Thrane and Thrane A S 6300 SAILOR 6311 MF/HF 150W DSC CLass A FCC User Manual SAILOR6301 UM

Thrane & Thrane A/S SAILOR 6311 MF/HF 150W DSC CLass A FCC SAILOR6301 UM

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SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC150W/250W/500WUSER MANUAL jho18. februar 2011
SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC150W/250W/500WUser manualDocument number: 98-131070-ARelease date: February 16, 2011
DisclaimerAny responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from http://www.thrane.com or from the distributor. Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.Copyright© 2011 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark.Trademark Acknowledgements• Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European Union and the Unites States of America.•SAILOR is a registered trademarks of Thrane & Thrane A/S.• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.GPL notificationThe software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL/LGPL. The verbatim licenses can be found online at:http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.htmlhttp://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.htmlYou may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product, which will be no earlier than December 31, 2015, by sending a money order or check for DKK 50 to: SW Technology/GPL Compliance,Thrane & Thrane A/S,Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D2800 LyngbyDENMARK Please write "source for product SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC" in the memo line of your payment.
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ivSafety summary 1The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.GROUND THE EQUIPMENTTo minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground and the cable instructions must be followed. DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHEREDo not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard. KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITSOperating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not service the unit with the power cable connected. Always disconnect and discharge circuits before touching them.ServiceGeneral service must be done by skilled service personnel.Caution! Electric shock hazard. Do not open the equipment. Only skilled service personnel may service and repair the equipment.
vRF exposure hazards and instructionsYour Thrane & Thrane radio generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of energy and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, all persons must obey the following:Warranty limitationThe radio is not a user maintainable unit, and under no circumstances should the unit be opened except by authorized personnel. Unauthorized opening of the unit will invalidate the warranty.Caution! Never touch the Antenna Tuning Unit or feeder wire when the MF/HF radio is transmitting. High voltage which can cause death or serious injury is present at the locations shown in the illustration below.UnitAntenna TuningMF/HFSAILOR 638x
viEmergency callsMMMMMAAAAAYYYYYDDDDDAAAAAYYYYYNANANANANAMEMEMEMEME of the VVVVVEEEEESSSSSSSSSSELELELELEL in distressCCCCCALALALALALLLLLLSSSSSIGNIGNIGNIGNIGN or other IDENIDENIDENIDENIDENTTTTTIFICIFICIFICIFICIFICAAAAATTTTTIONIONIONIONIONMMMMMMMMMMSSSSSIIIII(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)PPPPPOOOOOSSSSSITITITITITIONIONIONIONIONgiven as lllllatatatatatitititititudeudeudeudeude and longitlongitlongitlongitlongitudeudeudeudeudeorIf latitude and longitude are not knownor if time is insufficient,in relation to a known geographical locationNANANANANATURETURETURETURETURE of distressKind of AAAAASSSSSSSSSSIIIIISSSSSTTTTTANCANCANCANCANCEEEEE requiredAny other useful INFINFINFINFINFORORORORORMMMMMAAAAATTTTTIONIONIONIONIONMMMMMAAAAAYYYYYDDDDDAAAAAYYYYY-M-M-M-M-MAAAAAYYYYYDDDDDAAAAAYYYYY-M-M-M-M-MAAAAAYYYYYDDDDDAAAAAYYYYYThis isNANANANANAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAME-NAMEMEMEMEMECCCCCALALALALALLLLLLSSSSSIGNIGNIGNIGNIGNor other IDENTIFICATIONMMMMMMMMMMSSSSSIIIII(If the initial alert is sent by DSC)Use the HANDHANDHANDHANDHANDSSSSSETETETETET for voice callingLLLLLififififift Ct Ct Ct Ct CovovovovoverererererPPPPPrrrrreeeeessssss RED Buttons RED Buttons RED Buttons RED Buttons RED Buttonuntil beep sounds continuously(more than 3 seconds)SHIP‘s NAME:CALLSIGN:MMSI:OWN OWN OWN OWN OWN IDIDIDIDID99-132140PressVHFMFHF4HF6HF8HF12HF16Channel 702187.5 kHz4207.5 kHz6312.0 kHz8414.5 kHz12577.0 kHz16804.5 kHzChannel 162182.0 kHz4125.0 kHz6215.0 kHz8291.0 kHz12290.0 kHz16420.0 kHz- - - - -2174.5 kHz4177.5 kHz6268.0 kHz8376.5 kHz12520.0 kHz16695.0 kHzDDDDDSCSCSCSCSC RRRRRadiadiadiadiadiotototototelephonelephonelephonelephonelephonyyyyyNBDPNBDPNBDPNBDPNBDPDIDIDIDIDISSSSSTRETRETRETRETRESSSSSSSSSS and C and C and C and C and COMOMOMOMOMMMMMMUNICUNICUNICUNICUNICAAAAATTTTTIONIONIONIONIONFREQUENCIEFREQUENCIEFREQUENCIEFREQUENCIEFREQUENCIESSSSS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Remember to use the correct HF-proceduresDon‘t forget your EPIRB is the secondary means ofalerting_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
viiPreface 2Radio for occupational useThe SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 1999/5/EC, Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and is intended for use in maritime environment.SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only.SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public.Manual overviewThis manual has the following chapters:• Introduction contains a description of the MF/HF radio and its components.•Operation explains how to start up the radio, make and receive voice, Distress and DSC calls, including how to handle multiple sessions, Watch and Replay.•Service & maintenance contains support information including a weekly check and a troubleshooting guide.
viiiTraining information (for FCC approved equipment) 3The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is designed for occupational use only and is also classified as such. It must be operated by licensed personnel only. It must only be used in the course of employment by individuals aware of both the hazards as well as the way to minimize those hazardsThe radio is thus NOT intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. The radio also complies with the following guidelines and standards regarding RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels including the recommended levels for human exposure:• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, evaluating compliance with FCC guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.• American National Standards Institute (C95.1) IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz• American National Standards Institute (C95.3) IEEE recommended practice for the measurement of potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields - RF and microwaves.Below the RF exposure hazards and instructions in safe operation of the radio within the FCC RF exposure limits established for it are described.WarningYour Thrane & Thrane radio set generates electromagnetic RF (radio frequency) energy when it is transmitting. To ensure that you and those around you are not exposed to excessive amounts of that energy (beyond FCC allowable limits for occupational use) and thus to avoid health hazards from excessive exposure to RF energy, FCC OET bulletin 65 establishes an Maximum Permissible
ixExposure (MPE) radius of 6 ft. (1.8m) for the maximum power of your radio (150 W selected) with a whip antenna having a maximum gain of 3.0 dBi. This means all persons must be at least 6 ft. (1.8m) away from the antenna when the radio is transmitting.Installation1. A whip antenna with a maximum power gain of 3 dBi must be mounted at least 12.6 ft. (3.9m) above the highest deck where people may be staying during radio transmissions. The distance is to be measured vertically from the lowest point of the antenna. This provides the minimum separation distance which is in compliance with RF exposure requirements and is based on the MPE radius of 6 ft. (1,8m) plus the 6.6 ft. (2.0 m) height of an adult.2. On vessels that cannot fulfil requirements in item 1, the antenna must be mounted so that its lowest point is at least 6 ft. (1.8m) vertically above the heads of people on deck and all persons must be outside the 6 ft. (1.8 m) MPE radius during radio transmission.• Always mount the antenna at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from possible human access.• Never touch the antenna when transmitting• Use only authorized T&T accessories.3. If the antenna has to be placed in public areas or near people with no awareness of the radio transmission, the antenna must be placed at a distance not less than 12 ft. (3.6 m) from possible human access.Failure to observe any of these warnings may cause you or other people to exceed FCC RF exposure limits or create other dangerous conditions.
