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M-tech MT-700 Owner's Handbook Manual

Summary of MT-700

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    Owner’s handbook mt-700 menu.

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    Mt-700 1 declaration of conformity i hereby declare that the product: maritime transceiver: mt-700 + optional remote microphone: mt-rm01 satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of council directives 73/23/eec, 89/336/eec and 99/5/ec: etsi en 301 025-1 v1.3....

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    2 mt-700 notice this device is only and aid to navigation. Its performance can be affected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgment, and this d...

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    Mt-700 3 table of contents declaration of conformity ................................................................................1 1. General information ........................................................................................6 introduction...........................................

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    4 mt-700 keypad, microphone.....................................................................................................20 5.4 optional mt-rm01 remote mic...................................................................................21 power on/off ..........................................

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    Mt-700 5 8.3 receiving distress calls...................................................................................................49 distress sent by another vessel....................................................................................49 distress ack sent to another vessel...........

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    6 mt-700 1. General information congratulations on your purchase of the mt-700. It is an advanced marine vhf communication transceiver offering digital selective calling, a separate channel 70 receiver, an easy to use four line lcd display, pa hail/fog horn functions, and optional remote mic capabil...

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    Mt-700 7 capability including intercom operation with optional mt-rm01 remote mic. Other features include position send/request, all channels scanning, priority channel scanning, memory channel scanning, one button instant access to channel 16 and an alphanumeric keypad on the microphone. 2. Lisence...

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    8 mt-700 • vhf antenna and connecting cable. Use a good quality unity gain antenna for best range performance. • power source suitable for the vhf transmitter and receiver. • for pa hail and fog horn features to function, connection to an extra pa speaker (30w nominal at 13.6v/4ohm). • for digital s...

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    Mt-700 9 3. Basic radio communication procedure distress or emergency calls may be made either manually or automatically. Sending distress calls automatically uses the digital selective calling (dsc) functions of your transceiver and requires an operating and properly connected navigation receiver. ...

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    10 mt-700 3.2 calling another vessel channel 16 may be used to establish initial contact with another vessel. However, its most important use is for voice emergency messages. Channel 16 must be monitored at all times except when engaged in actual communication on another channel. Channel 16 is monit...

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    Mt-700 11 normal radio communication procedures. You should say ”over” and release the ptt button at the end of each transmission. Both parties cannot speak simultaneously as on normal telephone calls. Usually there is a fee for marine operator services which is charged in addition to any other char...

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    12 mt-700 4. Installation 4.1 transceiver your mt-700 transceiver is designed to withstand the rigors of the marine environment. However, selecting a mounting location affording some protection from the elements will prolong the life of connectors, controls and the liquid crystal display (lcd). Sele...

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    Mt-700 13 plastic mount block (side) fig. 1 bolt foot longer screw shorter screw washer fig. 2 plastic mount block (top) (+) screw driver fig. 3 㧗 fig. 4 fm-03 flush mount kit installation 1. Cut the dash board using a template sheet. 2. Set the transceiver in the cut dash board. 3. Rotating the lon...

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    14 mt-700 4.3 cable connections red red orange brown black black red black white shield (black) nmea data cable power cable pa speaker connection wire antenna mt-700 rear panel connections power connection caution reverse polarity connections can damage your transceiver the power cable for your tran...

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    Mt-700 15 nmea cable in order for the position reporting/transferring features of your mt-700 transceiver to function, an operating gps navigation receiver must be connected to your transceiver. The supplied data cable plugs into the 8 pin connector on the transceiver’s rear panel and the other end ...

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    16 mt-700 optional mt-rm01 remote mic connection in order for full remote control to function, optional mt-rm01 remote mic must be connected to your transceiver using the supplied 10m extension cable. Connect the 10m extension cable to the remote mic connector on the transceiver’s rear panel, and th...

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    Mt-700 17 5. Operation 5.1 general your mt-700 is an advanced marine vhf communication transceiver offering the safety and convenience of digital selective calling in addition to all the useful features found in the best conventional vhf radios. 5.2 display and controls the transceiver is operated u...

