JSS-2150

JS
150W MF/HF RADIO EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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 CAUTIONS AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE
Radio and radar devices are operated by high voltages of anywhere from a few hundred volts up to
many hundreds of thousands of volts. Although there is no danger with normal use, it is very
dangerous if contact is made with the internal parts of these devices. (Only specialists should attempt
any maintenance, checking or adjusting.)
There is a very high risk of death by even a few thousand volts, in some cases you can be fatally
electrocuted by just a few hundred volts. To prevent accidents, you should avoid contact with the
internal parts of these devices at all costs. If contact is inevitable as in the case of an emergency, you
must switch off the devices and ground a terminal in order to discharge the capacitors. After making
certain that all the electricity is discharged, only then can you insert your hand into the device. Wearing
cotton gloves and putting your left hand in your pocket, in order not to use both hands simultaneously,
are also very good methods of shock prevention.
Quite often, an injury occurs by secondary factors, therefore it is necessary to choose a sturdy and
level working surface. If someone is electrocuted it is necessary to thoroughly disinfect the affected
area and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Cautions concerning treatment of

electrocution victims
When you find an electrocution victim, you must first switch off the machinery and ground all circuits. If
you are unable to cut off the machinery, move the victim away from it using a non-conductive material
such as dry boards or clothing.
When someone is electrocuted, and the electrical current reaches the breathing synapses of the
central nervous system inside the brain, breathing stops. If the victim's condition is stable, he or she
can be administered artificial respiration. An electrocution victim becomes very pale, and their pulse
can be very weak or even stop, consequently losing consciousness and becoming stiff.
Administration of first aid is critical in this situation.
 First aid
☆Note points for first aid
Unless there is impending danger leave the victim where he or she is, then begin artificial respiration.
Once you begin artificial respiration, you must continue without losing rhythm.

(1) Make contact with the victim cautiously, there is a risk that you may get electrocuted.

(2) Switch off the machinery and then move the victim away slowly if you must.

(3) Inform someone immediately (a hospital or doctor, dial emergency numbers, etc.).

(4) Lay the victim on his or her back and loosen any constrictive clothing (a tie, or belt).

(5) (a) Check the victim's pulse.

(b) Check for a heartbeat by pressing your ear against the victim's chest.
(c) Check if the victim is breathing by putting the back of your hand or face near the victim's face.
(d) Check the pupils of the eyes.

(6) Open the victim's mouth and remove any artificial teeth, cigarette or chewing gum. Leave the
mouth opened and flatten the tongue with a towel or by putting something into the mouth to
prevent the victim's tongue from obstructing the throat. (If he or she is clenching the teeth and it is
difficult to open the mouth, use a spoon or the like to pry open the mouth.)

(7) Continually wipe the mouth to prevent the accumulation of saliva.

 ☆If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing
(“Mouth to mouth” resuscitation) Figure 1

(1) Place the victim’s head facing backward (place something under the neck like a pillow).
(2) Point the chin upward to widen the trachea.
(3) Pinch the victim’s nose, take a deep breath, then put your mouth over the victim’s mouth and
exhale completely, making sure that your mouth completely covers the victim’s mouth. Then
remove your mouth. Repeat this routine 10 to 15 times per minute (holding the nostrils).
(4) Pay attention to the victim to notice if he or she starts to breath. If breathing returns, stop
resuscitation.
(5) If it is impossible to open the victim’s mouth, put something like a plastic straw or vinyl tube into
one of the nostrils then blow air in while covering the mouth and the other nostril.
(6) Occasionally, when the victim comes back to consciousness, they immediately try to stand up.
Prevent this and keep them in a laying position. Give them something warm to drink and be sure
that they rest (do not give them any alcohol).

Administering artificial respiration by raising the head.

① (1) Raise the back of head, then place one
hand on the forehead and place the other
hand under the neck. →①
Most victims open their mouth when this is
done, making “mouth to mouth”
resuscitation easier.

② (2) Cover the victim’s mouth by opening your

mouth widely, then push your cheek
against the victim’s nose, →②
or pinch the victim’s nose to prevent air
from leaking out of it. →③

③ (3) Completely exhale into the lungs.

Exhale into the lungs until the chest
inflates.
You have to blow as rapidly as possible for
the first 10 times.

“Mouse to mouse” artificial respiration

Figure 1
 ☆If the victim has no pulse and is not breathing
(Heart massage in combination with artificial respiration.) Figure 2

If the victim has no pulse, his or her pupils are dilated, and if you cannot detect a heartbeat, the heart
may have stopped, beginning artificial respiration is critical.

(1) Put both hands on the diaphragm, with hands on top of each other keeping both arms straight (If
your elbows are bent, you cannot push with as much power). Press the diaphragm with your body
weight until the chest sinks about 2 cm (about 50 times per minute).
(2) If administering first aid when alone:
Perform the heart massage about 15 times then blow in twice. Repeat this routine.
If administering first aid with two people:
One person performs the heart massage 5 times, and the other person blows air in once. Repeat
this routine (Heart massage and “mouth to mouth” resuscitation used together).
(3) Constantly check the pupils and the pulse, if the pupils become normal and the pulse steadies,
keep them in a laying position and give them something warm to drink, be sure that they rest (do
not give them any alcohol). In any case you have to entrust major decision making to a doctor.
Having understanding people around is essential to the victim’s recovery from the mental shock of
electrocution.

① ②

③ ④

(Heart massage in combination with artificial respiration.) Figure 2

Preface
Thank you for choosing the Model JRC JSS-2150 150W MF/HF radio equipment. This radio
equipment can be used as a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio device,
compliant with international regulations, that provides emergency communications and standard
communications capabilities for small and large ships.

● Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the JSS-2150 150W MF/HF radio
equipment, and use it in accordance with the instructions contained herein.
● Please keep this manual available for future reference. Please refer to it if any difficulties are
encountered when using the equipment.

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 Before operation
Concerning the symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to explain correct operation and to prevent
injury or damage to property.
The symbols and descriptions are as follows. Understand them before proceeding with
this manual.

WARNING
Indicates a warning that, if ignored, may result in
serious injury or even death.

CAUTION
Indicates a caution that, if ignored, may result in
injury or damage to property.

Examples of symbols

The Δ symbol indicates caution (including DANGER and WARNING).

The illustration inside the Δ symbol specifies the content of the caution
more accurately. (This example warns of possible electrical shock.)

The ; symbol indicates that performing an action is prohibited. The

illustration inside the ; symbol specifies the contents of the prohibited
operation. (In this example disassembly is prohibited.)

The z symbol indicates operations that must be performed. The

illustration inside the z symbol specifies obligatory instructions. (In this
example unplugging is the obligatory instruction.)

Concerning the WARNING labels

The WARNING labels are put on the NTD-2150 MF/HF Transceiver, NFC-2150
Antenna tuner, NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply, and NBB-724 Battery charger. Do not
take off, destroy, or modify the labels.

Ex) NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply (Upper view)

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 Handling precautions

WARNING
Do not open the equipment to inspect or repair internal circuits. Inspection or
repairs by anyone other than a specialized technician may result in fire, electrical
shock, or malfunction.
If internal inspection or repair is necessary, contact our service center or agents.

Do not disassemble or customize this unit.

Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

Do not get this equipment wet or spill any liquids on or near this equipment.
Doing so may cause electrical shock, or equipment malfunction.

Do not touch any of the areas with warning labels.

Doing so may cause electrical shock.

Do not use voltage other than that specified.

Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

Do not remove protective covers on the high voltage terminals.

Doing so may cause electrical shock.

Do not insert anything flammable into the equipment.

Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

If a distress call is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in
charge.
Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the ship in distress.

This equipment is used for both distress communication and routine communication.
Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit during routine
operation or inspection.

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 Handling precautions

CAUTION
Do not use this equipment anyplace other than specified.
Doing so may cause failure or malfunction.

Do not turn the trimmer resistors or the trimmer capacitors on the PCB unit.
Doing so may cause failure or malfunction.

Do not install the equipment in a place near water or in one with excessive
humidity, steam, dust, or soot.
Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

Do not test the distress call.

Doing so may inconvenience local shipping and rescue centers.

Do not turn off the equipment when at sea because the SOLAS Convention
requires keeping watch on distress and safety frequencies at all times. Always
listen to 2187.5 kHz, and 8414.5 kHz, and one or more of the following
frequencies; 4207.5 kHz, 6312.0 kHz, 12577.0 kHz, or 16804.5 kHz. In class B
mode, it is necessary to keep watch only on 2187.5 kHz.

When completely turning off the power to the equipment, turn off the breaker
on the transceiver

To operate DSC functions of the equipment, the ID numbers assigned to the ship
must be registered in advance. If registration is necessary, contact our service
center or agents.

To install this equipment, contact our service center or agents.

Special knowledge on selecting the place where the antenna is to be mounted
and setting the ID number (MMSI) assigned to the ship is required in addition to
installing the equipment.

When sending a distress call, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or
officer in charge.

If a false distress call is transmitted accidentally, follow the instructions below:

1. Press the CANCEL key on the controller (when appropriate, follow the
commands on screen) and terminate the transmission of the distress call.
2. Report the false distress call to a nearby RCC (Rescue Coordination Center).
(In Japan, inform the nearest Japan Coast Guard.)
Information to be reported:
The date/time, location, and reason why the false distress call was transmitted.
Also report the ship's name, type, nationality, and ID number as well as the unit
model name and manufacture number/date, if possible.
3. Report the false distress call to nearby ships using 2182.0 kHz or another
frequency for distress and safety purposes on the radiotelephone.
4. If any acknowledgements to the distress call are received, inform the ships of
the false distress call.

To turn off an alarm or clear a display such as a received DSC message, do not
press the DISTRESS key. Doing so may cause a false distress call.
(Press the CANCEL key to turn off the alarm and delete the message.)

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 CAUTION
When sending a drobose call, do not press the DISTRESS key. Doing so
may cause a false distress call.
(Drobose calls can be sent via the [Call] button displayed on the screen.)

A distress acknowledgement or a distress relay call can be transmitted from a

received distress message stored in the log, but when sending such a call,
follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge.

Received distress calls are automatically deleted after 48 hours to avoid

accidental resending or other misoperation. Accordingly, if such messages
cannot be read, it is not a malfunction.

The received distress message logs are cleared when turning off the power by
such as the breaker on the transceiver. Due to the SOLAS Convention
(keeping watch on distress and safety frequencies at all times), do not turn off
the equipment when at sea.

The time in the 7.1 Date & time menu means the present time, and is different
from the time in the 7.2 POS/TIME menu that means the time when the
position information is valid.

The time in the 7.2 POS/TIME menu means the time when the position
information is valid, and is different from the present time mentioned in the 7.1
Date & time menu.

The batteries, except for sealed lead-acid batteries that require no equalization,
should be carried out the equalizing charge at least every six months

The thermal head of the NKG-91 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not
touch the thermal head of the printer. Make sure the thermal head is cool
before replacing the paper or cleaning the thermal head.

The paper used in the NKG-91 printer is heat sensitive. Take the following
precautions when using this paper.
・ Store the paper away from heat, humidity, or heat sources.
・ Do not rub the paper with any hard objects.
・ Do not place the paper near organic solvents.
・ Do not allow the paper to come in contact with polyvinyl chloride film, erasers,
or adhesive tape for long periods of time.
・ Keep the paper away from freshly copied diazo type or wet process copy
paper.

The print head of the NKG-800 printer may be very hot after printing. Do not
touch the print head of the printer. Make sure the print head is cool before
replacing the paper or cleaning the print head.

Do not use the NKG-800 printer if there is no ink ribbon cartridge or paper. Do not
twist the ink ribbon when installing the ink ribbon cartridge.

Before opening and closing the cover of the NKG-800 printer, turn off the printer.
Wait more than 2 seconds after turning the printer off before turning it back on
again so it can initialize correctly.

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 DISTRESS CALLS
Sending a Distress Call (Distress Alert)

CAUTION
When sending a distress call, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in
charge.

11.. Open the DISTRESS key cover on the NCM-2150 controller.

22.. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 4 seconds to send the distress call.
When the countdown is finished the screen below on the right is displayed, and after tuning the
antenna to the frequency, the distress call is transmitted.

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC) ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT) 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz DSC Rx: 2187.5/Tx: 2187.5kHz T
3)Editing a distress msg Distress calling
Format :Distress
S e lDfi-sItDr e s s c:a4l3l1 0s0t1a2r3t4s Stage :Transmitting
Nature :Undesignated Next :---
Position
in
UTC of pos :23:59
4: 89ﾟ59.0123'N
1 7 9 ﾟs5e9c. 6 7 8 9 ' E
Call-F:2187.5/4207.5/6312.0
(kHz) 8414.5/12577.0/16804.5
Comm type :Radiotelephone [MoreInfo]
EOS :EOS WKR scan bands:
[Return] [Tips] [Cancel] 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. After sending the distress call, wait for an acknowledgement.

The radiotelephone can be used to communicate even while waiting for an acknowledgement. The screen
below is displayed when an acknowledgement is received. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to cancel the
alarm, and then select Continue with the jog dial and press ENT. Unless an acknowledgement is received or
the distress call is cancelled manually, the equipment repeats the distress call every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes.

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44.. After receiving acknowledgement, use the radiotelephone to request rescue.
First, the responding station calls by radiotelephone. Communicate the following information to that station.
z Say "MAYDAY".
z Say "This is (name of your ship)".
z Tell the station the ship's Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, call sign, ship's position,
nature of distress, and rescue requests.

Note If time permits, enter the nature of the distress as follows, just before sending the distress call.
(For more details, see 4.5.3.)
1) Open menu 3. Editing a distress msg.
2) Press ENT in the screen displayed at right
and select the nature of the distress.
3) Press ENT to confirm the selection.
The nature of the distress is set. If the position
and time (UTC) are not displayed automatically
for any reason, input them manually at this time.
4) Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 4
seconds to send the distress call.
The rest of the procedure is the same as
described above.

Terminating a Distress Call

CAUTION
If a false distress call is transmitted accidentally, follow the instructions below:

1. Immediately terminate the distress call according to the following procedure.

2. Report the false distress call to a nearby RCC (Rescue Coordination Center).
(In Japan, inform the nearest Japan Coast Guard.)
Information to be reported:
The date/time, location, and reason why the false distress call was transmitted. Also
report the ship's name, type, nationality, ID number as well as the unit model name and
manufacture number/date, if possible.
3. Report the false distress call to nearby ships using 2182.0 kHz or another frequency for
distress and safety purposes on the radiotelephone.
4. If any acknowledgements to the distress call are received, inform the ships of the false
distress call.

11.. Press the CANCEL key on the NCM-2150 controller.

If the CANCEL key is pressed during transmission of the distress call, the screen immediately returns to
the status display.
If the CANCEL key is pressed in the interval between automatic resending of the distress call, the screen
shown below is displayed. Select Break with the jog dial and press ENT to return to the status display.

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 Receiving a Distress Call

WARNING
If a distress call is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer in charge.
Doing so may save the lives of the crew and passengers on the ship in distress.