xRelated documentsTitle and description Document numberSAILOR 630x MF/HF Control Unit, Installation guide98-132396SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Transceiver Unit & Antenna Tuning Unit 150/250/500W, Installation Guide98-133081SAILOR 6000 MF/HF 150/250W System, Installation manual98-130890SAILOR 6000 MF/HF 500 W System, Installation manual98-131993SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex, User Manual98-132519SAILOR 6101 and 6103 Alarm Panel, Installation and user manual98-130981Emergency call sheet 98-132369
xiTable of contentsChapter 1 IntroductionSAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC .................................................... 1Accessories available .........................................................5Chapter 2 OperationOverview ............................................................................7General use and navigation ...............................................7Basic MF/HF radio communication ....................................15Watch function ..................................................................17DSC calls .......................................................................... 18Phone book ......................................................................34Radiotelex ........................................................................36Replay function ................................................................36Setup ...............................................................................37Chapter 3 Service & maintenanceContact for support ...........................................................45Maintenance ....................................................................45Troubleshooting guide .....................................................48Warranty and returning units for repair ............................51Glossary .........................................................................................53Index .........................................................................................55
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1Chapter 11111IntroductionIntroduction 1SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSCThe SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is a modular and flexible MF/HF radio that can be customized to your specific needs for MF/HF communication on workboats, high seas fishing vessels and merchant vessels of all kinds. It offers simplex and semi-duplex SSB radiotelephony in the maritime mobile frequency bands from 150 kHz to 30 MHz. Services include voice transmissions, watch function, DSC operations (Distress calls, position info, Distress relay and more) and AM Broadcast. Optional are the 6-channel DSC watch keeping receiver, AM Broadcast and telex.The large display shows Rx and Tx frequencies and status, MMSI number, position information, system and channel properties, including indicators for transmission power and received signal strength. It is easy to read from almost all angles and the display light can be adapted to dark environments. Then red text is shown on a black background providing a good visibility even at night while protecting your night vision.DSC operations are made using the four soft keys next to the display. The MF/HF radio can replay the last 240 s of received voice messages. This is a useful feature to minimize misunderstandings and to record messages when the radio is unattended. The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC has an Ethernet interface to connect to other equipment for control and monitoring.The SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC is available as a basic MF radio that can be upgraded with an HF option and a telex option. Telexes are sent using the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal.
Chapter 1: Introduction2 SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSCFeaturesRugged and reliable design.Full power range on all ITU channels: 1.6 — 30 MHz for 150 W, 250 W and 500 W systems (Reduced power in the frequency range 1.6 — 4.0 MHz for 500 W).Powerful transceiver (150, 250 or 500 W).Outdoor automatic antenna tuning unit.Radiotelex using the SAILOR 6006 Message TerminalOptionally 6 DSC Distress frequencies in one unit.Intelligent scanning for Voice, DSC and radiotelex (optional).Ethernet with ThraneLINK.Compliant with GMDSS in sea areas A2, A3 and A4 (Wheelmark).Fulfills DSC specification ITU493-13.System overviewThe MF/HF radio consists of a Control Unit with a handset, a Transceiver Unit and an automatic Antenna Tuning Unit. The MF/HF radio is available in the following power classes:System Control Unit Transceiver Unit Antenna Tuning UnitSAILOR 6310 SAILOR 6301 Control Unit DSC Class AaSAILOR 6361 MF/HF 150 W SAILOR 6381 ATUSAILOR 6311 SAILOR 6362 MF/HF 150WSAILOR 6320 SAILOR 6363 MF/HF 250 W SAILOR 6350 SAILOR 6364 MF/HF 500 W SAILOR 6383 ATUa. An additional SAILOR 6301 Control Unit can be added.
Chapter 1: IntroductionSAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC 31111IntroductionControls on the front1. Loudspeaker.2. Four soft keys with function title in the display.3. Large TFT color display.4. Alphanumerical keys to enter Rx or Tx frequency or text strings.5. CH button for channel selection.6. Rx/Tx Key to enter Tx or RX frequency.7. Connector for handset or handmicrophone.8. Distress button for sending a Distress alert.9. RF gain control (AGC/IF).10. Volume knob with key-press function for power on/off.11. Selector knob with key-press function for radio operation and setup.12. Mode key to select the work mode: SSB, AM Broadcast, DSC, Telex.13. Replay button to play back up to 240 s voice message.1 2 3 4 678910 11 12 135
Chapter 1: Introduction4 SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSCDisplay overviewThe picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds various fields of information, depending on the currently selected function.1. Functions you can select with the soft keys. If there are more than 4 functions in the list press the soft key MORE to display further functions.2. System property icons and engagement status.3. Current receive and transmit frequency.4. Channel properties with status and indicators for received signal strength (Rx) and transmission power (Tx).5. Service line containing mode of operation and channel number. 6. DSC window with MMSI number, position information and source.For a detailed description of the information shown for each of the functions available see the chapter Operation on page 7.1 2 345CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXRX6kHz/
Chapter 1: IntroductionAccessories available 51111IntroductionAccessories availableAccessory DescriptionSAILOR 6201 Handset with cradleOne SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle is included in the delivery of the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC. If needed, you can connect another 2 SAILOR 6201 Handsets.SAILOR 6203 Handset with cradleSAILOR 6203 with cradle, waterproof to IPx6.SAILOR 6202 Hand MicrophoneYou can use the SAILOR 6202 Hand Microphone (waterproof to IPx6 and IPx8) instead of the handset.SAILOR 6208 Connection BoxThe SAILOR 6208 Connection Box is used for easy installation of an additional SAILOR 6301 Control Unit.SAILOR 6209 Connection BoxThe SAILOR 6209 Connection Box including Connection Cable 406209-941 is used for installation of external equipment:• Alarm panels and GPS input• Additional SAILOR HandsetsSAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm PanelWith the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel you can activate GMDSS Distress Alarms. The Multi Alarm Panel can be connected to the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC via the Ethernet interface (LAN connector, ThraneLINK).
Chapter 1: Introduction6 Accessories availableSystem configuration - exampleSAILOR 6081 Power Supply Unit and ChargerThe SAILOR 6081 Power Supply Unit and Charger provides DC power and charges automatically a connected battery.SAILOR 6197 Ethernet SwitchThe SAILOR 6197 Ethernet Switch is used in installations with SAILOR 6103 GMDSS Alarm Panels and in installations with ThraneLINK. The Ethernet switch has 5 ports.Accessory DescriptionSAILOR 6209AccessoryConnection BoxSAILOR 6209AccessoryConnection BoxUnitAntenna TuningMF/HFHandsetSAILOR 638xMessage TerminalDSC Watch receiver250W MF/HF with 6 ch. ScanningSAILOR 636xMF/HF DSC Telex Aerial(Optional)KeyboardMF/HF Control UnitSAILOR 630xAlarm PanelSAILOR 6103BoxSwitchHandsetGPS option2182 select optionSAILOR 6270Power SupplySAILOR 608xConnection BoxControl UnitDistress AlarmOther AlarmAILOR 6201Transceiver UnitSAILOR 6201SAILOR 6208SAILOR 6001SAILOR 6006(Optional)9-131805-CTelex optionPrinterSAILOR H1252B
7Chapter 22222OperationOperation 2OverviewIn this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for:•General use and navigation•Basic MF/HF radio communication•Watch function•DSC calls•Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice•Phone book•Replay function•SetupGeneral use and navigationWhen the MF/HF radio is powered on for the first time, typically during installation, the vessel’s MMSI number is entered. Hereafter the MMSI number is briefly displayed after power up. The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship.Caution! Without a programmed MMSI number the Distress button will not work!The message NO DSC (NO MMSI) is shown in the DSC window if the MMSI has not been programmed during installation.
Chapter 2: Operation8 General use and navigationPower on, speaker volume and antenna tuningThe MF/HF radio has a dual-function on/off knob for power on/off and volume control.Action ProcedurePower on Press the on/off knob.Power off Press and hold the on/off knob and follow the instructions in the display.Speaker volume Turn the volume knob (clockwise = louder, counterclockwise = softer, until muted). When muted, is shown in the display.Volume of the handset earpieceTo adjust the volume of the handset earpiece see Controller setup on page 43.Tuning the antenna unitThe radio tunes every time you press the PTT button. As long as the tuning symbol is in the display, the radio is not transmitting. Wait until the tuning symbol has disappeared, then press PTT to start talking. Tuning may take from 0.1 s to 8 s.Tuning is automatically done • after selection of a new frequency, • before any DSC transmission or• if the timer-defined transmission pause is exceeded.
Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 92222OperationSSB, AM BROADCAST, DSC or TELEX modePress the Mode button to select a primary work and emission mode of the MF/HF radio. •SSB: In this mode the MF/HF radio listens for voice on a single RX frequency and transmits on the corresponding TX frequency.The mode SSB (EXT.) is available if you want to use the audio output on the Transceiver Unit, for example to connect a modem. For instructions how to enable SSB (EXT.) see Radio setup on page 38.•AM: AM broadcast is a listen-only mode for pleasure purposes.•DSC: The MF/HF radio monitors a single DSC channel to be able to receive DSC calls.•TLX-SHIP or TLX-COAST: The MF/HF radio monitors a single TELEX channel for telex communication using a SAILOR 6006A Message Terminal.Furthermore the radio may be instructed to go into a specific mode under DSC subsequent communication or if a frequency is entered which only relates to a specific mode.Radio settings and ITU channel selectionTo select an ITU channel press the channel button and•turn the selector knob or• press the numbers on the keypad.To browse and select or enter settings use the selector knob.Entering Rx and Tx frequenciesTo enter RX and TX frequencies use the RX/TX button and the keypad. • First press on RX/TX button: Enter Rx frequency.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXRXkHz/+
Chapter 2: Operation10 General use and navigation• Second press on RX/TX button: Enter Tx frequency.For fine tuning of frequencies (voice clarify) press the selector knob. Adjusting RF gainUse RF gain to control audibility of the incoming signal. Turn the RF gain control knob fully:• clockwise: maximum RF gain — maximum sensitivity• anti-clockwise: minimum RF gain — minimum sensitivityThe larger the signal strength bar, the larger the signal must be in order to be audible. After entry of a new receive frequency the RF gain is set to maximum.Manual RF gain is used alone or in combination with the AGC (Automatic Gain Control). The function is enabled in SSB telephony and disabled in all other modes. The RF gain is adjusted by the AGC and/or the manual RF gain control. In SSB telephony mode the AGC can be on (default) or off. In all other modes it is on. For details how to switch AGC off see Radio setup on page 38. Fine tuning step sizesSelector knob SSB mode AM modePress 1 x 10 Hz 100 HzPress 2x 100Hz 1000HzPress 3 x leave fine-tuning leave fine-tuningkHz/RXkHz/RX
Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 112222OperationSoft-key functionsA number of functions of the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC are accessed using the four soft keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in the display next to the soft key. Use the soft key MORE to display further soft key functions.The following soft-key functions are available from top-level standby: Soft key FunctionCALL Make DSC non-Distress callsALERT Make a Distress call, categories can be assignedDROBOS Distress relay call on behalf of someone elsePOS Current GPS position, including UTC time and MMSI numberHI/LO Switch between high and low powerPHBOOK Phone bookWATCH Dual watch, current frequencies plus 1 DSC frequency (2177 kHz)SQLCH Squelch enable or disableaa. Not available in WATCH mode.SETUP Setup pages. For more details see Setup on page 37.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXRXkHz/
Chapter 2: Operation12 General use and navigationPosition and MMSI InformationThe position and MMSI information for the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC radio is shown in the lower part of the radio’s display. The current (latest) position of the connected GPS, the UTC and position type, GPS Status and MMSI are displayed.Entering the vessel’s position manuallyIf you need to enter the vessel’s position and UTC time manually, do as follows:1. Press the soft key POS. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until POS appears.2. Turn and press the selector knob to select the value you want to change. Then use the keypad or press and turn the selector knob to enter the current position or UTC time. The display shows (Man).3. Press the soft key OK to save the new value. After you have entered a value manually or overruled the GPS input, a soft key UseGPS appears in the POS menu if the GPS is available. Press this soft key if you decide to use the data from the connected GPS.4. Press the soft key SAVE.5. Press the soft key EXIT to return to normal use.If the GPS was present and then disappears a warning appears in the display after 10 minutes. Follow the instructions on the screen.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXRXkHz/
Chapter 2: OperationGeneral use and navigation 132222OperationChannel information always available in the displayFor some functions and for the setup pages, the channel and radiotelephony information has moved to the bottom section of the display. You can change frequencies whenever the frequencies are displayed.If PTT is pressed the radio transmits on the displayed frequency on which the radio is tuned into for communication. If a signal is received, it is received on the displayed frequency.Engagement status The radio is engaged when an active DSC-initiated communication is ongoing, or communication is active on non-DSC initiated MF/HF operation: • A new channel is selected• PTT is pressed or,• Voice signal is received (if squelch is enabled)The engagement state is used to prohibit incoming DSC calls from taking over control of the transmitter channel, disrupting ongoing communication.When the radio is engaged in communication not initiated by DSC, this is indicated with the symbol in the display. Engagement will automatically time-out on inactivity, after an inactivity time specified in DSC setup on page 40.To terminate the engagement immediately press the soft key QUIT. EXIT RADIO SETUPSSB 294DUPScan Hang Time: OFF1794.0 Rx2138.0 TxEXT. SSB Mode: OFF(Example: Radio setup)
Chapter 2: Operation14 General use and navigationSpeaker devicesThe MF/HF radio can be equipped with the following speaker devices:• Additional SAILOR 6301 Control Unit• SAILOR 6201 Handset with cradle, microphone, ear piece and PTT (Push To Talk) button.• SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with PTT button.See Controller setup on page 43 for managing the connected speaker devices.Changing the display colors and dim functionRed text on black background is available for optimal night vision. To dim the display backlight, e.g. to give comfortable night vision, press, hold and turn the selector knob anti-clockwise. The display shows a brightness bar. At the brightness value 45 the display changes to night view with red text on black background.To return to day vision press, hold and turn the selector knob clockwise until the display changes and it reaches the desired brightness.The radio has two color themes: Black text on a white background (default) or white text on black background. To change the color theme see System setup on page 42.Squelch on/off (soft key)Press the soft key SQLCH to toggle between squelch on and off. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SQLCH appears. SQ is shown in the display.The Squelch control is based on voice detection. When squelch is enabled, the receiver is muted in speech pauses. Squelch is automatically activated in WATCH mode. For impact of squelch on replay see Replay function on page 36.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789LAT: N 12°34.5678LON: E 123°45.6789 (GPS)22:071794.02138.0SSB 294 RXTX
Chapter 2: OperationBasic MF/HF radio communication 152222OperationBasic MF/HF radio communicationYou can make radio calls using the Handset or another speaker device.• Ship-to-ship communication: Use simplex channels.• Ship-to-shore communication: Use duplex channels.Only valid frequencies and channel numbers are accepted. Quick guide to radio telephone calls1. Check that the MF/HF radio is in SSB mode. If necessary, press the button MODE to switch to SSB.2. Enter an RX and TX frequency, for example 2182 kHz, the international calling and Distress frequency for maritime radiotelephone communications on the marine MF bands.• First press on RX/TX button: Enter Rx frequency.• Second press on RX/TX button: Enter Tx frequency.• Long press on selector knob: Edit mode to fine-tune frequencies. In SSB mode (Voice clarify), in 10 Hz steps. One more press changes the step size to 100 Hz.3. Take the handset off the hook and press the PTT button on the speaker device. Now the antenna is tuned and a tuning symbol is displayed.
Chapter 2: Operation16 Basic MF/HF radio communication4. When the TX indicator lights up and the transmission power bar shows activity, the transmission is active. Always say “Over.” before releasing the PTT button.5. To receive a radio signal, release the PTT button. When receiving a signal, the bar for received signal strength shows activity.Receiving a radio telephone callWhen you hear your ship’s name or call sign in the loudspeaker, the symbol RX shows that the radio is receiving on the frequencies displayed and the bar for received signal strength shows activity. Proceed as follows:1. Lift the Handset or take another speaker device.2. Press the PTT button and wait until the tune icon has disappeared. The symbol TX shows that the radio is transmitting on the frequencies displayed and the transmission power bar shows activity.3. Repeat the name of the station calling you and say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.4. Suggest a frequency pair by saying: “Frequencies [suggested frequencies]” and “Over.” and release the PTT button to allow the caller to confirm the suggested new frequencies.5. Switch to the new frequencies using the RX/TX button and the keypad and begin your conversation. Press PTT only when you are talking.NoteThe radio tunes every time you press the PTT button. As long as the tuning symbol is in the display, the radio is not transmitting. Wait until the tuning symbol has disappeared, then press PTT to start talking. Tuning may take from 0.1 s to 8 s.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXkHz/RX
Chapter 2: OperationWatch function 172222OperationMaking a radio telephone call1. Enter RX and TX frequencies or select an ITU channel.2. Lift the Handset or take a speaker device and press the PTT button, then wait until the tune icon has disappeared. The symbol TX shows that the radio is transmitting on the frequencies displayed. The transmission power bar shows activity,3. Say the name of the station you are calling three times.4. Say: “This is [your ship’s name]” and “Over.” and release the PTT button to listen. The symbol RX shows that the radio is receiving on the working channel displayed.5. When answered, agree upon a pair of frequencies, enter the new frequencies or ITU channel and start talking.Watch functionThe MF/HF radio radio has a dual watch function. The currently selected RX and TX frequencies and the Distress frequency 2182 kHz are watched.To start WATCH press the soft key WATCH. The display shows SSB-DUAL, the tab for an active voice session and SQ. To stop WATCH press the soft key WATCH or PTT on the speaking device.CALLALERTDROBOSMOREMMSI: 123456789N 12°34.5678E 123°45.6789 22:07GPS4357.04065.0SSB 401SQkHz/TXRXkHz/NoteIf a popup window with the information TX inhibit is displayed when you want to make a radio call, your MF/HF radio is temporarily blocked for sending. Consult your radio responsible for information when you can start transmitting.
