2.2Remote Station RB-500 (requires optional Remote-B Board)

Priority

The Remote Station RB-500 usually has higher priority than the FS-1503. This means that opera- tion of the FS-1503 is disabled when the handset of the RB-500 is picked up. The indication “REM” appears on the FS-1503 display when the remote station is in operation and the PTT switch on the microphone of the FS-1503 is inoperative.

Communication on 2182 kHz

When 2182 kHz is selected on the FS-1503, the FS-1503 takes priority.

2.3 Intercom

The intercom provides communications between the FS-1503 and the RB-500 Remote Station (option). They must be wire-connected. When intercom mode is in use, there is no radio trans- mission.

Calling RB-500

1.Press the [INT/0] key. “COM” appears on the FS-1503 display panel.

2.Press [1]*, [ENT] keys. Calling beeps sound at the FS-1503. The buzzer stops when the handset of the RB-500 is picked up. * Designated number of the RB-500 if more than one is installed.

3.Press the PTT switch to talk. Release the switch to listen.

Call from RB-500

When the FS-1503 is called from the RB-500, the FS-1503 releases a buzzer. Press the [INT/0] key to silence the buzzer. Press the PTT switch to talk. Release the switch to listen. Note that the loudspeaker on the FS-1503 is automatically turned on when a call from the RB-500 is re- ceived, regardless of setting.

Terminating the intercom

Press the [INT/0] key to terminate the intercom function. “COM” disappears.

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Furuno FS-1503 manual Remote Station RB-500 requires optional Remote-B Board, Intercom, Priority, Communication on 2182 kHz