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    18 mt-700 5.3 basic operation power on/off power to the transceiver is controlled with the pwr/vol knob. To turn the transceiver on: • press and hold the pwr/vol knob. The lcd backlight illuminates and the power-on screen appears. Int mt-700 code 000.00 power-on screen after approximately two second...

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    Mt-700 19 some channels exhibit more background noise than others, so it may be necessary to readjust the squelch setting when changing channels or when scanning. Channel selection when the transceiver is turned on, the primary calling channel (channel 16) is selected. There are three ways to change...

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    20 mt-700 selects the primary calling channel 16 or the last channel used. Also, cancels dsc and emergency/distress calls. Can be used alone or with the mem key to select priority scan, memory scan or all scan. Stores channels in the scan memory bank, and when used with the scan key, starts memory s...

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    Mt-700 21 frequency bank annunciators u i c channel is being used 4 lines, 11 characters each for alphanumeric information channel number mic key lock annunciator 5.4 optional mt-rm01 remote mic the optional mt-rm01 remote mic works as a second station of your mt-700 transceiver. You can operate all...

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    22 mt-700 some controls like volume, squelch, lamp, contrast and mic lock work separately from your mt-700 transceiver: volume and squelch the volume and squelch controls work separately from mt-700 transceiver. To set the vol control: • press the key. Rotate the select/ent dial to increase or decre...

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    Mt-700 23 6. Operating procedures 6.1 primary calling channel vhf channel 16 (156.8 mhz) is the distress safety and primary calling channel. All vessels, not actively engaged in communication, are required to maintain a listening watch on channel 16. 6.2 transmitting the transmitter is activated, fo...

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    24 mt-700 6.3 working channel recall rather than using the select/ent knob or microphone keys to change channels, this feature allows quick switching between the last working channel and the current primary channel. To quickly switch between the last working channel and the primary calling channel: ...

  • Page 26: Pscan    Hi

    Mt-700 25 priority scan the priority scan function scans the primary calling channel and the last selected working channel. To select priority scan: • press the key. Pscan appears in the upper line of the display and the two scanned channel numbers appear alternately in the display. Int pscan hi 08d...

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    26 mt-700 memory scan memory scan allows the user to create and scan a bank of preferred channels. Channels may be added to or removed from the memory channel bank as desired. Memory channels are stored individually and may be deleted individually, or the entire bank may be deleted. If the ptt butto...

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    Mt-700 27 int 16 pri. Hi mem channel n 28 04.814 w 83 42.169 memory channel display to remove channels from the memory channel bank: • press the key. The memory scan channels appear in the display. • rotate the select/ent knob or use microphone keys to select a displayed channel. • press and hold th...

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    28 mt-700 int >directory lamp contrast data set main menu topics to select a topic in the menu list: • rotate the select/ent knob to move the cursor > to the desired topic. There are more topics than can be displayed at one time, so the list scrolls as the cursor is advanced beyond the top or bottom...

  • Page 30: Directory

    Mt-700 29 • press and hold the key. The directory topic appears in the display. • push the select/ent knob. If the directory is empty, the screen appears blank except for the channel number. If previous entries appear, move the cursor to an empty line. If no empty line is found, the directory is ful...

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    30 mt-700 • use the select/ent knob or microphone keys to select the desired letter, number or symbol for the first character. • if using the select/ent knob, push the select/ent knob or key after each character is selected to enter the character and advance the cursor to the next character position...

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    Mt-700 31 to edit an existing name or mmsid in the directory: • press and hold the key. The directory topic appears in the display. • push the select/ent knob. Dsc calling directory entries appear in the display. The directory stores a maximum of 32 entries which are displayed four at a time. • use ...

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    32 mt-700 • press and hold the key. Menu topics appear in the display. • use the select/ent knob to position the cursor on the lamp topic. • push the select/ent knob. The brightness adjust screen appears in the display. Usa int brightness lo hi brightness control • use the select/ent knob or microph...

  • Page 34: Llposition

    Mt-700 33 manual lat/lon. Also, provides for entry of manual lat/lon coordinates. • press and hold the key. Menu topics appear in the display. • use the select/ent knob to position the cursor on the data set topic. • push the select/ent knob. The data set menu selections appear in the display. Usa i...