Chapter 2: Operation18 DSC callsDSC callsIn this section of the manual you find information on:•Own Distress — sending, acknowledging and cancelling•DROBOS — Distress relay on behalf of someone else•Receiving Distress calls•DSC calls•Sessions in the MF/HF radio•Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice•Geographical area callsOwn Distress — sending, acknowledging and cancellingTo send a Distress alert1. Lift the cover of the red Distress button and press and hold the Distress button for longer than 3 seconds. For short step-by-step instructions how to proceed when sending a Distress message see Emergency calls on page vi.When the Distress signal is sent, SSB, and Tx appear in the display. A two-seconds beep tone is heard and the channel that is currently sent appears in the display.The MF/HF radio displays one by one the bands in which the Distress has been transmitted.If you inadvertently transmit a DSC Distress alert press the soft key ANNUL. For detailed instructions how to cancel all Distress alerts see To cancel own Distress on page 20.2. Press the soft key FREQ if you want to specify a certain band out of the 6 available as the next distress frequency. Thereafter all 6 distress frequencies are transmitted.ANNULFREQMOREPAUSEWAIT FOR ACK: 0:01:50REPEAT IN: 1:30D. MMSI:223344556NAT: UNDESIGNATEDBands: 2 4 6 8 12 162182.0 Rx2182.0 TxSSB DISTOWN DISTRESS
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 192222Operation3. Press the soft key VIEW (press MORE to advance to VIEW) to see details and start radio communication on the frequency 2182 kHz (automatically set) to inform about your Distress situation.For an undesignated Distress message the subsequent communication is always voice communication.ALERT — To send a Distress alert with specified parametersTo send a Distress call with specified nature, distress frequency and sub communication mode Telex do as follows:1. Press the soft key ALERT.2. Enter the necessary information using the selector knob:NoteAutomatic retransmission: If no Distress acknowledgement is received within a period of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, the Distress message will automatically be retransmitted. Transmitting order: 2 MHz, 8 MHz, 4 MHz, 6 MHz, 12 MHz, 16 MHz.Item DescriptionDistress nature FIRE, EXPLOSIONFLOODINGCOLLISIONGROUNDINGLISTING (in danger of capsizing)SINKINGDISABLED (and adrift)UNDESIGNATEDABANDONING (ship)PIRACY (armed robbery attack)MAN OVERBOARDDSC All or single frequency, if you only want to send the Distress alert on one of the 6 Distress frequencies. Mode Radio sub communication mode: SSB or Telex FEC. EXITPOSDSC: ALLLAT: N 23° 23.3234LON: W 123° 23.3234POS: UTC: 12.34PUSH DISTRESS2182.0 Rx2182.0 TxSSB DISTDISTRESS CALL
Chapter 2: Operation20 DSC calls3. Lift the cover of the red Distress button and push the Distress button for 3 seconds.To receive acknowledgement of own DistressWhen the MF/HF radio receives an acknowledgement of Distress from another vessel or station, a 2-tone alarm sounds. The display shows a pop-up window with the MMSI number of the station who sent the Distress acknowledgement call.•Press SILENT or any other key to switch off the 2-tone alarm.•Press the soft key VIEW to display further data for this call.•Press VIEW again to return to the working display.If the same own Distress acknowledgement comes in more than once, the 2-tone alarm sounds briefly and terminates automatically.To cancel own DistressIf you inadvertently transmit a DSC Distress alert and want to cancel it do as follows:1. The display shows that a Distress message has been sent. Press the soft key ANNUL. A pop-up window is displayed.SILENTDSC: ALLLAT: N 23° 23.3234LON: W 123° 23.3234POS: UTC: 12.34PUSH DISTRESSBands: 2 4 6 8 12 16ACK RECEIVED:OWN DISTRESSDISTRESS ACKFROM: 219005678CAT: DISTRESSCall ReceivedANNULFREQMOREPAUSEWAIT FOR ACK: 0:01:50REPEAT IN: 1:30D. MMSI:223344556NAT: UNDESIGNATEDBands: 2 4 6 8 12 162182.0 Rx2182.0 TxSSB DISTOWN DISTRESS
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 212222Operation2. Press the soft key YES to go ahead with the cancelling process, or press the soft key NO to return to Distress sending procedure.3. You must send a voice cancellation message on all DSC watch channels. The display shows the message that you should say when cancelling the Distress.Use the selector knob to scroll through all information for the voice cancel.4. Press the soft key OK to go to the next Distress frequency and repeat step 3. Once you have made the voice cancel for all Distress frequencies, Own Distress is cancelled.5. To finish the Distress session and get back to normal radio use press the soft key QUIT.Power failure while in DistressIn case of a power failure or switch-off during the transmission of a Distress the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC gives an audible warning after power-up and automatically resumes sending Distress 10 seconds after power up. Within the 10 seconds you have the following options:•Press QUIT to terminate the active Distress procedure (acknowledged or unacknowledged).•Press RESUME (or do nothing) to resume the sending Distress procedure.Sending a Distress from the SAILOR 6103 Alarm PanelThe optional SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel will, when connected to the MF/HF radio, indicate in the SAILOR 6103 display that a Distress can be sent over MF/HF.YESDSC: ALLLAT: N 23° 23.3234LON: W 123° 23.3234POS: UTC: 12.34PUSH DISTRESSOWN DISTRESSCANCEL DISTRESS Will Send DSC Cancel And Voice Cancel On The Following Bands: 2 4 6 8 12 16DSC WARNINGNONoteOnly undesignated Distress messages can be initiated from the Alarm Panel.
