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

RT-650 VHF Marine Radio modifications must be approved in writing by Navicom.

This equipment has been tested and licensed to comply with the limits for Class D
With Wireless Accessory Microphone Digital Marine Devices. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment can generate
With Integrated AIS Receiver or radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications and human
body. Never transmit before you make sure the antenna is properly installed.
Owner’s Manual
This device is only an aid to navigation. Its performance can be affected by many
factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental condition and improper
handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and
navigational judgment, and this device should not be relied upon as a substitute for
such prudence and judgment. Your Navicom VHF radio generates and radiates radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This equipment must be installed and
operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury and/or product malfunction.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.2.8.1 POS REQUEST…………………………………………………27
1. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………….7 5.2.8.2 POS REPLY …………………………………………………….28
1.1 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………...7 5.3 RECEIVING DSC CALL ……………………………………...…………….….28
1.2 ETSI INFORMATION …………………………………………………………7 5.3.1 DISTRSS CALL ……………………………………....………….28
2. CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY..…….…………….……………….…………….8 5.3.2 DISTRSS ACK FROM A COAST STATION …………………..29
2.1 BASE STATION PANEL ……………………………………………………..8 5.3.3 DISTRESS RELAY CALL ………………………………...……..29
2. 2 BASE STATION PANEL (REAR) ………………………………………....10 5.3.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ……………………………………...…………29
2. 3 WIRED HANDSET …………………………………………………………..10 5.3.5 GROUP CALL …………………………………………………….30
2. 4 LCD DISPLAY OF BASE STATION ………………………………………11 5.3.6 INDIVIDUALCALL ………………………………………...……...30
3. INSTALLATION …………………………………………………....………….....…13 5.3.7 “POSITION RELAY” CALL …………………...………...……….30
3.1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....………...……………………..……………13 5.3.8 GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL ……………………......…………..30
3.2 LOCATION …………………………………………………………………...13 6. SET UP MENU …………………………………………………………………………31
3.3 CONNECTIONS ……………………………………………………………..14 6.1 MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ………………………………..…………31
3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIO …………………………………………...………15 6.2 SET-UP MENU NAVIGATION ………………………………………..………32
3.5 ANTENNA MOUTING/THE EME EXPOSURE ………………...…..…….17 6.3 BUDDY LIST ………………………………………………………..…………..32
3.6 MOUNTING THE HANDSET ………………………………….......….……17 6.3.1 ADDING AN ENTRY …………………………………….………………32
4. BASIC OPERATION ………………………………………....………………....….18 6.3.2 EDIT EXISTING ENTRY …………………………….………………….32
4.1 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION ……………………………...………18 6.3.3 DELETE AN ENTRY …………………………………….………………33
4.2 BAND SWITCH …………………………………………...……….………...18 6.4 BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ………………………………….………………33
4.2.1 USA AND INT MODE …………………………………...…....………18 6.5 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT …………………………………….…………….33
4.2.2 MEMO (FAV) MODE …………………………………………...….....19 6.6 LOCAL/DISTANT ………………………………………....…….……...………33
4.3 SAVE MEMORY (FAV) CHANNELS …………………………...…………19 6.7 GPS/TIME ……………………………………………………………….………34
4.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT-TIMER (TOT) ……………...……...………....…..19 6.7.1 MANUAL ENTRY GPS DATE ………………………...………..………34
4.5 SCAN ……………………………………………………………………...….19 6.7.2 SETTING ……………………………………………….…………………34
4.6 WATCH …………………………………………………………………........20 6.7.2.1 POSITION DISPLAY ON/OFF ……………...…….……………35
4.6.1 DUAL WATCH ……………………………………………………...…20 6.7.2.2 TIME DISPLAY ON/OFF …………………....…….………...….35
4.6.2 TRI WATCH ……………………………………………………...……20 6.7.2.3 LOCAL TIME (TIME OFFSET) …………………...……..……..35
4.7 POSITION INDICATION ……………………………………………...…....20 6.7.2.4 TIME FORMAT OPTIONS (TIME FORMAT) ...…………..…..35
4.8 INTERCOM ……………………………………………………………...…...20 6.7.2.5 COURSE/SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS (COG/SOG) ......…...36
5. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ……………………………………………….…21 6.7.2.6 GPS ALERT …………………………………………………..….36
5.1 GENERAL ………………………………………………....……………...….21 6.8 RADIO SETUP …………………………………………………………….……36
5.1.1 MARITIME MOBILE SEVICE IDENTITY …………………….……..21 6.8.1 LANGUAGE SELECTION…………………………………………36
5.1.2 HOW CAN I OBTAIN A MMSI ASSIGNMENT ...…....……….…….21 6.8.2 CHANNEL NAME ………………………………………………….36
5.2. DSC CALL TYPES ………………………………………………….………22 6.8.2.1 CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY ………………………...….….36
5.2.1 SEND A DISTRESS CALL ………………………………….…..…...23 6.8.2.2 CHANNEL NAME EDITING …………………………….….37
5.2.2 SEND AN ALL SHIPS CALL ……………………………….……..…23 6.8.3 RING VOLUME ADJUSTMEN ……………………………….…..37
5.2.3 SEND A GROUP CALL ………………………………………...…….24 6.8.4 KEY VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ……………………………….…..37
5.2.4 MAKE A ROUTING CALL (INDIVIDUAL) ……………………..……25 6.8.5 INT SPEAKER ON/OFF………………………………….………..37
5.2.4.1 MANUALLY SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CAL …...…...…….25 6.9 DSC SETUP …………………………………………………………….………38
5.2.4.2 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL) …………...…...…………26 6.9.1 ENTER YOUR USER MMSI (USER MMSID) ……………....….…….38
5.2.4.3 ACK OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL ...…...………...26 6.9.2 MAINTAIN GROUPS ……………………………………………..……..39
5.2.5 LAST CALL ……………………………...…...……………...……26 6.9.2.1 ENTER YOUR GROUPS ……………………………...…...…..39
5.2.6 SEND AN IND. CALL USING THE CALL LOG ………..………26 6.9.2.2 EDIT USER GROUPS ……………………………....……..…...39
5.2.7 SEND AN IND. CALL USING THE DISTRESS LOG ………....27 6.9.2.3 DELETE A GROUP ………………………………......…………39
5.2.8 POS REQUEST AND POP REPLY ………………...…………..…27 6.9.3 ATIS MMSI ………………………………………………………..……...40
6.9.4 ATIS ENABLE ……………………………………………………..……..40

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 6.9.5 DSC ENABLE ……………………………………………………………40
6.9.6 POS REPLY ………………………………………………....…………..41
6.10 AIS SETUP ………………………………………………...………....………41
6.11 HS SETTING……………………………………………….......……………..41
6.12 RESET …………………………………………….......……….......…………41
7.0 AUTOMATIC LDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) RECEIVER ……...…...…….42
7.1 WHAT IS AIS ………………………………………………...………......……42
7.2 CLASSES OF AIS …………………………………………….....……………42
7.3 STATIC AND DYNAMIC INFORMATION …………………….....…………43
7.4 AIS INFORMATION AND DISPLAY ………………………...……..……….44
7.4.1 AIS DATA OUTPUT …………………………………...……......………44
7.4.2 AIS DATA DISPLAY …………………………………...…………..……45
7.4.2.1 AIS DATA DISPLAY FORMAT ……………….....………………46
7.4.2.2 AIS DATA DISPLAY MODE ……………………….....………….46
8.0 RT-650-M WIRELESS MICROPHONE ……………………………….....……….48
8.1 LOOK AT THE MICROPHONE ……………………………...……......……48
8.2 LOOK AT THE DISPLAY OF HANDSET ……………………….....………50
8.3 SETTING UP MICROPHONE ……………………………………..………..51
8.3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ……………………..……….51
8.3.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY………………………………..………51
8.3.3 INSTALLING THE BELT-CLIP……………………………..………52
8.3.4 MOUNTING THE CRADLE CHARGER …………………..……...52
8.4 BASIC OPERATION ……………………………………………………..….52
8.4.1 LINK THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE TO THE RADIO …..…..52
8.4.2 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION ………………………..……53
8.4.3 BAND SWITCH ……………………………………...………...……54
8.4.3.1 USA AND INT MODE …………………...………......………54
8.4.3.2 SAVE MEMORY (FAV) CHANNELS …………………..…..54
8.4.4 SCAN …………………………………………………………..…….55
8.4.5 WATCH ………………………………………………………..…….55
8.4.5.1 DUAL WATCH …………………………………………..…55
8.4.5.2 TRI WATCH ……………………………………………..…55
8.4.6 POSITION INDICATION ………………………………...………...55
8.4.7 INTERCOM …………………………………………...……….……55
8.5 SETTING MENU ………………………………………………………….…56
8.6 DSC CALL MENU AND SENDING AND RECEIVING DSC CALLS .....57
9.0 MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………………57
10.0 SPECIFICATION …………………………………………………………………59
11.0 CHANNEL LIST ………………………………………………...……....…….….60

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 2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY
1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 2.1 BASE STATION (PANEL)
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.
① VOLUME and POWER 0-270°rotary control Knob. Turn clockwise to power on.
Rotary volume control with power on/off, rotary channel selector and rotary
Continue to turn until a comfortable audio level
squelch adjustable knob give you more convenient operation of the radio.
Outstanding performance of waterproof complying with Japanese Industry ② SQL Use this knob to set the squelch threshold, which cuts off
Standard level 7. the receiver when the signal is too week for reception of
25 watts high output power allows you make contact with others in a long anything but noise.
distance of marine communication; and 1 watt low power for short distance.
Separate 16 button, for quick selection of the emergency call on CH16. ③ CH/ENTER Rotary encoder (no stop) with momentary push
Rotate this knob to change the current number and
Adjustable brightness of backlit for good visibility of the large LCD in various
change values in menu mode or during programming.
circumstance. Press the knob to enter values
External interface easy to connect to GPS and external speaker.
Mounting gimbals for firm and reliable location of your base station in difference ④ BAND/SAVE Select band (USA. Or INT), Press and hold down to set
condition. memory channels
1.2 ETSI INFORMATION
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standard Institute) has stipulated the specific ⑤ CANCEL/IC The button to Cancel last selection or change without
requirements (EN 301 025-1/2/3) on marine radio with class D DSC feature, For use saving. It allows step back one level on menu mode. It
cancels DSC Distress calls & auto-retransmission of
on non-SOLAS vessels.
DISTRESS calls. Hold the button to select Intercom
mode

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⑥ DSC / Menu Use this knob to enter DSC Call Menu or Setup Menu 2.2 BASE STATION (REAR)
Press to enter DSC Menu, and Hold down to enter the
Radio Setup Menu

⑦ HI/LO / MEMO Press button to toggle between 25 watt and 1 watt

output. “ ” or “ ” icon appears on LCD display to
indicate setting
Hold the button to select memory channels mode.

