Furuno FS-1503 manual Operation of Optional Equipment, Telex Communication

2. OPERATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

2.1 Telex Communication

Telex communication is performed with a Narrow-band direct-printing (NBDP) Terminal con- nected with an SSB transceiver. The recommended terminal for the FS-1503 is the FURUNO DP-5/DP-6. Other makes can also be connected with the FS-1503, provided they comply with the interfacing requirements. Telex operation requires the REMOTE-A Board (option). Note that an Rx narrow filter (option) is also available.

FURUNO NBDP Terminal DP-5/DP-6

No special operation is required; class of emission and frequencies are automatically set on the DP-5/DP-6.

Other makes of NBDP Terminal:

1.Select “TLX” with the [MODE/1] key.

2.Select a desired frequency.

3.Tune the antenna coupler by pressing the [TUNE/7] key.

Distress frequencies for telephony and telegraphy are as below. For other traffic frequen- cies, refer to APPENDIX.

Telephony SSB	DSC	Telex
(kHz, Carrier)	(kHz, Center)	(kHz, Center)
2182	2187.5	2174.5
4125	4207.5	4177.5
6215	6312.0	6268.0
8291	8414.5	8376.5
12290	12577.0	12520.0
16420	16804.5	16695.0

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