Furuno FM-8700 manual Selecting Channel Modes, Channels, Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker

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1.4 Selecting Channel Modes, Channels

Selecting channel modes

While pressing the CHANNEL selector, press the CH16 key to select the channel mode: International, USA (in the case of USA channel permitted), private (if authorized), or weather mode (USA channel permitted). The International version of the FM-8700 has no such selection.

On the weather channel mode, a beep is emitted when the weather alert tone is received.

Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the authorities.

Selecting channels

Rotate the CHANNEL selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to display desired channel in the channel No. display window.

1.5 Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker

The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.

1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions

Adjusting squelch

The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Per- form this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO posi- tion. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise – you may miss a long distance communication.

Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust the SQUELCH control precisely.

Selecting operating function

Every pressing of the SQUELCH control changes the operating function as follows:

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Contents VHF Radiotelephone FM -8 7 0 Canceling Distress Alert Safety Instructions Table of Contents Index-1 SP-1Word to FM-8700 Owners ForewordProgram number FeaturesVii System ConfigurationThis page is intentionally left blank Front Panel VHF Radiotelephone Operational OverviewVHF Controls, Indications Turning the Power On/OffAdjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions Adjusting Volume of LoudspeakerSelecting Channel Modes, Channels Transmitting Selecting Output PowerTurning the Loudspeaker On/Off Automatic Selection of CH16Scanning Dual WatchPriority Remarks on Voice CommunicationsDSC Controls, LED Warnings DSC Terminal Operational OverviewDSC controls LED warnings Key Function/Purpose DSC control descriptionDSC Operational Overview When blinking question mark appearsStandby display Selecting and registering itemsPrepare message and then transmit it as follows Preparing and transmitting DSC messagesWhen keyboard input is prohibited Distress alert transmission and output powerTurning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off Auto acknowledge is automatically disabled when…Limit acknowledge This page is intentionally left blank Distress Alert Transmission DSC Distress CommunicationsDistress call Provide the following information to the coast stationManual Entry of Ship’s Position and Time Canceling manually entered dataEntering data manually Confirming Ships Position and TimeWithin five seconds after pressing the Distress key Canceling a Distress CallReceiving distress alert from other vessel Procedure when in area A1DSC Distress alert received Transmitting Dist ACK over CH16 To transmit the Dist ACK signal, do the following Transmitting Dist ACK signalDistress Alert Relay When you should relay a distress alertRelaying a distress alert Manually enter time of distress Press the ENT key twice Wait for relay ack This page is intentionally left blank DSC Operation for NON-DISTRESS Cases General procedure for transmitting an individual callTransmitting Individual Calls Prepare and transmit a message as follows Detailed procedure for transmitting an individual callTransmission time about 0.5 seconds From previousFrom previous After receiving the ACK BQ signal, do the followingReceiving Individual Calls ACK RQ Setting of Able or UnableReceiving individual call with Auto ACK on Received * ACK RQ ID Receiving ACK RQ with Auto ACK OFFPage Transmitting All Ships Calls General procedure for transmitting an all ships callPurpose of all ships call Detailed procedure for transmitting an all ships call To return to previous menu, press the t key From previous Receiving All Ships Calls Status of FM-8700 when receiving an all ships callReceiving an all ships call in on hook status Select END and press the ENT key Receiving an all ships call in off hook status Listen to contents of message Preparing and Saving Messages How to prepare transmit messagesPrepare message as follows Page Writing Over Files How to write over filesExample You want to write over file saved under file number Opening a file Opening, Transmitting FilesTransmitting a file Opening a transmit message Transmit/Receive Message MemoryPress the 9 Xmtd key at the standby display You can transmit a retrieved message as follows Transmitting retrieved messageOpening a receive message Receive message memoryPress the 8 Rcvd key at the standby display Select ORDINARY, then press the ENT key This page is intentionally left blank Other Calling Types How to select other calling typesSelection of Other Calling Types Calling types descriptionDividual calls. Refer to Ships, by using urgent category, that own shipDistress call. Refer to ID numberDetailed procedure for making a telephone call Basic procedure for making a telephone callMaking Telephone Calls Pstn Call Operation after making DSC telephone call Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station Registering other station IDs, telephone numbers Other Station IDs and Telephone NumbersOpening other station IDs, telephone numbers User Preferences Automatic or Manual Printing Printer setupSelecting automatic or manual printing Automatic printingPrinting Timing of 4 key pressing Example Pringout Manual printingExample printouts Turning Key Beep On/Off How to turn receive alarm on/off, select distress alarm tone Alarm SetupThis page is intentionally left blank System Confirmation How to confirm own ships IDConfirming Own Ship’s ID Own ship’s ID can be confirmed as followsConfirming ROM Version No How to confirm ROM version noHow to confirm VHF section settings Confirming VHF Section SettingsConfirming VHF Channels How to confirm VHF channelsYou can confirm VHF channels registered as follows How to confirm Tx output power Confirming Tx Output PowerThis page is intentionally left blank Maintenance Maintenance & TroubleshootingTroubleshooting When the power cannot be turned onHow to start the diagnostic tests Diagnostic TestTransmit Power NG This page is intentionally left blank Specifications of Marine VHF Radiotelephone Power Requirements Menu Tree AppendixDist Ship ID POS & Time Distress Dist ACK Marine VHF Channel Frequencies International version Marine VHF Channel ListsPage Marine VHF Channel Frequencies USA version Private Channels U.K. Mariners Weather Channels Included in US versionPrivate Channels Netherlands Inland Input sentences Digital Interface IEC 61162-1 EditionLoad requirements as listner IsolationGGA Global positioning system GPS fix data GLL Geographic position latitude and longitude RMA Recommemded minimum navigation information Loran C data RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data This page is intentionally left blank Index-1 Index