⑧ SCAN Start and stop normal or priority scan and memory

channels or priority channels scan.

⑨ WATCH Start or Stop dual watch or tri-watch,

① Antenna Socket Connect a suitable antenna to your marine VHF radio
to get a satisfying communication.
⑩ 16 Press button to access channel 16 quickly ② Power Source Connect the radio to a 13.8 VDC power source.
Press button to quit all other modes and to into the ③ External Speaker If need be, you can also use this cable to connect an
priority channel
Jack external speaker.
④ External Connector Connect the radio to a GPS receiver, and output AIS
11 DISTRESS This button is used to send a signal of distress in case of data to PC or plotter
emergency. See DSC Operation for details of sending
the call. This button is cover by a spring cover. 2.3 Wired HANDSET
NOTE: The Distress Function or any other transmitted
DSC function does not work unless a user’s MMSI has
been entered.

12 LCD Large LCD (39mmx39mm) with viewable area of graph dot

matrix makes it easy to be read.

13 Built-in Speaker Guarantee a clear ring and voice communication

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① Channel Up/ Press and release to change channel.
Down ④ BUSY/TRANSMIT INDICATOR
② 16 Press and release 16 button to select channel 16 first; Appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch opens.
Press 16 button to quit all other modes and to into the Appears while transmitting.
priority channel.
③ Hi/Low Press and release HI/LO button to toggle between 25 ⑤ SCAN INDICATOR
watt power output and 1 watt output. The “ ” or “ ” "SCAN" appears during normal scan.
icon appears on LCD display to indicate the setting. "P SCAN" appears during priority scan.
④ PTT Push to enable VHF communication through the 25/1-
Watt transmitter. ⑥ MESSAGE UNREAD INDICATOR
⑤ Internal Well receive your voice information and ensure a The Envelop icon appears if there is received DSC call you had not
Microphone reliable communication. read yet.

2.4 LCD Display of Base Station ⑦ DUPLEX INDICATOR

Appears when a duplex channel is selected.

⑧ CHANNEL NAME INDICATOR

Channel comment appears (and scrolls) if programmed.
In set mode, indicates or scrolls the selected set mode item.

⑨ LL AND TIME INFORMATION

Latitude and Longitude of the vessel, and the local time.

⑩ LOW BATTERY INDICATOR

Appears when Battery voltage is low.

11 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR
Appears "Local" when the RF attenuator is in use.

12 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR

The M icon appears if you select the Memory mode.
① CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
13 DUAL/TRI WATCH INDICATOR
Indicates the selected operating channel number, "A" appears when
"DUAL" appears during dual-watch; "TRI" during tri-watch.
a simplex channel is selected. "b" appears when a receive only
channel for a Canadian channel group is selected. 14 CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR
In set mode, indicated the selected condition. Indicates Whether an international (INT), or U.S.A (USA)
"IC" appears during intercom mode channel is selected.
② DSC INDICATOR
"DSC" appears if DSC function Enable. 15 FAV CHANNEL INDICATOR
③ Hi/Low POWER INDICATOR The Disk icon appears while the specified channel had been stored
Hi appears while power set to 25W, Lo appears while power as FAVOUR channel.
set to LO.

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 Allows connection to a power supply and an antenna;
3 INSTALLATION Has free space nearby for installation of a handset hanger;
3.1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Where the antenna can be mounted at least 3 feet from radio.
Manufacturer supplies you the following accessories as soon as you purchase this RT-
650 marine radio: 3.3 CONNECTIONS
1) Mounting Gimbal (1 pc)
2) Power Supply Cable and External Speaker Connection Cable (1 set) POWER SUPPLY
3) Mounting Knob (2 pcs)
4) Wall Hanger (1 pc) You radio should be powered by a 13.8VDC power supply. Red cable is for positive
5) External Connection Cable (1 set) pole and the thicker black one is for negative pole.
6) Self-tapping Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbal (4 pcs)
7) Flat Screw for Fixing Mounting Gimbal (4 pcs) EXTERNAL SPEAKER
8) Plain Washer (4 pcs)
If needed, you can connect your radio to an external speaker with the supplied
9) Spring Washer (4 pcs)
connection cable. White cable is for positive pole and the thinner black one is for
10) Nut (4 pcs)
negative pole.
11) Self-tapping Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger (2 pcs)
12) Flat Screw for Fixing Wall Hanger (2 pcs)
GPS EQUIPMENT and Plotter;
13) Plain Washer (2 pcs)
14) Spring Washer (2 pcs) When yours marine radio RT-650 is connected to GPS equipment, it can obtain the
15) Nut (2 pcs) information of both its current location (longitude and latitude) and the local GMT.
Your marine radio also can output the AIS data to external plotter connected.
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CABLE details:
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7 NMEA IN (+)， from GPS navigation receiver, pin5. Yellow.
NMEA IN (-) ， from GPS navigation receiver, pin4. Green.
8 NMEA OUT(+) ，Pin2. Orange
9 NMEA OUT(-)，Pin6. Black
1 4 10 NMEA OUT(+)， Pin7 Blue 38.4K Baud for AIS data output Blue
NMEA OUT (-)， Pin8 Grey 38.4 K baud for AIS data output Grey
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12 NEMA 0183 Version (1.5 to 3.0) input Sentences:
The sentences GLL, GGA, RMS, GNS shall be recognized.
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15 Note: Never short wires. This may lead to malfunctions.
Connect round plug to radio and wires yellow and green to GPS navigation receiver.
3.2 LOCATION blue and grey wires to Multi-function Display or Plotter for AIS application.
To more conveniently and efficiently use your marine radio, find a mounting location
that:
Is far enough from any devices like devices to avoid any interference
caused by the speaker magnet in your radio during their operation;
Provides accessibility to the front panel controls;

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 Caution: if you can not reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nut
2(ORANGE) on the bolts, use the supplied self-tapping screws to fasten the bracket.
5(YELLOW) 4(GREEN)
7. Insert the four fixing screws and fasten them with a Philip screw driver
with attention not to screw too tightly;
3(WHITE) BARE WIRE(GND) 8. Mount the base station onto the bracket with notice of the matching of
the protuberances on the both inner side of the bracket and the pits on
the two sides of the base station (the selectable pits on the sides of the
7(BLUE) 6(BLACK)
8(GREY) radio allow you adjust the direction of the radio face to satisfy your easy-
to-read-and-use, 150 for each rotation and totally 450 tolerance);
9. Attach the supplied mounting knobs from the two sides of the bracket to
ANTENNA
fixing the base station securely.
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.
GPS NAVIGATION RECEIVER EXTERNAL SPEAKER

WATER PROOF
DECK OUTLET

FUSE

BLACK
RED

3.4 MOUNTING THE RADIO

Mount the radio on your vessel:
1. Find a appropriate location defined in section 3.2;
2. Place the mounting bracket on the location surface, use a pencil to mark
the location of four holes where the fixing screws are to go into;
Caution: Be careful not to drill through the mounting surface.
3. Remove the bracket, drill four holes smaller than the screw diameter, then 10. Caution: Keep the radio and handset at least 1 meter away from any
magnetic devices such as compass on your vessel.
re-place the mounting bracket on the surface aligning the drilled holes;
4. Insert the four fixing screws and secure the bracket to mounting surface
using the supplied bolts, spring washers, plain washers and nuts;

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 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
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as 45 .
Change the angle after installation:
11. Loosen the mounting knob at the sides of gimbal first.
12. Then adjust the base station to an appropriate direction with matching of
the protuberances on the inner sides of gimbal and pits on the outer sides
of base station.
13. Tighten the knob to secure.