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    34 mt-700 usa int llposition time/date sog/cog manual ll data set selections • use the select/ent knob or or to select manual ll. • push the select/ent knob. The manual ll menu appears in the display. Int manual ll on off >set manual ll menu • use the select/ent knob to select set on the menu. • pus...

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    Mt-700 35 character (e or w) in the longitude entry line. • use the key to toggle e or w to select a hemisphere (east or west) designator. • push the select/ent knob or to move the blinking cursor to the next character in the longitude entry. • use the select/ent knob or the microphone keys 0~9 to e...

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    36 mt-700 mmsid set provides for entry of the 9 digit mmsi for your vessel which must be entered in order to make dsc calls. Mmsi must be obtained from government communication authorities or authorized agents. Caution note only one entry attempt is permitted. A warning is displayed after the first ...

  • Page 38: Time Format

    Mt-700 37 the lower line of the display completing the entry. • press the key to return to the main display. Follow the above procedure to enter your group id number. Group id entry attempts are not limited in number. Atis set see the 9.1 atis set topic of9. Atis operation section. Time set allows s...

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    38 mt-700 • when your selection is complete, push the select/ent knob to store the setting and exit the menu. Nmea set allows nmea sentences from navigation equipment manufactured to earlier versions of the nmea standard to provide lat/lon position coordinates and utc time. • press and hold the key....

  • Page 40: Gps Alert

    Mt-700 39 int gps alert >on off gps alert menu • rotate the select/ent knob to select on or off. • push the select/ent knob to store the setting and exit the menu. Note irrespective of this setting, 4 hours and 23.5 hours alert timer is effective. See the 8. Dsc operation section. Ch name each chann...

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    40 mt-700 • use the select/ent knob or microphone keys to change the contents of the character to the new value. • when the new value is correct, push the select/ent knob or key. • up to eleven characters are allowed in the channel name. If more characters need changing, push the select/ent knob or ...

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    Mt-700 41 except ptt is pressed. • press and hold the select/ent knob. Mic lock annunciator appears in the display. Int 16 pri. Hi mem channel n 28 04.814 w 83 42.169 mic key lock annunciator to unlock the microphone keys: • press and hold the select/ent knob until mic lock annunciator is gone. Ch c...

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    42 mt-700 7. Pa/fog/intercom operation pa hail, fog horn and intercom operations are available on your mt-700 transceiver. For pa hail and fog horn operations, you need to purchase and connect an extra pa speaker (30w nominal at 13.6v/4ohm). Intercom operation needs to install the optional mt-rm01 r...

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    Mt-700 43 mt-rm01, use the select/ent dial after pressing the key). • the key may be used to exit the pa mode and return to the normal communication screen. Note while the pa hail mode is active, you will receive on the last selected channel, and receive dsc calls. Transmitting on the last selected ...

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    44 mt-700 automatic : when you select the underway, stop, sail or tow modes, a peculiar pattern is automatically emitted. Use the select/ent knob to adjust the volume level. Manual : when you select the horn or siren modes, press the ptt button. A continuous tone is emitted while the ptt button is p...

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    Mt-700 45 • to adjust the speaker output level on mt-700, rotate the pwr/vol knob (to adjust the speaker output level on mt-rm01, use the select/ent dial after pressing the key). • the key on mt-700 (the key on mt-rm01) may be used to exit the intercom mode and return to the normal communication scr...

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    46 mt-700 8. Dsc operation the digital selective calling (dsc) functions of your mt-700 transceiver add convenience and safety to your vhf communication capability. Dsc allows you to contact other dsc equipped vessels and shore stations by selecting their names from your personal call directory, cho...

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    Mt-700 47 8.2 sending a distress call to make a distress call: • lift the red protective cover, then press and release the red button. The distress alert screen appears. Usa int distress! Undesign- ated. Hold 3 sec. Distress alert screen • if time permits, use the select/ent knob to select the natur...

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    48 mt-700 int tx hi sending distress! Calling. Sending distress call • the following screen appears indicating your distress message has been transmitted. Int distress! Waiting.... Auto re-trnsmit distress call sent the dsc distress message is automatically sent on channel 70 and your transceiver is...

