NAVICOM RT-650 Owner's manual - page 4
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1 EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of
Navicom
marine band radio. RT-650 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 specially
designed DSC unit. When being connected with GPS, it will display the position
(longitude and latitude) of the vessel. Compact fist microphone makes for convenient
operation of the equipment
The radio have built-in Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver,
to fulfill a need
for vessels to know the position, details and navigational intentions of other vessels
within VHF range for improved safety and collision avoidance.
The radio is equipped with the new generation 2.4GHz Remote-control wireless
Handset microphone (RT-650-M),
Convenient operation on board free from wire limit
Other features of the radio include:
Access to all available International channels (currently allocated).
Allows memory all channels for quick recall and memory scan.
Provides as many as 20 user programmable names with MMSI, and 20 individual
calls for DSC communications.
Rotary volume control with power on/off, rotary channel selector and rotary
squelch adjustable knob give you more convenient operation of the radio.
Outstanding performance of waterproof complying with Japanese Industry
Standard level 7.
25 watts high output power allows you make contact with others in a long
distance of marine communication; and 1 watt low power for short distance.
Separate
16
button, for quick selection of the emergency call on CH16.
Adjustable brightness of backlit for good visibility of the large LCD in various
circumstance.
External interface easy to connect to GPS and external speaker.
Mounting gimbals for firm and reliable location of your base station in difference
condition.
1.2 ETSI
INFORMATION
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standard Institute) has stipulated the specific
requirements
(EN 301 025-1/2/3
) on marine radio with
class D DSC
feature,
For use
on non-SOLAS vessels.
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CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY
2.1 BASE STATION (PANEL)
①
VOLUME and POWER
0-270°rotary control Knob. Turn clockwise to power on.
Continue to turn until a comfortable audio level
②
SQL
Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off
the receiver when the signal is too week for reception of
anything but noise.
③
CH/ENTER
Rotary encoder (no stop) with momentary push
Rotate this knob to change the current number and
change values in menu mode or during programming.
Press the knob to enter values
④
BAND/SAVE
Select band (USA. Or INT), Press and
hold down to set
memory channels
⑤
CANCEL/IC
The button to Cancel last selection or change without
saving. It allows step back one level on menu mode. It
cancels DSC Distress calls & auto-retransmission of
DISTRESS calls. Hold the button to
select Intercom
mode