4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio.
1) After the radio has been installed, make sure of the power supply and
antenna being properly connected.
2) To rotate the VOLUME/POWER knob clockwise turn on the radio and select
a comfortable volume level.
3) To turn the SQUELCH knob clockwise until the background noise
3.5 ANTENNA MOUNTING/THE EME EXPOSURE disappears.
For optimal radio performance and minimal human exposure to radio frequency 4) Rotate CH knob to select channel
electromagnetic energy, make sure the antenna is: 5) Press Hi/Lo button to select high power or lower power.
Connected to the radio before transmitting; 6) Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button on the handset to make the radio into
Properly mounted; transmission mode. the indicator on LCD is displayed.
Locate where it will be away from people: 7) Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone.
Locate at least three feet (91 cm) from the Base Station transceiver and 8) Once the transmission is finished, release the PTT button. The radio is at
Handsets; receive mode, icon appear on screen.
Use standard type of PL259 connector
4.2. BAND SWITCH
3.6 MOUNTING THE HANDSET
4.2.1 USA AND INT MODE
Find a mounting location near the base station to mount the wall hanger for handset.
1) Press the BAND/SAVE button, to switch the operational channel band (USA
The distance between the base station and the wall hanger should be less than the
& INT).
length of the handset cable.
2) The icon will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, the icon will
be displayed on the LCD for INTL mode, Briefly press the button to toggles
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 4.2.2 MEMO (FAV) MODE 3) During the SCAN modes:
Press and hold the HI/ LO/MEMO button while in normal operation mode to Press SCAN button again will terminate the scan operation and stop at
enter Mem mode, icon indicators appear on LCD. ( Entering in Memo the last used channel.
mode before at least one favorite channel must be stored firstly) Press CANCEL button will also terminate the scan. It also can be to
On the Mem Mode rotate the CH knob displays only the channels that you cancel by 16 or PTT.
have saved to memory, which enables you to easily use your favorite 4) FAV CH SCAN: If there are favorite channels stored, the scan (including all
channels while bypassing unwanted or seldom- used channels during a scan. SCAN and PSCAN will be scanned only between these favorite channels)
While in Mem Mode:
Press and release the SCAN button to start Memory scan mode. 4.6 WATCH
Press and release the SCAN button again to stop Memory scan mode.
4.6.1 DUAL WATCH
4.3 SAVE MEMORY (FAV) CHANNELS
Press Watch button to activate the DUAL WATCH mode. Monitor the
You can store all band channels as favorite channel.
current channel and Ch 16 in cycle. Icon will appear on the LCD.
Program the FAV channel and store Process as follow: Weather Alert is also activated automatically.
1) At normal mode, tune to the desired channel and then press and hold the 4.6.2 TRI-WATCH
BAND/SAVE button to save it as Favorite channel. The icon will be Press and hold Watch button to activate the TRI WATCH mode.
turned on for indication that channel be saved in FAV list. Monitor the current channel, CH 16 and CH 9 in cycle. Icon will
2) Then tune to next desired channel and repeat the button operation till all be turn ON
To quit the mode, press WATCH, 16, CANCEL button,
desired channels be programmed / saved. Press PTT button to TX mode of current channel
3) Delete the channel from the FAV list at Normal mode. Select the specified
channel with icon ON. Press and hold the BAND/SAVE button till the 4.7 POSITION INDICATION
icon turn OFF. The specified channel will then be deleted out from the Your transceiver can display the position of the vessel’s (longitude and latitude)
FAV list. Repeat the button operation for those unwanted channels. as well as time information, if connected to a GPS receiver. If no GPS equipment
4) If no channel has been programmed, an error beep occurs with indicate to be connected, an alert tone of 10 sec duration witch can be cancelled by any
error message. button will sound at 4 hour intervals to encourage manual input of positional data .
Once no manual GPS input is made for 23.5 hours, “No GPS Information” will
4.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) disappear from the screen. The position data transmitted goes to 9’s and all the
When the PTT button on the microphone is held down, transmit time is time data goes to 8’s.
limited to 5 minutes. This will avoid unintentional transmissions. About 10
seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be
heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive DISTRESS
mode. Before transmitting again, the PTT button must be released and 23º20.1234 N
then pressed again. 100º15.1002 E
08:10PM LOC
4.5 SCAN
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide
4.8 INTERCOM (Internal Communication)
frequency range.
The transceiver has 4 Scan modes available: All scan, FAV CH scan,
Priority scan, and Priority FAV CH scan. The intercom feature lets you call and communicate with wireless handset subscribed
1) Briefly press the SCAN button to default all scan (1.2.3.4…). to the radio
2) Press and hold SCAN Button over 3sec, the Priority scan icon (1, 16, 2, 16, 4.8.1 Start Intercom
3, 16…) will be selected. “Pscan” will be appeared on LCD. Press SCAN
Both base station and wireless handset can start Intercom:
again, to turn it back to normal scan,

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1. Base station: Hold down the Cancel/IC button until the LCD appears the dialogue WARNING
“intercom ENT Accept”, push CH to start intercom This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to
Notes: If there is no subscribed wireless handset power on, LCD will appear “No facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this
Remote” to indicate no remote handset active. equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore –based
VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of
2. Wireless Handset: press the Intercom button on the side of handset, until the signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20
LCD appears the dialogue “INTERCOM BASE STATION, PRESS ENT”, press nautical miles.
ENT to start intercom
4.8.2 Internal communication 5.2 DSC CALL TYPES
while the intercom had been build, LCD of both base station and wireless Handset will
Press the DSC/MENU button to pop up the menu for user to select the DSC call
appears “IC” type to send. Note that only three calls can be shown at any one time on the
Base station and wireless handset can communicate with each other. Press “PTT” to screen.
transmit own voice, and release to listen the opposite voice Press + /– or rotate the CH knob scroll up and down the call types until the cursor
is positioned at the desired option.
Press the CH button the call types are:
Press IC again or 16 button both in base station and handset to terminate the internal
Call Type Description
communication
LAST CALL Recall last call no matter what type of call received at last.

NEW CALL Make a new call, by inputting the MMSI or pick up from the list
5 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING max 20
GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share
a common group MMSI number, up to 3 group MMSI numbers
5.1 GENERAL can be stored and call.
DSC(Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call,
ALL SHIPS Make an Urgency, Safety or Distress call to all ships. A re-
it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an confirmation screen follows the priority selection of Urgency,
international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It had also been DISTRESS Safety or Distress. Such call will be sent out when assistance
designated part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is item deleted need but the situation not is so serious enough for a Distress
planed that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will Call. Urgency call is made when assistance required but not
be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This life endanger while Safety call is for advisory alert.
CALL LOG Allow a review of all stored Calls by number and time of call.
new service will also allow mariners to initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and An individual call type can be placed to the selected
routine calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. MMSI/NAME in the LOG. The LOG maintains all received call
types except DISTRESS calls. The call at the end of the list is
5.1.1 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the
An MMIS is a nine-digit number used on Marine Transceiver capable of using list.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number There is 20 calls could be stored.
DISTRESS Allow a review of all stored Distress calls by number and time
to selectively call other vessels. Refer to section 6.12 (USER MMSI ENTRY). LOG of call. An individual call type can be placed to the selected
MMSI / NAME in the LOG. The call at the end of the list is
5.1.2 HOW CAN I OBTAIN A MMSI ASSIGNMENT? automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the
Contact your dealer or NAVICOM list. There is also 10 calls could be stored.
POS The option enables you to request GPS position information
REQUEST from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known, such
request can pick up from buddy list.

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 EXIT quit the menu mode.
2) Rotate the CH knob to select: SAFETY, presses the CH knob to enter All
Ships Safety send.

5.2.1 SENDING A DISTRESS CALL ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS PORT OPS/VTS
Note: Only having a MMSI code of your radio and DSC enable, you can SAFETY SAFETY 21º22.0012N
initiate a DSC transmission. To enter the MMSI code sees 6.9.1. >SEND? 120º40.1001E
1) Open the red cover labeled DISTRESS. CALLING… 10:15 UTC
2) Press the DISTRESS button momentarily.
The Text area of the display reconfigures to show the Nature of Distress 3) Rotate the CH knob to select the working channel; or press 16 button to quit.
menu. 4) Press again and release the CH knob to advance the screen if send the call.
DISTRES CALL DISTRES CALL DISTRES CALL 5) Press again and release the CH knob to sending all ships safety call.
>UNDESIG >UNDESIG SENT! WAIT… 6) Once the call is sent, the text area of the display momentarily shows the
FIRE HOLD DISTRES PRESS CANCE Calling All Ships message. And then the radio returns to normal VHF
FLOODING X SECONDS… KEY TO EXIT
operation on the designated channel. Press PTT to talk.

