch cannot be initiated if the radio is on channel 16. 6D/W AAAA 16BBBBBBBBBBINTDWFig 3.4 - Dual Watch mode
If the handset is not on the cradle, it will display “CRADLE”and the Tri-Watch mode will terminate after 10 seconds, unlessthe handset is replaced.When the radio detects a signal on the Watch or the User chan-nel, it will lock onto this and the large digits will change toshow the respective channel number.To cancel Tri-Watch, lift the handset from the cradle, or pressON/C or 16.NOTE Tri-Watch cannot be initiated, if the radio is on channel 16 orthe User channel, or if channel 16 has been programmed to bethe User channel.3.10 All scan modeIn the scan function the RS81 will cycle sequentially througheach enabled channel, pausing every time a signal is detected.To enter All scan mode, press SHIFT followed by 1W (SCAN ALL).Two LCD segments will circle the screen to indicate that scan-ning is in progress (Fig 3.6, p. 23). If the radio locks onto a channel, press OKto continue the scan,or wait until the signal becomes clear. If scanning is initiatedand the handset is not on the cradle, it will display “CRADLE”.Scanning will time out after 10 seconds and not start, until thehandset has been replaced.RS81/RS82 VHF22 E045723.9 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch modeThe Triple or Tri-Watch function allows the radio to scanbetween the selected working channel, the User channel andthe Watch channel (the priority channel, usually 16).To enter Triple Watch mode, press and hold the D/W key for 2seconds – the display will show the working channel in largedigits with the Watch and User channels displayed in smallerdigits below (Fig 3.5).T/W16 U23INT 10Fig 3.5 - Tri-Watch mode
To cancel lift the handset, alternatively press ON/C or 16. Thedisplay will show the last channel scanned.3.10.1 Dynamic All scan inhibitIf the radio repeatedly locks onto the same busy channel, thiscan be excluded from the scan by pressing SHIFT then 1W(SCAN ALL) while locked on that channel.“INHIBITED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, after which thescan will resume whilst excluding the inhibited channel. Toreset inhibited channels, please refer to sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2. 3.11 Memory scan modeMemory scan allows scanning of a pre-programmed set ofchannels specified by the user (see also sections 4.1.4 and 4.1.5). To enter Memory scan mode, press SHIFT followed by D/W(SCAN M). Two LCD segments will now circle the screen toindicate that scanning is in progress (Fig 3.7). If the radio locksonto a channel, press OKto continue the scan, or wait until thesignal becomes clear.Instruction manual23E04572--INTSCANALLFig 3.6 - All scan mode06INTSCANALL--INTSCANMFig 3.7 - Memory scan modeSHIFT06INTSCANSHIFTM
If scanning is initiated and the handset is not on the cradle, itwill display “CRADLE”. Scanning will not start until the hand-set has been replaced and time out after 10 seconds.To cancel the scanning function lift the handset, alternativelypress ON/C or 16. The display will show the last channelscanned.3.11.1 Dynamic Memory scan deleteIf the radio repeatedly locks onto the same busy channel, thiscan be removed from the Memory scan process by pressingSHIFT and D/W (SCAN M) while locked on that channel.“INHIBITED” will be displayed for two seconds (Fig 3.8), afterwhich the scan will resume bypassing the inhibited channel. Toreset inhibited channels, please refer to section 4.1.4.RS81/RS82 VHF24 E045723.12 Adjusting backlightingThe display and keypad are backlit – to set the backlightinglevel, press SHIFT followed by ON/C.There are six levels of lighting: “OFF”, and 1 (bright) to 5 – usethe ▲and ▼keys to adjust the brightness. The mode will timeout after 2 seconds, but can also be cancelled by pressing eitherthe ON/C or OKkey.3.13 Handset off cradleThe RS81 can support up to two handsets. If either is lifted ofthe cradle, the other will display “OCCUPIED”, unless aresponse to a station-to-station intercom call is required. NOTE If the master controller displays “OCCUPIED”, it will automat-ically become active when lifted, as its operation overrides allother handsets. The other handset will be locked out and willnow display “OCCUPIED” instead.68INTSCANINHIBITEDMFig 3.8 - Memory scan delete