Chapter 2: Operation22 DSC callsTo send a Distress alert from the SAILOR 6103 Multi Alarm Panel, do as follows:1. Lift the cover of the Distress button marked MF/HF Distress.2. Press and hold the button until the light is steady and the buzzer stops (more than 3 seconds).The MF/HF radio is now in Distress mode. Continue the Distress traffic and procedures from the MF/HF radio front panel.3. Press the MUTE button on the Alarm panel to mute the audible alarm for current distress. All audible alarms are muted.For further information see the Alarm Panel Installation and user manual.DROBOS — Distress relay on behalf of someone elseTo send a Distress message on behalf of someone else, do as follows:1. From top-level standby press the soft key DROBOS.2. Select one line at a time by pressing and turning the selector knob.3. Enter the necessary information using the selector knob or the keypad:DROBOS items DescriptionTYPE: Select RELAY INDIV or RELAY AREA.Distress MMSI: Enter the MMSI number of the vessel in Distress, if known, or else “unknown”TO: Enter the MMSI number of the coast station you are relaying the Distress alert to.EXIT DISTRESS RELAYPHBOOKSSB 601DUP 6501.0 Rx6200.0 TxTYPE: RELAY INDIV.DISTRESS MMSI: 234567891TO:DSC: 8414.5/8414.5Mode: SSB
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 232222Operation4. Press the soft key SEND.Receiving Distress callsWhen the radio receives a Distress call, the 2-tone alarm sounds. The display shows the bands in which the Distress call is received and the category of the Distress call. The types of Distress calls are Distress, Distress ACK, Distress RELAY and DISTR. RELAY ACK.1. Press the soft key SILENT or any other key to switch off the 2-tone alarm.2. Press VIEW to display further information for this call.3. Press HOLD to put the call on hold and stay in the communication loop to receive follow up information, updates etc.4. Monitor radio communication on the frequency 2182 kHz (automatically set) as a coast station may require your assistance.5. The radio receives the first Distress acknowledgement call and the 2-tone alarm sounds again. To switch off the 2-tone alarm press the soft key SILENT. A press on any key also switches off the 2-tone alarm.any key.DSC: Enter the DSC frequency pair, 6 are available, default: 2182 kHz.Mode: Select the radio sub communication mode: SSB or Telex FEC. NAT: Select the nature of Distress, see ALERT — To send a Distress alert with specified parameters on page 19.Enter also the position data, LAT, LON and POS UTC.LAT:LON:POS UTC:Enter the position data.DROBOS items Description
Chapter 2: Operation24 DSC calls6. If you decide to acknowledge the Distress call press the soft key ACK (press MORE until ACK is shown in the display).You can also relay the Distress call. Enter a new MMSI to which you want to send the Distress call, then press the soft key SEND.Distress call with errorsDistress calls containing errors can be received. Press the soft key VIEW to view the message; errors are shown as underscores (_).Distress call logAs long as you are part of a Distress session, i.e. you have not pressed QUIT, you receive Distress messages and can track all Distress messages for the current Distress event. 1. Press the soft key LOG. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until LOG appears.2. Press the soft key NEXT and PREV to browse the received Distress messages.3. Press the soft key EXIT to leave the log.DSC Call ReceivedGROUP (ERR)FROM: 123456789CAT: DISTRESS
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 252222OperationDSC callsWith a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several specific radios on a suggested pair of frequencies or channel.To make a DSC call, do as follows:1. Press the soft key CALL. The default call is an individual routine call. 2. Turn and press the selector knob to select a call type. For each DSC call type a number of parameters can be set. 3. Make the entries for the desired call type:MF/HF Radio BMF/HF Radio A1. Make a DSC call from Radio A to Radio B.2. DSC acknowledge from Radio B to Radio A.3. Radio A + B go on the agreed MF/HF channel.4. Press PTT and start talking .EXIT DSC CALLTo:Type: INDIVIDUALCat: ROUTINEDSC: 2177.0/2177.0PHBOOK1794.0 Rx2138.0 TxSSB 294DUPCh: 2265.0/2265.0Mode: SSBDSC call type Cat To: DSC: Mode CMD Ch DEST CENTRE + RADIUSINDIVID. XXXX—X —SATETY TEST — X X — — — —Position — X X — — — —Group —XXX—X —Area X — X X X — XItem DescriptionTO: Enter the 9-digit MMSI number of the vessel you want to contact or use the phone book (PHBOOK) to select a contact.
Chapter 2: Operation26 DSC calls4. Press the soft key SEND to make the call.Sessions in the MF/HF radioWhat is a session?A DSC session is defined as a collection of DSC calls (transmitted and/or received) that are related to the same event (e.g. a Distress event) or established call (e.g. an individual call request followed by an acknowledgement).A session can be either active or on hold. The active session has control over the radio transmitter. A session can have a purpose. For example if the purpose is to establish a communication on a working channel. The non-DSC communication (voice) is considered as a session that can be active (engaged) or on hold (dis-engaged). See also Engagement status on page 13.DSC: Enter a frequency for the DSC call.Mode: Select the sub communication mode SSB or TELEX FEC.Cat: Select a DSC call category, depending on the call type (Routine R, Safety S or Urgency U)CMD: Select Medical transport or Neutral crafts (if enabled in DSC setup on page 40). Only for the category: Urgency calls.Ch: Enter the suggested frequencies for voice communication.DEST CENTRE + RADIUSFor Area calls enter the destination centre with latitude and longitude data, plus the destination radius in nm. For information about how areas must be entered see Geographical area calls on page 33.Item Description
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 272222OperationDisplay for a sessionIn the lower part of the display the type of session, the current state, MMSI number of the other party and lapsed time since the reception of a call request or an acknowledgment is shown.The session state icons, in the example V and R, show the state of the session:•ACTIVE — the session icon is inverted, the transmitter tuned into the communication channel (in the example , a DSC Routine call).•HOLD — normal view, parked session (in the example , MF/HF voice communication.•FLASHING — Call has updates that need handling or viewingFor more information on the session state icons see Session state icons D, U, S, R, V and T below.Session state icons D, U, S, R, V and TSession icons in the session view inform you of the severity or category of the DSC call or Voice communication:•D — Distress category•U — Urgency•S — Safety•R — Routine•V — Voice (voice call, non-DSC)•T — TelexQUITHOLDVIEWMORE COMM WITH 123456789GROUP RX0:12RV4357.04065.0SSB 401kHz/TXRXkHz/Session state iconsSession lineSession statusRV
Chapter 2: Operation28 DSC callsSession lineThe following table gives an overview of the information in the session line:Session statusThe following table gives an overview of the information in the session status:Session line ExplanationOWN Distress The ship is in own Distress. See also To send a Distress alert on page 18.Distress RX You watch or participate in a Distress communication for another station in DistressRELAY calls (numerous) You watch or participate in a Distress communication for another station in DistressALL SHIPS TX/RX You have sent / received an all ships callGROUP TX/RX You have sent / received a group callINDIVIDUAL TX/RX You have either sent a call request to a station to establish contact, or another station has made a call to you to establish contact. The call needs a reply.TEST TX/RX You either have sent a SAFETY TEST call or have received a SAFETY TEST call from another station that needs to be replied.POSITION TX/RX A position request was either sent or received.Session status ExplanationWAIT FOR ACKNOWLEDGEYou made an individual call to a station and are awaiting a reply to establish connection.
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 292222OperationSoft keys for DSC sessionsCall/session types vary in control options, and options may also change if a session changes its state. The following table gives an overview of the DSC soft key commands available:OCCUPIED The DSC transmission mechanism waits until the selected DSC channel is free.TRANSMITTING Transmission of a DSC message is ongoing.IN COMMUNICATION WITHThe communication has been establishedSession status ExplanationSoft key — DSC session Radio functionQUIT Terminates the DSC sessionHOLD Puts the DSC session on hold if it is active (return to other non-DSC functions)ACTIVE Activates the DSC sessionVIEW Shows details about the DSC callRESEND Transmits an identical call if availableNEWCH Replies with a new channel if an individual call is received with a communication channel specified which is not available in the radio, or the operator decides to change the channel.UNABLE Constructs a reply to the caller if an individual call is received which is not compatible with the radio modes.SILENT Silences alarms. Any key silences the alarm but this soft key function will do only this.