3) If time is available, rotate the CH knob to select the Nature of Distress, the 5.2.3 SEND A GROUP CALL
default are "UNDESIG". This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels using DSC and
4) Hold down the DISTRESS button for more than 3 seconds until you see to automatically switch to a desired channel. Before sending a GROUP call, you
the distress call sent message on the screen. The whole display screen must be set the GROUP MMSI
starts to flash and beep loudly.
5) If DISTRESS button is released before 3 seconds, the initiation of distress 1) From the DSC/MENU select the GROUP CALL item. Press the CH button,
call is not taken into effect and If button is pressed for more than 3 seconds, the screen displays the names of your groups.
Distress call is sent whether channel 70 is busy or not. When Distress is
sent, the acoustic alarm goes to a continuous tone until acknowledgement GROUP BBLIA
received or the Distress call is cancelled. > BBLIA 020070033
6) During the distress call sequence, the radio simultaneously watches CHAIRIST ROUTINE
Channel 70 for a DSC acknowledgement and Channel 16. SEAWATCH >SET CHANNEL
7) When the distress call is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm stops and the
radio returns to normal operation on channel 16, with high power relay to BBLIA PILOTAGE
the connected station via the microphone 020070033 21º22.0012N
8) If no acknowledgement is received, the unit retransmits the Distress call at ROUTINE 120º40.1001E
random intervals of 3.5 to 4.5 minutes until a response is received or the >SEND? 10:15 UTC
call is manually cancelled, by pressing CANCEL button for twice
2) Select the group that you want to call. Then select the channel Press the
5.2.2 SEND AN ALL SHIPS CALL
1) Press DSC /MENU button. Rotate the CH knob to select “ALL SHIPS”. CH knob to send a group call, Once the call is sent, the Text area of the
Press the CH knob to enter ALL SHIPS. The All Ships menu displays LCD display momentarily shows the Calling group message.
the categories from which you can select . 3) After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, the radio will return to normal VHF
ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS with the designated channel.
>URGENCY SAFETY 4) Press the PTT to start talk.
SAFETY >SET CHANNEL
DISTRESS

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5.2.4 MAKE A ROUTINE CALL (INDIVIDUAL)
450078964 450078964 PILOTAGE
You can make an individual call, either to a ship or to a boast station. INDIVIDUAL SEND AGAIN 21º22.0012N
5.2.4.1 MANUALLY SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL SAFETY >YES 120º40.1001E
1) Press DSC /MENU to DSC mode, then select “NEW CALL”. Press the WAITING ACK NO 10:15 UTC
CH knob The arrow is pointing to <ROUTINE>
5.2.4.2 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL (MMSI STROED IN BUDDY LIST)
DSC CALL NEW CALL INDIVIDUAL 1) Press DSC /MENU to DSC mode, then select “NEW CALL”. And next
LAST CALL ROUTINE ><MANUAL> select one of categories from new call menu. Press the CH knob, the
>NEW CALL > SAFETY arrow is pointing to <MANUAL>
GROUP URGENCY 2) Rotate the CH knob select the person of the Buddy list that you want
to call. The procedures are as same as manual send an individual call.
2) Rotate the CH knob to select: SAFETY, press the CH knob the arrow 5.2.4.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL INCOMING CALL
The EUR requires the operator to manually send an acknowledgement to the
is pointing to <MANUAL>
requesting radio. Press CH knob to send an acknowledgement or CANCEL
3) Press the CH knob again access manual enter ID screen, enter the
button to cancel.
MMSI number using the CH knob, when MMSI entry is complete,
The USA will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio
press the CH knob to accept the selection
within 10 seconds of receiving the call.
4) Then rotate the CH knob to select the working channel and press the
CH knob to accept select.
(Only in the case of a call to a ship, it is permitted to enter a talk channel;
5.2.5 LAST CALL (RECALL THE MOST RECENT INCOMING CALL)
This facility also is useful and is used frequently as routing individual call
a call to a coast station, the coast station will specify the channel to talk
1) Press the DSC / Menu button to enter the DSC mode LAST CALL will be
on in its acknowledgement.)
pointed, press CH knob to display the detail information of the last call
5) The radio summarizes the call details and asks for confirmation to 2) Select the working channel for individual call and press CH knob, the radio
send the call (send?). summarizes the call details and ask for confirmation to send the call
6) Press the CH knob again to send the call. The radio goes to CH 70 (send?). Press CH knob to send the call other operation as same as the
and the icon-T is displayed on the screen while the DSC call is being section 5.2.4.1
sent, then LCD display an awaiting acknowledgment.
5.2.6 SEND CALL USING THE CALL LOG
The CALL LOG contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming
MANUAL IND 450078964 450078964 calls, so you call any of them again quickly
0- - - - - - - - INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL 1) Press the DSC / Menu button to enter the DSC mode, select CALL LOG,
SAFETY SAFETY Rotate the CH button to scroll for previous call.
>SET CHANNEL >SEND? 2) Press the CH knob to conform the choice then follow the as the ways to
make the call in 5.2.4.1
3) You can choose SAVE MMSI to store the vessel MMSI from the call log

7) If the call is acknowledged (ACK), press PTT to talk

8) If the call does not get with in 30 seconds, the radio prompts you to 5.2.7 SEND CALL USING THE DISTRESS LOG
Total max.10 distress call data could be stored; the oldest one will be erased.
resend the call.
The feature is similar to CALL LOG function, but selects the caller from the
9) If you do nothing for 5 minutes, the individual call cancelled and the Distress Log.
radio revert to the original channel.

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 1) Press the DSC / Menu button to enter the DSC mode, select DIST LOG, 5.2.8.2 POS REPLY
Rotate the CH button to scroll for previous call. The position relay can to send your position to another radio with
2) Press the CH knob to conform the choice then follow the as the ways to this feature. Your radio must have an operating GPS receiver
make the call in 5.2.4.1 connected to be used to send to the position.
The details are displayed over two screens that alternate every 1.5 POS reply can manually send your position or do it automatic t
seconds; the first screen shows the location and name or MMSI of the which depending upon on your setting the set
vessel in Distress, the second screen shows the nature of the On the manual reply, operation procedures as follow:
emergency (if specified) and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the 1) when you received POS request call, An alarm (pi-pi) sounds, LCD
Distress Call displays as follow:
2) Press the CH knob to transmit your own ships’ position and time
3) You can choose SAVE MMSI to store the vessel MMSI from the Dist log information
3) Press CANCEL to record the received information, then the screen
DSC CALL DISTRESS goes back to default.
ALL SHIPS 12:11
CALL LOG 21º22.0012 N 5.3 RECEIVING A DSC CALL
>DIST LOG 120º40.1001 E When a DSC call is received, the radio automatically responds based on the
type of call. The information displayed on the LCD varies depending upon the
01 JESCA JESCA call type. See chart below.
DISTRESS >CALL BACK
5.3.1 RECEIVING DISTRESS CALL
PIRACY DELETE
1) When a distress call is received, the radio automatically tunes to
ALL RELAY SAVE MMSI
channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. The call date is stored
4) After selection of the previous Distress call, you can Relay it by the two in the Distress Log and able to output to the NMEA port for external
way of INDIV RELAY and ALL RELAY. Ref. to the examples below: Chart-plotter. Pressing any button disables the alarm.
2) When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in
DSC CALL DISTRESS 01 JESCA the Text Area of the LCD. When no position data is included within the
ALL SHIPS 12:11 DISTRESS
CALL LOG 21º22.0012 N PIRACY signal, the message "99’99.999 X 99’99.999 Y 88:88" is displayed in the
>DIST LOG 120º40.1001 E ALL RELAY Text Area of the LCD.
3) You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station may require
JESCA RELAY INDIV RELAY assistance in any rescue attempt
DELETE >INDIV RELAY >MANUAL NEW
SAVE MMSI ALL RELAY OBI 405007896 405007896
>RELAY BISSEL DISTRESS 12: 45 UTC
SINKING 21º09. 1011N
CANCEL_EXIT 120º20. 0111E
5. 2.8 POS REQUEST AND POS 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 5.3.2 RECEIVING A DISTRESS ACK SEND FROM A COAST STATION
for which an MMSI number is known. 1) When a Distress Relay Call is received, the Base Station automatically
1) Select the POS REQUEST on the DSC Menu, press the CH knob to tunes to Channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. Pressing any
enter the buddy list, select the one for position information. button disables the alarm.
2) The Call will be initiate and same as individual call procedures. See When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in the
5.2.4.1 Text Area of the LCD. The call date is stored in the Distress Log and
able to output to the NMEA port for external Chart-plotter.

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 2) You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station may require
assistance in any rescue attempt. RCV: GROUP
GP: 012345678
RCV: DISTRESS SINKING 987654321
ACKNOWLEDGE 12: 45 UTC CANCEL->EXIT
0084532178 21º09. 1011N
CANCEL->EXIT 120º20. 0111E 5.3.6 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL
1) When an Individual call is received, the Alarm Tone Sounds The radio
5.3.3 RECEIVING DISTRESS RELAY CALL manually tunes to the channel designated in the DSC signal,
1) When a Distress Relay Call is received, the Base Station automatically 2) The MMSI contained within the signal are displayed on the Text Area
tunes to Channel 16, and the Distress Alarm Tone sounds. Pressing any of the display. If the MMSI correlates to an MMSI stored in the Buddy
button disables the alarm. The call data is stored in the distress log and List, the corresponding name is displayed in place of the MMSI.
able to output to the NMEA port for external Chart-plotter. 3) The DSC signal data is stored in the Call Log.
When position data is included within the signal, it is displayed in the
Text Area of the LCD. 5.3.7 RECEIVING AN “POSITION Reply” CALL
2) You must continue to monitor channel 16 as a coast station may 1) When “Position Reply” received, the Alert tone sound and the
st
require assistance in any rescue attempt. “POSITION ACK” message on 1 line and display the sender GPS
data.
DISTRESS SINKING 2) The time & position could be stored and able to output to the NMEA
RELAY FROM 987654321 port for external Chart-plotter.
233445545 21º 09.1011N
CANCEL->EXIT 120º20, 0111E 5.3.8 RECEIVING A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL
A GEOGRAPHIC AREA CALL are received by vessels by within a
5.3.4 RECEIVING AN ALL SHIPS CALL specific geographical boundary area.
1) When an All Ships Call is received, the Alarm Tone Sounds, the radio 1) When you receive notification of a geographical call, press any button
manually tune to the designated Channel, and press any button to to cancel the alert. The radio automatically selects the channel
disable the alarm. designated in the incoming call. The time and the user MMSI are
2) You must continue to monitor the channel so as to receiver the voice displayed on the screen and the call date is stored in the call log
communication. 2) Monitor the working channel for an announcement from the calling
3) The call date is stored in the call log vessel.