11.. When a distress call is received, the distress message is displayed.

The ALM lamp starts blinking, and an alarm gradually grows louder.

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 4100.0/Tx: 4100.0kHz
Received distress message
Type :Distress
From :431022222
Nature :Man overboard
Position :90ﾟ00.0000'N
180ﾟ00.0000'E
UTC of pos:23:57
Mode :Radiotelephone
EOS :EOS
Press CANCEL to silence alarm.

22.. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm and then select Accept with the jog dial and
press ENT. Keep watch on the distress call's frequency of the radiotelephone.
Keep watch for at least 5 minutes. Notify the coast station as appropriate.

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC) ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT) 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 4100.0/Tx: 4100.0kHz
Received distress message
Position :90ﾟ00.0000'N
TEL
180ﾟ00.0000'E
UTC of pos:23:57 RX 2182.0 kHz
Mode
EOS
Rx FRQ
:Radiotelephone
:EOS
:2187.5/----.-/
TX 2182.0 kHz
----.-/----.-/ SIG
-----.-/-----.-kHz WKR scan bands:
[Accept] [Cancel] 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. To respond to the distress call and coordinate with the coast station, select acknowledge
(ACK) from the menu in 4. DSC logs and send it. After sending it, communicate with the
ship in distress via the radiotelephone as follows.
z Say "MAYDAY".
z Repeat the identity (MMSI) of the ship in distress 3 times
z Say, "This is".
z Repeat the identity (MMSI) of your ship 3 times
z Say "RECEIVED MAYDAY".

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 Equipment exterior
● JSS-2150 150W MF/HF Radio Equipment

NTD-2150 150 W MF/HF Transceiver NFC-2150 Antenna Tuner

NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller/NQW-261 Handset

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 ● NKG-91 Printer ● DPU-414 Printer

● NKG-800 Printer ● NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply

● NBB-724 Battery charger ● NCH-321A Distress Message Controller (DMC)

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 Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................... v

Before operation ......................................................................................... vi

Handling precautions ................................................................................. vii

DISTRESS CALLS ....................................................................................... x

Equipment exterior ..................................................................................... xiii

Glossary of terms ....................................................................................... xix

1. EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Functions ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Basic configuration .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Basic configuration of the main unit ..................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Options ................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3.3 System configuration ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 External dimensions .................................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 Block diagram ............................................................................................................ 1-12

2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Controller (NCM-2150) .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Main displays ............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Status display ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Function screen and key operations .................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Menu screen ........................................................................................................ 2-5
2.2.4 DSC message receiving screen .......................................................................... 2-5

3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 3-1

4. OPERATION ............................................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Controller operation overview .................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Basic communications procedure .............................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1 Turning on the power ........................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Turning off the power/ Putting into sleep mode ................................................... 4-4
4.2.3 Communicating in radiotelephone mode ............................................................. 4-5
4.2.4 Communicating in CW mode ............................................................................... 4-7
4.2.5 Receiving AM broadcasts .................................................................................... 4-9
 4.3 Setting the radio ........................................................................................................ 4-10
4.3.1 Setting the communication frequencies .............................................................. 4-10
4.3.2 Setting the communication channels .................................................................. 4-11
4.3.3 Setting the automatic gain control (AGC) ........................................................... 4-15
4.3.4 Setting the noise reduction (NR) ......................................................................... 4-15
4.3.5 Setting the attenuation (ATT) .............................................................................. 4-16
4.3.6 Setting the clarifier ............................................................................................... 4-16
4.3.7 Setting the squelch level ..................................................................................... 4-17
4.3.8 Setting the CW bandwidth ................................................................................... 4-17
4.3.9 Scanning the Rx frequencies .............................................................................. 4-18
4.3.10 Reducing the Tx power ....................................................................................... 4-19
4.3.11 Setting the antenna tuning power ....................................................................... 4-19
4.4 Basic DSC operations ................................................................................................. 4-20
4.4.1 Routine calls to an individual station ................................................................... 4-20
4.4.2 Routine calls to a group of ships ......................................................................... 4-23
4.4.3 Receiving routine calls ........................................................................................ 4-25
4.5 Emergency calls (DSC safety/urgency/distress calls) ................................................ 4-29
4.5.1 Safety calls .......................................................................................................... 4-29
4.5.1.1 Individual calls ............................................................................................. 4-29
4.5.1.2 Area calls ..................................................................................................... 4-31
4.5.1.3 Other features of the safety calls (position request/test) ............................... 4-33
4.5.1.4 Receiving safety calls .................................................................................. 4-37
4.5.2 Urgency calls ....................................................................................................... 4-40
4.5.2.1 Individual calls ............................................................................................. 4-40
4.5.2.2 Area calls ..................................................................................................... 4-41
4.5.2.3 Special calls (medical transport/neutral ship) .............................................. 4-43
4.5.2.4 Receiving urgency calls ............................................................................... 4-43
4.5.3 Distress calls ....................................................................................................... 4-45
4.5.3.1 Quick distress calls ...................................................................................... 4-45
4.5.3.2 Distress calls from the menu ....................................................................... 4-48
4.5.3.3 Receiving distress calls ............................................................................... 4-51
4.5.3.4 Acknowledging a received distress call ....................................................... 4-52
4.5.4 Distress relay calls on behalf of someone else ................................................... 4-53
4.5.4.1 Coast station calls ........................................................................................ 4-53
4.5.4.2 Area calls ..................................................................................................... 4-55
4.5.4.3 Receiving drobose calls ............................................................................... 4-57
4.5.5 Distress relay calls .............................................................................................. 4-58
4.5.5.1 Sending distress relay calls ......................................................................... 4-58
4.5.5.2 Receiving distress relay calls ...................................................................... 4-60
4.6 DSC call log .............................................................................................................. 4-62
4.6.1 Received distress messages .............................................................................. 4-62
4.6.2 Received other messages ................................................................................... 4-63
4.7 Popup screens .......................................................................................................... 4-64

5. SETTINGS & REGISTRATIONS ............................................................. 5-1

5.1 Date and time settings .............................................................................................. 5-1
 5.2 Own ship position and time settings .......................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Controller settings ...................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1 LCD adjustment ................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.2 Sound settings ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.3 User key assignments .......................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.4 Selecting Tx meters ............................................................................................. 5-6
5.3.5 Transferring user channel data to another controller ........................................... 5-7
5.4 Registering user channels ......................................................................................... 5-8
5.5 Advanced settings for DSC/WKR .............................................................................. 5-10
5.5.1 Automatic acknowledgement ............................................................................... 5-10
5.5.2 Setting DSC watch frequency .............................................................................. 5-11
5.5.3 Disabling receiving alarms for routine and safety calls ........................................ 5-11
5.5.4 Using medical/neutral settings for urgency calls .................................................. 5-11
5.5.5 Registering the ship's group ID ............................................................................ 5-11
5.6 Setting connections for options ................................................................................. 5-12

6. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ............................................................. 6-1

6.1 General maintenance & inspection ............................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Self diagnosis inspection ........................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 System alarm indication ............................................................................................ 6-5
6.3.1 Alarm list .............................................................................................................. 6-6
6.3.2 Viewing the alarm history ..................................................................................... 6-8
6.4 Software version ........................................................................................................ 6-9
6.5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 6-10
6.5.1 Procedures for locating malfunctions ................................................................... 6-10
6.5.2 Guide to locating faults ........................................................................................ 6-11
6.5.3 Consumables ....................................................................................................... 6-12
6.5.4 Repair units/parts ................................................................................................. 6-12
6.5.5 Regular replacement parts ................................................................................... 6-12

7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE ........................................................................ 7-1

8. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................... 8-1

9. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 JSS-2150 150W MF/HF Radio Equipment ................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Options ...................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.3 Peripheral interfaces .................................................................................................. 9-6

10. OPTIONS OPERATION ......................................................................... 10-1

10.1 AC/DC power supply (NBD-2150) ............................................................................. 10-1
10.2 Battery charger (NBB-724) ........................................................................................ 10-2
10.3 Printer (NKG-91) ........................................................................................................ 10-4
10.4 Printer (NKG-800) ...................................................................................................... 10-5
10.5 Operations using a SELCALL unit ............................................................................. 10-8
11. Appendix ............................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Frequencies for distress and safety calls .................................................................. 11-1
11.2 National DSC frequencies for routine calls ............................................................... 11-2
11.3 International DSC frequencies for routine calls ........................................................ 11-2
11.4 ITU channel list (TEL/CW) ........................................................................................ 11-3
11.5 Guide to MF/HF operation ........................................................................................ 11-11
 Glossary of terms
This section defines general and DSC terms related to this equipment.

● General terms

DSC RMS
Digital Selective Calling device Remote Maintenance System
Used in routine calls, safety and urgency Transmits ship equipment information
calls, and distress calls for rescue requests. temporarily stored in the VDR via Inmarsat to
land, for use in maintenance and
GMDSS management of radio equipment.
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
RR
GPS Radio Regulations
Global Positioning system International regulations for radio transmission
established by the treaty of the ITU.
IMO
International Maritime Organization SOLAS Convention
International Convention for Safety of Life at
ITU
Sea
International Telecommunication Union
The international convention applies to all
Establishes conventions and regulations for
ships engaged on international voyages. A
all electrical wired and radio, land, sea, air,
safety certificate is issued if the conditions of
and space communications. It contains
this convention are satisfied.
internal organizations such as ITU-R and
ITU-T. SQL (Squelch)
A function that acts to suppress the audio
ITU-R
output of a receiver in the absence of a radio
The International Telecommunications Union
signal of sufficient strength.
(ITU) radio communications department.
UTC
LT
Universal Time Coordinated
Local time
MF/HF
MMSI
Medium frequencies and high frequencies
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
(300 kHz to 30 MHz)
The 9-digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity
number assigned to each ship and coast VOL (Volume)
station. Speaker volume
NMEA WRC
Maritime equipment transmission standard World Radiocommunication Conference
established by the National Marine
Electronics Association. WKR
Watch Keeping Receiver
PTT The WKR is the receiver dedicated to
Push to talk monitoring the distress and safety
frequencies.
RCC
Rescue Co-ordinate Center

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Address Polling
General term for Maritime Mobile Serive Polling is a feature for routine calling.
Identity number (MMSI). It is used, for example, to confirm whether a
This equipment uses To/From to distinguish ship is within radio range when a coast
between the sender and receiver. It also station requests navigational information of
means the Self-ID (own ship MMSI) and the ship.
Dist-ID (MMSI of a ship in distress).
Reason
Category Message code indicating reason for negative
Message code indicating priority of the call. acknowledgement response.
Priority levels are listed below. Codes are listed below.
・ Routine… General calls for routine work ・ No reason… No reason
・ Safety… Calls for safety communications ・ Congestion… Maritime information
・ Urgency… Calls for urgent communications exchange center
・ Distress… Calls for distress communications congested
・ Busy… Busy
EOS (End Of Sequence)
・ Queue… Queued
Termination code appended to call
・ Barred… Station barred
messages.
・ No operator… No operator
Other codes are listed below.
・ Temp no oper… Temporarily no operator
・ ACK RQ… Acknowledgement request
・ EQP disabled… Equipment disabled
・ ACK BQ… Acknowledgement responding
・ Unable FRQ… Indicated frequency
to the ACK RQ
cannot be used
ECC (Error Check Character) ・ Unable mode… Indicated mode cannot
Error check code appended to the end of call be used
messages.
Rx FRQ
This is not normally displayed, but if an error
Received frequency of the call
occurs on a message, an ECC error is
displayed. Subject
Message code clarifying communication
Mode
contents when sending an urgency call to all
Message code indicating communication
ships.
mode after a DSC call.
When sailing in dangerous waters, such as
This equipment is fixed to radiotelephone.
in areas of political instability, these call
Nature of Distress messages are used with the following
Message code indicating the type of distress information.
when a distress call is issued. ・ Neutral ship: In accordance with ITU
Codes are listed below. resolution 18 (Mob-83), inform all ships
・ Fire… Fire, explosion that own ship is of neutral nationality.
・ Flooding… Flooding ・ Medical TRANSP: Inform all ships
・ Collision… Collision that own ship is performing medical
・ Grounding… Grounding transportation, and is protected under the
・ Listing… Risk of ship capsizing 1949 Geneva Convention.
・ Sinking… Sinking
Topic
・ Disabled… Ship inoperable/adrift
Message codes in an acknowledged message
・ Undesignated… Undesignated distress
After sending an individual call, "Unable to
・ Abandoning… Abandoning ship
comply" is displayed when the responding
・ Piracy attack… Piracy/robbery attack
station cannot comply.
・ Man overboard… Man overboard

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Type Intent
Message code indicating the type of the call. Message code indicating specific content.
Codes are listed below. Indicates the type of the call for a specific
・ Individual call… Individual call message purpose, not for radiotelephone
・ Individual ACK… Acknowledgement of communication.
individual call message ・ Polling… Polling
・ Individual NACK… Negative acknowledgement ・ Position RQ… Ship position request
of individual call message ・ Ship position… Ship position notification
・ Group call… Group call message ・ Test… Safety test call
・ GEO area call… Area call message
Work FRQ
・ All ships call… Call to all ships
Message code indicating communication
・ Distress… Distress call message
frequency after a DSC call.
・ Distress ACK… Acknowledgement of
distress call message
・ Distress relay… Distress relay message
・ Distress relay ACK… Acknowledgement of
distress relay message
・ Distress relay GEO… Area call of distress
relay message

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1. EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW

1.1 Functions
This equipment includes MF/HF transceiver, Class-A DSC and DSC watch keeping receiver required
as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is designed as a separated
transceiver and small, lightweight controller(s) for easy installation not only in international passenger
ships and freight ships of 300 tons or more, but also conventional ships of less than 300 tons.
It has the DSC routine and distress call functions, and function keys that can be set to run a
self-diagnostic function and DSC safety test call for periodic inspections.

1.2 Features
● Compliant with the ITU Radio Regulations (RR), the IMO performance standards, and the ITU-R
recommendations.

● Contains all channels specified in the ITU Radio Regulations (RR).

● Separately designed transceiver and controller enable easy installation in limited or difficult
spaces.

● A semi-transmissive LCD with a wide viewing angle is easily viewable even in direct light or when
backlit and allows it to be installed in a variety of positions.

● The backlights of the LCD and operation keys are fully adjustable, preventing interference with
night watch keeping.

● When in distress, the DSC can send a distress message with the expanded position data accurate
up to 1/10000 of a minute for both latitude and longitude to make search and rescue operations by
the RCC easier.

● High-quality stable operation is possible by using DSP technology on a transceiver with a

DSC/WKR modem.

● The DSC/WKR modem operates in Class A mode suitable for all areas, and in Class B mode
limited to ships navigating in A1 and A2 areas.

● An advanced digital audio amplifier with a built-in loud speaker provides a maximum of 5 W of
clear audio.

● A dedicated self-diagnosis key makes maintenance and inspection simple.

