Furuno FS-1562-25, FS-1562-15 manual Distress Call on 2182 kHz, Reducing transmitter power

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Reducing transmitter power:

To conserve energy and to minimize possible interference to other stations, reduce the transmission power. This should be done when using the transceiver in a harbor, near the shore or close to communication partner (other ship). Each pressing of the [HI/LOW] key selects high or low output power. “LOW” appears on the display when low output power is selected. Low power is 60 Wpep for FS-1562-15 and FS-1562-25, both. The output power on 2182 kHz (Distress and calling) and 2187.5 kHz (DSC) is the rated maximum regardless of the position of the [HI/LOW] switch.

If the optional AC FAIL Board is installed, Tx power is automatically reduced when AC power fails.

1.7 Distress Call on 2182 kHz

The frequency 2182 kHz is an International radiotelephony distress, urgency and safety frequency for ship stations, public and private coast stations, and survival craft stations. It is also used for call and reply by ship stations on a primary basis and by public coast stations on a secondary basis (US CFR 47, § 80.369).

Distress or emergency call is generally initiated by a radiotelephone on 2182kHz.

When the FS-1562 is installed with a DSC Terminal as required on GMDSS vessel, press the DISTRESS switch on the DSC Terminal prior to commencing the vocal communications.

1.Press the [2182] key. 2182kHz in the class of emission J3E is automatically selected.

When the [2182] key is pressed, the following parameters are set automatically.

Output power: Maximum

Loudspeaker: On

Squelch: Off

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Contents Page T 9 9 Safety Instructions Do not disassemble or modify the equipment List of Contents Introduction FeaturesGeneral Specifications of MF/HF Radiotelephone model FS-1562Receiver Operation Rotary controls Front View of Transceiver UnitKeys Page AC and DC power switches Power Supply UnitFuses Selecting Frequency Starting operationYES TX Freq Standard type Netherlands type Special typeJ3E Direct frequency entryITU telephony channels SSB Custom channelsITU Telex channels Transmitting Tuning the antennaUsing the handset Monitoring transceiver output powerDistress Call on 2182 kHz Reducing transmitter powerDistress calls and Distress message Distress frequenciesDSC Distress Calling Event of Antenna Coupler FailureReceiving Channel scan Frequency ScanSquelch control Noise blanker NBITU channels Frequency SweepTelex Communication Optional DevicesRemote Station IntercomSetting Page Page This page is intentionally left blank Testing the transmitter with a dummy antenna Diagnostic TestWeekly Checks Page LCD/Keyboard Test & ROM Version No. Confirmation Competent technicians only Antenna Coupler TestMaintenance Page Troubleshooting List For qualified personnel only TroubleshootingTrouble Probable Cause Remedy Replacing Fuses Error IndicationThis page is intentionally left blank Appendix MF band working carrier frequencies ref. US CFR 47 Part CH no MF band SSB working carrier frequenciesFollowing frequencies are factory programmed MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR AppendixAP.5 12/16 MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies ITU RR Appendix AP.7 MF Band Telex Frequency Table Telex ChannelsITU RR Appendix MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency TableAP.10 AP.11 12/16 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table AP.13 18/19 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table AP.15 22, 25/26 MHz Band ITU Nbdp Telex Frequency Table
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