ALL SHIPS 13 CHANNEL

URGENCY REQUEST
FROM ENT-->ACCEPT
987654322 CANCEL->EXIT

5.3.5 RECEIVING AN GROUP CALL 6 SETUP MENU

1) When an group Call is received, the Alarm Tone Sounds, the radio 6.1 MENU FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
automatically tune to the designated Channel, and Press any button The radio’s setup functions are accessed through the Menu mode. Menu
to disable the alarm. mode selections are as follows.
2) Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the calling ship.
3) The call date is stored in the CALL LOG

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 Item Description Press the 16 or CANCEL button or else select the EXIT option from the
menu.
BUDDY LIST Selects the Buddy List Entry routine to enter
Names and MMSI's for frequently called DSC 3) 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.
stations. Up to 20 names could be stored.
When the desired setting is done, press the CH knob to enter the setting,
BACKLIGHT Set the backlight level, total 8 level be available. and move back to the Main Menu list.
CONTRAST Selects display contrast setting: 1-8 levels. 4) Set Up operation is exited by turning the unit off. All changes are saved in
EEPROM.
LOCAL/DIST “DISTANT” allows normal receive sensitivity; and
“LOCAL” eliminates receiver noise, but degrades 6.3 BUDDY LIST
receiver sensitivity meanwhile LOCAL icon The Buddy List can store up to 20 entries with Name and MMSI. User can
displayed on LCD. add, edit or delete the record from the list under this submenu.

GPS/TIME Set the Position info if no GPS attached and

6.3.1 ADDING AN ENTRY
define the display POS and Time format, Offset , 1) Select Buddy List and the cursor is at <NEW> press CH knob entry
page which prompt up to allow enter Name and MMSI.
COG/SOG, display GPS alert settings.
2) Rotate the CH knob to select the first desired character (A-Z, 1-9,
RADIO SETUP There are 5 items that user can customize – Space and Back Arrow ">") for the name. When the desired
Language, CH Name, Ring Tone Volume, Button character is shown, push the CH knob to enter, Same select the
Beep Volume and INT Speaker On/Off. next characters, The characters can be up to 12. When the last
digit is entered, the activation advances to the first MMSI digit.
DSC SETUP There are 6 functions that allow user to alter –
3) Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be
User MMSI entry, Group Setup, ATIS MMSI, ATIS numeric) Prefix 00 will treat as Coast Once 9 digit be entered, pops
ENABLE, DSC ENABLE, and POS Reply up a new page to ask for confirmation to save.
AIS SETUP There are 2 items to setup the AIS display and 4) Press the CH knob to save the new entry, which is displayed at the
top of your BUDDY LIST.
output parameters
5) Press CANCEL will terminate the process without saving go back
HS SETTING Subscribe to link the wireless handset to Buddy list page.
RESET Recall factory default setting 6) When the buddy list is full. you can make a new entry and the
buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased.
EXIT Escape from the Setup Menu
6.3.2 EDIT EXISTING ENTRY
1) Pick up one from BUDDY list and edit Press CH knob one Page
6.2 SET-UP MENU NAVIGATION pops up item for you to edit or delete, Choose EDIT.
1) To access the Menu Mode: 2) when you are finished editing. Press CH knob into a new page
Press and hold MENU/DSC button, Text area displays the Set-Up Menu list. prompt in to ask for confirmation to save.
2) To exit the Menu mode or sub –mode:

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 3) Press the CH knob to save the new edit. The BUDDY list is
displayed again. If more changes are required repeat steps from 1
to 3 otherwise, press cancel to exit. 6.7 GPS/TIME
The radio automatically detects NMEA strings and decodes appropriate
6.3.3 DELETE AN ENTRY latitude/longitude position and time. If the GPS navigation receiver is not
1) Select the one which you want to delete from the list. connected on or is not functional, a manual latitude/longitude position and
2) Rotated the CH knob to select the Delete option. UTC should be entered and used in the DSC distress transmitted message.
3) Press and hold the he CH knob to confirm the delete action. When valid Lat/Lon information is detected, the data is display on the LCD,
4) The selected record will be removed and go back to BUDDY list when there is no valid position information, NO GPS INFORMATION appears.
page. You can repeat steps from 1to 4 to delete more records, or
6.7.1 MANUAL ENTER GPS DATE
press cancel to exit. If no GPS data is available, the NO GPS INFORMATION appears, and
after 2 minutes PLEASE INPUT POSITION! is displayed with NO GPS,
6.4 BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT Alarm sounds for 10 sec or till any button is pressed.
1) Select BACKLIGHT and press the CH knob. There are 8 levels control for
the BACKLIGHT. DISTRESS
2) Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting, Press the CH knob to PLEASE INPUT
permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST. INFORMATION!!

MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT

… The manual entry function is just valid if and only if no GPS connected
BUDDY LIST
>BACKLIGHT LO_____ HI 1) Select GPS/TIME then manual
CONTRAST PRESS ENT 2) Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.
3) Press the CH knob, when all the information is correct.
The vessel’s lat/Lon with the UTC time are shown on the screen. The
6.5 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received.

1) Select CONTRAST and press the CH knob. There are 8 levels GPS / TIME MANUAL POS DISTRSS
control for the contrast.. The higher numbers the darker LCD >MANUAL - - º - -.- - - - N 22 º 28.1111 N
2) Rotate the CH knob to adjust the setting, Press the CH knob to SETTINGS - - - º- -.- - - - W 112 º 11.0011 W
permanently enter the setting and return to the MENU LIST. MAN - -: - - UTC 08:25 UTC

MENU SELECT CONTRAST

……
BUDDY LIST 6.7.2 SETTINGS
BACKLIGHT LO_____HI You can also set what time and position information is display on the screen
> CONTRAST PRESS ENT
Whether Position date is displayed
6.6 LOCAL/ DISTANT Whether the time is displayed
You can set the receiver to LOCAL to eliminate noise, select the LOCAL/DST Whether a Time Zone Offset is used
from the MENU list for local and press the CH knob. The local state is stored How the time date is formatted
when screen is exited. The icon turns ON in the LCD. Default is Whether COG/SOG date is displayed
DISTANT Whether GPS alert is on/off
6.7.2.1 POSITION DISPLAY ON/OFF
MENU SELECT SENSITVITY You can choose the position data displayed on the normal mode or not
BACKLIGHT >DISTANT 1) Select GPS/TIME then SETTINGS, then POS DISPLY
CONTRAST LOCAL
> LOCAL/DIST

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 2) Select ON(on) or OFF(off)as desired, this is example, selected on If the TIME DISPLAY is turn ON, COG/SOG will be turned off
and the screen shows the vessel position. automatically since it share the same bottom line for display.

COG/SOG DISTRESS
SETTINGS POS DISPLY DISTRSS
>ON 27º34.1268 N
>POS DISPLY ON 27º34.1268 N
OFF 82º55.5587 W
TIME DISPLY > OFF 82º55.5587 W
356º 12.6Kts
TIME OFFSET 356º 12.6Kts
6.7.2.6 GPS ALERT
6.7.2.2 TIME DISPLAY ON/OFF You can choose NO GPS DATA alarm sound is on/off.
SETTINGS GPS ALERT
You can to turn on/off the time displayed at the normal mode
TIME FORMAT > ON
1) Select GPS/TIME then SETTINGS, then TIME DISPLY
COG/SOG OFF
2) Select ON(on) or OFF(off)as desired, in this example, selected on
and the screen shows the vessel TIME. >GPS ALERT

