21.1.1 Operating the FOG Horn

The CPV550 is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals.

1. Press and hold the [NAV] key then select “FOG” with the [UP(S)] or [DOWN(T)] key.

2. Press the [CALL/SET] key.

3. Select the one of the eight functions described above with the [UP(S)] or [DOWN(T)]key and press the [CALL/SET] key.

4. On the “Horn” and “Siren” modes, press the PTT switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker.

Press the [UP(S)] or [DOWN(T)] keys to adjust the Audio output level. The level can be set from 0 to 30W.

5. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode) press the [VOL] Key, then press the [UP(S)] or [DOWN(T)] key to the desired listen back volume.

To exit from the FOG HORN mode, press and hold down the [NAV] key again.

21.2INTERCOM OPERATION 21.2.0 Communication

1.

Press and hold the [DW] key while in the “RADIO” mode, the mode is changed to

 

“INTERCOM” mode. When the “INTERCOM” operation is

 

 

activated, “IC” is displayed on the RAM+ Mic (and VH-310

 

 

Handset) and “INTERCOM” is displayed on the CPV550.

 

2.

Press the PTT switch, “TALK” is displayed.

 

 

NOTE: A warning beep is emitted when the RAM+ Mic PTT

(RAM+ Mic’s PTT switch is pressed)

 

switch is pressed while the transceiver microphone’s PTT

 

 

switch is pressed.

 

3.

Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the

 

 

microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth.

(CPV550’s PTT switch is pressed)

4.

When finished, release the PTT switch.

5.Press the [DW] key momentarily the mode will revert to “RADIO” mode.

21.2.1Calling

Hold down the [DW] key for 1 second or more, when the “INTERCOM” operation is activated. A calling beep is emitted twice from the CPV550's speaker.

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