Instruction manual25E045724 MENU MODEMenu mode is used to adjust the various radio settings, such aschannels inhibited from scan modes, ID number programmingand User channel selection. To enter menu mode, press SHIFT twice. Use the ▲and ▼keysto scroll through the options listed below:• Scanning (section 4.1) covers options related to the vari-ous scanning functions such as channel inhibit, memoryscan select and scan dwell time.• Numbers (section 4.2) explains how to enter ID numberssuch as the Ship’s MMSI and ATIS number.• VHF Items (section 4.3) describes miscellaneous optionssuch as selection of a User channel, last used channel, inter-rupt intercom and speaker settings.To select an option press OK, to return to normal radio opera-tion press ON/C.NOTE Entering menu mode will inhibit the operation of the radio.Exit menu mode before returning the handset to the cradle topermit normal operation.4.1 ScanningIn the Menu mode select Scanning by pressing OK, using the ▲and ▼keys to scroll through the following options:• All scan inhibit (section 4.1.1)• All scan reset (section 4.1.2)• All scan show (section 4.1.3)• Memory scan select (section 4.1.4)• Memory scan clear (section 4.1.5)• Memory scan show (section 4.1.6)• Scan dwell time (section 4.1.7)To select an option press OK, to return to the main menu pressON/C.4.1.1 All scan inhibitIf the radio is repeatedly locking onto a busy channel whenscanning, this channel can be excluded from the scan cycle.Each option will be displayed for 2 seconds.In Scanning mode press OK, then use the ▲and ▼keys to scrolland select the “ALL INH” option, which will be displayed for 2seconds. Press OKagain, then use the ▲and ▼keys to selectthe channel to be excluded, or, if the channel has been inhibited
Press ON/C to return to the Scanning menu.4.1.2 All scan resetIn the Scanning menu press the OKkey to enter the submenu,then use the ▲and ▼keys to select “ALL RESET”. Now pressOKto reset all inhibited channels. The display will show“RESETTING” for 2 seconds, then “ALL RESET” (Fig 4.2). RS81/RS82 VHF26 E04572Press ON/C to return to the main mode, or use the ▲and ▼keys to select another option. 4.1.3 All scan showThis Scanning mode function will display all inhibited chan-nels. In Scanning mode press OKand use the ▲and ▼keys toselect “ALL SHOW”. Press OKagain and the display willchange, “SHOWING” all inhibited channels in sequence.Press ON/C to return to the main menu, or use the ▲and ▼keys to select another option.NOTE If private or auxiliary channels have been omitted from scan-ning, the “SHOWING” function will display them after thenormal channels that have been excluded from scanning.4.1.4 Memory scan selectThis function selects the channels to be used in the Memoryscan cycle (see section 3.10).In Scanning mode press OKto enter the submenu and use the▲and ▼keys to select “MEM SEL”, which will be displayed(the display will show “INHIBITED”), the channel to be re-enabled (Fig 4.1). Press OKto confirm each setting.65ALLAI NH BINTFig 4.1 - Selected channel inhibited from scanALL RESETEBFig 4.2 - All inhibited channels reset
Instruction manual27E04572for 2 seconds. Press OK, then use the ▲and ▼keys to choosethe desired channel and press OKto add the channel to thememory scan, or to delete a previously selected channel (thedisplay will show “ENABLED” for each selected channel).Use the above procedure to select/deselect further channels, orpress the ON/C key to return to the main scanning mode.NOTE North American users: only one Weather channel can be addedto the Memory scan, if another one is selected, it will overridethe existing channel. The Weather channel will not be scannedas part of the Memory scan sequence, but used by the WeatherWatch function instead (cf. section 5.1). 4.1.5 Memory scan clearMemory scan clear will remove all channels previously includ-ed in the Memory scan.Press OKto access the scanning submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “MEM CLEAR” (Fig 4.3). Press OKto reset all theinhibited channels. The display will show “CLEARING” for 2seconds. Use the ▲and ▼keys to choose another option, or press ON/Cto return to the main menu.4.1.6 Memory scan showThis function displays all channels selected for Memory scan. Press OKto access the Scanning submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “MEM SHOW”. The display will sequentiallyshow all channels selected for memory scan.To exit this submenu press OK, or use the ▲and ▼keys tochoose another option.4.1.7 Scan dwell timeThis function is used to select the length of time the RS81remains on a channel after it has locked onto it during eitherthe All scan, or Memory scan function.From the Scanning menu press OKto access the submenus anduse the ▲and ▼keys to select “DWELL”. There are 11 levels ofdwell time from 0–10 (seconds). MEM CLEARBBFig 4.3 - Selecting channel for memory scan