SETTINGS TIME DISPLAY COAST GUARD 6.8 RADIO SETUP

POS DISPLY ON 27º45.1234N Under Radio Setup submenu, there are 5 items that user can alter settings
>TIME DISPLY > OFF 112º36.5678W including Language; CH name; Ring Volume; Button beep; INT Speaker
TIME OFFSET 08:25 UTC
MENU SELECT RADIO SETUP
LOCAL/DIST >LANGUAGE
6.7.2.3 LOCAL TIME (TIME OFFSET) GPS / TIME CH NAME
>RADIO SETUP RING VOLUME
You can set the add/subtract value from UTC time to equal to local
time. When offset value is added, the time will be displayed as LOC 6.8.1 LANGUAGE SELECTION
instead of UTC Select the Menu language in English or French as desired
First to set the offset direction + or – and then value in ½ hr. step. The
updated result will be displayed immediately RADIO SETUP LANGUAGE
>LANGUAGE >ENGLISH
TIME OFFSET
CH NAME FRENCH
>+01:30
RING VOLUME
12:56 AM LOC.
6.8.2 CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY AND EDITING
6.7.2.4 TIME FORMAT OPTIONS (TIME FORMAT) To set the channel name for ON or blank, on the first line. Maximum of
You can choose display time in 12 hr or 24 hr format… 12 characters could be set for channel name. Channel name also allows
editing, the ways same as Buddy List edit procedures. The following is
TIME FORMAT operated in CH 5 as example.
>12 HR
24 HR 6.8.2.1 CHANNEL NAME DISPLAY
12:56 AM LOC 1) Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME, then “DISPLAY NAME”
2) Select ON (on) or OFF (off) as desired, this is example, select on and
6.7.2.5 COURSE/SPEED DISPLAY OPTIONS (COG/SOG) press the CH knob the screen shows the channel name.
You can enable COG (Course over Ground) and SOG (Speed over
Ground) displayed on normal mode. CH NAME DISPLAY NAME
>DISPLAY NAM >ON
CH INFO OFF
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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.
6.8.2.2 CHANNEL NAME EDITING User MMSI
1) Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME, then CH INFO, Select the Group Setup
desired channel name by CH knob and then press the CH knob the ATIS MMSI
screen shows the channel name and EDIT and DELETE. ATIS ENABLE
2) Select EDIT and press the CH knob to edit the existing name tag, Input DSC ENABLE
the new name over the existing name and press the CH knob to POS REPLY
display the YES/NO conformation
3) Press the CH knob to confirm the new channel name then press cancel 6.9.1 ENTER YOUR USER MMSI (USER MMIS)
to return to the menu. This is a once-only operation.
You must enter your user MMSI first then you can access the DSC functions.
CALLING CH INFO PORT OPS/VTS 1) Select DSC SETUP then USER MMSI and press the CH knob. If an
DISPLAYNAME PORT OPS/VTS > EDIT existing MMSI is stored, the values appear.
>CH INFO DELETE 2) If the MMSI is blank, a dashes-line appears. Enter user MMSI along the
dashed line. Press the CH knob to confirm each correct entry to move to
the next digit.
6.8.3 RING VOLUME ADJUSTMENT If your make an error, press –until < appears, then press the CH knob to
1) Select the RING VOLUME by CH knob and then display the option – HIGH backup and correct the entry.
and LOW as ringer tone setting.
2) Press The CH knob button again to confirm the changes. INPUT USER USER MMSI USER MMSI
MMSI INPUT AGAIN 500000001
RADIO SETUP RING VOLUNE >-------- >-------- >STORE
CH NAME >HIGH CANCEL
> RING VOLUME LOW
KEY BEEP 3) Hold the CH knob to store your user MMSI.
4) Enter your user MMSI again as a password check, hold the CH knob to
6.8.4 KEY VOLUME ADJUSTMENT permanently store the your user MMSI and return to the menu.
1) The key beep tone volume level. Select the KEY BEEP by The CH knob 5) You can view your stored user MMSI at anytime by selecting user MMSI
and then display the option – HIGH, LOW & OFF as key beep setting. in the DSC SETUP menu.
2) Press The CH knob button again to confirm the changes. 6) If there is no USER MMSI stored and the radio’s DSC function is
attempted, the radio says “PLEASE INPUT USER MMSI” as below.
RADIO SETUP KEY VOLUME
CH NAME >HIGH
RING VOLUME LOW
PLEASE INPUT
>KEY BEEP OFF
USER MMSI

6.8.5 INT SPEAKER OPERATION

1) Select RADIO SETUP then INT SPEAKER. DSC WARNING MESSAGE
2) Select ON (on) or OFF (off) as desired . 6.9.2 MAINTAIN GROUPS
RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKER
You can program up to three group MMSI numbers and associated Group
RING VOLUME >ON
KEY BEEP OFF names, group MMSI numbers always begin with a zero (0). You only enter
> INT SPEAKER the last 8digits of the group ID number, the intial”0” is automatically entered.

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 6.9.2.1 ENTER YOUR GROUPS 2) If the MMSI is blank, a dashes line appear, except for the initial ’9’
1) Select GROUP SETUP and the cursor is at <MANUAL NEW>. If an Enter ATIS MMSI along the dashed line. Press the CH knob to confirm
existing names & MMSI data are stored, the values appear. each correct entry to move to the next digit.
2) If is blank, Only MANUAL NEW appear on LCD If your make an error, press –until < appears, then press the CH knob
3) The entry procedures are same as that of the BUDDY LIST. to backup and correct the entry.

DSC SETUP GROUP SETUP GROUP NAME INPUT ATIS ATIS MMSI ATIS MMSI
USER MMSI >MANUAL NEW >---------- MMSI INPUT AGAIN 9100000053
>GROUP SETUP EILEEN GROUP MMSI 9--------- 9--------- >STORE
ATIS MMSI O-------- CANCEL

3) Hold the CH knob to store your ATIS MMSI.

6.9.2.2 EDIT USER GROUPS 4) Enter your ATIS MMSI again as a password check, hold the CH knob
to permanently store the your ATIS MMSI and return to the menu.
1) Select DSC SET/UP then GROUP SETUP and press the CH knob. 5) You can view your stored ATIS MMSI at anytime by selecting ATIS
The existing names & MMSI data are displayed on screen. Select the
Group name or, only the MMSI that you wanted MMSI in the DSC SETUP menu.
2) Press the CH knob to edit.. The entry procedures are same as that
of the BUDDY LIST 6.9.4 ATIS ENABLE
3) when the edition is finish press the CH knob to store the changes When ATIS is enabled, the following occurs:
and return to the GROUP MMSI screen. DSC functions are disabled.
DUAL watch, Tri Watch and scan functions are disabled.
GROUP SETUP EILEEN EDIT NAME
MANUAL NEW 053421608 >EILEEN The following international channels are limited to 1 watt output power:
> EILEEN >EDIT EDIT MMSI 6,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,71,72,74,75,76,77(and 31, if enabled)
FRIENDS DELETE 053421608 To enable/disable ATIS:
1) Select DSC SETUP, then ATIS ENABLE, Press the CH knob to displays
6.9.2.3 DELETE A GROUP ATIS ENABLE ON/OFF.
1) Select GROUP SETUP and press the CH knob. The existing group 2) Select ON for turn on ATIS function.
names are displayed on screen
2) Select that you wanted delete and press the CH knob will display 3) Press the CH knob to confirm your choice and return to the menu.
EDIT or DELETE item
3) Select DELETE and press the CH knob will display DELETE DSC SETUP ATIS ENABLE
GROUP menu arrow point the YES, then press the CH knob to empty GROUP SETUP >ON
the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. The LCD displays ATIS MMSI OFF
the group as follow. > ATIS ENABLE

EILEEN DELETEGROUP GROUP SETUP 6.9.5 DSC ENABLE

053421608 EILEEN MANUAL NEW Temporarily turn off the DSC function, such as sailing to inland water or no
EDIT >YES > FRIENDS DSC region.
>DELETE NO CHANG 1) Select DSC SETUP, then DSC ENABLE, Press the CH knob to displays DSC
6.9.3 ENTER YOUR ATIS MMSI ENABLE ON/OFF.
This is a once-only operation.
You must enter your ATIS MMSI first then you can access the ATIS functions. 2) Select OFF for turn off DSC function. “DSC” icon on LCD will disappears
1) Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI and press the CH knob. If an 3) Ppress the CH knob to confirm your choice and return to the menu.
existing MMSI is stored, the values appear.
DSC SETUP DSC ENABLE
ATIS MMSI >ON
ATIS ENABLE OFF
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 use this product prudently.
Neither Navicom, nor their distributors or dealers accept responsibility or
liability either to the product user or their estate for any accident, loss, injury or
damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.

6.9.6 POS REPLY 7.1 WHAT IS AIS?

You can set the radio to respond the Position Request. In the one of three AIS permit the non-verbal exchange of navigation information between vessels
ways: automatic, manual, off. and shore-side vessel traffic centers. AIS uses digital radio signals to
1) Select DSC SETUP, then POS REPLY. Then press the CH knob, the broadcast information about the vessel to other ships and shore based stations
MANUAL, AUTO, OFF appear on the screen. via dedicated VHF frequencies in the maritime band.
2) Select your response and press the CH knob to confirm and return to the
menu manual, AIS will not replace radar because it is unable to detect landmasses and
navigational beacons, but it can be used as a significant enhancement to
DSC SETUP POS REPLY currently available technology.
ATIS ENABLE > MANUAL
DSC AUTO 7.2 CLASSES OF AIS
ENABLED OFF Your Navicom radio RT-650 is a receive-only unit that will receive messages
>POS REPLAY from vessels carrying Class A or Class B transceivers.

6.10 AIS SETUP Class A

AIS setup and display, please ref. to Chapter 7 A Class A transceiver transmits and receives AIS signals. It is currently
compulsory on all commercial vessels that exceed 300 tons that also travel
6.11 HS SETTING internationally Information transmitted
Linking to wireless Handset, please ref. to section 4.8 and Chapter 8 The following information can be transmitted by a Class A AIS system:
Static data
6.12 RESET This includes information such as Ship’s name, type, MMSI number, call
This feature resets every setting to the factory defaults, except USER MMSI sign, IMO number, length and beam and GPS antenna location.
and GROUP MMSI,ATIS MMSI. And Buddy list. Voyage related data
1) Select RESET, press CH button, the radios asks for confirmation This includes information such as draft, cargo, destination, ETA and other
2) Select yes, press CH button to reset the radio and return to the menu. relevant information.
Dynamic data
This includes information such as time (UTC), ship’s position, COG, SOG,
MENU SELECT RESET MENU SELECT
heading, rate of turn and navigational status.
RADIO SETUP ARE YOU SURE RADIO SETUP
Dynamic reports
DSC SETUP >YES DSC SETUP
These are ship’s speed and status.
> RESET NO > RESET Messages
These are alarms and safety messages.

You should remember that not all vessels will transmit all of the information.
7 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) RECEIVER Class B - (Recreational vessels not covered by suitable Class A)
Class B transceiver’s are suitable to vessels under 65 feet in length and is not
DISCLAIMER compulsory.
This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment
normal navigational procedures and practices. It is the users responsibility to You should NOT assume that any class of AIS receiver is displaying all/any
smaller vessels within your range.