● Besides printers and GPS, other peripherals such as the remote maintenance system (RMS) can
be connected to the equipment.

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1.3 Basic configuration

1.3.1 Basic configuration of the main unit

No. Description Model Qty Notes

1 MF/HF transceiver NTD-2150 1
Includes the connection cable
2 MF/HF controller NCM-2150 1
(7ZCJD0343)
3 Handset NQW-261 1 Includes the cradle
4 Antenna tuner NFC-2150 1
5 Instruction manual 7ZPJD0449 1 This manual

1.3.2 Options

No. Description Model Notes

1 TX antenna NAW-60 6m whip antenna
2 RX/WKR antenna NAW-60 6m whip antenna
3 Joint box JQD-69C For both RX and WKR
4 Junction box NQD-2253
5 Coaxial connector M-P-7, M-A-JJ For RG-12/UY and RG-10/UY
6 AC/DC power supply NBD-2150
7 Battery charger NBB-724
8 MF/HF controller NCM-2150
8-1 Flush mounting bracket MPBC42957 One additional controller available.
8-2 Mounting bracket MPBX44354
8-3 Connection box NQD-2250 For extension and expansion of the controller
9 Handset NQW-261 Waterproof type (IP66 equivalent)
10 Printer NKG-91
10-1 Printer connection cable 7ZCJD0254A Wall mount or
10-2 Printer paper 7ZPJD0384 flush mount type

10-3 Wall mounting bracket MPBP31446

11 Printer DPU-414
11-1 Printer connection cable 7ZCJD0254A
Desktop type
11-2 Printer power cable 7ZCJD0257C
11-3 Printer paper 6ZCAF00252A
12 Printer NKG-800
12-1 Printer connection cable 6ZCSC00407
12-2 Printer power cable 6JNKD00100B Desktop type
12-3 Printer paper 5ZPCM00006
12-4 Ink ribbon (SP-16051) 5ZZCM00003
13 Distress message controller NCH-321A

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1.3.3 System configuration

NKG-91 Printer

NCM-2150 MF/HF Controller

Expansion Controller

GPS

NFC-2150
Antenna Tuner NTD-2150 MF/HF Transceiver
NCH-321A DMC

* The equipment can also be

connected to the VDR
server to use the remote
maintenance system.

NBD-2150 AC/DC Power Supply

NBB-724 Battery Charger

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1.4 External dimensions

Below are the external dimensions of each unit.

（１） MF/HF Transceiver (NTD-2150)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 13 kg

（２） MF/HF Controller (NCM-2150)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 1.3 kg

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（３） Handset (NQW-261)

Mounting Unit: mm
hole Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg

（４） Connection box (NQD-2250)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg

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（５） Antenna Tuner (NFC-2150)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 3.3 kg

（６） Junction Box (NQD-2253)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

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（７） AC/DC Power Supply (NBD-2150)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 9.8 kg

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（８） Battery Charger (NBB-724)

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 12.0 kg

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（９） Printer (NKG-91)

● Wall mount type

Wiring hole
(side)

Mounting
hole

Wiring hole Unit: mm

(back) Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg

● Flush mount type

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 0.8 kg

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（１０） Printer (DPU-414)

● Desktop type

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg

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（１１） Printer (NKG-800)

● Desktop type

Unit: mm
Weight: Approx. 3.7 kg

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1.5 Block diagram

Rx/WKR antenna Tx antenna

JQD-69C
Joint box

Lead wire
RG-12/UY
TH-7/1.6

M-P-7

M-P-7
RX/WKR ANT TX ANT
M-P-7 M-A-JJ
TTYCS- 4
NQD-2250 DPYC-2.5（x2） RG-10/UY 5D-2VH
TX
ANT
Connection box NTD-2150 NFC-2150
MF/HF Transceiver Antenna tuner
7ZCJD0343 TTYCS-4
NQD-2253
NQW-261 （5m） Junction box
Handset

NCM-2150
MF/HF Controller
DPYC-10
24V DC
NBD-2150
TTYCS-1 AC/DC Power supply

DPYC-16
100V/220V AC
7ZCJD0348
50/60Hz 1φ
NQD-2250 7ZCJD0347
Connection box TTYCS- 4
DPYC-2.5
NBB-724 7ZCJD0349 24V DC
7ZCJD0343 Battery charger 200Ah
NQW-261 （5m）
Handset

NCM-2150
MF/HF Controller

TTYCS- 1
GPS

6.5V DC 7ZCJD0254A
MPYCS- 7
NCH-321A
DMC
NKG-91
Printer
TTYCS- 1
RMS
(VDR)

TTYCS- 4
AME

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2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

2.1 Controller (NCM-2150)

The controller parts and their functions are described below.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1. Internal loud speaker

2. Jack for telegraph in continuous wave (CW) mode
3. Numeric keypad (10-key) and function keys
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In addition to entering numeric values, when combined with the
FUNC key, the keys have the following functions.
･ TEL ····· Displays the status display in TEL mode.
･ DSC ····· Displays the status display in DSC mode.
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･ CW ····· Displays the status display in CW mode.
･ 1 CLAR ····· Displays the setting screen for the clarifier.
･ 2 SCAN ····· Displays the scan menu.
･ 3 NR ····· Displays the setting screen for noise reduction.
･ 4 ATT ····· Displays the setting screen for attenuation.
･ 5 AGC ····· Displays the setting screen for AGC (automatic
gain control).
･ 6 SP ····· Turns speaker on or off.
･ 7 PRN ····· Prints the specified screen.
･ 8 TEST ····· Displays the self-diagnosis menu.
PW R
･ 9 RDC ····· Switches Tx power between high and low.
TEST
･ 0 CALL ····· Displays the DSC test call menu.
･ FUNC ····· Enables functions assigned to number keys.

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･ ENT ····· Enter key.

･ USER ····· User defined key. Register a frequently used menu and use this key to open it
quickly.
ANT
･ TUNE ····· Tunes the antenna.
･ CH ····· Sets the communication channel input mode (user channel, ITU channel, or free
frequency).
4. Jog dial
- On the status display, rotating the jog dial changes the channel or Rx frequency.
- On a menu or popup screen, rotating the jog dial moves the cursor position or screen
contents. When selecting a button or an item on the screen, rotate the jog dial until the
cursor is on it and then press the jog dial.

Note Press the jog dial to obtain access rights from another controller.

5. Handset connector
6. DISTRESS key (Under a clear cover with spring)
When in distress, sends a DSC distress call when pressed and held for 4 seconds.
7. RF GAIN control
Adjusts sensitivity level.

Note Gain is set to maximum immediately after DSC mode is set, regardless of the
position of the control.

8. DIM (Dimmer) key

Adjusts dimmer level (Max → Typ → Min → Off) of the LCD display and key switches.
Additionally used to put into sleep mode by pressing it in combination with the PW R
CONT
key at the
same time (a confirmation screen is displayed).

Note ・ The adjusted dimmer level is not saved. When the controller is powered off
and on again, the dimmer level is always set to Typ (default).
・ If a DSC message is received, the dimmer adjustment cycle becomes "Max →
Typ → Typ → Typ" while the receiving alarm is activated.
9. PWR/CONT (Power/Contrast) key
Turns on the equipment or changes the controller from sleep mode to standby. Once turned on,
this key is also used to adjust the LCD contrast.
10. VOL (Volume) control
Adjusts volume of built-in loud speaker.
11. ALM/WKR lamp
Lights up red on any malfunction detected in the equipment or after sending a DSC distress call,
or blinks red on receiving a DSC call. Lights green to indicate the DSC watchkeeping receiver is
operating while the equipment is in sleep mode.
12. CANCEL key
Cancels menus or stops alarms.
13. MENU key
Displays menu list.
14. Handset
When using in radiotelephone mode, press and hold the PTT key to talk.
15. Cradle (for handset)

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2.2 Main displays

The LCD screen on the controller changes according to current conditions. This section
describes the status display, FUNC menu, main menu, and DSC message receiving
screens.

2.2.1 Status display

1 10

2 ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC) 11

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
3 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT) 12
*
4 TEL ITU-1201 13
14
5 RX 13077.0 kHz 15
6
7 TX 12230.0 kHz 16

8 SIG 17
WKR scan bands:
9 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz) 18

1. Occupied mark. Indicates another controller 11. Indicates current time as follows:
has the access rights. z Universal time coordinated : UTC
z Local time : LT
2. Indicates the ship's MMSI.
12. Indicates the source of the ship's position
3. Indicates the ship's position and that time. information as follows.
z External device (e.g. GPS) : EXT
4. Indicates the communication mode and
z Manual input : MAN
channel.
z No input : OFFLINE
5. Indicates the receiver is scanning.
13. Indicates the user channel in use is
6. Indicates Tx power is low. transmitted at the band power level
because the channel power is not
7. Indicates the following conditions if Tx registered.
frequency is not tuned.
z Not tuned : Blinks 14. Indicates channel or frequency is duplex
z Tuning : Lights for communicating with a coast station.
z Tuned : Off
15. Indicates the reception frequency.
8. When in reception or standby, indicates
16. Indicates the transmission frequency. TX
strength of received signal (S meter), or
mark is highlighted when transmitting.
when in transmission, indicates strength of
transmitted signal in one of the pre-set 17. Indicates the built-in loud speaker is on or
units shown below. off. indicates the squelch is on.
z Tx power (PWR)
z Antenna current (Ia) 18. Indicates the reception status (attenuation,
z PA voltage (Vc) AGC, noise reduction) and transmission
z PA current (Ic) status (PA power).

9. Indicates the frequency (band) the DSC

watch keeping receiver is monitoring for
distress and safety calls.

10. Indicates the equipment is running on DC

power.

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2.2.2 Function screen and key operations

The functions assigned to the number keys are temporarily enabled by pressing the FUNC
key in the status display or pressing and holding the FUNC key and then pressing the
number key.

1. Indicates the enabled number key and its 1 CLAR : Displays the clarifier adjustment menu
function when the FUNC key is pressed in 2 SCAN : Displays the scan menu
3 NR : Displays the noise reduction menu
the status display. Pressing the number
4 ATT : Displays the attenuation menu
keys here operates the function for that 5 AGC : Displays the AGC menu
key as shown at the right. 6 SP : Turns the built-in loud speaker on or off
7 PRN : N/A (This screen cannot be printed)
8 TEST : Displays the self-diagnosis menu
PW R
9 RDC : Displays the Tx power reduction menu
0 TEST
CALL : Displays the DSC test call menu
FUNC : Closes this screen (returns to the
status display)

2. Indicates that pressing ENT enables or disables the use of the jog dial to change the frequency
and channel in the status display.

Note In the following situations the function assigned to the function key cannot be used.

Equipment PW R TEST
status 1 CLAR 2 SCAN 3 NR 4 ATT 5 AGC 6 SP 7 PRN 8 TEST 9 RDC 0 CALL

DSC mode ● ●
In status display
while inputting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
frequency
While tuning
antenna or ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
transmitting

While printing ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

During
self-diagnosis ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

While
scanning ● ● ●
While waiting for
DSC ● ● ● ● ● ●
acknowledgement
While just
received DSC
message is ● ● ● ● ●
displayed
While alarm
screen is ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
displayed

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2.2.3 Menu screen

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT) 3
TEL Rx:13077.0/Tx:12230.0kHz
1 Main menu

1.DSC non-distress call

2.DSC drobose call
3.Editing a distress msg
2 4.DSC logs
5.Radio operation
6.Maintenance
7.Setup
0.Back

1. Indicates the current menu name. 3. Indicates the main radio information the
same as the status display. Also indicates
2. Indicates the menu content. The cursor line the following marks in the frequency
or position is highlighted. Select items with information area according to the
the jog dial and press ENT to confirm. conditions.
T ： Tuning condition
L ： Tx power is low

2.2.4 DSC message receiving screen

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
1 Received routine message
Type :Individual call
From :123456789
2 Mode :Radiotelephone
Work FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
Rx 2065.0kHz
EOS :ACK RQ
Rx FRQ :2177.0kHz

3 [Accept][Unable][NewCH][Cancel]

1. Indicates the received message category. 3. Indicates message handling menu for
(Routine, Safety, Urgency, Distress) received message. The example above
shows the following.
2. Shows the received message. The example z [Accept]
above shows the following contents. Select to agree to the call, and start
¾ Type : Individual call to own ship radiotelephone communications
¾ From : The caller's MMSI is immediately.
123456789. z [Unable]
¾ Mode : Radiotelephone is Select to not agree to the call, and
requested as a subsequent reply to the call as "unable to comply".
communication type. z [NewCH]
¾ Work FRQ : Indicates the proposed Select to agree to the call except on
working channel the proposed channel, and reply to
¾ EOS : Acknowledgement the call with a new channel proposal.
requested z [Cancel]
¾ Rx FRQ : The received frequency of Return to the previous screen.
this call

Note ・ When [Unable] or [NewCH] is selected, an editing screen appears.

・ In the case of the position request, test, and polling calls, if the Auto ACK setting
is on and acknowledged automatically, the receiving screen is not displayed. Also,
when the Auto ACK setting is off, the above receiving screen is displayed and
[Send ACK] appears for sending the acknowledgement.

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3. INSTALLATION

CAUTION
To install this equipment, contact our service center or agents.
Special knowledge on selecting the place where the antenna is to be mounted and
setting the ID number (MMSI) assigned to the ship is required in addition to
installing the equipment.

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4. OPERATION
This chapter describes basic controller operations, radiotelephone communications, DSC
calling procedures, and other radio functions.

4.1 Controller operation overview

Basically, the controller is operated with the numeric keypad (10key), the MENU key, and jog
dial. The following is an overview of their operation.

z When two controllers are connected, only one controller having the access right can operate
the radiotelephone, except for sending a distress call, changing audio volume, and changing
display conditions. (Unless otherwise mentioned, the instructions below are for the controller
with the access rights.)

z To obtain the access right at a controller without access rights, press ENT to get the access
right unless the other controller is being operated (PTT/KEY ON or menu operations).

z The DISTRESS key is always available even if the controller does not have the access
right. (The DISTRESS key has the highest priority.)

z On the status display, the communication frequency or channel can be set by using the
number keys or by rotating the jog dial.

z Pressing the TEL , DSC , or CW keys changes the communication mode and returns
the menu display to the status display. When this is done, the channel input mode changes
to the free frequency mode.

z When the communication mode is set to TEL or CW, pressing the same communication mode
key turns the PA on and off. (When the PA is on, TXON appears.)

z All functions can be accessed using the MENU key, jog dial, and the dedicated
keys/controls. (See the menu tree of the equipment on the next page.)

z Pressing or pressing and holding the FUNC (function) key and a number key allows rapid
access to that function.

z There are two ways to access main menu items. After pressing the MENU key to display
the main menu, use either the jog dial to move the cursor to the desired item and press ENT
to select it, or select the item by pressing the respective number key. (Ex: For Self diagnosis
(6.1.1 Transceiver), press MENU Î 6 SP Î 1 CLAR Î 1 CLAR )

z Any menu can be assigned to the USER key to quickly open it with a single touch of a
button.
ANT
z Normally the TUNE key is always enabled.

z The CH key's channel input mode can be changed to a User channel, ITU channel, or to
a free frequency. This key is only enabled when the status display is displayed.

z Pressing the CANCEL key in any menu moves the display up one level in the hierarchy
(or to the status display). The same results can be achieved by selecting "0. Back" when
available on-screen. Further, pressing the CANCEL key on an input line will clear the
entered data.

z Pressing the MENU key in any menu opens the main menu. Also, pressing MENU
while in the main menu returns to the status display.

z If no operations are done for 10 minutes while a menu is open, the screen automatically
returns to the status display.

z Dialog boxes (popup screens) are opened when necessary and operations can be done in
the dialog box.

z Screens in the menu tree on the following page indicated by "Printable" can be printed from
a printer connected to the controller by pressing and holding the F U N C key and then
pressing the 7 P R N key.