RS81/RS82 VHF28 E04572To adjust the dwell time setting, press OKto enter the editmode and use the ▲and ▼keys to select the desired scandwell time. The display will show “XX SECONDS” (with “XX”denoting the new dwell time) for 2 seconds, then return to“DWELL” showing the new level (Fig 4.4). Press OKto exit the submenus, or the ▲and ▼keys to choose afurther option.4.2 NumbersThe Numbers menu is used to enter ID numbers such as theMMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) or ATIS numbers (thelatter is applicable only in certain countries), please refer also tosections 1.3 and 1.5 of the introduction.Once the Numbers menu option has been selected (see intro-duction to section 4), use the ▲and ▼keys to scroll through thefollowing menu options:• Ship’s MMSI (section 4.2.1)• ATIS number (section 4.2.2)NOTE The ATIS number option will only be shown if the radio isATIS enabled. This feature is only available for sets used in theBenelux and Rhine/Danube waterways.To select an option, press OK. To return to the main menu,press ON/C.4.2.1 Ship’s MMSINOTE This option is only available in systems with an AHS82 con-nected (please refer also to section 1.3).The Ship’s MMSI function will display the boat’s MMSI num-ber once it has been entered, or will allow the MMSI number tobe entered when the radio is being used for the first time.From the Numbers menu (section 4.2) press OKto enter thesubmenu and select “SHIPS MMSI”. After 2 seconds the num-ber will be displayed – if it has not been entered yet, the dis-play will show dashes only (“- - -”), with a flashing dash indi-cating the cursor position (Fig 4.5, p. 29).Fig 4.4 - Scan dwell timeDWELL 04
Instruction manual29E04572To enter the nine-digit MMSI number, use the ▲and ▼keys toscroll and select the number required. Use the VOL and SQkeys to correct any errors and press OKwhen entry is complet-ed. The radio will now display “CONFIRM” and the MMSInumber must be re-entered. If the two numbers do not match,the above procedure must be repeated.NOTE The MMSI number will not be accepted, unless all nine digitshave been entered; the suffix “0” is automatically inserted bythe radio.CAUTION The MMSI number can only be entered once and cannot be edit-ed by the user. Should it become necessary to change the MMSInumber (e.g. if the radio is being moved to another boat), theradio must be sent to an authorised Simrad service agent forreprogramming.Press ON/C to return to the Numbers menu.4.2.2 ATIS numberNOTE This section applies only to radios used in countries where theATIS system is in operation (Benelux and the Rhine/Danubewaterways). This option will only appear on ATIS-equippedradios (see also section 1.5).From the Numbers menu select “ATIS NO” – the display willshow the ATIS number, unless the number has not beenentered yet, in which case the display will show dashes only,with a flashing dash indicating the cursor position (“- - -”).Enter the nine-digit ATIS number using the ▲and ▼keys andthe VOL and SQkeys to correct any errors. Press OKwhen entry is completed and re-enter the numberwhen prompted by the radio (“CONFIRM”, Fig 4.6, p. 30). If thetwo numbers do not match, the procedure must be repeated.i1234 - - - - -INT 16Fig 4.5 - Entering the MMSI number
RS81/RS82 VHF30 E04572NOTE The ATIS number will not be accepted, unless all nine digitshave been entered – the prefix “9” is automatically inserted bythe radio.CAUTION The ATIS number can only be entered once and cannot be edit-ed by the user. Should it become necessary to change the ATISnumber, the radio must be sent to an authorised Simrad serviceagent for reprogramming.Press ON/C to return to the Numbers menu.CONFIRMINT 16Fig 4.6 - Entering the ATIS number