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    Mt-700 49 to manually cancel a distress call: • press the key again. The distress canceled message appears in the display. Int distress canceled. Manual distress cancel if your distress call is acknowledged (ack) by a coast station: • the distress! Canceled. Ack receive screen appears in the display...

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    50 mt-700 int 20:33 utc + id323456789 n 28 33.814 w 82 50.169 distress alert, page 1 • push the select/ent knob to mute the alert and toggle between page 1 and page 2. The nature of distress and alert call type appear on the second page. Int grounding. Distress 02 alert + distress alert, page 2 to a...

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    Mt-700 51 distress ack sent to another vessel if your mt-700 transceiver intercepts a distress ack from a coast station, an alarm sounds and the following screen appears in the display. Usa int 21:45 utc + id998765432 n 29 06.814 w 82 50.169 coast station ack to other vessel, page 1 the screen prese...

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    52 mt-700 int eprib emission. Id123456789 04 relay + distress relay, page 2 the distressed vessel’s mmsid and relay call type appear on the second page. Your vessel does not re-send a distress relay message. 8.4 normal dsc calls your mt-700 can transmit the types of dsc calls; distress, all ship’s, ...

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    Mt-700 53 directory. The calling directory holds thirty two of your previously entered names that you routinely contact during normal boating activities. To make a directory call: • press the key. The dsc calling menu appears in the display with the cursor indicating individual topic. Int >individua...

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    54 mt-700 you select, mt-700 ignores it when transmits the call. Int individual vessel name >routine press call. Individual call screen • press the key to send the call. Dsc calls are made on channel 70. If you observe the display closely, you will see the channel number change to channel 70 momenta...

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    Mt-700 55 - manual call the manual call procedure is used to make a dsc call to a vessel or station that is not listed in your calling directory. However, you must know the mmsid for the vessel or station. To make a manual dsc call: • press the key. The dsc calling menu appears in the display with t...

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    56 mt-700 • use the select/ent knob or microphone keys to change the mmsid for the vessel or station to call. Int set ch 06 08 72 77 set mmsid set channel/set mmsid • when the mmsid is correct, press the key to send the call. Dsc calls are made on channel 70. If you observe the display closely, you ...

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    Mt-700 57 to sending the call. All ship’s call the all ship’s call allows you to send an urgent or safety dsc call to nearby vessels without having to know their mmsid numbers. The all ship’s call may be used in situations that are serious but do not warrant a distress call, and voice communication ...

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    58 mt-700 • press the key to send the call. The all ship’s waiting . . . . Screen appears in the display. Either urgent or safety appear to indicate priority of the call. Int all ship's priority waiting.... Waiting for voice reply • your transceiver is automatically set to channel 16. Listen for voi...

  • Page 60: Set Ch

    Mt-700 59 appears in the display. The current group mmsid appears in the lower line of the display. • use the select/ent knob or the microphone keys to select a working channel. Four channel numbers appear in the display as suggested channels authorized for this type of call. Other channels may be u...

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    60 mt-700 int individual >directory manual dsc directory • push the select/ent knob or press the key. The directory list appears in the display. • use the select/ent knob to select the desired vessel name. Note: the mmsid’s for each entry do not appear in the list. • press the key. The individual ca...

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    Mt-700 61 to make a position request: • press the key. The dsc calling menu appears in the display with the cursor indicating individual topic. • push the select/ent knob or press the key. The individual menu appears in the display. • use the select/ent knob to select the directory topic. Int indivi...

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    62 mt-700 observe the display closely, you will see the channel number change to channel 70 momentarily and then revert to the previous working channel. • while waiting for the reply from the called vessel, waiting . . . . Appears in the lower line of the display. Int individual vessel name req pos ...

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    Mt-700 63 individual call received int 09:52 p name or id individual 16 routine usa int req change to ch72 individual 16 routine individual routine if the calling vessel or station is listed in your dsc calling directory, the vessel or station name, as it is listed, appears in the display. If the ca...