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 Note: All messages contain the Ships individual MMSI number for unique
reference identification purposes along with the data in the following table. Not Ships Dynamic Conditions Normal reporting interval
all the information in the following table is necessarily transmitted by every At anchor or moored 3 Minutes
vessel. 0 –14 knots 10 Seconds
0 –14 Knots and changing course 3 1/3 Seconds
Data details Class A Class B 14 –23 knots 6 Seconds
Static Data 14 – 23 Knots and changing course 2 Seconds
. Ship’s name V V Ship faster than 23 knots 2 Seconds
. Type V V Ship faster than 23 Knots and 2 Seconds
. Call sign V changing course
. IMO number V
. Length and beam V V
. GPS Antenna location V V Platforms condition Normal reporting interval
Voyage Related Data Class B Shipborne mobile equipment 3 Minutes
. Draft V not moving faster than 2 Knots
. Cargo information V V Class B Shipborne mobile equipment 30 Seconds
. Destination V moving 2-14 Knots
. ETA V
Class B Shipborne mobile equipment 15 Seconds
. Other relevant information V V
moving 14-23 Knots
Dynamic Data
Class B Shipborne mobile equipment 5 Seconds
. Time V V
moving faster than 23 Knots
. Ship’s position V V
Search and Rescue aircraft (airborne 10 Seconds
. COG V V
mobile equipment)
. SOG V V
. Gyro heading V V Aids to Navigation 3 Minutes
. Rate of turn V AIS base station 10 Seconds
. Navigational status V
Dynamic Reports Source of information for above tables 1-1, 1-2: (ITU recommendations technical
. Ship’s speed V V document: ITU-R M.1371-1)
. Ship’s status V V
Messages 7.4 AIS INFORMATION AND DISPLAY
. Alarm V V
. Safety V V NAVICOM radio can display AIS data for navigation on LCD,
As well as output the AIS data to other NMEA compatible multifunction plotter or PC.

7.4.1 AIS DATA OUTPUT TO OTHER DEVICES

7.3 STATIC AND DYNAMIC INFORMATION
There are 2 choices for serial ports, one presenting NMEA (RS422) format and the
Defined transmit rates for Class A vessels shown below are provided for
other RS232 format, which is selected in AIS setup submenu of setup menu:
reference purposes only. The frequency of messages received (using the
AIS250 receive-only unit) will vary due to a number of factors including but not
limited to such factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference. MENU SELECT AIS SETUP AIS OUPUPT
• Static information is either broadcast every 6 minutes, when data has been RADIO SETUP >AIS OUPUPT > RS 232
amended, or upon request. DSC SETUP AIS DISPLAY RS 422
• Dynamic information is broadcast depending on speed and course alteration >AIS SETUP
based on the following tables

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The default setting is RS232
The output data is a NMEA data sentence (VDM) string at 38.4K baud rate.

2(ORANGE)
5(YELLOW) 4(GREEN)

7.4.2.2 AIS DATA DISPLAY MODE

There are 3 mode concerning the AIS information:
3(WHITE) BARE WIRE(GND) Plotter mode
List mode
Information mode
7(BLUE) 6(BLACK)
Notes: Press 16, PTT, Distress will return to normal mode in all 3 modes.
8(GREY) ----List mode
In non-menu mode, long pressing the ‘CH’ button to enter the List mode.
Wiring of RS232

Pin of cable Cable Color Signal Name

7 Blue TX RS232

8 Grey RX RS232

Bare wire / Grounding

Wiring of RS422
Rotate the channel knob will select the two closed ship. The ships’ list will be
Pin of cable Cable Color Signal Name sorted according to their distance.
+NEMA OUTPUT
7 Blue --Plotter Mode:
RS422
In LIST mode, long pressing the ‘CH’ button to enter the Plotter mode.
-NEMA OUTPUT
8 Grey
RS422

7.4.2 AIS DATA DISPLAYED IN MARINE RADIO

AIS data also can be displayed on your marine radio, to aid navigation with monitoring
the position, details and navigational intentions of other vessels within VHF range

7.4.2.1 AIS DATA DISPLAY FORMAT

AIS display has ship Name or ship MMSI displaying at AIS List mode. User can set
whether display, in the format of Ship MMSI or Ship Name. It will display the nearby ship on the screen.
Pressing SCAN and WATCH button will zoom in and out (1nm/2nm/4nm/16nm/32nm).
MENU SELECT AIS SETUP AIS DISPLAY Rotate the CH knob will change the highlighted ship.
>AIS SETUP AIS OUPUPT >SHIP MMSI
HS SETTING >AIS DISPLAY SHIP NAME
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 --Info. Mode 8.1 LOOK AT THE MICOPHONE

It will display the selected ship information such as COG, SOG, etc.

All other button’s press will result in an error beep

① VOL/ PWR Hold down for 2 seconds to turn on or off; Briefly press
to select the volume setting mode.

② BAND / SAVE Press to select band (USA. Or INT ).

Hold down to set memory channels.

8. RT-650-M Wireless Microphone ③ CANCEL Press to Cancel last selection or change without saving
or step back one level on menu mode. Or cancels DSC
option
Distress calls & auto-retransmission of DISTRESS
The optional RT-650-M 2.4GHz wireless Microphone remotely controls the calls.
NAVICOM Marine radio and provides an optional intercom function, which is
the next generation in wireless handheld microphones, compatible with new ④ DSC / MENU DSC calls Menu / Radio Setup Menu
NAVICOM radios. It combines state-of-the-art technology with rugged
durability and ease of use. The microphone’s all solid-state design and
⑤ ENT / WATCH Enter Values / Start or Stop Dual or Tri Watch
conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for
Press and hold the button to start Dual-watch; During
harsh marine environments. The microphone’s large display and backlit
watch mode, press the button to switch between Dual
control buttons make it easy to use even in extreme lighting and weather
and Tri-watch; Press and hold the button again to
conditions. You should read the rest of this Owners Manual thoroughly to
escape from watch mode.
acquaint yourself with all of your microphone’s features and functions.

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⑥ HI/LO / SCAN Toggle between 25W and 1W output / Hold the button
to start SCAN mode; During scan press the button to
switch between PSCAN and SCAN mode; Hold the
button again to escape from Scan mode.

⑦ 16 Access to priority channel quickly.

The screen is similar to the LCD of fixed radio, except the following SQL and
⑧ CH UP / DOWN Increase or decrease channel number, rolling the menu. VOL indicator:

Volume INDICATOR
⑨ PTT Press to Transmit.
Appears while audio output level is adjusted
⑩ SQL / LOCK Press to turn on the squelch setting mode. Hold down SQUELCH INDICATOR
to Lock/Unlock the button board. Appears while noise squelch level is adjusted

11 INTERCOM Select to Internal communication mode

12 LCD Display screen

13 MIC Receive your voice

14 SPEAKER

8.2 A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY OF WIRELESS HANDSET

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8.3 SETTING UP YOUR MICROPHONE Caution: To ensure proper charging and avoid accidental release, always
FIRMLY lock the handset into the charger
8.3.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
8.3.3 INSTALLING THE BELT-CLIP
1. Use a coin or screw driver to loosen the screw 1. Place the belt-clip on the mounting area on the
on the cover, open the cover of battery back of the Handset, making sure the hole in the
compartment. clip lines up with the notch on the back of the
Handset
2. Connect the battery pack connector observing
the correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack 2. Insert the screw into the corresponding hole and
inside the battery compartment. Do not exert any tighten.
force on this connection. It could cause damage to
the battery or handset.

The plastic connector will fit together only one way. 8.3.4 MOUNTING THE CRADLE CHARGER
Once you are certain that you have made a good 1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a bulk head
connection, then insert the battery pack into the or dash.
battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires.
2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into a wall
outlet, or the DC adapter into a cigarette lighter
3. Tighten the screw on the cover.
socket, and the other end into the drop-in charger.
* Please turn the power Off on the handset before
charging.

8.4 BASIC OPERATION

8.3.2 CHARGING THE BATTERIES
8.4.1 LINK THE WIRELESS MICROPHONE TO THE MAIN RADIO
Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must
charge tem
The optional RT-650-M Remote-control wireless Handset Microphone can be
connected to the transceiver directly, without limits of wires, you can use it to
The microphone has a built-in circuit that lets you
control and communicate the radio from almost anywhere aboard your vessel.
recharge batteries inside of the microphone. To
charge the batteries, install the batteries in the Before your first use the remote-control wireless microphone, the microphone
microphone then slide it into the suplied cradle. must be subscribed as optional accessory to the NAVICOM marine radio.