Chapter 2: Operation30 DSC callsYou find detailed information how to handle multiple calls in Handling multiple calls — DSC and voice on page 32.Information for DSC sessions (soft key: VIEW)A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received or transmitted. Press the soft key VIEW to show the details for the current session. For Distress events a ACK Acknowledges a received call request with the suggested parameters.POS (Own Distress) A shortcut to own position data information.PAUSE (Own Distress) Pauses the automatic repetition of Distress transmissionsRESUME (Own Distress) Resumes automatic repetition of Distress transmissions (if paused)DIST ACK Distress acknowledgement.RELAY Relay a received Distress call.ANNUL (Cancel Own Distress) Cancels an inadvertently transmitted DistressCONFIRM (Cancel Own Distress)Confirms action and proceed sequence, used in cancel Distress procedureINFO (in Cancel Own Distress)Turns page of text message.HIST (Received Distress) A filtered version of the log displaying received calls relevant to the current Distress event.Soft key — DSC session Radio function
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 312222Operationsequence of calls may contribute to the complete view and status of the session. Detailed fields for Distress are:For other session types the soft key VIEW typically shows the details from a single call. Detail fields for other calls than Distress are:Details — Distress ExplanationDISTR-MMSI The vessel in DistressNAT Nature of DistressLAT Latitude position of station in DistressLON Longitude position of station in DistressPOS UTC Time of positionMODE Communication mode (SSB, Telex)2 4 6 8 12 16 Frequency bands for Distress alertsDetails —other calls ExplanationCALL Type (on received call) – The call type may be shown on call receptionCAT Category of the call: Urgency, Safety or RoutineFROM The initiator of the callTO The intended receiver of the call (unless All Ships)MODE Communication mode (Simplex/Semi-duplex Telephony supported)CHANNEL Subsequent communication channelLAT Latitude position returned upon a position requestLON Longitude position of station in DistressPOS UTC Time of position
Chapter 2: Operation32 DSC callsReceiving DSC callsIf the radio is in stand-by mode, i.e. not engaged in another session, and a DSC call is received the call details are shown on the display.Press the soft key SILENT or any other key to continue.You can acknowledge the call, put it on hold or display more information (soft key: VIEW). If you put the call on hold, the session icon for this call will flash until you have acknowledged the call. See also Display for a session on page 27.Handling multiple calls — DSC and voiceThe SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC can control multiple DSC sessions simultaneously with a voice communication session. All sessions can keep track of their session state and the communication channel used. They are handled in their respective sessions, in the order as they are started up. A call — or session — can be on hold (HOLD) or active (ACTIVE). If there are several calls ongoing, they are shown as tabs in the display with their state (active, on hold, requiring attention). The DSC sessions on hold can receive calls that are pertinent to the session, even when the session is not displayed.To close a session, the session must be active, then press the soft key QUIT.In case there are simultaneous alarms, they are sorted according to their priorities, the most important ones are shown first. In some cases alarm or pop-up messages terminate automatically, then the display messages and audible alarms also disappear automatically.SILENTDSC: ALLLAT: N 23° 23.3234LON: W 123° 23.3234POS: UTC: 12.34PUSH DISTRESSINDIVIDUAL CALLFROM: 987654321CAT: RoutineRECEIVED: 01:32DSC: 4357.0/4065.0CALL RECEIVEDNoteNote that there is one active call or session at a time. Use the soft key to switch between the ongoing calls/sessions.QUITHOLDVIEWMORE COMM WITH 123456789GROUP RX0:12RV4357.04065.0SSB 401kHz/TXRXkHz/
Chapter 2: OperationDSC calls 332222OperationGeographical area callsWhen making a DSC area call, you must enter the position of the ship (x,y) and the radius of interest r. This information is transformed to a square with a corner point (a,b) and the length of its sides, a and b. Then the DSC message is transmitted. The illustration on this page shows the relation between the user input — the white circle — and the information transmitted —the grey square. The center point is the position of the ship measured in degrees and minutes, whereas the radius of interest is in nautical miles.The corner point of the square (a2,b2) and the length of its sides is given in degrees. Note that these values are rounded to degrees, and due to the requirement that the square shall include the entire circle; this will result in a slightly larger area than defined by the user input.Attention when close to the poles: If the latitude of the corner point ‘a’ is transformed to a value greater that 90° then it is set to 90° and the length b is reduced correspondingly. If the length a is greater than 90° then a is set to 90°.(x,y)ra2,b2b2a2a1b1ba
Chapter 2: Operation34 Phone bookPhone bookUse the phone book when making a DSC call. You can enter up to 50 contacts. The phone book is always sorted alphabetically by contact names. To sort phone book contacts use the soft key FILTER. The contacts can be sorted in ALL, COAST, SHIP or GROUP.Using the phone book to make a DSC callTo call a contact using the phone book do as follows:1. Press the soft key CALL. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until CALL appears. The DSC call composer is shown in the display.2. Press the soft key PHBOOK.3. Turn the selector knob to scroll to the phone book entry that you want to call and press the selector knob to select the contact.4. Press the soft key SEND to make the call.Adding a contact to the phone bookTo add a contact to the phone book do as follows:1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears in the display. 2. Press the soft key ADD and fill in the details for the new contact.Contact DescriptionNAME Enter the name by turning the selector knob to the desired letter, press the selector knob to accept the letter and advance to the next letter. To finish press the soft key OK.TYPE Press and turn the selector knob to select SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION.
Chapter 2: OperationPhone book 352222Operation3. Press the soft key SAVE to save the contact information.4. Press the soft key EXIT to leave the phone book.Editing a contact1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears.2. Press the soft key EDIT.3. Press and turn the selector knob to browse through the details of the contact and continue as described in Adding a contact to the phone book from step 2 onwards.MMSI Turn and press the selector knob to enter the contact’s MMSI number (9 digits), press the soft key OK to accept. For coast station contacts you can also enter a DSC channel.Ch (optional) Press and turn the selector knob to select the preferred channel for this contact, press the soft key OK.Position Auto AckFor SHIP or COAST STATION: Press and turn the selector knob to select YES or NO for this contact, press the soft key OK. This will allow auto-ack of position requests for this contact.Listen to GroupFor GROUP: Press and turn the selector knob to select YES or NO for this contact, press the soft key OK. The radio will respond to calls to the specified group.Contact Description
Chapter 2: Operation36 RadiotelexDeleting a contact1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears.2. Turn the selector knob to browse to the contact you want to delete.3. Press the soft key MORE until DELETE appears.4. Press the soft key DELETE.5. Press EXIT to leave the phone book and return to radio operation.RadiotelexWith the Radiotelex system you can send and receive telex messages over MF/HF radio. The Radiotelex program runs on a SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal with a keyboard. The SAILOR 6006 is connected to a System 6000 MF/HF radio, which transmits and receives the radio telex messages.In order to send and receive telex messages press the mode button of the MF/HF radio until TLX-SHIP or TLX-COAST is shown in the display.For detailed instructions how to send a radio telex message see the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex, User Manual.Replay functionWith replay you can playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker. Recording is activated automatically when a signal is received. Recording is not possible during playback. Up to 60 tracks or 240 seconds can be handled.NoteTo record messages only (without the continuous background noise) activate the squelch function. Press the soft key SQLCH.
Chapter 2: OperationSetup 372222OperationThe recorded channel is displayed and the message length is shown in seconds. The display shows also how old the message is. If the 240 s storage limit is reached, the oldest data is overwritten.Replaying recorded messagesPress the replay button to replay a recorded message. The latest message is repeated. Information about this message is shown in the display. If a signal is received while in replay mode the display shows in the display.To stop replaying the message press the soft key STOP or the PTT button on the speaking device. To rewind through one recorded message make a long press on the Replay button. To leaf through all recorded messages press the replay button repeatedly at short intervals.SetupThe following setup pages are described in this section of the manual:•Radio setup•Channel setup•Power Supply•DSC setup•DSC call logs•System setup•Controller setupNoteThe replay function can be started even in a Distress situation. If a DSC call is received the replay function continues the playback. Immediate acknowledgement of the DSC call initiates and activates the DSC session. You can start replay from any session afterwards.
Chapter 2: Operation38 SetupAccessing a setup pageTo change a setting in one of the SETUP pages, do as follows1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears.2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to the SETUP page you want to edit.3. Turn the selector knob to go to a setting, then press the selector knob to change the setting.4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation.Radio setupItem DescriptionScan Hang TimeScan hang time, in seconds on an active receiving working channel. The time is measured from the signal is detected. The radio remains on the channel for the set time interval, if a signal was detected.OFF: Resumes scanning when signal disappears (default)4, 6, 8, 10: Hang time in seconds.EXT. SSB Mode•OFF (default).•ONUse the mode SSB (EXT.) if you want to use the audio output on the Transceiver Unit, for example to connect a modem.
Chapter 2: OperationSetup 392222OperationChannel setupPower SupplyItem DescriptionWatch ReceiverPress the selector knob to display the watch frequencies and to show which of these are enabled. Contact your local distributor for modifications.Private ChannelsRead only. Contact your local distributor for adding private channels.Item DescriptionMonitor Set this to ENABLED if the radio is connected to a SAILOR 6081 Power Supply Unit and Charger.Set this to DISABLED for any other power supply.Status Visible if ENABLED. Current status of the connected power supply.Voltage Visible if ENABLED. Current voltage.Current Visible if ENABLED. Current current.