Instruction manual31E04572Press ON/C to return to the VHF Items menu.4.3 VHF ItemsThe VHF Items menu contains the settings for miscellaneousitems such as User channel, voice scrambling, lighting andspeaker settings.Once the VHF Items menu option has been selected (section 4),use the ▲and ▼keys to scroll through the menu optionsbelow:• User channel (section 4.3.1)• Last used channel (section 4.3.2)• Interrupt intercom (section 4.3.3)• Speaker settings (section 4.3.4)• Lighting modes (section 4.3.5)• SimNet (section 4.3.6)• Serial number (section 4.3.7)To select an option press OK, or press ON/C to return to themain menu.4.3.1 User channelThis is a user-programmable priority channel, which is used inthe Tri-Watch function and is selected by pressing the USER key.In the VHF Items menu press OKto enter the submenus anduse the ▲and ▼keys to select “USER CH”. Press the OKkeyagain to edit the User channel and use the ▲and ▼keys toscroll to the desired channel. Press OKagain to confirm, thedisplay will show “SETTING” for 2 seconds (Fig 4.7).10SETTINGBBINTFig 4.7 - Setting the User channel
RS81/RS82 VHF32 E045724.3.2 Last used channelNormally, the RS81 will power up on the pre-programmedstart-up channel (usually the priority channel). The Last usedchannel function enables the radio to power up on the last usedchannel (the default setting is ”OFF”).Press OKto enter the VHF Items submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “LST CH", which will show either “Y[es]”, or“N[o]”. Use the OKkey to toggle between “Y” and “N”.Press ON/C to exit the submenu, or use the ▲and ▼keys toselect another option.4.3.3 Interrupt intercomThis function is used to specify whether intercom functionsshould be interrupted when an incoming VHF transmission isreceived.Press OKto enter the VHF Items submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “INT ICM Y” – note that the default setting is“Y[es]”. Use the OKkey to toggle between “Y” and “N”.Press ON/C to exit the submenu, or use the ▲and ▼keys toselect another option.4.3.4 Speaker settingsThe speaker settings option is used to set the individual defaultvolume levels for each station and/or intercom in the system.Press OKto enter the VHF Items submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “SET SPKRS”, then press OKagain to enter thespeaker settings menu, the display will show “DEFAULTS”(Fig 4.8). Use the ▲and ▼keys to choose “STATION 1” or“STATION 2”, then press OKto confirm.16DEFAULTS00INTFig 4.8 - Resetting speaker settings to defaultsNOTE This menu has a wrap-around function.Press ON/C to exit, or use the ▲and ▼keys to select anotheroption.16SET SPKRS00INT
Instruction manual33E045724.3.4.1 Setting up speakersSpeaker levels can be reset by pressing OKto select “SET SPKRS”in the VHF Items submenu. Press OKto access the speaker set-tings submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select “DEFAULTS”(see Fig 4.8 above).Press OKto reset all speaker settings to default. The displaywill show “RESETTING” for 2 seconds.Press ON/C to exit this menu level, or use the ▲and ▼keys toselect another option.4.3.4.2 Adjusting independent volumesTo set speakers’ volume levels independently, select “SETSPKRS” in the VHF Items submenu. Press OKto enter thespeaker settings submenu and use the ▲and ▼keys to select astation (e.g. “STATION 1”).Press OKto initiate independent volume adjustment (see sec-tion 3.5 for available settings). The radio will now emit a con-tinuous 500Hz tone via the selected speaker. Adjust the volumelevel using the ▲and ▼keys and press OKto confirm the newsetting, which will be displayed and end the tone.Press ON/C to exit this menu level, or use the ▲and ▼keys toselect another option.4.3.5 Lighting modesThe lighting mode allows adjustment of the level of lighting forthe station, the radio or the whole of the network. The chosenmode can also be stored in separate banks for each individualstation connected to the radio.In the VHF Items menu select OKto enter the submenu anduse the ▲and ▼keys to select ”LIGHTING”, press OKagain.Use the ▲and ▼keys to select either “STATION”, “RADIO” or“NETWORK” and press OK. The display will show “SEL STN”,“SEL RADIO” and “SEL NET”, respectively, to confirm thechoice. These displays will be shown for 2 seconds.The selected lighting mode will be stored and available whenthe radio is turned on next time.
