Midland Radio RG2B Above ALL... Safety, Symbols used, Registration of your Marine Transceiver

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3 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!

3.1Symbols used

For ease and convenience of viewing, REGATTA 2 uses symbols to highlight urgent situations, practical advice, and general information.

IWarnings such as this, shown using an open hand symbol, indicate a crucial

description regarding technical repairs, dangerous conditions, safety warnings, advice and/or important information. Ignoring these symbols may result in serious problems and/or damage and/or personal injury.

2Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal performance with REGATTA 2.

3.2Warnings

3.2.General

IThis device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device limits. These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interference.

IThis device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation. Its settings may be influenced by diverse factors, such as defects or malfunction of the device, environmental conditions or improper use.

IIt is the user’s responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in navigation, and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for this reasonable prudence and judgement.

IDo not open the radio for any reason! REGATTA 2’s precision mechanics and electronics require expertise and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will nullify the warranty.

3.2.a Radio Frequency / Installation

IMidland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequency exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate conformity to the FCC Regulations. All changes or modifications must be approved in writing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION.

IThis VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME)

at radio frequency (RF), and as such must be installed and placed in operating conditions that are in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual and

with current regulations. Not following these instructions can cause personal injury and/or malfunction of the device.

IDo not use REGATTA 2 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect working condition – although REGATTA 2 is protected, this may seriously damage the stages of transmission power.

IDo not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna. During transmission, remain at a minimum distance of 3 feet from the antenna.

3.2.b Environmental

IPay attention to ambient conditions – although REGATTA 2 is designed to operate under the most severe conditions, it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the +5°F to +55°F range. Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

IAvoid jarring and excessive vibration – REGATTA 2 is built to resist mechanical shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device.

IDo not use this device in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may cause an explosion.

3.3Registration of your Marine Transceiver

For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator must have a GMDSS radio operator’s certificate (SRC or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the local radio authority. Without MMSI number the radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine radio without DSC. Your distributor may program your radio according to your needs.

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Contents Regatta Table of Contents Maintenance Symbols used Above ALL... SafetyRegistration of your Marine Transceiver Manual Notes AssistanceSerial number Introduction Description of Controls and Connectors Front panelBack panel connections PTT push to talk MicrophoneMicrophone Contents of package InstallationLocation for the transceiver Adjustment of angle Mounting the transceiverInstallation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure Mounting of MicrophonePower Supply Male Regatta connector view AntennaConnections GPS deviceVolume regulation Basic OperationTurning Regatta 2 on/off Squelch RegulationInstant recall of channel Selecting high and low transmission powerDisplay lighting Scanning Functions Channel scanningDual Watch and Triple Watch Activation of Dual Watch/TripleMemory channels MEM mode Memory scanning Scan MemoryReception/Transmission during Scan Memory To delete/To jump a pre-selected channel in memoryUSE with GPS Digital Selective Calling DSCSending an individual call Group calling Group CallSending a group call General call to all ships ALL Ship Safety ALL Ship Urgency DSC Distress callSending a call to all ships Sending a Distress callListing L. Sinking M. Adrift General call to all ships Receiving a distress callIndividual call Customization Beep Enable/disable keypad beep LCD display contrastMaintenance ZONEAdjustment of UTC time deviationMmsi Setting of personal Mmsi code and Mmsi group code Maintenance and warningsTroubleshooting Transmitter Technical SpecificationsReceiver 160.650 160.700160.750 160.800INT Can