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Menu tree

Main Menu Hierarchical Menu 1 Hierarchical Menu 2 Shortcut Key Note

1. DSC non-distress call FUNC - 0
2. DSC drobose call
3. Editing a distress msg
4. DSC logs 4.1 Received distress (Received message screen) Printable
4.2 Received others (Received message screen) Printable
5. Radio operation 5.1 User channel list (index) 5. 1 User channel list (table) Printable
5.2 ITU channel list (index) 5.2 ITU channel list (table) Printable
5.3 Mode
5.4 Receiver 5.4.1 Auto gain control FUNC - 5
5.4.2 Noise reduction FUNC - 3
5.4.3 Attenuation FUNC - 4
5.4.4 Clarifier FUNC - 1
5.4.5 Squelch
5.4.6 CW bandwidth
5.4.7 Scan FUNC - 2
5.5 Transmitter 5.5.1 Power FUNC - 9
5.5.2 Tune power
6. Maintenance 6.1 Self diagnosis 6.1.1 Transceiver Printable
- ATU
- PA
- TRX
- W KR MODEM
6.1.2 Controller FUNC - 8 Printable
6.1.3 Transceiver log Printable
6.1.4 Controller log Printable
6.1.5 DSC loop
6.2 Alarm information Alarm history Printable
6.3 Software ve rsion Printable
7. Setup 7.1 Date & time 7.1.1 Date
7.1.2 Present time
7.1.3 Display form
7.2 POS/TIME 7. 2.1 Own position
7.2.2 UTC of position
7.3 My controller 7. 3.1 LCD adjustment
1. Contrast
2. Dimmer
3. Screen saver
7.3.2 Sound
1. Operation FUNC - 6 ( S P )
2. Notification leve l
3. Sidetone
7.3.3 User key assign
7.3.4 Tx meter
7.3.5 Data transfer
7.4 User channels (index) 7.4 User channels (table) Printable
7.5 DSC/W KR condition 7.5.1 Automatic ACK
1. Test call
2. Position RQ call
3. Polling call
7.5.2 WKR scanning FRQ
7.5.3 Safety/Routine alarm
7.5.4 Medical/Neutral use
7.5.5 Group-ID
7.6 Option 7.6.1 Connection Printable
7.6.2 Data out
7.6.3 Baudrate
7.6.4 Flow control
7.6.5 Print direction

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4.2 Basic communications procedure

The following describes basic radio communication procedures.

4.2.1 Turning on the power

CAUTION
Do not turn off the equipment when at sea because the SOLAS Convention
requires keeping watch on distress and safety frequencies at all times.
Always listen to 2187.5 kHz and 8414.5 kHz, and one or more of the following
frequencies; 4207.5 kHz, 6312.0 kHz, 12577.0 kHz, or 16804.5 kHz.
In class B mode, it is necessary to keep watch only on 2187.5 kHz.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Make sure the equipment is connected to a
power source and turn on the breaker on the
transceiver.

¾ The controller and transceiver start the

internal check. After the check is finished
correctly, the status display appears and
becomes receiving condition (standby) on
the receiving frequency showing.

¾ If the NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply is

connected, turn on its breaker first.

PW R
Note - When turning on the controller or the equipment in sleep mode, press CONT
key for one second.

PW R
- Pressing CONT key for 6 seconds makes the system reset to restart.

- When two controllers are connected, and one controller is turned on from sleep
mode, the status display is displayed immediately without checking operations.

- If errors are detected during the operation check, the message is displayed.
Please inform JRC or our agent of the error contents.

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4.2.2 Turning off the power/ Putting into sleep mode

CAUTION
When completely turning off the power to the equipment, turn off the breaker
on the transceiver

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the CPW R
ONT key and DIM key
simultaneously.

After that, the power-off process is activated

according to the controllers' status.

z When using only one controller

Select the desired item below on the
popup screen shown at right
⋅ [OK]: Turns off the power. (Puts into
sleep (energy saving) mode.)
⋅ [Cancel]: Returns to the previous
screen.

z When using two controllers

On a controller with access rights, select
the desired item below on the popup
screen shown at right
⋅ [EQP]: Turns off the power. (Puts into
sleep (energy saving) mode.)
⋅ [CTRL]: Puts the controller into sleep
mode and gives access rights
to another controller.
⋅ [Cancel]: Returns to the previous screen.

On a controller without access rights,

select the desired item below on the
displayed popup screen at right
⋅ [OK]: Puts one controller into sleep
mode.
⋅ [Cancel]: Returns to the previous
screen.

Note ¾ In sleep mode, the equipment and controller change to the following statuses.
⋅ If all the equipment goes to sleep, the ALM lamp lights green to indicate
the DSC watch keeping receiver is on and operating.
⋅ If a distress or urgent DSC message is received, the equipment
automatically turns on and sounds an alarm.
¾ Turn off both the AC and DC breakers if turning off the power at an external
NBD-2150 AC/DC Power supply.

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4.2.3 Communicating in radiotelephone mode

Use the handset to communicate in radiotelephone mode.

■ Procedure ■
11.. When operating on a controller without
access rights (OCC is displayed), press the
jog dial to obtain the access rights.

Unless the controller with access rights is being

used, the access rights are acquired and the OCC
display on the screen disappears.

22.. Press the TEL key.

¾ The communication mode is set to TEL.

¾ Pressing the TEL key again turns the

power to the PA on and off.

¾ If the power to the PA is on, TXON is

displayed as shown at right.

33.. Set the frequency for making calls in

radiotelephone mode.

Note - The frequency is set on the receiving

status in the status display. For
details, see "4.3.1 Setting the
communication frequencies" and
"4.3.2 Setting the communication
channels".
- See the frequency for making calls
in the appendix "11.4 ITU channel
list (TEL/CW)".

44.. Adjust the volume of the loudspeaker by

turning the volume control.

55.. Turn the RF GAIN control to an appropriate

reception level.

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66.. Press the ANT

TUNE key to tune the antenna.

Note - TUNE blinks if the transmission

frequency is not tuned.
- Even if TUNE is not displayed,
tune the antenna before making a
call.
- TUNE lights during tuning. It goes
out after tuning.

77.. Lift the handset from the cradle.

88.. Press the PTT key to talk.

The TX and TXON marks appear on the
screen to show the equipment is transmitting.
Releasing the PTT key returns it to receiving.

Note Pressing the PTT key turns on the power

to the PA automatically.

99.. When finished communicating, return the

handset to the cradle.

■ Making a radiotelephone call ■

11.. Set a frequency the objective station is monitoring.
22.. Lift the handset from the cradle.
33.. Press the PTT key, check that TX and TXON are displayed and make a call as
described below.
z Say the name of the station being called ... Repeat 3 times.
z Say "This is..."
z Say own ship name ... Repeat 3 times.
z If necessary, indicate your working frequency.
z "over"

44.. Release the PTT key to listen.

55.. Start communicating according to the response. When changing frequencies, make
sure that no other stations are using the indicated working channel.

Note - When transmitting from your own station, always press the PTT key while talking.
- On a simplex channel, always say "over" just before releasing the PTT key.
- Always say "out" when terminating communications.

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4.2.4 Communicating in CW mode

Use a CW keyer to communicate in CW mode.

■ Procedure ■
11.. When operating on a controller without
access rights (OCC is displayed), press the
jog dial to obtain the access rights.

Unless the controller with access rights is being

used, the access rights are acquired and the OCC
display on the screen disappears.

22.. Press the CW key.

¾ The communication mode is set to CW.

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
¾ Pressing the CW key again turns the Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
power to the PA on and off. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

¾ If the power to the PA is on, TXON is CW ITU-1201

displayed as shown at right. RX 12550.0 kHz
TX 12550.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. Set the frequency for making calls in CW

mode.

Note - The frequency is set on the receiving

status in the status display. For
details, see "4.3.1 Setting the
communication frequencies" and
"4.3.2 Setting the communication
channels".
- See the frequency for making calls
in the appendix "11.4 ITU channel
list (TEL/CW)".

44.. Adjust the volume of the loudspeaker by

turning the volume control.

55.. Turn the RF GAIN control to an appropriate

reception level.

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66.. Press the ANT

TUNE key to tune the antenna.

Note - TUNE blinks if the transmission

frequency is not tuned.
- Even if TUNE is not displayed,
tune the antenna before making a
call.
- TUNE lights during tuning. It goes
out after tuning.

77.. Communicate in CW mode using the CW

keyer connected to the KEY jack on the
controller as shown in the figure to the right.

The TX and TXON marks appear on the

screen to show the equipment is transmitting.

Note - After keying on, turns on the PA

power automatically.
- For the sidetone setting, see "5.3.2
Sound settings".

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4.2.5 Receiving AM broadcasts

It is possible to listen to the radio in AM mode.

■ Procedure ■
11.. When operating on a controller without
access rights (OCC is displayed), press the
jog dial to obtain the access rights.
Unless the controller with access rights is
being used, the access rights are acquired
and the OCC display on the screen
disappears.

22.. Press the MENU key, and through ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
hierarchical menus, select 5. Radio 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
operation. TEL Rx:13077.0/Tx:12230.0kHz
5)Radio operation
1.User channel list
2.ITU channel list
3.Mode :TEL
4.Receiver
5.Transmitter
0.Back

33.. Move the cursor to 3. Mode, and press

ENT.
Move the cursor to the right as shown in the
figure at right to select a communication mode.

44.. Turn the jog dial to select AM, and press ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
ENT. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
AM Rx:13077.0/Tx:-----.-kHz
The communication mode is set to AM. 5)Radio operation

1.User channel list

2.ITU channel list
3.Mode :AM
4.Receiver
5.Transmitter
0.Back

55.. Press the MENU key twice to return to the

status display and then input an AM
broadcast frequency using the numeric keys.
Then press ENT to receive the broadcast.

Note - Adjust the reception level and

volume by turning the VOL and RF
GAIN knobs according to the
reception conditions.
- The AM mode is for reception only
so a transmission frequency is not
shown.

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4.3 Setting the radio

This section describes how to set the communication frequencies and how to use the receiver
and transceiver functions.

4.3.1 Setting the communication frequencies

Use the free frequency input mode to input the communication frequencies directly.

■ Procedure ■
11.. In the status display, use the numeric keypad ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
to input the frequency. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

Note - When 1 is input using the numeric TEL

keypad, it appears on the far right as
shown in the screen on the right.
RX .1 kHz
- In the user/ITU channel input mode, TX 2331.5 kHz
press the CH key once or twice to SIG
hide the channel display. WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

22.. Input numbers to the 0.1 kHz place and ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
press ENT. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

The transmission frequency input mode opens as TEL

shown in the screen at right.
RX 12345.6 kHz
Note For a simplex frequency, press ENT to
automatically input the same frequency
TX -----.- kHz
SIG
as the receiving frequency to complete WKR scan bands:
communication frequency settings. 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. Input the transmission frequency in the

same way as the reception frequency.

44.. Input numbers to the 0.1 kHz place and

press ENT.

The communication frequency settings are

complete.

Note Turn the jog dial in the status display to change the reception frequency on the 0.1 kHz
scale. For simplex frequencies, the transmission frequency is changed at the same
time.

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4.3.2 Setting the communication channels

Besides the free frequencies described previously, ITU channel mode and user channel modes
can also be set. The ITU channel mode is mode for using channels based on the international
standard and is built-in to the equipment. The user channel mode is the mode for using channels
on pre-registered frequencies. These modes can be used according to the operations.

(1) Selecting a frequency and channel input mode

■ Procedure ■
11.. Set the screen of the status display. ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
The status display at right shows free frequency
mode. TEL
RX 2331.5 kHz
TX 2331.5 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

22.. Press the CH key.

As shown below, each time the CH key is pressed the mode changes in order from the
free frequency mode, ITU channel mode, to the user channel mode.

CH CH

(Free frequency input mode)

CH

(ITU channel mode) (User channel mode)

- If changed to the ITU channel mode, the communication mode of the free
Note
frequency input mode and the previous (or lowest) ITU channel number are
applied.
- If the communication mode is changed by pressing the TEL , DSC , or
CW keys, the free frequency input mode is set.

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(2) Setting the ITU channels

■ Procedure ■
11.. After setting the TEL or CW communication
modes, pressing the CH key opens the
status display for the ITU channel mode.

22.. Input the channel by using the numeric ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
keypad.

When 4 is input using the numeric

TEL ITU- 4
RX 13077.0 kHz
Note
keypad, it appears on the far right
as shown in the screen on the right. TX 12230.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. Input the rest of the digits and press ENT. ID 431001234
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
The input ITU channel frequency is displayed
and the settings are complete. TEL ITU- 401
RX 4357.0 kHz
TX 4065.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

Note - See the appendix "11.4 ITU channel list (TEL/CW)" for a list of pre-installed
ITU channels and their frequencies.
- Besides doing settings with the numeric keypad, settings can also be done with
the jog dial.

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(3) Setting user channels

A total of 20 groups with 20 channels set to each group (i.e. 400 channels) can be registered on
the equipment. This section explains how to set channels that are already registered.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Use the CH key to open the user channel ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
mode status display. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

TEL U01- 001

RX 4357.0 kHz
TX 4065.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

22.. Pressing ENT causes the channel group

number to blink so a channel group can be
input.

Use the numeric keypad or jog dial to input the

number of a registered group.

Note When 2 is input using the numeric

keypad, it appears on the far right
as shown in the screen on the right.

33.. After inputting a group number, pressing ENT

causes the channel number to blink so a user
channel can be input.

Use the numeric keypad or jog dial to input the

number of a registered channel.

Note When 3 is input using the numeric

keypad, it appears on the far right
as shown in the screen on the right.

44.. Input the rest of the digits and press ENT. ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
¾ The input user channel frequency is
displayed and the settings are complete. TEL U20- 385
¾ The group name is displayed for 3 seconds
RX 4146.0 kHz
after the settings are done. TX 4146.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

- Channels can be set directly in the status display by using the numeric keypad
Note
or the jog dial without setting a channel group. After inputting with the numeric
keypad, press ENT.
- See "5.4 Registering user channels" for how to register frequencies to user
channels.