RS81/RS82 VHF34 E045724.3.6 SimNetSimNet is Simrad’s proprietary network bus system. Note, thatthe SimNet functions detailed below are handset specific.From the VHF Items menu press OKto enter the submenusand select “SIMNET” pressing OKagain. Use the ▲and ▼keysto select one of the following menu options: “BANK SEL” (sec-tion 4.3.6.1), “DEVICE INS” (section 4.3.6.2) or “SYSTEM INS”(section 4.3.6.3).Press ON/C to exit return to the upper menu level.4.3.6.1 Banks selectTo edit the light banks select “BANKS” from the SimNet mode,then press OK. Use the ▲and ▼keys to select a station andpress OKto edit the required bank. Then using the ▲and ▼keys scroll through to the requiredbank and press OKto select it. The display will show“SELECTED” for 2 seconds, then return to show the stationnumber.Press ON/C to return to the upper menu levels.4.3.6.2 Device instanceFor multiple systems, this function allocates a number to aradio when there are more than one of the same products onthe network.From the SimNet menu press OKto enter the submenus anduse the ▲and ▼keys to select “DEVICE INS”. Press OKtoenter the editing mode (the default number is “000”), then usethe ▲and ▼keys to allocate a number and press OKto con-firm. “SELECT XXX” (where “XXX” is the chosen number) willbe shown for 2 seconds (Fig 4.9).16NO. 001BINTFig 4.9 - Allocating a device number to one of several identicaldevices on the same network▼▲
4.3.6.3 System instanceFor large boats, this function allocates a number to the radioon a network when there is more than one network.From the SimNet menu press OKto enter the submenus anduse the ▲and ▼keys to select “SYSTEM INS”. Press OKtoenter the editing mode (the default number is “00”), then usethe ▲and ▼keys to allocate a network number (Fig 4.10) andpress OKto confirm. The radio will show “SELECT XX”(where “XX” is the chosen number) for 2 seconds.4.3.7 Serial numberThe radio’s serial number can be found under the VHF Itemsmenu. From within the VHF Items menu press OKand use the▲and ▼keys to select “SERIAL NO”, which will display thenumber for 2 seconds.Press ON/C to return to the upper menu level, or use the ▲and▼keys to select another option. Instruction manual35E0457216NO. 02BINTFig 4.10 - Allocating a number to a device wherethere are several networks▼▲
RS81/RS82 VHF36 E045725 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS5.1 Selecting Weather WatchThe Weather Watch function enables the radio to monitor a sin-gle Weather channel specified in the memory scan select func-tion (see section 4.1.4). A transmission on a Weather channel ispreceded by a tone – if it is detected by the radio, it will triggeran alert to allow the user to switch to the Weather channel.To enable Weather Watch, press the SHIFT key followed by theUSER (WXWATCH) key to display the Weather channel (Fig 5.1).12WATCHBBBW4WXFig 5.1 - Selecting Weather Watch modeIf a weather channel has not been selected for inclusion in amemory scan, the display will show “NO WX CHAN”, beforereturning to the upper menu level. Likewise, if Weather Watchis not enabled the display will show “NO WX MODE” for 2seconds before returning to the upper menu level. For instructions on how to select a Weather channel refer tosection 4.1.4. To cancel Weather Watch, repeat pressing the SHIFT key fol-lowed by the USER (WXWATCH) key. The display will show“CANCEL WX” for 2 seconds before returning to the uppermenu level.5.1.1 Weather Watch alertIf the radio detects a weather alert tone on the specified Weatherchannel, it will sound a 10-second alarm and the display willshow “WX ALERT”.Press OKto cancel the alarm and switch to the selected Weatherchannel. To ignore the weather alert, press ON/C or wait untilthe alarm times out.To return to the working channel press ON/C. Note, that thiswill not cancel the Weather Watch mode (cf. section 5.1 above).
Instruction manual37E045725.2 Security mode (voice scrambler)For additional security, a voice scrambler function is availableas an optional accessory. The scrambler uses frequency inver-sion to encrypt the transmission and will allow secure trans-mission between compatible radios. (See also section 4.3.6.)To enter security mode, press SHIFT followed by 16. The displaywill show “NO SCRM”, if the scrambler function is not enabledin the system. If security mode is enabled, the display willshow “SEC” in the top left-hand corner of the LCD. To exit press SHIFT followed by 16 again, or ON/C.5.3 Losing NMEA dataNMEA data may be processed by the Dual Station RS81, inorder to transmit the boat’s position if a Distress Alert is initiat-ed. Note, that this is only possible if the second handset installed isan AHS82.One minute after NMEA data is lost, the station speakers willsound an alarm and the display will show “NMEA LOST”,until the operator confirms the warning by pressing either theON/C or the OKkey.5.4 IntercomIf the system has two handsets connected, it is possible to makean intercom call from one handset to the other.5.4.1 Making an intercom callPress SHIFT followed by the SQkey to enter intercom mode.The display will show “SHIFT”, then “INTERCOM” (Fig 5.2).12I N T ERCOMABINTFig 5.2 - Making an intercom callPress OK, or use the PTT key to initiate intercom mode. Thiswill trigger the intercom alarm.