WARNING! The following details the subscription between the radio and microphone
Before you use rechargeable batteries for the first
time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a 1) Remote-control microphone:
full charge. Discharged batteries take about 14 Turn on the unit by hold down the PWR button more than 2 seconds, until the
hours to fully recharge LCD appears “Power On”, then immediately press “HILO/SCAN” button, LCD

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appears “SUBSCRIBING”, indicating the microphone waiting for response level dialogue as the figure shows, press “CH
from radio UP/DOWN” to increase or decrease Squelch level.
MENU SELECT HS SETING NOTE: Squelch level could be set both by SQL knob on
>HS SETING >SUBSCRIBE base and wireless handset.
RESET CLEAR CODE 4. Press hi/LO / SCAN to toggle High and Low
EXIT power output.
5. Press “PWR/VOL” to increase/decrease
SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE handset volume to comfortable level as the figure
>YES shows.
No WAITING
6. Press PTT button on the wireless handset to
CANCEL >EXIT
start transmission. The indicator on LCD is
displayed.
2) Fixed mount Marine Radio Speak clearly in a normal voice into the microphone on the wireless handset.
Select the HS SETING from the MENU list and press CH knob. Then select
Once the transmission is finished, release the PTT button. The radio will return
SUBSCRIBING to start response to microphone
into receive mode. Icon appear on screen.
After successful subscription, the microphone will sound “Beep”, and then
LCD appears the normal screen, indicating the microphone had been linked 8.4.3. BAND SWITCH
to the radio 8.4.3.1 USA AND INT MODE
1) Press the BAND/SAVE button, to switch the operational channel band (USA
Notes: When the subscribe is not successful, or you want to & INT).
subscribe another handset, it is recommended to clear exist code 2) The icon will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, the icon will
firstly: be displayed on the LCD for INTL mode, Briefly press the button to toggles
between USA and INT band.
MENU SELECT HS SETING CLEAR HS
>HS SETING SUBSCRIBE CODE 8.4.3.2 SAVE MEMORY (FAV) CHANNELS
RESET >CLEAR CODE >YES You can store all band channels but WX band as favorite channel.
EXIT NO
Program the FAV channel and store Process as follow:
8.4.2 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION 1) At normal mode, tune to the desired channel and then press and hold the
1. Turn on handset by pressing PWR/VOL button , BAND/SAVE button to save it as Favorite channel. The icon will be turned
(The wireless handset will automatically link to the on for indication that channel be saved in FAV list.
radio if it had been successful subscribed to the 2) Then tune to next desired channel and repeat the button operation till all
radio before). desired channels be programmed / saved.
2. Press “CH UP/DOWN” to change channel, 3) Delete the channel from the FAV list at Normal mode. Select the specified
channel number on LCD both of Handset and channel with icon ON. Press and hold the BAND/SAVE button till the
Base will be updated simultaneity. icon turn OFF. The specified channel will then be deleted out from the FAV
3. Squelch can also be adjusted on handset: list. Repeat the button operation for those unwanted channels.
Press “SQL/LOCK”, LCD will appears the squelch 4) If no channel has been programmed, an error beep occurs with indicate error
message.

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 8.4.4. SCAN Please reference to previous description on section 4.8
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over a wide
frequency range. 8.5 SETTING MENU
The transceiver has 4 Scan modes available: All scan, FAV CH scan,
Priority scan, and Priority FAV CH scan. SET-UP MENU NAVIGATION
1) Press and hold the BAND/SCAN button to default all scan (1.2.3.4…). 1) To access the Menu Mode:
2) Press BAND/SCAN Button to toggle between Scan and Pscan mode, icon Press and hold MENU/DSC button, Text area displays the Set-Up Menu list.
on LCD will appear respectively
3) Hold the BAND/SCAN over 3 seconds again will escape from scan mode. 2) To exit the Menu mode or sub –mode:
It also can be to cancel by 16 or PTT. Press the 16 or CANCEL button or else select the EXIT option from the
4) FAV CH SCAN: If there are favorite channels stored, the scan (including all menu.
SCAN and PSCAN will be scanned only between these favorite channels) 3) Press the CH UP/DOWN knob to scoll the Item within the Set-Up Menu list
To confirm a selected item for adjustment, push the ENT/WATCH knob.
8.4.5 WATCH When the desired setting is done, press the ENT/WATCH knob to enter the
8.4.5.1 DUAL WATCH setting, and move back to the Main Menu list.
Press and hold ENT/Watch button to activate the DUAL WATCH 4) Set Up operation is exited by turning the unit off. All changes are saved in
mode. Monitor the current channel and Ch 16 in cycle. Icon will EEPROM.
appear on the LCD. Weather Alert is also activated automatically. The following options are available through MENU:
8.4.5.2 TRI-WATCH
NOTE: Most setup is the same as fixed radio described before, please refer to the
Press ENT/Watch button to toggle the TRI WATCH mode. Monitor
the current channel, CH 16 and CH 9 in cycle. Icon will be turn corresponding sections.
ON
To quit the mode, press and hold ENT/WATCH button again, or BUDDY LIST Maintain your buddy list
press16, CANCEL button, Ref. to section 6.3
8.4.6 POSITION INDICATION BACKLIGHT Set Handset’s screen backlight level On/Off
Your Hanset can display the position of the vessel’s (longitude and latitude) as Only ON/Off selection, no level adjust
well as time information, if fixed radio connected to a GPS receiver. If no GPS CONTRAST Set Handset’s screen contrast level
equipment to be connected, an alert tone of 10 sec duration witch can be Similar to section 6.5
cancelled by any button will sound at 4 hour intervals to encourage manual input
of positional data . Once no manual GPS input is made for 23.5 hours, “No GPS
LOCAL/DIST Set radio sensitivity
Ref to section 6.6
Information” will disappear from the screen. The position data transmitted goes
to 9’s and all the time data goes to 8’s. GPS/TIME Set position & time manually, Set local time and
time format
DISTRESS Ref. to section 6.7
23º20.1234 N RADIO SETUP Radio Setup Menu
100º15.1002 E Ref. to section 6.8
08:10PM LOC
DSC SETUP DSC Setup Menu
8.4.7 INTERCOM (Internal Communication) Ref. to section 6.9
RESET Reset factory setting
The intercom feature lets you call and communicate with wireless handset connected Ref. to section 6.12
to the radio

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 The equipment is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good
8.6 DSC CALL MENU AND SENDING AND RECEIVING DSC CALLS working condition:
Briefly press DSC/MENU button to enter the DSC CAll Menu as below, the similar Never unscrew the equipment, either the base station or handset, For in such
operation as the fixed radio before. Please refer to the previous Chapter 5. case, the water proof performance will be greatly damaged.
If the radio becomes dirty and dusty, wipe it clean with a moisture cloth, but pay
LAST CALL Recall last call no matter what type of call received at last. attention to never using such solvents as benzene or alcohol, for they may
damage the radio surfaces.
NEW CALL Make a new call, by inputting the MMSI or pick up from the list
max 20 Once your equipment does not work properly, never allow an unqualified person
GROUP Sends transmissions that are only received by radios that share to tamper with internal adjustments. Please contact the local dealer for help.
a common group MMSI number, up to 3 group MMSI numbers
can be stored and call. TROUBLE SHOOTING
ALL SHIPS Make an Urgency, Safety or Distress call to all ships. A re- Item Symptom Cause/Remedy
confirmation screen follows the priority selection of Urgency,
1 Unit can not be powered Check the connection to the base station.
Safety or Distress. Such call will be sent out when assistance
need but the situation not is so serious enough for a Distress on. Check the volume control.
Call. Urgency call is made when assistance required but not 2 No sound comes from Set [VOL] to a suitable level.
life endanger while Safety call is for advisory alert. the speaker Set squelch to the threshold point.
CALL LOG Allow a review of all stored Calls by number and time of call. 3 Transmitting is Check to see if the PTT switch is defective.
An individual call type can be placed to the selected
impossible, or high Check to see if the microphone or MIC jack is
MMSI/NAME in the LOG. The LOG maintains all received call
types except DISTRESS calls. The call at the end of the list is power can not be defective.
automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the selected. Some channels are for low power or receive only,
list. change to another channel.
There is 20 calls could be stored. Push H/L to select high power.
DISTRESS Allow a review of all stored Distress calls by number and time of
LOG call. An individual call type can be placed to the selected MMSI 4 Low receiver sensitivity. Check to see if the antenna being bad connected.
/ NAME in the LOG. The call at the end of the list is Check the connection between coaxial cable and base
automatically erased. The earliest call stored at the end of the station.
list. There is also 10 calls could be stored. 5 Wireless Handset no Re-subscribe between Fixed radio and Handset
POS The option enables you to request GPS position information response
REQUEST from any vessel for which an MMSI number is known, such
6 Battery symbol is Check the battery voltage, which should be at least
request can pick up from buddy list.
EXIT quit the menu mode. displayed 10.5+/- 0.5V DC
Check the alternator on the vessel
7 No position information Check the GPS cable is physically connected
Notes: There is no DISTRESS button with red cover on wireless handset. You is displayed Check the polarity of the GPS cable
CAN’T send DISTRESS call via wireless handset. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS is applicable.
The baud rate setting should be 4800 and parity
9 MAINTENANCE should be set to NONE
Your VHF Marine Radio RT-650 is a marine radio of water proof who can meet the
requirement of JIS level 7, gives you a good reliability when using in marine
circumstance.

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10 SPECIFICATION 11. CHANNEL LIST
---VHF Radio
TX Frequency 156.050 ~ 157.425 MHz
RX Frequency 156.025 ~162.025 MHz
Channels .55 USA hannels
55 INT Channels
Modulation type FM
Antenna impedance .50 Ohm
Microphone Condenser type
Power supply 13.8 V DC
Sensitivity at 12dB SINAD 0.5 μV
Adjacent Channel Rejection. 70 dB
Audio output power 2W @ 8 Ohm
Audio Distortion 10 %
RF Output Power. High: 25W/Low: 1W
Harmonic Emissions High: 80dB/Low:
60dB

--AIS Receiver
Frequency Range 161.975 and 162.025 MHz
Number of Channels 2
Local Oscillator mode PLL
Sensitivity <20% BER 2 uV
Spurious Resp. Rej. 70 dB
Adjacent Channel selectivity 70 dB
Intermodulation Response 68 dB

--2.4GHz wireless RF link

Frequency Range 2401.056~2482.272 MHz
Number of Channels 95
Sensitivity @< 10 -3BER -92 dBm
--Mechanism
Fixed unit Dimensions (HWT) 71×161×147 mm
Fixed unit Weight 1290 g

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