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    64 mt-700 if caller requests an invalid working channel: • unable to comply acknowledgement is automatically sent and the following screen appears in the display. Usa int 10:55 p name or id unable to comply sent unable to comply ack screen last call received replies to incoming calls are made using ...

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    Mt-700 65 • press the key. An individual routine call is transmitted regardless of the type and priority of the last call logged. • proceed in the same manner as with normal dsc calls. All ship’s call received an all ship’s call is received from other vessels or coast stations within vhf range of th...

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    66 mt-700 - all ship’s distress or urgency call received for incoming all ship’s distress or urgency call, replying procedure depends on the auto ch change setting. If setting is on (default), your transceiver is automatically set to channel 16. If setting is off, you determine to manually accept th...

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    Mt-700 67 group call received a group call is received when anyone in your prearranged group makes a group call. To accept a group call: int 07:16 p name or id group 21 routine int req change to ch72 group 21 routine group call • push the select/ent knob. The alert is muted and your transceiver is s...

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    68 mt-700 position request received int 10:45 p name or id received 23 req pos int 10:45a name or id press call 23 to reply call received screen reply screen if the calling vessel is listed in your dsc calling directory, the vessel name, as it is listed, appears in the display. If the caller is not ...

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    Mt-700 69 9. Atis operation your mt-700 can enable to operate atis (automatic transmitter identification system) function if you are navigating on the inland waterways in europe. Atis function sends the data which identifies you at the end of the transmission. Also tx on channel 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, ...

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    70 mt-700 9.2 atis id in order to use atis function, you must program 10 digits of numerical atis id into the transceiver. This atis id is derived from your ship call sign. If you are not sure how to derive 10 digits of numeral from your ship call sign, please ask your dealer. Caution note only one ...

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    Mt-700 71 10. Reference 10.1 maintenance the mt-700 vhf transceiver is produced with proven processes and current solid state technology. With reasonable care, your mt-700 will have a long useful life. The following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver. • never press the ptt button unl...

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    72 mt-700 10.3 troubleshooting troubleshooting chart symptom probable cause corrective action transceiver won’t turn on. No dc voltage, blown fuse, faulty wiring. Press and hold the pwr/vol knob, check buss voltage, and replace fuse (6.3 amp), check power cable and connections. Buzzing sound from sp...

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    Mt-700 73 10.4 specifications mt-700 technical specifications general compliance: meets eu specification en301-025 v1.3.1 (february 2007), radio regulations appendix 18, and dsc class d. Number of channels: all available int’l (per appendix 18). Externally flash programmable for various country requ...

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    74 mt-700 external connections: jack for external speaker & 8 pin com connector. Watch receiver: separate ch70 watch receiver included. Decoding performance is less than 10 -2 bit error rate with 0dbµv input signal level. Cpu: high-speed 8 bit risc microprocessor with flash programmable. Dsc call ty...

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    Mt-700 75 memory. Memory scan channels: unlimited with instant editing and can be cleared on power-up. The memory channel list is presented in a page mode format with instant add/delete function. Alarm tones: 3 different tone sequences are provided. Frequency control method: phased locked loop (pll)...

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    76 mt-700 transmitter power output: 25 watts or 1 watt switchable. Tx current: 6 amps @ 25w tx. 1 amp @ 1w tx. Modulation: g3e for voice, g3b for dsc data. Transmit frequencies: 156.025mhz - 157.425mhz @ 25khz spacing. Spurious/harmonic emissions: less than 0.25µw. Modulation distortion: less than 4...

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    Mt-700 77 10.5 channel assignments the channel assignment tables on the following pages list the channel number, frequency and usage for marine vhf communication. Depending upon your selection, certain channels may be either simplex (single frequency) or duplex (two frequencies) as indicated in the ...

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    78 mt-700 table 1 of 2 ch s/d tx rx ch usage ch name 01 d 156.050 160.650 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement int'l 02 d 156.100 160.700 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement int'l 03 d 156.150 160.750 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement i...

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    Mt-700 79 table 2 of 2 ch s/d tx rx ch usage ch name 60 d 156.025 160.625 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement int'l 61 d 156.075 160.675 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement int'l 62 d 156.125 160.725 public correspondence, port operations and ship movement i...

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