RS81/RS82 VHF38 E04572To end an intercom call, press ON/C, or replace the handset.5.4.2 Receiving an intercom callWhen an intercom call is received from another station, thehandset display will show “INTERCOM”.5.5 Received DSC call displaysPlease note that DSC call displays will only be shown, if the secondhandset connected to the radio is an AHS82. These displays are warn-ings only, calls cannot be acknowledged or cancelled from the AHS81.5.5.1 Individual call12RX SIGNALBINTFig 5.3 - Interrupt intercom disabled24INTFig 5.4 - Receiving an individual callVOLUME 1024INTINDIVIDUALNOTE Once initiated the OKkey can be used to re-sound the alarm ifrequired. Further pressing of the PTT key will open the audiopath to the receiving station to allow voice calling.NOTE If a call is not answered within 15 seconds, the call will time out.NOTE If interrupt intercom is enabled and radio traffic is received,the intercom will be suspended and the received audio trans-mission will be routed to the station speakers (PTT must bedisabled at this point). Once radio traffic has ceased, the inter-com call will continue. If interrupt intercom is disabled and the squelch is open, thedisplay will show “RX SIGNAL”, until the squelch is closed(Fig 5.3).
Instruction manual39E045725.5.5 All Ships Urgency call24INTFig 5.5 - Receiving a public correspondence callVOLUME 1024INTTEL CALL5.5.2 Public correspondence call5.5.3 Group call24INTFig 5.6 - Receiving a group callVOLUME 1024INTGROUP CALL5.5.4 All Ships Safety call24INTFig 5.7 - Receiving an All Ships Safety callVOLUME 1024INTSAFETY24INTFig 5.8 - Receiving an All Ships Urgency callVOLUME 1024INTURGENCY5.5.6 Distress Alert call24INTFig 5.9 - Receiving a Distress Alert callVOLUME 1024INTDIST ALERT
RS81/RS82 VHF40 E04572NOTE To cancel or acknowledge a call, the ON/C or OKkey on theAHS82 handset must be used.5.6 Position over 4 hours oldNormally current position data is supplied to the radio eitherautomatically via an interfaced navigational receiver, or bymanually entering a position. Note, the displays are only availableif one handset connected to the radio is an AHS82.The display will show “POS 4 HRS” and there will be an audi-ble alarm beep –– 30 minutes after switch on, if no NMEA position data hasbeen received, or none has been manually entered, andevery hour thereafter; or– 4 hours after NMEA has been lost, or the manual positionwas entered for the last time, and every hour thereafter.Press the ON/C key to clear the display.5.5.7 Distress relay call24INTFig 5.10 - Receiving a distress relay callVOLUME 1024INTDIST RELAY5.5.8 Distress acknowledgement24INTFig 5.11 - Receiving a distress acknowledgementVOLUME 1024INTDIST ACK
PART IIITHERS82 dVHF RADIO SYSTEM
Instruction manual43E045726 INTRODUCTIONThe RS82 is a modular, dual station VHF radio and Class DDSC (Digital Selective Calling) radio-telephone system usinga fully-featured telephone-style handset to access and controlall functions. It supports the latest GMDSS requirements fornon-SOLAS vessels from the International MaritimeOrganisation (IMO) and will enable you to make digitallyselected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make thantraditional voice calls using channel 16. Should a distress sit-uation occur, with the AHS82 you can quickly raise an alert,indicating your identity, your position and automaticallyestablish distress communication on the emergency voicechannel.The transceiver “black box” is robustly constructed using apressure die-cast aluminium case for effective heat dissipa-tion, ensuring maximum transmission performance even aftermany hours constant use.The operation of the AHS82 handset, which has a separateexternal loudspeaker, is designed to be simple and intuitive.Large buttons and a rubber-profiled handle-back ensure safeand comfortable handling, whilst the over-sized, backlit LCDand numeric keypad allow easy reading, even in difficultconditions.The handset is tough and waterproof, designed to withstandthe rigours of the marine environment.7 MAIN FUNCTIONS7.1 General notesAlthough it has many advanced features, the AHS82 has beendesigned to be as simple and intuitive to operate as possible.The SHIFT key is used to access the secondary functions printedabove each key – press SHIFT, then press the appropriate key.These secondary functions are shown in this manual in brack-ets, e.g. (GROUP).NOTE Shift mode will automatically time out after 2 seconds, unlessanother key is pressed. At any time, pressing ON/C will cancelthe current operation.The lowest occupied port is the master controller, any opera-tions initiated on this handset will override all other stations.WX WATCHSPEAKERDIRTEL CALLVOLVOL ON/CLAT/LONCH SETLIFTCOVER DISTRESS16VOLUME 1 1SQUELCH 07INTAHS82 handset
RS81/RS82 VHF44 E04572Fig 7.1 - Selecting a channel72VOLUME 05SQUELCH 03INT16VOLUME 05SQUELCH 03INT7.2 Switching on/off & Second country modeTo turn the radio on (or off), press and hold the ON/C key. Onstart-up the display will show the handset software issue num-ber for 2 seconds, then the station number and software issuenumber for the transceiver unit for 2 seconds.As default, the radio is tuned to the priority channel (normally16). If last used channel mode has been set (see section 8.3.3),the radio will switch on tuned to the previously used channel.The radio also stores volume and squelch settings automaticallyand will revert to these on start-up.In countries where it is permitted, the RS82 can operate on asecondary set of channels, such as the USA channels.To select the secondary channel mode, press SHIFT followed byOK. The display will show the channel set selected for 2 sec-onds, before reverting to the default display.NOTE Channels available will depend on programming. Please enquirewith your national licensing authority for details of permittedchannel sets in your own country.7.3 Changing channelsTo select a channel, enter the channel number using the numer-ic keypad (Fig 7.1). If the channel is invalid, the display willshow “INVALID CHANNEL”, before reverting to the previouschannel.The priority channel (normally 16) can be selected by pressing16, which will also set the radio to 25W (high) transmit power.