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(4) Using channel lists

Besides the procedure above, user channels and ITU channels can also be set from the channel
lists (5.1 User channel list or 5.2 ITU channel list). This section explains how to set channels that
are already registered from the user channel list.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5) Radio operation

hierarchical menus, select 5. Radio 1.User channel list

2.ITU channel list
operation. 3.Mode :TEL
4.Receiver
5.Transmitter

0.Back

22.. Select 1. User channel list and press ENT. 5.1)User channel list (index)
No CH group name Type
01 JRC Tokyo TEL
The user channel list index (group list) as 02 Pacific ABC CW
shown at right is displayed. 03
04
05
06
07
08

33.. Select the intended channel group and press 5.1)User channel list (table)
Name: JRC Tokyo
ENT. Type: TEL
CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
001 4357.0 4065.0 TEL
The user channel list as shown at right is 002 4360.0 4068.0 TEL
displayed. 003 4363.0 4071.0 TEL
004 4366.0 4074.0 TEL
005 4369.0 4077.0 TEL
006 4372.0 4080.0 TEL

44.. Select the channel to set and press ENT.

The user channel settings are complete, the
status display is displayed.

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4.3.3 Setting the automatic gain control (AGC)

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, select 5.4 Receiver. 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Select 1. Auto gain control and press ENT, 5.4)Receiver

when the cursor moves to the right use the jog 1.Auto gain control :Fast
2.Noise reduction :OFF
dial to select Slow, Fast, or OFF. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
After selecting and pressing ENT, the 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
settings are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note The same settings can be done by pressing and holding the FUNC key and the
5 AGC key at the same time.

4.3.4 Setting the noise reduction (NR)

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 2. Noise 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
reduction. 5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, 5.4)Receiver

then use the jog dial to select NR1, NR2, 1.Auto gain control :Slow
2.Noise reduction :NR1
BC, or OFF. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
After selecting and pressing ENT, the 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
settings are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note - The various settings are shown

below.
・ NR1： Noise reduction (low)
・ NR2： Noise reduction (high)
・ BC： Beat canceller
- The same settings can be done by
pressing and holding the FUNC
key and the 3 NR key at the same
time.
- This function is disabled in DSC
mode.

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4.3.5 Setting the attenuation (ATT)

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 3. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
Attenuation. 5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, 5.4)Receiver

then use the jog dial to select 6dB, 12dB, 1.Auto gain control :Slow
2.Noise reduction :OFF
18dB, or OFF. 3.Attenuation :6dB
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
After selecting and pressing ENT, the 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
settings are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note The same settings can be done by pressing and holding the FUNC key and the
4ATT key at the same time.

4.3.6 Setting the clarifier

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 4. Clarifier. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, then 5.4)Receiver

use the jog dial or numeric keypad to select a 1.Auto gain control :Slow
2.Noise reduction :OFF
value in the range of -200 to +200 Hz. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+008Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
After inputting and pressing ENT, the settings 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note - When using the numeric keypad,

input "+" with the 1CLAR key and
"-" with the 2SCAN key.
- Pressing and holding the FUNC
key and the 1CLAR key at the
same time opens a popup screen. The
same settings can be done here.
- This function is disabled in DSC
mode.

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4.3.7 Setting the squelch level

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 5. Squelch. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, 5.4)Receiver

then use the jog dial or numeric keypad to 1.Auto gain control :Slow
2.Noise reduction :OFF
input a value in the range of 000 to 100. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :012
After inputting and pressing ENT, the settings 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note - Setting the value to 000 automatically

displays it as OFF.
- This function is disabled in DSC
mode.

4.3.8 Setting the CW bandwidth

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 6. CW 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
bandwidth. 5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, 5.4)Receiver

then use the jog dial to select Wide or 1.Auto gain control :Slow
2.Noise reduction :OFF
Narrow. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
After inputting and pressing ENT, the settings 6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
are complete. 7.Scan
0.Back

Note - Setting the value to 000 automatically

displays it as OFF.
- This function is enabled in CW mode
only.

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4.3.9 Scanning the Rx frequencies

Scanning is done for each group of user channels.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.4)Receiver

hierarchical menus, after 5.4 Receiver 1.Auto gain control :Slow

2.Noise reduction :OFF
appears, move the cursor to 7. Scan. 3.Attenuation :OFF
4.Clarifier :+000Hz
5.Squelch :OFF
6.CW bandwidth :Narrow
7.Scan
0.Back

22.. Press ENT to confirm the selection. 5.4.7)Scan

No CH group name Type
01 JRC Tokyo TEL
The group list as shown at right is displayed. 02 Pacific ABC CW
03
Note - The previous scan can be restarted 04
05
by pressing and holding the 06
FUNC key and then pressing the 07
08
2SCAN key on the status display.
- If the user channel is not registered,
scan cannot be done so the screen
shown at right is not displayed.

33.. Select the channel group to scan with the 5.4.7)Scan

No CH group name
1. Execute Type
cursor and press ENT. 01 JRC Tokyochannel list
2. User TEL
02 Pacific ABC
3. Scan speed (sec) CW
03
The popup screen as shown at right is 04
displayed. 05 TEL DSC CW
06 3.0 0.3 3.0
07
Note If the popup screen shown at right 08
is displayed during scanning, Stop
appears instead of Execute.

44.. 1. Select Execute and press ENT, the screen ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
at right is displayed and scanning starts.

¾ To confirm the channel lists registered in a

TEL JRC Tokyo
U01- 001

channel group, select 2. User channel list RX 4357.0 kHz

and press ENT. TX -----.- kHz
SIG
¾ To change the scanning speed, select 3.
WKR scan bands:
Scan speed (sec) and press ENT. The setting 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
range is 0.3 to 9.9 seconds, the same as
TEL/DSC/CW.

Note - Scanning can be done regardless of the squelch being set to open or close.
When pushing PTT or keying the CW keyer or when squelch is closed and
opens, scanning stops momentarily. In this case the scanning can be restarted
by pressing ENT.
- To stop scanning, press the CANCEL key.
- When scanning to receive routine DSC calls, set the scan speed to 0.3
seconds within 6 channels.
Note: If too many channels are being scanned, it may not catch the reception.

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4.3.10 Reducing the Tx power

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.5)Transmitter

hierarchical menus, select 5.5 1.Power :High

2.Tune power :Normal
Transmitter.
0.Back

22.. 1. Select Power and press ENT to move 5.5)Transmitter

the cursor to the right, then use the jog dial 1.Power :Low
2.Tune power :Normal
to select Low.
0.Back

After selecting and pressing ENT, the

settings are complete.

Note - The same settings can be done by pressing and holding the FUNC key and
PW R
the 9 RDC key at the same time.
- When the Tx power is reduced, LOW (status display) or L (menu screen)
is displayed.

4.3.11 Setting the antenna tuning power

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 5.5)Transmitter

hierarchical menus, after 5.5 Transmitter 1.Power :High

2.Tune power :Normal
appears, move the cursor to 2. Tune
0.Back
power.

22.. Press ENT to move the cursor to the right, 5.5)Transmitter

then use the jog dial to select a value from 1.Power :High
2.Tune power :+2
0 to 3.
0.Back

¾ The larger the number the stronger the

antenna tuning power.

¾ The factory default setting is 0 (Normal).

¾ After selecting and pressing ENT, the

settings are complete.

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4.4 Basic DSC operations

When calling stations, the DSC is also available for a routine, safety, urgency, or a distress call.
This section explains basics of how to use the DSC to make routine calls.

4.4.1 Routine calls to an individual station

For radiotelephone communication, a DSC routine call to an objective station can be made as
follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
non-distress call. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Address and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
the cursor to the right and input the other Address :[0 ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
stations 9-digit MMSI. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. To change the call frequency, select 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[Tx .2kHz]
cursor to the right, then input the Tx and :[Rx . ]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
Rx frequencies with the numeric keypad. [Rx . kHz]

Note - When 2 is input using the numeric [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

keypad, it appears on the far right
as shown in the screen on the
right.
- Press ENT for every setting of the
Tx and Rx frequencies.

44.. Select Working FRQ and press ENT to 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
move the cursor to the right and input Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2169.0kHz]
the working frequency (radiotelephone :[Rx 2169.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx .2kHz]
frequency) with the numeric keypad. [Rx . kHz]

Note - When 2 is input using the numeric [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

keypad, it appears on the far right
as shown in the screen on the
right.
- Press ENT for every setting of the
Tx and Rx frequencies.

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55.. When input is complete, the cursor 1)DSC non-distress call

moves to Call. Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2169.0kHz]
Check the settings before making routine :[Rx 2169.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx 2065.0kHz]
calls. [Rx 2065.0kHz]

Note Select Preview and press ENT before

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
calling to display the details of the
message as shown at right (bottom).
1)DSC non-distress call
Format :Individual
Address :431123456
Category :Routine
Self-ID :431001234
Telecommand1:Radiotelephone
Telecommand2:No information
Working FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
Rx 2065.0kHz
[Call] [Return] [Cancel]

66.. Select Call and press ENT to start the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
procedure for making a routine individual 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 2169.0/Tx: 2169.0kHz
call. Routine individual call
Stage :Waiting for CH free
¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at Time :0.1min after calling
Call-F: 2169.0/ 2169.0kHz
right is displayed. Work-F: 2065.0/ 2065.0kHz
¾ After that the status is shown at Stage. Here [Cancel]
it is checking if the channel is free. WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

77.. When a free channel is confirmed, the ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
antenna is tuned, and a DSC message is DSC Rx: 2169.0/Tx: 2169.0kHz
sent. Routine individual call
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.3min after calling
Call-F: 2169.0/ 2169.0kHz
Work-F: 2065.0/ 2065.0kHz

[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

88.. After the DSC message is sent, wait for ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
acknowledgement. DSC Rx: 2169.0/Tx: 2169.0kHz
Routine individual call
Stage :Waiting for ACK
Time :0.5min after calling
Call-F: 2169.0/ 2169.0kHz
Work-F: 2065.0/ 2065.0kHz
[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

99.. Acknowledgement is received.

¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call
alarm gradually grows louder.
¾ The radiotelephone frequency is set and the
antenna is tuned automatically.

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1100.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT. ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 00:00(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@00:00 (EXT)
The alarm stops and the screen shown at TEL Rx: 2065.0/Tx: 2065.0kHz
Received routine message
right is displayed. Type :Individual ACK
From :431123456
Mode :Radiotelephone
Work FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
Rx 2065.0kHz
EOS :ACK BQ
Rx FRQ :2169.0kHz

[Continue] [Cancel]

1111.. Press ENT.

The status display shown at right, with
communication frequencies set, is displayed
and the routine call is completed. Start
communications using the handset.

Note The popup screen shown at the right

(bottom) appears if the antenna tuning
that started in step 9 above is not
finished yet.
ID 431001234 TIME 00:00(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@00:00 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 2065.0/Tx: 2065.0kHz T
Received routine message
Type - A t:tIenndtiivoind u-a l A C K
From :431123456
M o dTeu n i n g t:hRea dainotteenlneap htoon e
W o rtkh eF RfQr e q:uTexn c y2 0n6o5w..0 k H z
W a i t a m oRmxe n t2,0 6p5l.e0aksHez.
EOS :ACK BQ
Rx FRQ :2169.0kHz

[Continue] [Cancel]

Note - If the MMSI of the coast station is input at Address, the following display and
functions are available.
¾ The initial call frequencies are TX 2189.5 kHz and Rx 2177 kHz.
Frequencies can also be selected from among international frequencies
by using the numeric keypad or the jog dial. For details, see "11.3
International DSC frequencies for routine calls".
¾ The working frequency is specified by the coast station so Working FRQ
is not displayed.

- If the objective station is unable to comply with the call, own station (caller)
may receive one of the following acknowledgements may be received. (* are
coast stations only) In this case, wait and retry the call again later, if possible,
according to the message.

No operator/
No reason/ No reason.
Operator is not present.
Congestion/ The maritime information Temp no operator/
exchange center is congested. * The operator is temporarily away.
EQP disabled/
Busy/ Busy.
The equipment has been disabled.
Unable FRQ/
Queue/ The call has been queued. *
The proposed frequency cannot be used.
Unable mode/
Barred/ The station is closed.
The proposed mode cannot be used.

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4.4.2 Routine calls to a group of ships

For radiotelephone broadcasting, a DSC routine call to a group of ships can be made as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
non-distress call. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ]
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
dial to select RTN/Group/TEL. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
After selecting and pressing ENT, the cursor [Rx . kHz]

moves to Address.
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Select Address and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ]
the cursor to the right and input the Address :[0 ]
group of ships' 9-digit MMSI. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. To change the call frequency, select 1)DSC non-distress call

Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ]
Address :[043123456]
cursor to the right, then input the Tx and Calling FRQ:[Tx .2kHz]
:[Rx . kHz]
Rx frequencies with the numeric keypad. Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]

Note - When 2 is input using the numeric

keypad, it appears on the far right [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

as shown in the screen on the

right.
- Press ENT for every setting of the
Tx and Rx frequencies.

55.. Select Working FRQ and press ENT to 1)DSC non-distress call
move the cursor to the right and input Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ]
Address :[043123456]
the working frequency (radiotelephone Calling FRQ:[Tx 2169.0kHz]
:[Rx 2169.0kHz]
frequency) with the numeric keypad. Working FRQ:[Tx .2kHz]

Note - When 2 is input using the numeric

keypad, it appears on the far right [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

as shown in the screen on the

right.
- After inputting press ENT.

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66.. When input is complete, the cursor 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[RTN/Group/TEL ]
moves to Call. Address :[043123456]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2169.0kHz]
:[Rx 2169.0kHz]
Check the settings before making routine Working FRQ:[Tx 2065.0kHz]
calls.

Note Select Preview and press ENT before [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
calling to display the details of the
message as shown at right (bottom).
1)DSC non-distress call
Format :Group
Address :043123456
Category :Routine
Self-ID :431001234
Telecommand1:Radiotelephone
Telecommand2:No information
Working FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
EOS :EOS
[Call] [Return] [Cancel]

77.. Select Call and press ENT to start the

procedure for making a routine call.

¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at

right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. Here
it is checking if the channel is free.

88.. When a free channel is confirmed, the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
antenna is tuned, and a DSC message is 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 2169.0/Tx: 2169.0kHz
sent. Routine group call
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.3min after calling
Call-F: 2169.0/ 2169.0kHz
Work-F: 2065.0/ kHz

[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

99.. After sending a DSC message,

immediately change the communication
frequencies of the radiotelephone and
tune the antenna.

When tuning is finished, the status display

shown at right, with communication
frequencies set, is displayed and the group
call is completed. Start broadcasting using
the handset.

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4.4.3 Receiving routine calls

When receiving a DSC call from a coast or ship station, the message will be displayed
immediately on the screen. After that, perform the following procedures as appropriate.

