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Midland Radio RG2B Manual
29 pages 1.01 Mb
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS4 3 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!3.1 Symbols used I Warnings such as this, shown using an open hand symbol, indicate a crucial 2 Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal I This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device I This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation. Its settings may be I It is the users responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in I Do not open the radio for any reason! REGATTA 2s precision mechanics and3.2.a Radio Frequency / Installation I Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequency I This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME) I Do not use REGATTA 2 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect I Do not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna. During I Pay attention to ambient conditions although REGATTA 2 is designed to operate I Avoid jarring and excessive vibration REGATTA 2 is built to resist mechanical I Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may3.3 Registration of your Marine Transceiver 3.4 Assistance 5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY3.5 Manual Notes NOTE USING CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch70) DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 6 2. 2.1 General 2 In an effort to constantly improve product quality, product characteristics are subject to 7 3DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS10 4 INSTALLATION14 5 BASIC OPERATION5.1 Turning REGATTA 2 on/off 2 If your transceiver is not connected to a GPS receiver, it is necessary to insert manually5.2 Volume regulation 5.3 Squelch Regulation 2 If you regulate the squelch level too high (closed), you may hear only background noise5.4 Selecting an operating channel 2 If there is no confirmation within 2 seconds by pressing the E 2 If a notexistant channel is inserted, for example CH99 the radio beeps 4 times after 2 To switch between USA, CANada, and INTernational channel lists, turn off the unit, and 2 Regulations require that some channels operate on low transmission power (see Chap.1)5.5 Transmission and reception I Transmitting without a perfectly functioning antenna may seriously damage the5.6 Selecting high and low transmission power 15 2 When the transceiver is tuned to a channel limited to low output power, pressing the H/L2 In the standard mode, REGATTA 2 switches 25 W during high power output and 1 Watt5.7 Instant recall of channel 16 I Do not transmit on channel 16 unless absolutely necessary. Doing so may impede 16 6 SCANNING FUNCTIONS6.1 Channel scanningC B scanning by pressing the function key corresponding to the word momentarily 2 Note: Scanning does not function correctly if the squelch is not regulated as described in6.2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch 6.3 Activation of Dual Watch/TripleFor both modes, the operation can be resumed with the following diagram: D F 17 2 Similar to scanning of marine channels, Dual Watch and Triple watch stop when a signal2 Dual/Triple Watch cannot function correctly if the squelch is not correctly regulated, asI 6.4 Memory channels (MEM mode) 2 Note: Scanning does not function correctly if the squelch is not regulated as described in 18 7 USE WITH GPS7.1 Function 7.2 GPS information on the display 7.3 Customized setup 8 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)8.1 Introduction I To avoid accidentally sending a distress call or a call sent incorrectly, contact your I In European inland waterways DSC-function is not allowed.8.2 Mobile Marine Identification Service (MMSI) 2 Important! To send/receive DSC calls, the user must program his personal MMSI code8.3 Navigating the DSC menu 2 Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the main menu by pressing the C-8.4 Individual call (Routine To) 19 2 Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the8.5 Group calling (Group Call) 20 2 Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the main CALL-menu by pressing8.6 General call to all ships (ALL SHIP SAFETY ALL SHIP URGENCY) I Sending a distress call without founded reason is a criminal offence. Never use 2 During this procedure you are able to return to the main CALL-menu by pressing the C- 2 IMPORTANT! You can only send a DSC call if you have been assigned an individual I Sending a distress call without founded reason is a criminal offence. Never useI. LISTING L. SINKING M. ADRIFT 21 I By pressing button 16, the transceiver will return to normal VHF operation, but the2 If, at step 4, the user stops pressing the DISTRESS button before 5 seconds have 2 The acoustic alarm will only stop definitively once the transceiver has received 2 It is possible to arrest the acoustic alarm by pressing the button C or 16. 22 9 Receiving a DSC call9.1 Receiving a distress call 9.2 General call to all ships 9.3 Individual call 23 10 CUSTOMIZATION10.1 Menu settings 10.2 Navigation in the menu of settings 10.3 List of settings 10.4 Log (list of registered calls) 10.5 Dir (Entries in the directory)10.5.a Addition of addresses 9 digits 10.5.b To modify/cancel addresses U 24 2 It is possible to memorize max. 16 addresses. If the directory is filled up, on the display10.6 Posn(Setting of position co-ordinates and adjustment of UTC time) 2 The insertion of time coordinates is required to carry out DSC calls. If REGATTA 2 is10.7 LCD (display contrast) 10.8 Beep (Enable/disable keypad beep) 10.9 ZONE(Adjustment of UTC time deviation) 10.10 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code) I Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code. Once the code has been 2 It is possible to change the MMSI group code whenever you want, 2 If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to 25 11 MAINTENANCE11.1 Maintenance and warnings I Never open the device (transceiver or microphone) as this may compromise the I If the device becomes dirty or dusty, do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasives to 26 12 Troubleshooting27 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:13.1 Transmitter 2 Note: these values are average. Actual values may be subject to variation. 28 14 Frequency Table
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