Instruction manual45E04572The default setting for the User channel is 16 (please refer tosection 8.3.1 for details on how to set the User channel).7.3.1 Channel setsIn addition to the standard international channels, the RS82 canalso be programmed with regional auxiliary channels, such asthe Marina channels M and M2 in the UK, the USA Weatherchannels and the Fishing or Leisure channels in Scandinavia.To display the channel sets available, press SHIFT followed by1W (CHSET). Repeated pressing of the 1W key while still inShift mode will scroll through the available channel sets. Whenthe required channel set is displayed, enter the channel numberusing the numeric keypad – e.g. “2” for M2 (Fig 7.3).The pre-selected User channel can be directly selected by press-ing the USER key. The display will show “U” next to the chan-nel number to indicate that it is the User channel (Fig 7.2). U 23VOLUME 05SQUELCH 03INTFig 7.2 - User channel selectedMAR I NAAAAAMAR I NAAAAAINTPR I VATE AAAFig 7.3 - Selecting auxiliary channel sets(sets must be available to be displayed)
RS81/RS82 VHF46 E04572The only exception to this is the selection of the UK Marinachannel “M”, which has no number associated with it.Selecting the Marina channel will set it automatically (Fig 7.4).Fig 7.4 - Selecting auxiliary channel number2MAR I NAAAAAINTNOTE If no numeric keys are pressed within 2 seconds, the radio willrevert to the working channel (except for Marina channel “M”as noted above).7.4 Volume adjustmentTo adjust the volume, use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys toincrease or decrease the setting from 1 to 24 (loud). Pressingand holding either key will cycle through the settings.7.5 Squelch adjustmentTo enter squelch adjustment mode press SQ, then use the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to increase or decrease the squelch from 0(open) to 10. Press and hold either key to scroll through thesettings.NOTE Squelch adjustment mode will automatically time out after 2seconds, unless another key is pressed. Squelch mode can alsobe cancelled by pressing ON/C.