(1) Receiving an individual call (type: radiotelephone)

■ Procedure ■
11.. The screen at right is displayed, and the ID 431001234
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
ALM lamp blinks and the alarm grows DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Received routine message
louder gradually. Type :Individual call
From :123456789
Mode :Radiotelephone
The example message contains the following Work FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
information. Rx 2065.0kHz
EOS :ACK RQ
- Message type: Individual call Rx FRQ :2177.0kHz
- Caller's MMSI: 123456789 Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Tx 2065.0 kHz
Rx 2065.0 kHz
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 2177.0 kHz

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
the alarm, and the screen at right is DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Received routine message
displayed. Type :Individual call
From :123456789
Mode :Radiotelephone
Work FRQ :Tx 2065.0kHz
Rx 2065.0kHz
EOS :ACK RQ
Rx FRQ :2177.0kHz

[Accept][Unable][NewCH][Cancel]

33.. If the call can be accepted, select Accept

and press ENT.

¾ The acknowledgement procedure screen as

shown at right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. Here
it is checking if the channel is free.
¾ See the following notes for information about
the other items (Unable/NewCH/Cancel) in
the handling menu.

44.. When a free channel is confirmed, the

antenna is tuned, and an acknowledgement
message is sent.

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55.. After sending an acknowledgement ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
message, changes the working frequency TEL Rx: 2065.0/Tx: 2065.0kHz T
Routine individual ACK
and tunes the antenna.
Stage :Acknowledged
Time :0.8min after calling
Call-F: 2177.0/ 2177.0kHz
Work-F: 2065.0/ 2065.0kHz
[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

66.. When acknowledgement is finished, the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
status display is displayed. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

Start communications using the handset.

TEL
RX 2065.0 kHz
TX 2065.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

- When Unable (unable to comply) is selected in the received message handling

Note
menu, the following popup screen opens. Select a reason to insert in the
message.

Temp no oper/
No reason/ No reason.
The operator is temporarily away.
EQP disabled/
Busy/ Busy.
The equipment has been disabled.
Unable FRQ/
Barred/ The station is closed.
The proposed frequency cannot be used.
No oper/ Unable mode/
Operator is not present. The proposed mode cannot be used.

- When New CH (change working frequency) is selected in the received message

handling menu, the following popup screen opens. Enter an appropriate
working frequency.

- When Cancel is selected in the received message handling menu, the previous
screen reappears.

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(2) Receiving an individual call (type: polling)

■ Procedure ■
11.. The screen at right is displayed, and the
ALM lamp blinks and the alarm grows
louder gradually.

The example message contains the following

information.
- Message type: Individual call
- Caller's MMSI: 001234567
- Purpose of call: Polling
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 2177.0 kHz

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop the

alarm, and the screen at right is displayed.

Note When the Auto ACK is set to on and

the status display is displayed, the
acknowledgement is automatically
sent upon receiving a call, without the
notification shown at right.

33.. Select Send ACK and press ENT to send

a reply message.

¾ The acknowledgement procedure screen as

shown at right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. Here
it is checking if the channel is free.

44.. When a free channel is confirmed, the ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
antennas are tuned, and an DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Routine polling ACK
acknowledgement message is sent.
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.1min after calling
Call-F: 2177.0/ 2177.0kHz

[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

55.. Once the reply message is sent, the

status display is displayed.

The polling call is now complete because

there is no communication using the
radiotelephone.

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(3) Receiving a group call

■ Procedure ■
11.. The screen at right is displayed, and the
ALM lamp blinks and the alarm grows
louder gradually.

The example message contains the following

information.
- Message type: Group call
- Caller's MMSI: 123456789
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Receiving 2065.0 kHz
- Sequence process: Response
unnecessary
- Receiving frequency: 2177.0 kHz

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop

the alarm, and the screen at right is
displayed.

33.. If possible to listen to the broadcast, select ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
Accept and press ENT to set the working
channel. TEL
RX 2065.0 kHz
TX 2177.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

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4.5 Emergency calls (DSC safety/urgency/distress calls)

In emergency, the DSC is available for safety, urgency, or distress calls. For safety and urgency
calls, either individual calls or area calls is selectable for the type of call. For distress calls,
enabled to send either after entering the nature of distress or frequency, or without entering
anything. In both cases, pressing the DISTRESS key is required to send the distress call.

4.5.1 Safety calls

4.5.1.1 Individual calls

For radiotelephone communication, a DSC safety call to an objective station can be made as
follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
non-distress call. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/TEL ]
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
dial to select SAF/Indv/TEL. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
The text displayed in Calling FRQ and Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ changes as shown to the right, Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]
and the cursor moves to Address.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. Select Address and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/TEL ]
the cursor to the right and input the other Address :[0 ]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
stations 9-digit MMSI. Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

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55.. To change the call frequency, select

Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/TEL ]
cursor to the right. Then select the Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
distress and safety frequencies using the Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

jog dial.

Note - The numeric keypad can also be [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

used.
- For information on distress and
safety calls, See "11.1 Frequencies
for distress and safety calls".

66.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[431123456]
The work frequency of the same band as the Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
input Calling FRQ is automatically set in Working FRQ:[ 4125.0kHz]
Working FRQ and the cursor moves to
Working FRQ.
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

77.. Move the cursor to Call and press ENT to ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
start the procedure for making an DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
Safety individual call
individual safety call.
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.3min after calling
¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at Call-F: 4207.5/ 4207.5kHz
right is displayed. Work-F: 4125.0/ 4125.0kHz

¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. DSC [Cancel]

WKR scan bands:
messages are sent immediately upon 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
antenna tuning because a free channel
(excluding test calls) is not confirmed for a
safety category.

Note The following procedure is the same as in "4.4.1 Routine calls to an individual
station".

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4.5.1.2 Area calls

For radiotelephone broadcasting, a DSC safety area call can be made as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
non-distress call. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
dial to select SAF/Area/TEL. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL ]
The display changes as shown to the right Area form :[Center&rad]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
and the cursor moves to Area form. - Radius :[0500NM]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. Set the area to call.

1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL ]
Enter as below according to the Area form Area form :[Corner&dev]
- Corner :[ ﾟN ﾟE]
settings. - Deviation:[ ﾟ/ ﾟ]
- When Center&rad Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]
・ Enter the center point of the area in
Center. [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
・ Enter the radius of the area in Radius.
- When Corner&dev (shown at right)
・ Enter the northwest corner of the area in
Corner.
・ Enter the south and north/east and west
deviation in a range from 00 to 99 in
Deviation.

55.. To change the call frequency, select 1)DSC non-distress call

Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL ]
Area form :[Center&rad]
cursor to the right. Then select the - Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
distress and safety frequencies using the - Radius :[0500NM]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
jog dial. Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

Note - The numeric keypad can also be

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
used.
- For information on distress and
safety calls, See "11.1 Frequencies
for distress and safety calls".

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66.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Area/TEL ]
Area form :[Center&rad]
The work frequency of the same band as the - Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
input Calling FRQ is automatically set in - Radius :[0500NM]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
Working FRQ and the cursor moves to Working FRQ:[ 4125.0kHz]
Working FRQ.
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

77.. Move the cursor to Call and press ENT to ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
start the procedure for making an area DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
safety call. Safety area call
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.2min after calling
¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at Call-F: 4207.5/ 4207.5kHz
right is displayed. Work-F: 4125.0/ kHz

¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. DSC [Cancel]

WKR scan bands:
messages are sent immediately upon 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
antenna tuning because a free channel
(excluding test calls) is not confirmed for a
safety category.

88.. After sending a DSC message, immediately ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
change the communication frequencies of
the radiotelephone and tune the antennas. TEL
Once tuning is complete, the status display
RX 4207.5 kHz
shown at right is displayed with TX 4125.0 kHz
communication frequencies set and the area SIG
call is completed. Start broadcasting using WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
the handset.

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4.5.1.3 Other features of safety calls (position request/test)

Use safety calls to request position information to stations and to make DSC test calls.

(1) Position request call

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
non-distress call. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/PosRQ]
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
dial to select SAF/Indv/PosRQ. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Indv/PosRQ]
Address :[ ]
The display changes as shown to the right Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
and the cursor moves to Address.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. Select Address and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/PosRQ]
the cursor to the right and input the other Address :[0 ]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
stations 9-digit MMSI.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

55.. To change the call frequency, select

Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/PosRQ]
cursor to the right. Then select the Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
distress and safety frequencies using the
jog dial and press ENT.

Note - The numeric keypad can also be [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

used.
- For information on distress and
safety calls, See "11.1 Frequencies
for distress and safety calls".
- After input is complete, check the
details of the message before
sending it using Preview.

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66.. Select Call and press ENT to start the ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
procedure for making a position request DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
Safety position request call
call.
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.1min after calling
¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at Call-F: 4207.5/ 4207.5kHz
right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. DSC [Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
messages are sent immediately upon 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
antenna tuning because a free channel
(excluding test calls) is not confirmed for a
safety category.

77.. After the DSC message is sent, wait for

acknowledgement.

88.. When a reply is received, a message, ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
like the one at right, with the position 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
information of the other station is Received safety message
Type :Individual ACK
displayed. From :431123456
Intent :Ship position
Position :90ﾟ00'N
¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call 180ﾟ00'E
UTC of pos:12:34
alarm gradually grows louder. EOS :ACK BQ
Rx FRQ :4207.5kHz
¾ Press either the CANCEL key or ENT to Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
silence the alarm and display Close. After
checking the position of the other station in
the reply message, press ENT in Close to
show the status display.
¾ The position request process is now
complete because there is no communication
using the radiotelephone.

Note Even if the equipment is functioning properly, Unknown may be displayed for the
time and position depending on the condition of the station, and replies may be
not be received depending on the status of radio wave propagation.

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(2) Test call

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
non-distress call. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/Test ]
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
dial to select SAF/Indv/Test. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Indv/Test ]
Address :[ ]
The display changes as shown to the right Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
and the cursor moves to Address.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. Select Address and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[SAF/Indv/Test ]
the cursor to the right and input the other Address :[0 ]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
stations 9-digit MMSI.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

55.. To change the call frequency, select 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[SAF/Indv/Test ]
Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the Address :[431123456]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
cursor to the right. Then select the
distress and safety frequencies using the
jog dial and press ENT.
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
Note - The numeric keypad can also be
used.
- For information on distress and
safety calls, See "11.1 Frequencies
for distress and safety calls".
- After input is complete, check the
details of the message before
sending it using Preview.

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66.. Select Call and press ENT to start the ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
procedure for making a test call. DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
Safety test call
¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at Stage :Waiting for CH free
right is displayed. Time :0.1min after calling
Call-F: 4207.5/ 4207.5kHz
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. Here
it is checking if the channel is free. [Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

77.. When a free channel is confirmed, the

antennas are tuned, and a DSC message
is sent.

88.. After the DSC message is sent, wait for ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
acknowledgement. DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
Safety test call
Stage :Waiting for ACK
Time :0.5min after calling
Call-F: 4207.5/ 4207.5kHz

[Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

99.. When a reply is received, the reply

message is displayed as shown at the
right.

¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call

alarm gradually grows louder.
¾ Press either the CANCEL key or ENT to
silence the alarm and display Close. Press
ENT to display the status display.
¾ The test call process is now complete
because there is no communication using the
radiotelephone.

Note - Press the O TCEASL LT key while holding the FUNC key to start from 3 above.

- According to the condition of the station and the radio wave propagation
conditions, the acknowledgement may not be received even if the equipment
works normally.

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4.5.1.4 Receiving safety calls

When receiving a safety call from a coast station or another ship station, the message is
displayed immediately. Then treat the message according to the type as below.

(1) Receiving an individual call (Type: Radiotelephone)

This procedure is identical to the case of a

routine call. However the screen shown at
right will be displayed with the alarm.

The example message contains the following

information.
- Message type: Individual call
- Caller's MMSI: 123456789
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Tx 4125.0 kHz
Rx 4125.0 kHz
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 4207.5 kHz

(2) Receiving an individual call (Type: Position request)

■ Procedure ■
11.. The screen at right is displayed, and the ID 431001234
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
ALM lamp blinks and the alarm grows TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received safety message
louder gradually. Type :Individual call
From :123456789
Intent :Position RQ
The example message contains the following EOS :ACK RQ
information. Rx FRQ :16804.5kHz

- Message type: Individual call

- Caller's MMSI: 123456789 Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
- Purpose of call: Position request
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 16804.5 kHz

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
the alarm, and the screen at right is TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received safety message
displayed. Type :Individual call
From :123456789
Intent :Position RQ
Note When the Auto ACK is set to on and EOS :ACK RQ
the status display is displayed, the Rx FRQ :16804.5kHz
acknowledgement is automatically
sent upon receiving a call, without
[Send ACK] [Cancel]
the notification shown at right.

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33.. Select Send ACK and press ENT to send ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
a reply message. DSC Rx:16804.5/Tx:16804.5kHz
Safety position request ACK
Stage :Transmitting
Time :0.5min after calling
¾ The acknowledgement procedure screen as Call-F:16804.5/16804.5kHz
shown at right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. DSC [Cancel]
WKR scan bands:
messages are sent immediately upon 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
antenna tuning because a free channel
(excluding test calls) is not confirmed for a
safety category.

44.. Once the acknowledgement is sent, the

status display is displayed.

The position request process is now

complete because there is no communication
using the radiotelephone.

Note If there is no position information (GPS is not connected or 23.5 hours have
elapsed since manual input) when pressing ENT with Send ACK selected, enter
the appropriate information on the following position and the time input screen
that appears.

(3) Receiving an individual call (Type: Test)

This procedure is the same as making a ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
routine polling call. However the screen TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received safety message
shown at right will be displayed with the Type :Individual call
From :123456789
alarm. Intent :Test
EOS :ACK RQ
Rx FRQ :16804.5kHz
The example message contains the following
information.
- Message type: Individual call Press CANCEL to silence alarm.

- Caller's MMSI: 123456789

- Purpose of call: Test
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 16804.5 kHz

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(4) Receiving an Area Call

This procedure is the same as making a ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
routine category group call. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 2065.0/Tx: 2065.0kHz
However the screen shown at right will be Received safety message
Type :GEO area call
displayed with the alarm. To :80ﾟN-90ﾟN/
170ﾟE-180ﾟE
From :431022222
Mode :Radiotelephone
Work FRQ :Rx 2182.0kHz
The example message contains the following EOS :EOS
Rx FRQ :2187.5kHz
information. Press CANCEL to silence alarm.

- Message type: Area call

- Call area: North latitude
80 to 90 degrees
East longitude
170 to 180 degrees
- Caller's MMSI: 431022222
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Rx 2182.0 kHz
- Sequence process: End of sequence
- Receiving frequency: 2187.5 kHz

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4.5.2 Urgency calls

4.5.2.1 Individual calls

For radiotelephone communication, a DSC urgency call to an objective station can be made as
follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
non-distress call. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[URG/Indv/TEL ]
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Address :[ ]
Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
dial to select URG/Indv/TEL. :[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[URG/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
The text displayed in Calling FRQ and Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ changes as shown to the right, Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]
and the cursor moves to Address.

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

Note The following procedure is the same as for safety calls in "4.5.1.1 Individual
calls".