Chapter 2: Operation40 SetupDSC setupItem DescriptionPosition Info Available position information.Here you can enter position data, see also Position and MMSI Information on page 12.DSC Groups Create, view, and filter DSC groups.Auto-Ack Test Auto-acknowledgement of test DSC messagesOFF - DisabledON – Enabled (default)Auto-Ack Polling ON or OFFAuto-Ack Position ON or OFFAuto-Ack Individual Auto acknowledgement of individually addressed, non Distress DSC messagesOFF - Disabled (default)ON – EnabledNon-Distr. Inactivity Inactivity time-out to exit non-Distress functions (e.g. in setup) without automatic time-out:Range: OFF, 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 min. stepsDefault: 15 min.Distress Inactivity Inactivity time-out for received Distress DSC automated procedures without automatic time-out:Range: OFF, 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 min. stepsDefault: OFFComm Inactivity Inactivity time-out of non DSC communication.Range: 10 to 600 seconds, in 10 s stepsDefault: 30 s
Chapter 2: OperationSetup 412222OperationDSC call logsNon-Distr.Alarms Non-Distress DSC alarmsOFF: DisabledON: Enabled (default)Self-Term. Distr. Alarms EnabledDisabledMedical transport ON: This option is available in DSC calls of the type Urgency.OFFNeutral crafts ON: This option is available in DSC calls of the type Urgency.OFFPrint DSC ON or OFFDSC Self Test OFF: Disabled (default), no DSC self test.RUN: Run a DSC self test.For further details about this test see DSC routine testing on page 49.DSC call log DescriptionReceived Distress Shows a log of up to 20 received Distress calls. Transmitted Calls Shows a log of up to 20 transmitted calls.Received Calls Shows a log of all received non Distress calls. Item Description
Chapter 2: Operation42 SetupSystem setupItem DescriptionSystem time & Date View and set system time and date.Inactivity timeout Inactivity time-out to exit functions (e.g. in setup) and return to the application.• Range: 1 to 30 minutes, in 1 minute stepsDefault: 10 min.Language EnglishTheme Changes the display colour.0: Black text on white background1: White text on black backgroundGPS input TU (Transceiver Unit) or CU (Control Unit, SAILOR 6301)NMEA (in baud) 4800 (read only)Factory Defaults Resets the radio to factory defaults after power cycle.Password If you need to change the identity of the radio (MMSI number), contact your local dealer.Radio info SW Version: Software version of the Transceiver UnitS/N: Serial number of the of the Transceiver UnitTU IP: IP address of the Transceiver Unit
Chapter 2: OperationSetup 432222OperationController setupItem DescriptionHandset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: ON, can be adjusted OFF and from 5 to 100, in steps of 5.Note: Default setting is ON. The handset connected to the front connector has top priority and is configured to ON. The volume can be adjusted from 0 to 100, in steps of 5.Handset 2 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 2: OFF, can be adjusted from 5 to 100, in steps of 5.Note: Default setting is OFF. If a handset is connected to the rear connector this value must be configured to a value (0 to 100, in steps of 5).High priority Yes — This MF/HF radio (Control Unit) can override the other Control Unit connected to the same Transceiver Unit.No — This MF/HF radio (Control Unit) cannot override the other Control Unit.Controller Info SW Version: Software version of the Control UnitS/N: Serial number of the of the Control UnitCU IP: IP address of the of the Control Unit
Chapter 2: Operation44 SetupTop-level soft key functions and setup pagesPHBOOKCALLPOS EXITEXITADDFILTEREXITNEXTPHBOOKSETUPALERT EXITPOSDROBOS EXITNEXTPHBOOKSETUPSETUP EXITDSC SETUPSETUP PAGESHandset 1 volHandset 2 volHigh priorityController InfoPositon InfoDSC groupsAuto-Ack TestAuto-Ack PollingAuto-Ack PositionAuto-Ack IndividualNon-Distr. InactivityDistress InactivityComm InactivityNon-Distr. AlarmsSelf-Term. Distr. AlarmsMedical transportNeutral craftsPrint DSCDSC Self TestSystem time & dateInactivity timeoutLanguageThemeNMEA (in baud)Factory DefaultsPasswordRadio infoScan Hang TimeEXT. SSB ModeDSC CALL LOGSSYSTEM SETUPRADIO SETUPCONTROLLER SETUPReceived DistressTransmitted CallsReceived CallsWatch ReceiverPrivate ChannelsCHANNEL SETUPTOP LEVEL SOFT KEYSSQLCHHI/LOWATCHMonitorStatus*Voltage*Current*POWER SUPPLY* If Monitor ENABLED
45Chapter 33333Service & maintenanceService & maintenance 3Contact for supportContact your authorized dealer for technical service and support of the MF/HF radio. Before contacting your authorized dealer you can go through the troubleshooting guide to solve some of the most common operational problems.MaintenancePreventive maintenanceMaintenance of the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC can be reduced to a weekly check and a maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the radio has a long lifetime. Anyway it must carefully be checked at intervals not longer than 12 months - dependent on the current working conditions.Salt depositsIn case the equipment has been exposed to sea water there is a risk of salt crystallization on the keys and knobs and they may become inoperable. Clean the MF/HF radio and speaker microphones with fresh water.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance46 MaintenanceWeekly installation checkGo through the following weekly check procedure:1. The Antenna Tuning Unit will tune automatically to the antenna first time the equipment is keyed on a new frequency or when the PTT button is pressed. During the tune sequence and normal transmission all transmitter circuits are monitored to ensure safe operating conditions. If transmission conditions are bad (bad antenna installation, high temperatures, etc.) the transmitted power will be reduced to a safe limit. If the transmission condition is improved automatic recovery to full power takes place.2. If a GPS is connected, check the position and time in the MF/HF radio’s display. If time is not contained in the NMEA sentences the time of position is indicated as —:—. In this case check if the GPS output setting can be changed to allow time information. Otherwise UTC time must be entered manually each time the transceiver is switched on.3. Send a DSC call to the appropriate coast station. The acknowledgement from the coast station is received by the 2187.5 kHz watch receiver if the call was sent on that frequency. If the call is sent on HF only the audio signal output from the 2187.5 kHz watch receiver should be checked.Error messages and warningsErrors and warning messages are shown in the display and are read-only. The messages contain instructions how to proceed. DSC self testTo run a control routine DSC self test, do as follows:1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears.2. Press the arrow soft key or to advance to DSC SETUP.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenanceMaintenance 473333Service & maintenance3. Turn the selector knob to select DSC Self Test. Press and turn the selector knob to select RUN.The test will check the ability to encode/decode DSC signalling on RF level. The radio will automatically transmit a DSC safety test call to its own MMSI number without enabling the transmitter power amplifier. In parallel the radio decodes and compares the received call to be the same as the transmitted.The display shows the result of the test.4. Press the soft key OK to acknowledge the test result and resume normal operation.Temperature specificationsNormal operating temperature: 0°C to +40°CExtreme operating temperature: -15°C to +55°CImportantIf the DSC loopback test fails, this indicates the DSC functionality does not work correctly — including the ability to send a Distress message.Contact your dealer immediately for further advice.DSC loopbacktest passedTEST RESULTDSC loopbacktest FAILEDTEST RESULT
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance48 Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guideAction Symptom RemedyThe radio will not turn onThe display is empty.Check if power is present.Check performance of power supply if connected to one.No commu-nicationThe loudspeaker is mute.Check the antenna installation.Check antenna cable.Check handset/Handmicrophone and cable.GPS Position requested.If the MF/HF radio, despite being connected to a GPS/position source, prompts for entering the position and time information, the automated update has most likely been lost either due to missing data on the line, broken cabling or the GPS/position source has failed. Refer to the installation section in the back of this manual for installation and connection details.Until the automatic position update from GPS/position source is restored position and time must be entered manually when prompted by a (four hour) timer in the MF/HF radio.In the DSC SETUP, Position Info, you can verity the position data. If data is present Lat/Lon/UTC will be displayed.