7.6 Dual Watch modeDual Watch mode allows the radio to scan between the select-ed working channel and the watch channel (the priority chan-nel, usually 16).To enter Dual Watch, select the required working channel, thenpress SHIFT and 3(DW). If Dual Watch is selected while thehandset is off the cradle, the display will show “PLACE BACKON CRADLE”. Dual Watch will automatically commence, ifthe handset is replaced within 10 seconds.The display now shows “D/W” – the large digits on the dis-play will indicate the working channel, with the watch channelshown below in small digits (Fig 7.5).Instruction manual47E04572If the radio detects a signal on the Watch channel, it will lockonto this and the large digits will change to show the watchchannel.NOTE All other stations will also show the Dual Watch display. NOTE Normal VHF functions will not be available when in DualWatch mode. To exit Dual Watch press 16, or ON/C, or lift thehandset from the cradle.6D/WAAAAA 16BBBBBBBBBBINTDWFig 7.5 - Dual Watch mode
RS81/RS82 VHF48 E045727.7 Triple Watch or Tri-Watch modeTriple or Tri-Watch allows the radio to scan between the selectedworking channel, the User channel and the watch channel.To enter Tri-Watch, select the required working channel, pressSHIFT and then press and hold 3(DW) for 2 seconds. If TripleWatch is selected while the handset is off cradle, the display willshow “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. Tri-Watch will automati-cally commence, if the handset is replaced within 10 seconds.The display will now show “T/W” – with the large digits onthe display indicating the working channel, and the User andwatch channels shown below in small digits (Fig 7.6).If the radio detects a signal on the User or Watch channels, itwill lock onto this and the large digits will change to show therelevant channel.NOTE Tri-Watch cannot be selected if the User channel is set to 16.NOTE All other stations will also show the Tri-Watch display. NOTE Normal VHF functions will not be available when in Tri-Watchmode. To exit Tri-Watch, press 16 or ON/C, or lift the handset from thecradle.Press & holdT/WAAAAA 16USERBBBBB6INT 10Fig 7.6 - Tri-Watch mode
Instruction manual49E04572Should the radio lock onto a busy channel, pressing OKwillmanually continue the scan. All scan will otherwise automati-cally restart when the channel becomes clear.NOTE All other stations will also show the All scan display. NOTE While in All scan mode, normal VHF functions are not avail-able. To exit All scan, press 16 or ON/C, or lift the handset fromthe cradle.7.8.1 Dynamic All scan inhibitDuring All scan, if the radio repeatedly locks onto a busy chan-nel, this channel can be excluded from scanning by pressingSHIFT then 1(SCAN ALL) while locked onto it. The display willshow “CHANNEL INHIBITED” and the channel will nolonger be included in the scan cycle.The channel can be reinstated using Memory scan select(please refer to section 8.1.4).7.8 All scan modeThe scan function cycles the RS82 sequentially through eachenabled channel, pausing each time a signal is detected. Press SHIFT followed by 1(SCAN ALL) to enter All scan mode. IfAll scan is selected while the handset is off the cradle, the dis-play will show “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. All scan will becancelled if the handset is not returned to the cradle within 10seconds.When the radio detects a signal, the display will change toshow the relevant channel number (Fig 7.7). 67INTSCANALLFig 7.7 - All scan mode
RS81/RS82 VHF50 E045727.9 Memory scan modeMemory scan allows scanning a pre-programmed set of chan-nels specified by the user (see also sections 8.1.4 and 8.1.5). To enter Memory scan mode press SHIFT then 2(SCAN M). IfMemory scan is selected while the handset is off the cradle, thedisplay will SHOW “PLACE BACK ON CRADLE”. Memoryscan will automatically commence, if the handset is replacedwithin 10 seconds. The display will show “SCAN M”. When the radio detects asignal, it will lock onto this and the large digits will change toshow the relevant channel (Fig 7.8).Should the radio lock onto a busy channel, pressing OKwillmanually continue the scan. Memory scan will otherwise auto-matically restart when the channel becomes clear.NOTE If only one channel has been stored initiating Memory scanwill retune the RS82 to this channel.NOTE All other stations will also show the Memory scan display. NOTE While in Memory scan mode, normal VHF functions are notavailable. To exit Memory scan, press 16, or ON/C, or lift the handsetfrom the cradle.7.9.1 Dynamic Memory scan deleteIf the radio repeatedly locks onto a busy channel when scan-ning, this channel can be removed from the Memory scan bypressing SHIFT then 2(SCAN M) while locked on that channel.The display will show “CHANNEL DELETED” and the chan-nel will no longer be included in the scan cycle.68INTSCANMFig 7.8 - Memory scan mode
Instruction manual51E04572NOTE However, lifting the master handset will override all other sta-tions, even if it is displaying “OCCUPIED”. All other stationswill be automatically locked out and display “OCCUPIED”instead.7.10 Adjusting backlightingBoth the LCD display and keypad are backlit – to enter back-lighting mode press SHIFT followed by CALL (DIMMER), thenuse the VOL ▲and VOL ▼keys to adjust the backlighting levelfrom “OFF” through level 1 (bright) to 5. Press OKor ON/C to exit the backlighting mode.NOTE Backlighting levels are set individually and will only affect theindividual station.7.11 Handset off cradleWhen a handset is lifted off its cradle, all other stations willdisplay “OCCUPIED” (Fig 7.9). This means that these stationsare locked out until the handset is returned to the cradle,unless it is an intercom call (see section 11.5).STAT I ONAA2OCCUP I EDBBINT 16Fig 7.9 - Station 2 handset is in use

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