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NAVICOM RT-550 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 25/1 Watt VHF/FM

Summary of RT-550

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    Rt-550 ma rine radio 25/1 watt vhf/fm operator warning navicom requires the radio operator to meet the requirements for radio frequency exposure. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with etsi rule. Any changes or modification must approved in writing by navico...

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    Table of contents equipment description………………………………………………………… 1.1 introduction……………………………………………………………. 3 3 1.2 etsi information….…………………….……….………………….… 3 2. Controls and lcd display………… ………………………………4 2.1 base station panel……….……………….…………………….……4 2. 2 base station panel (rear)…………..…………… ………..………6 2....

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    1 equipment description 1.1 introduction congratulations on your purchase of navicom marine band radio. Rt-550 is a vhf dsc base station radio with output power of 25/1 watt. It should be powered by a 13.8vdc power supply. The radio can support dsc (digital selective calling) operation with speciall...

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    ԝ dsc /menu use this knob to enter menu setup or dsc call menu call mode is used for making dsc calls. Menu mode is used to setup the radio. Ԟ hi/low/mem press and release hi/lo button to toggle between 25 watt power output and 1 watt output . “ ” or “ ” icon appears on lcd display to indicate setti...

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    2.3 handset ķ channel up/ down press and release to change channel. ĸ 16 press and release 16 key to select channel 16 first; press 16 key to quit all other modes and to 5 6 into the priority channel. Ĺ hi/low: press and release hi/lo button to toggle between 25 watt power output and 1 watt output. ...

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    3 installation 3.1 supplied accessories manufacturer supplies you the following accessories as soon as you purchase 7 8 this rt-550 marine radio: ķmounting gimbal (1 pc) ĸpower supply cable and external speaker connection cable (1 set) Ĺmounting knob (2 pcs) ĺwall hanger (1 pc) Ļgps connection cable...

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    Antenna a very important part for the performance of any communication system is a suitable antenna. Consult your dealer about antennas and ask them to help to mount your radio. 3.4 mounting the radio mount the radio on your vessel: 1. Find a appropriate location defined in section 3.2; 2. Place the...

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    10. Caution: keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any magnetic devices such as compass on your vessel. 11 12 the supplied universal mounting bracket allows you to mount your base station from overhead or on dashboard with a big scope of angle as many as 45 0 . Change the angle after...

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    4.2.2 memo (fav) mode press and hold the hi/ lo/memo button while in normal operation mode to enter mem mode, icon indicators appear on lcd. On the mem mode rotate the ch knob displays only the channels that you have saved to memory, which enables you to easily use your favorite channels while bypas...

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    5 digital selective calling 5.1 general 15 16 dsc(digital selective calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the international maritime organization (imo) as an international standard for establishing vhf, mf and hf radio calls. It had also been des...

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    5.2.1 sending a distress call note: only having a mmsi code of your radio and dsc enable, can you initiate a dsc transmission? To enter the mmsi code see 6.9.1. 1 2 17 18 open the red cover labeled distress. Press the distress key momentarily. The text area of the display reconfigures to show the na...

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    5.2.4 make a routine call (individual) you can make an individual call, either to a ship or to a boast station. 5.2.4.1 manually sending an individual call press dsc /menu to dsc mode, then select “new call”. Press the ch knob the arrow is pointing to 4 1 2 3 19 20 5 6 rotate the ch knob to select: ...

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    5. 2.8 pos request and po s reply 5. 2.8.1 pos request (request the ll position of a buddy) the option enables you to request gps position information from any vessel for which an mmsi number is known. 1 21 22 2 select the pos request on the dsc menu, press the ch knob to enter the buddy list, selec...

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    3 the call dat a is stored in the call log 23 24 5.3.5 receiving an group call 1 2 3 when an group call is received, the alarm tone sounds, the radio automatically tune to the designated channel, and press any key to disable the alarm. Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the calling...

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    Press the 16 or cancel key or else select the exit option from the menu. Rotate the ch knob to select the item within the set-up menu list to confirm a selected item for adjustment, push the ch knob. When the desired setting is done, press the ch knob to enter the setting, and move back to the main ...

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    6.7 gps/time the radio automatically detects nmea strings and decodes appropriate latitude/longitude position and time. If the gps navigation receiver is not connected on or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude position and utc should be entered and used in the dsc distress transmitted mes...

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    6.7.2.5 course/speed display options (cog/sog) you can enable cog (course over ground) and sog (speed over ground) displayed on normal mode. If the time display is turn on, cog/sog will be turned off automatically since it share the same bottom line for display. 6.7.2.6 gps alert you can choose no g...

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    6.9 dsc setup the submenu is used to set behavior of the dsc/atis function. The following 6 items are available for selection. User mmsi group setup atis mmsi atis enable dsc enable pos reply 6.9.1 enter your user mmsi (user mmis) this is a once-only operation. You must enter your user mmsi first th...

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    6.9.3 enter your atis mmsi this is a once-only operation. You must enter your atis mmsi first then you can access the atis functions. 1 select dsc setup then atis mmsi and press the ch knob. If an existing mmsi is stored, the values appear. 2 if the mmsi is blank, a dashes line appear, except for th...

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    7 maintenance your vhf marine radio rt-550 is a marine radio of water proof who can meet 35 36 the requirement of jis level 7, gives you a good reliability when using in marine circumstance. The equipment is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition: never unscrew...

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    37 38 dsc dsc.