Chapter 3: Service & maintenanceTroubleshooting guide 493333Service & maintenanceDSC routine testingCheck the DSC function regularly. Verify the complete DSC installation, with antennas, by transmitting a Safety Test call to another station (coast or ship). The test call is generated using the DSC call flow via menu CALL.The call should normally be replied by the receiving station without questioning. The default configuration of a DSC MF/HF radio is auto-acknowledgement of any received Safety test call requests. If a ship is equipped with multiple radios a second radio can be the station to check up against. The transmitting radio will not receive its own transmitted calls.If there is only a single radio on a vessel, a facility is built into the unit where the DSC engine can be verified using a test call that is internally looped without activating the radio transmitter PA. The test is executed via menu SETUP, DSC SETUP. The call sequence that is verified, is an Individual Safety Test Call directed to own MMSI. The test status is read in the display.Missing MMSIDSC operation is not workingWhen powering up the MF/HF radio for the first time after leaving factory there is no MMSI number in the radio. For the DSC operation to function the MMSI number must be entered in the radio. For further details see the installation manual.Action Symptom Remedy
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance50 Troubleshooting guideRadio time DSC logs are sorted with wrong time stamp or radio time is incorrectA wrong radio time indication should occur only if GPS position source is not connected nor providing correct time data. A valid GPS time signal will update the UTC time used for time stamping the DSC logs.If a GPS/position source is not connected to the MF/HF radio and hence position and time is entered manually, you must enter the "radio time" also manually, at least after power up. This will ensure correct time stamping of the DSC logs.The UTC time is the suggested time to be entered when prompted for entering position and time manually (every four hours).DSC Channel not freeDSC transmission delayedThe transmission of a DSC call which is not of category Distress will be postponed if the MF/HF radio is in the process of decoding an incoming DSC call. As soon as this decoding process has finalized the transmission will take place.Handset configurationNo sound in earpieceThe earpiece volume may be configured to OFF. See section Controller setup on page 43 on how to adjust the earpiece volume of the handset.Action Symptom Remedy
Chapter 3: Service & maintenanceWarranty and returning units for repair 513333Service & maintenanceWarranty and returning units for repairShould your Thrane & Thrane product fail, please contact your dealer or installer, or the nearest Thrane & Thrane partner. You will find the partner details on www.thrane.com where you also find the Thrane & Thrane Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solving the problem.Your dealer, installer or Thrane & Thrane partner will assist you whether the need is user training, technical support, PIN-codes, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair.Your dealer, installer or Thrane & Thrane partner will also take care of any warranty issue.Device failure If any of the checks and tests described in this section do not assist in resolving the difficulties experienced in the operation and/or performance of the installation, a fault may have developed in the MF/HF radio itself.When contacting an authorized Thrane & Thrane representative be sure to provide as much information as possible describing the observed behavior - also including the type of the radio, its serial number, and software release version (both found in the setup menu Controller Setup).Cannot transmit, TX inhibit is displayedExternal switch on the Transceiver Unit temporarily disables the radio.If a popup window with the information TX inhibit is displayed when you want to make a radio call, your MF/HF radio is temporarily blocked for sending. Consult your radio responsible for information when you can start transmitting. Action Symptom Remedy
Chapter 3: Service & maintenance52 Warranty and returning units for repairRepacking for shipmentThe shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the SAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSC and its accessories during shipment. This carton and its associated packing material should be used when repacking for shipment. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full serial number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.If the original shipping carton is not available, the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available material.1. Wrap the defective unit in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, part number and full serial number.2. Use a strong shipping container, e.g. a double walled carton of 160 kg test material.3. Protect the unit with cardboard and insert a 7 cm to 10 cm layer of shock-absorbing material between all surfaces of the equipment and the sides of the container.4. Seal the shipping container securely.5. Mark the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.NoteCorrect shipment is the customer’s own responsibility.
53GlossaryAAAAGlossaryGlossary AAAGC Automatic Gain Control AM Amplitude Modulation ATU Antenna Tuning Unit DDROBOS Distress Relay On Behalf Of Someone else FFEC Forward Error Correction. A system of error control for data transmission, whereby the sender adds redundant data to its messages, also known as an error-correcting code. This allows the receiver to detect and correct errors without the need to ask the sender for additional data. The advantages of forward error correction are that a back-channel is not required and retransmission of data can often be avoided. GGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GPL General Public License GPS Global Positioning System HHF High Frequency
Glossary54LLGPL Lesser General Public License MMF Medium Frequency MMSI Maritime Mobile Ship Identification PPTT Push To Talk RRX Receive SSSB Single Side Band TTFT Thin Film Transistor. type of liquid crystal display. TU Transceiver Unit TX Transmit UUTC Coordinated Universal Time. The International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Earth’s slowing rotation. Leap seconds are used to allow UTC to closely track UT1, which is mean solar time at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
55IndexBBBBIndexIndex BAaccessories, 5acknowledgement, Distress, 20action line, display, 4activatewatch, 17ACTIVEactivate call, 32session, 27ADD, 34add a contact, 34adjustRF gain, 10speaker volume, 8AGC control, 10alarm panelDistress, 21ALERT, 19AM BROADCAST, 9antenna unittuning, 8area calls, 33ATIS codechange, 42Auto-AckIndividual, 40Test, 40Bbackground sessionsDSC, 32backlightdim, 9browse channels, 9buttonsdescription, 3CCALL, 34callactivate, 32Distress procedure, viDSC, 18end, 13hold, 32quick guide, 15routine, 27safety, 27update, 27urgency, 27voice, non-DSC, 27call log, DSC, 41cancellingDistress, 20channelinformation, 13select, 9checkinstallation, 46color theme, 42Comm Inactivity, 40contact, 45adding, 34deleting, 36editing, 35sorting, 34controls, front plate, 3cradle for 6201, installation, 5Ddeactivatewatch, 17default reset, 42
Index56DELETE, 36delete contact, 36dim, 9display, 4display colorchange, 14, 42Distress, 22acknowledgement, 20cancelling, 20power failure, 21received calls, 23relaying for someone else, 22send from alarm panel, 21sending, 18with specified parameters, 19Distress button, 18Distress procedure, viDistress timeout, 40document number, this manual, iDROBOS, 22DSC, 9background sessions, 32call log, 24, 41calls, 18loopback test, 47making a call, 25multiple calls, 32self test, 46session definition, 26setup, 40DSC alarmsnon distress, 41DSC session, 26typical display, 27DSC soft keys, 29DSC window, 27Eediting a contact, 35emergency calls, viendsession, 13end call, 13engagement status, 13enter position manually, 12error messages, 46Ffactory defaults, 42FCC approved equipmenttraining information, viiifeatures, 2filterphonebook, 34frequencies, entering, 9front plate, controls, 3Ggeographical area calls, 33GPS data, 12GPS positiondisplay, 12HHandmicrophone, 14handset cradleinstallation, 5hang time, 38HOLDholding a call, 32session, 27
Index57BBBBIndexIiconssession state, 27inputNMEA, 42installationcradle for 6201, 5handset cradle, 5installation check, 46IP addressControl Unit, 43Transceiver Unit, 42Kkeys on front plate, 3knobfunction, 9selector, 3volume, 3Llicensesoftware, iilouder, volume, 8Mmaintenance, 45manual, document number, iMAYDAY, vimedical transport, 41menusoverview, 44soft key functions, 11messagereplay, 36MMSIchange, 42modeAM BROADCAST, 9DSC, 9select, 9SSB, 9SSB(EXT.), 9TELEX, 9monitor power supply, 39MORE, 11multiple calls, DSC, 32mutespeaker, 10Nneutral crafts, 41night vision, how to dim, 9NMEAinput, 42Non-dist Inactivity, 40Non-distr.alarms, 41Ppassword, 42PHBOOK, 34phone book, 34add contact, 34delete a contact, 36edit a contact, 35phonebooksorting, 34POS, 12positionenter manually, 12position dataenter manually, 40
Index58position Info, 40position information, 12poweroff, 8on, 8power failureDistress, 21power supplymonitor, 39PTT button, 15QQUIT, 13Rradio callmaking, 17receiving, 16radiotelex, 36received Distress calls, 23repacking for shipment, 52repair, 51replay, 36button, 3rewind, 37stop, 37reset to default, 42returning units, 51RF exposure hazards, vRF gain, 10routine call, 27Ssafety call, 27safety summary, ivSAILOR 6300 MF/HF DSCdescription, 1salt deposits, 45scanhang time, 38selector knob, 3, 9self test, 46self test, DSC, 46serial numberControl Unit, 43Transceiver Unit, 42service line, display, 4service procedureweekly, 46sessionACTIVE, 27HOLD, 27INFO key, 30line, 28soft keys, 29state icons, 27status, 28what is, 26setupcontroller, 43Radio, 38system, 42watch, 38setup pages overview, 44shipmentpacking instructions, 52
Index59BBBBIndexsoft key, 11ADD, 34CALL, 34DELETE, 36DISACK, 24DSC, 29MORE, 11PHBOOK, 34RELAY, 22STOP, 37WATCH, 17soft keys, 11overview, 44softer, volume, 8software license, iisoftware versionControl Unit, 43Transceiver unit, 42sorting contacts, 34speaker volume, 8speaking devices, 14specificationstemperature, operating, 47squelchcontrol, 3on, off, 14SSB, 9SSB (EXT.), 9, 38STOP, 37stopreplaying a message, 37watch or scan, 17subcommunicationmode, 19telex, 19voice, 19support, 45SW version, 42system configuration example, 6system overview, 2system setup, 42TTELEX, 9telex, 36subcommunication, 19temperatureoperating, 47terminatecall, 13engagement, 13themecolor, change, 42timeout, 42Distress, 40non distress, 40VHF and other non distress, 40troubleshooting, 48tuningantenna unit, 8TX inhibit, 17, 51Uurgency call, 27Use GPS, 12UTC time, 4enter manually, 12Vvariants of SAILOR 6300, 2voicecall, 27subcommunication, 19
Index60volumelouder, 8softer, 8speaker, 8Volume knob, 3Wwarnings, 46warranty, iii, 51limitation, vWATCH, 17watchsetup, 38start, 17stop, 17weekly check, 46
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