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4.5.2.2 Area calls

For radiotelephone broadcasting, a DSC urgency area call can be made as follows.
■ Procedure ■
11.. Press MENU key, and through 1)DSC non-distress call
hierarchical menus, select 1. DSC Call type :[RTN/Indv/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
non-distress call. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Call type and press ENT to move 1)DSC non-distress call
the cursor to the right. Then use the jog Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
Address :[ ]
dial to select URG/Area/TEL. Calling FRQ:[Tx 2177.0kHz]
:[Rx 2177.0kHz]
Working FRQ:[Tx . kHz]
[Rx . kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
The display changes as shown to the right Area form :[Center&rad]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
and the cursor moves to Area form. - Radius :[0500NM]
Subject :[No information]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. Set the area to call. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
Enter as below according to the Area form Area form :[Corner&dev]
- Corner :[ ﾟN ﾟE]
settings. - Deviation:[ ﾟ/ ﾟ]
Subject :[No information]
- When Center&rad Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]
⋅ Enter the center point of the area in
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
Center.
⋅ Enter the radius of the area in Radius.
- When Corner&dev (shown at right)
⋅ Enter the northwest corner of the area in
Corner.
⋅ Enter the south and north/east and west
deviation in a range from 0 to 99 in
Deviation.

55.. After the area is input, the cursor moves to 1)DSC non-distress call
Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
Subject. Area form :[Center&rad]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
If necessary, set the subject as Medical - Radius :[0500NM]
Subject :[No information]
TRNSP (medical transport ship) or Neutral Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
ship (neutral nationality). Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

Note It is fixed at No information when
the power is turned on. For details,
see "4.5.2.3 Special calls (medical
transport/neutral ship)".

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66.. To change the call frequency, select 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
Calling FRQ and press ENT to move the Area form :[Center&rad]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
cursor to the right. Then select the - Radius :[0500NM]
Subject :[No information]
distress and safety frequencies using the Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
Working FRQ:[ 2182.0kHz]
jog dial.
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

Note - The numeric keypad can also be

used.
- For information on distress and
safety calls, See "11.1 Frequencies
for distress and safety calls".

77.. Press ENT. 1)DSC non-distress call

Call type :[URG/Area/TEL ]
Area form :[Center&rad]
The work frequency of the same band as the - Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
input Calling FRQ is automatically set in - Radius :[0500NM]
Subject :[No information]
Working FRQ and the cursor moves to Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
Working FRQ. Working FRQ:[ 4125.0kHz]

[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

88.. Move the cursor to Call and press ENT to

start the procedure for making an
urgency call.

¾ The sending procedure screen as shown at

right is displayed.
¾ After that, the status is shown at Stage. DSC
messages are sent immediately upon
antenna tuning because a free channel is not
confirmed for the urgency safety category.

99.. After sending a DSC message, ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
immediately change the communication 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

frequencies of the radiotelephone and TEL

tune the antennas. RX 4207.5 kHz
Once tuning is complete, the status display TX 4125.0 kHz
shown at right is displayed with SIG
communication frequencies set and the area WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
call is completed. Start broadcasting using
the handset.

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4.5.2.3 Special calls (medical transport/neutral ship)

When sailing dangerous waters such as in areas of political instability, additional information can
be added to urgency calls made to all ships in the area if any of the following apply.
・ Own ship is performing medical transportation and protected under the 1949 Geneva
Convention.
・ Own ship is of neutral nationality in accordance with ITU resolution 18 (Mob-83).
■ Procedure ■
11.. Set 7.5.4 Medical/Neutral use to ON, 7.5)DSC/WKR condition

before this call operation. 1.Automatic ACK

2.WKR scanning FRQ
3.Safety/Routine alarm :ON
Note - This setting is always reset to the 4.Medical/Neutral use :ON
default value (OFF) after turning 5.Group ID : [0 ]

the power off and on. 0.Back

- These calls can always be
received regardless of the
settings.

22.. Make the urgency area call as described

in "4.5.2.2 Area calls."

Note The subject items can be edited

according to these settings.

4.5.2.4 Receiving urgency calls

When receiving an urgency call from a coast or another ship station, the message is displayed
immediately with the specific alarm for urgency calls, and treat the message appropriately. Note
that the two tone alarm is applied for urgency calls and differs from routine and safety call
alarms.

(1) Receiving an Individual Call

■ Procedure ■
This procedure is the same for routine and
safety calls. However, the screen shown at
right is displayed with the alarm.

The example message contains the following

information.
- Message type: Individual call
- Caller's MMSI: 123456789
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Tx 4125.0 kHz
Rx 4125.0 kHz
- Sequence process: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency: 4207.5 kHz

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(2) Receiving an Area Call

■ Procedure ■
This procedure is the same as receiving a
safety area call.
However, the screen shown at right is
displayed with the alarm.

The example message contains the following

information.
- Message type: Area call
- Call area: North latitude
80 to 90 degrees
East longitude
170 to 180 degrees
- Caller's MMSI: 431022222
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Work frequency: Receiving
2182.0 kHz
- Sequence process: Response
unnecessary
- Receiving frequency: 2187.5 kHz

Note If receiving a call containing information regarding a medical transport or neutral

ship, the message shows it as the "Subject".

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4.5.3 Distress calls

When in distress, distress calls are always transmitted by pressing the dedicated DISTRESS
key. The distress calls transmit your own MMSI, ships position, time of the position, and the
nature of distress.

CAUTION
Do not test the distress call.
Doing so may inconvenience local shipping and rescue centers.

When sending a distress call, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or
officer in charge.

If a false distress call is transmitted accidentally, follow the instructions

below:

1. Press the CANCEL key on the controller (when appropriate, follow the
commands on screen) and terminate the transmission of the distress call.
2. Report the false distress call to a nearby RCC (Rescue Coordination
Center).
(In Japan, inform the nearest Japan Coast Guard.)
Information to be reported:
The date/time, location, and reason why the false distress call was
transmitted. Also report the ship's name, type, nationality, ID number as
well as the unit model name and manufacture number/date, if possible.
3. Report the false distress call to nearby ships using 2182.0 kHz or another
frequency for distress and safety purposes on the radiotelephone.
4. If any acknowledgements to the distress call are received, inform the
ships of the false distress call.

4.5.3.1 Quick distress calls

The following describes the procedure to send a distress call immediately without using menus.
In this case, the nature of distress in the message will be sent as "Undesignated" by default.
Further, if no information for the position and the time of position obtained within 23.5 hours, this
information will be composed automatically.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Open the DISTRESS key cover.

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22.. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 4 ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
seconds until the countdown is completed. DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
3)Editing a distress msg
Format :Distress
S e lDfi-sItDr e s s c:a4l3l1 0s0t1a2r3t4s
Nature :Undesignated
Position
in
UTC of pos :23:59
4
: 89ﾟ59.0123'N
1 7 9 ﾟs5e9c. 6 7 8 9 ' E
Comm type :Radiotelephone
EOS :EOS
[Return] [Tips] [Cancel]

33.. After the antenna is tuned, the distress call

is sent.

In this case, the distress call is sent on all

distress and safety frequencies. The distress
message is sent within 1 minute.

44.. The equipment stays in distress mode ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
until acknowledgement is received. TEL Rx: 8291.0/Tx: 8291.0kHz
Distress calling
¾ Unless an acknowledgement is received Stage :Waiting for ACK
or the distress call is cancelled manually, Next :Resends 3.2min later
Call-F:2187.5/4207.5/6312.0
the distress call repeats automatically in (kHz) 8414.5/12577.0/16804.5
a variable interval every 3.5 to 4.5
[MoreInfo]
minutes. (The time until the next WKR scan bands:
broadcast is shown at Next.) 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

¾ Press ENT in the screen displayed at right

to show the content of the message being
ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
sent. Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 8291.0/Tx: 8291.0kHz
¾ The distress call can be sent manually while
Distress calling
waiting for acknowledgement by the - Msg contents -
S t a4g3e1 0:0W1a2i3t4i/nUgn dfeosri gAnCaKt e d
DISTRESS key operation mentioned above. N e x/t 8 9:ﾟR5e9s.e0n1d2s3 '3N. 2 m i n l a t e r
C a l l1-7F9:ﾟ25198.76.758/94'2E0 7@.253/:65391/2 . 0
¾ The radiotelephone can be used for ( k HRza)d i o8t4e1l4e.p5h/o1n2e5 7 7 . 0 / 1 6 8 0 4 . 5
[ OK ]
communication while waiting for [MoreInfo]
acknowledgement. The distress/safety WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
frequencies for the radiotelephone can be
changed by turning the jog dial.

55.. When the acknowledgement is received, ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
the message is displayed as shown at the 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
right. Received the acknowledgement
Type :Distress ACK
To :All ships
¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call From :001234567
Dist-ID :431001234
alarm gradually grows louder. Nature :Undesignated
Position :89ﾟ59.0123'N
¾ The radiotelephone mode is set to the 179ﾟ59.6789'E
UTC of pos:23:59
distress/safety frequency of the band on Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
which the acknowledgement is received and
antenna tuning is done immediately.

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66.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT. ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
¾ Continue is displayed after the alarm stops. TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received the acknowledgement
¾ Turn the jog dial to scroll the received Type :Distress ACK
To :All ships
message. When the last line of the message From :001234567
Dist-ID :431001234
is reached the cursor moves to Continue. Nature :Undesignated
Position :89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E
UTC of pos:23:59
[Continue]

77.. Pressing ENT while the cursor is on

Continue displays the status display. Use
the radiotelephone's handset to call for
help.

Normally, the responding station calls on the

radiotelephone. Then reply to the receipt as
follows.
z Say, "MAYDAY".
z Say, "This is".
z Own ship's MMSI and call sign,
position, nature of distress, and
rescue requests

Note The following popup screens are displayed as appropriate in distress mode.

Popup message Contents Note

Notifies that the distress call will
Attention / Resending
be resent automatically within 12
the distress call soon…
seconds.

Attention / Now continuing Confirmation screen when the To continue distress mode, select
the distress call mode. CANCEL key is pressed in distress [Continue], or to cancel distress
Break this mode? mode mode, select [Break]

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4.5.3.2 Distress calls from the menu

The following describes the procedure to send a distress call with the nature of distress selected
in the menu. Also, besides manually inputting position and the time information, the transmission
method and frequency can be set here.

Note: Multi-frequency or single frequency can be selected as the transmission method. The
various methods are shown below.
⋅ Multi-frequency method: The distress call message is sent continuously on each
frequency, 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, and at least one
other distress/safety frequency.
⋅ Single frequency method: The same distress call message is sent on one
distress/safety frequency 5 times continuously. If 2 or
more distress/safety frequencies are selected, the same
message is transmitted 5 times continuously in the same
way on the other frequency after an interval between 3.5
to 4.5 minutes (variable).

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 3)Editing a distress msg
hierarchical menus, select 3 Editing a Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[NE]
distress msg. :[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
:[179ﾟ59.6789'E]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
The distress type is displayed as Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Undesignated as a default value. If the Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ]
Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
position information is input automatically by [Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]
a GPS type device, or has already input
manually, that information is also displayed.

22.. Press ENT and select the nature of 3)Editing a distress msg
distress. Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[NE]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
The nature of distress is selectable from :[179ﾟ59.6789'E]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
below. Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ]
Nature of distress Contents Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]
Fire Fire, explosion
Flooding Flooding
Collision Collision
Grounding Grounding
Listing, in danger of
Listing
capsizing
Sinking Sinking
Disabled Disabled and adrift
Undesignated Undesignated distress
Abandoning Abandoning ship
Piracy/armed robbery
Piracy attack
attack
Man overboard Man overboard

33.. Press ENT. 3)Editing a distress msg

Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[NE]
The cursor moves to Position. If a valid position :[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
:[179ﾟ59.6789'E]
and time of that position are already displayed, UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
no entry is necessary. Skip to step 6. Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ]
Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]

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44.. Press ENT and select the quadrant of the 3)Editing a distress msg
Nature :[Fire ]
position with the jog dial. Position :[NW]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
:[179ﾟ59.6789'E]
The quadrant changes from NE Æ NW Æ SE UTC of pos :[23:59]
Æ SW Æ CL. Select CL to delete the input Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ]
information. Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]

55.. After pressing ENT, input the latitude, 3)Editing a distress msg
Nature :[Fire ]
longitude, and time using the numeric Position :[NW]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
keypad. :[179ﾟ59.6789'W]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Attempt type:[Multi-FRQ ]
Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]

66.. Move the cursor to Attempt type and 3)Editing a distress msg
Nature :[Fire ]
press ENT to change the transmission Position :[NW]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
method for the distress call. :[179ﾟ59.6789'W]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
Multi-frequency method is set as the default. Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Attempt type:[Single-FRQ]
To change to the single frequency method, Tx bands :[2/4/6/8/12/16]
select Single-FRQ with the job dial and press [Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]

ENT.

77.. Move the cursor to Tx bands and press 3)Editing a distress msg
Nature :[Fire ]
ENT to change the transmission Position :[NW]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]
frequency for the distress call. :[179ﾟ59.6789'W]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
¾ At first, all the frequencies are selected Attempt type:[Single-FRQ]
as transmission frequencies. Tx bands :[2/ /6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]
¾ To change the frequencies, move the
cursor by pressing ENT to the frequencies
(band) to be unselected, turn the jog dial
so they are blank and press ENT.
¾ For the Multi-frequency method, 2 and 8
are fixed and are skipped. Also in this
case, it is necessary to select more than
one other band.
¾ After completing the Tx band settings, the
cursor returns to Nature.

88.. Open the DISTRESS key cover.

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99.. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
4 seconds until the countdown is DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
3)Editing a distress msg
completed. Nature :[Fire ]
P o sDiitsitorne s s c:a[lNlW ]s t a r t s
[ 89ﾟ59.0123'N]

4 [179ﾟ59.6789'W]
U T C o f pions : [ 2 3 :s5e9c]
Mode(fixed) :[Radiotelephone]
Attempt type:[Single-FRQ]
Tx bands :[2/ /6/8/12/16]
[Preview] [Tips] [Cancel]

Note - The rest of the procedure is the same as described in the "Quick distress call".

- Select Preview and press ENT before calling to display the details of the
message as shown below.

3)Editing a distress msg

Format :Distress
Self-ID :431001234
Nature :Fire
Position : 89ﾟ59.0123'N
:179ﾟ59.6789'E
UTC of pos :23:59
Comm type :Radiotelephone
EOS :EOS
[Return] [Tips] [Cancel]

- Select Tips and press ENT to display precautions about operations in this
screen in a popup screen as shown below.

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4.5.3.3 Receiving distress calls

When a distress call is received from another ship, the message is immediately displayed with the
specific two-tone alarm sound that is different from a routine or safety call.

WARNING
If a distress call is received, make sure to inform the ship's captain or officer
in charge. Doing so may save the lives of the crews and passengers on the
ship in distress.

■ Procedure ■
11.. When a distress call is received, the
distress message is displayed.

¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call

alarm gradually grows louder. However, the
aural alarm keeps silence if the distress
position is not within 500nm, and is not in
the polar areas (greater than 70°N/S).
¾ The example message contains the
following information.
- Message type: Distress call
- Caller's MMSI: 431001234
- Nature of distress: Man overboard
- Position & time: North latitude
12° 34.0000'
East longitude
123° 45.0000'
23:57
- Communication mode: Radiotelephone
- Sequence process: End of sequence
- Receiving frequency*: 2187.5 kHz
* Scroll to view

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop

the alarm, and the screen at right is
displayed.

Turn the jog dial to scroll the received

message. When the last line of the message
is reached the cursor moves to Accept.

33.. Press ENT while Accept is selected to ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
set the radiotelephone mode's 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
distress/safety frequency to the band the
distress message was received on. The TEL
status display is displayed to watch the RX 2182.0 kHz
distress communications. TX 2182.0 kHz
SIG
Keep watch for at least 5 minutes. Notify the
WKR scan bands:
coast station as appropriate. 2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

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4.5.3.4 Acknowledging a received distress call

Ship stations must keep watch on distress communications after they receive the distress call. If
necessary (after consulting with the RCC or a coast station and being directed to do so) it is
possible to acknowledge the ship in distress from your own ship.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through
hierarchical menus, select 4.1 Received
distress.

On the bottom line, the MMSI of the ship is

displayed highlighted by the cursor.

22.. Select the distress call to acknowledge ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
and press ENT. DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Received distress message
The distress message is displayed with the Type :Distress
From :123456789
ACK/Relay/Close handling menu. Nature :Man overboard
Position :12ﾟ34.0000'N
123ﾟ45.0000'E
Note If the distress call message could UTC of pos:11:20
not be received on 2187.5 kHz, Mode :Radiotelephone
EOS :EOS
ACK is disabled so it is not [ACK] [Relay] [Close]
displayed.

33.. Scroll the received message by using the

jog dial, when the cursor is on ACK press
ENT.

The warning message, "In principle, the

ACK should be sent by a coast station" is
displayed.

44.. After confirming the warning message,

select "Continue" and press ENT to send
the acknowledgement in 2187.5 kHz DSC
mode.

After sending the acknowledgement the

radiotelephone mode is set to 2182.0 kHz,
communicate by radiotelephone with the
ship in distress according to the following
procedure.
z Say "MAYDAY".
z Repeat the identity (MMSI) of the ship in distress 3 times
z Say "This is..."
z Repeat the identity (MMSI) of your ship 3 times
z Say "RECEIVED MAYDAY".

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4.5.4 Distress relay calls on behalf of someone else

If another ship is in distress but is itself unable to make a distress call, and the master of the ship
considers that further help is necessary, the distress relay call on behalf of the ship can be
transmitted using the "DSC drobose call" menu. In this case, compose a distress relay call format
by inputting the MMSI (if known), the ship's position and the time of position (if known), and the
nature of distress to send to a specific area or a coast station.

CAUTION
When sending a drobose call, do NOT press the DISTRESS key. Doing so
may cause a false distress call.
(Drobose calls can be sent via the [Call] button displayed on the screen.)

4.5.4.1 Coast station calls

Transmits a drobose call to a specified coast station.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
hierarchical menus, select 2 DSC Address :[ ]
Distress ID:[ ]
drobose call. Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Address and press ENT, input the 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
MMSI of the calling coast station. Address :[0 ]
Distress ID:[ ]
Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. If the 9-digit identity (MMSI) of the ship 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
in distress is known, select Distress ID, Address :[001234567]
Distress ID:[0 ]
press ENT and input it. Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

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44.. Select Nature and press ENT, then select 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
the nature of distress with the jog dial. Address :[001234567]
Distress ID:[123456789]
The nature of distress is selectable from Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[ ]
below. :[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
Nature of distress Contents UTC of pos :[ : ]
Fire Fire, explosion [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

Flooding Flooding
Collision Collision
Grounding Grounding
Listing, in danger of
Listing
capsizing
Sinking Sinking
Disabled Disabled and adrift
Undesignated Undesignated distress
Abandoning Abandoning ship
Piracy/armed robbery
Piracy attack
attack
Man overboard Man overboard

55.. Press ENT.

The cursor moves to Position. If the position 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
of the ship in distress is known, press ENT Address :[001234567]
and input it here. Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[NE]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

66.. After inputting the position of the ship in 2)DSC drobose call
distress press ENT. Input the time at Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Fire ]
UTC of pos in the same way and press Position :[NE]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0000'N]
ENT. :[179ﾟ59.0000'E]
UTC of pos :[23:59]
Scroll the screen, the cursor moves to Mode(fixed):[Radiotelephone]
Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
Calling FRQ. [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

77.. To change the distress/safety frequency 2)DSC drobose call

for sending the DSC drobose call, select Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Fire ]
Calling FRQ and press ENT, then select Position :[NE]
:[ 89ﾟ59.0000'N]
the distress/safety frequency using the :[179ﾟ59.0000'E]
jog dial. UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed):[Radiotelephone]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
After selecting a frequency and pressing [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
ENT, the cursor moves to Address.

88.. Select Call and press ENT to tune the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
antenna and make a DSC drobose call. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 4207.5/Tx: 4207.5kHz
2)DSC drobose call
After the transmission, the radiotelephone Distress ID:[123456789]
mode and the distress/safety frequency of Nature :[Fire ]
P o s iSteinodni n g :t[hNeE ]m e s s a g e .
the band on which the call is transmitted is [ 12ﾟ34. 'N]
[123ﾟ45. 'E]
set in the status display. UTC of pos :[12:34]
Mode(fixed):[Radiotelephone]
Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

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99.. When an acknowledgement is received ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
from a coast station, the screen at right TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received distress message
is displayed. Type :Distress relay ACK
To :Individual
From :001234567
¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the Dist-ID :123456789
call alarm gradually grows louder. Nature :Fire
Position :89ﾟ59.0000'N
¾ Press either the CANCEL key or ENT to 179ﾟ59.0000'E
UTC of pos:23:59
silence the alarm and display Accept in the Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
handling menu.

¾ Select Accept and press ENT to display the

status display and make a distress call on
the radiotelephone.

4.5.4.2 Area calls

Transmits a DSC drobose call to all ships in a specified area.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Individual]
hierarchical menus, select 2 DSC Address :[ ]
Distress ID:[ ]
drobose call. Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

22.. Select Format and press ENT, then 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Area(center)]
select the Area (center) or Area (corner) Address :[ ]
Distress ID:[ ]
with the jog dial. Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
UTC of pos :[ : ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT. 2)DSC drobose call

Format :[Area(center)]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
¾ The display changes as shown to the - Radius :[0500NM]
right and the cursor moves to Center or Distress ID:[ ]
Nature :[Undesignated ]
Corner. Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
¾ The input is the same as for safety and :[ ﾟ . ' ]
urgency area calls. [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

44.. If the 9-digit identity (MMSI) of the ship 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Area(center)]
in distress is known, select Distress ID, - Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
- Radius :[0500NM]
press ENT and input it. Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Undesignated ]
Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

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55.. Select Nature and press ENT, then select 2)DSC drobose call
Format :[Area(center)]
the nature of distress with the jog dial. - Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
- Radius :[0500NM]
The nature of distress is selectable from Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Fire ]
below. Position :[ ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
Nature of distress Contents :[ ﾟ . ' ]
Fire Fire, explosion [Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

Flooding Flooding
Collision Collision
Grounding Grounding
Listing, in danger of
Listing
capsizing
Sinking Sinking
Disabled Disabled and adrift
Undesignated Undesignated distress
Abandoning Abandoning ship
Piracy/armed robbery
Piracy attack
attack
Man overboard Man overboard

66.. Press ENT. 2)DSC drobose call

Format :[Area(center)]
- Center :[89ﾟN179ﾟE]
The cursor moves to Position. If the position - Radius :[0500NM]
of the ship in distress is known, press ENT Distress ID:[123456789]
Nature :[Fire ]
and input it here. Position :[NE]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
:[ ﾟ . ' ]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]

77.. After inputting the position of the ship in 2)DSC drobose call
Distress ID:[123456789]
distress press ENT. Input the time at Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[NE]
UTC of pos in the same way and press :[ 89ﾟ59.0000'N]
:[179ﾟ59.0000'E]
ENT. UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed):[Radiotelephone]
Scroll the screen, the cursor moves to Calling FRQ:[ 2187.5kHz]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
Calling FRQ.

88.. To change the distress/safety frequency 2)DSC drobose call

Distress ID:[123456789]
for sending the DSC drobose call, select Nature :[Fire ]
Position :[NE]
Calling FRQ and press ENT, then select :[ 89ﾟ59.0000'N]
:[179ﾟ59.0000'E]
the distress/safety frequency using the UTC of pos :[23:59]
Mode(fixed):[Radiotelephone]
jog dial. Calling FRQ:[ 4207.5kHz]
[Call] [Preview] [Cancel]
After selecting a frequency and pressing
ENT, the cursor moves to Address.

99.. Select Call and press ENT to tune the

antenna and make a DSC drobose call.

¾ After the transmission, the radiotelephone

mode and the distress/safety frequency of
the band on which the call is transmitted is
set in the status display.
¾ After reply received by the radiotelephone or
DSC, start distress communication.

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4.5.4.3 Receiving drobose calls

When receiving a drobose call directed to ships in a specified area, the ship stations (inc. your
own ship) are allowed to acknowledge only by the radiotelephone. (Receiving a distress relay call
from a coast station is the same.)

■ Procedure ■
11.. When a DSC drobose call is received,
the screen at right is displayed.

¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call

alarm gradually grows louder. However, the
aural alarm keeps silence in cases below;
- the distress position is not within 500nm and is
not in the polar areas (greater than 70°N/S), or
- duplicate area calls are received within 1 hour.
¾ The example message contains the
following information.
- Message type: Distress relay area call
- Call area: North latitude
80 to 90 degrees
East longitude
170 to 180 degrees
- Caller's MMSI: 431000123
- Ship in distress MMSI: 431022222
- Nature of distress: Man overboard
- Position & time*: North latitude
90° 00.0000'
East longitude
180° 00.0000'
23:57
- Communication mode*: Radiotelephone
- Sequence process*: End of sequence
- Receiving frequency*: 4207.5 kHz
* Scroll to view

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop

the alarm, and the screen at right is
displayed.

Turn the jog dial to scroll the received

message. When the last line of the message
is reached the cursor moves to Accept.

33.. Press ENT while Accept is selected to ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
set the radiotelephone mode's
distress/safety frequency to the band the TEL
distress message was received on. The RX 4125.0 kHz
status display is displayed to watch the TX 4125.0 kHz
distress communications. SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)
Keep watch for at least 5 minutes. Notify the
coast station as appropriate.

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4.5.5 Distress relay calls

After receiving a distress call, ship stations must keep watch on the distress/safety frequency of
the radiotelephone for at least 5 minutes. If there is no response from the coast station, the
received distress message can be sent to the coast station as a distress relay call.

4.5.5.1 Sending distress relay calls

A distress relay call can be composed from the log of the received distress message.
■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
hierarchical menus, select 4.1 Received 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
distress. 4.1)Received distress
No Date/Time CAT Format
0 1 2 0 0 8 - 0 78 - 30 15 1 1 : 2 0 D- S- T- AD LS LT R S
On the bottom line, the MMSI of the ship is 02 2008-07-31 10:33 DST INDIV
03 2008-07-31 10:25 DST AREA
displayed highlighted by the cursor. 04 2008-07-31 10:03 --- DSTRS
05 2008-07-19 22:53 ERR DSTRS

From: 123456789

22.. Select the distress call to be relayed and

press ENT.

The distress message is displayed with the

ACK/Relay/Close handling menu.

33.. Scroll the received message by using the

jog dial, when the cursor is on Relay
press ENT.

The warning message, "Normally, the relay

call should be sent to a coast station." is
displayed.

44.. After confirming the warning message, ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
select "Continue" and press ENT. DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Received distress message
Enter the appropriate address and call P o s i-t iIonnd i v:i9d0uﾟa0l0 .c0a0l0l0 '-N
180ﾟ00.0000'E
frequency in the screen as shown at right. U T CA dodfr epsoss : 2:3[: 5 7 ]
M o dCea l l F R Q: R:a[d i2o1t8e7l.e5pkhHozn]e
EOS :EOS
Note - The screen at right is for sending R x [FCRaQl l ] [:A2r1e8a7]. 5[/C4a2n0c7e.l5]/
individual distress relay calls. 6312.0/8414.5/
12577.0/16804.5kHz
[ACK] [Relay] [Close]
- To transmit the distress relay call
to a specified area, use the jog dial
to move the cursor to Area as
shown in the screen at right and
then press ENT.

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The screen at right is displayed,

and the operations are the same as
for making safety and urgency calls
to areas.

- To specify the northwest corner and

the south/north and east/west
deviation, select Corner/dev at
Format and press ENT in the
screen shown at right (below), and
input appropriate values.

55.. Select Call and press ENT to tune the

antenna and make a distress relay call.

Note After finishing the transmission, DSC

transmission frequency and the same
band for radiotelephone mode's
distress/safety frequency settings are
shown in the status display. Start
distress communication when reply is
received on the radiotelephone.

66.. After sending a distress relay call to a coast ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
station, and when the acknowledgement is TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received distress message
received via DSC, the screen at right is Type :Distress relay ACK
To :Individual
displayed. From :003456789
Dist-ID :123456789
Nature :Man overboard
¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the Position :12ﾟ34.0000'N
call alarm gradually grows louder. 123ﾟ45.0000'E
UTC of pos:11:20
Press CANCEL to silence alarm.
¾ Press either the CANCEL key or ENT to
silence the alarm and display Accept in the
handling menu.

¾ Select Accept and press ENT to display the

status display and start distress
communication on the radiotelephone.

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4.5.5.2 Receiving distress relay calls

As a general rule, ship stations should respond via radiotelephone after receiving a distress relay
call. But if called individually by another ship station, and if allowed by a coast station, a distress
relay acknowledgement can be transmitted as follows. Further, a distress relay acknowledgement
can be composed from the log of the received distress relay message.

■ Procedure ■
11.. When a distress relay call is received,
the screen at right is displayed.

¾ The ALM lamp starts blinking, and the call

alarm gradually grows louder. However, the
aural alarm keeps silence in cases below;
- the distress position is not within 500nm and is
not in the polar areas (greater than 70°N/S), or
- duplicate all ships calls or area calls are
received within 1 hour.
¾ The example message contains the
following information.
- Message type: Distress relay
message
- To: Individual
(own ship)
- Caller's MMSI: 431000123
- Ship in distress MMSI: 431022222
- Nature of distress: Man overboard
- Position & time: North latitude
90º 00.0000'
East longitude
180º 00.0000'
23:57
- Communication mode*: Radiotelephone
- Sequence process*: ACK RQ
- Receiving frequency*: 4207.5 kHz
* Scroll to view

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

22.. Press the CANCEL key or ENT to stop Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
the alarm, and the screen at right is TEL Rx: 4100.0/Tx: 4100.0kHz
Received distress message
displayed. Type
To
:Distress relay
:Individual
From :431000123
Turn the jog dial to scroll the received Dist-ID :431022222
Nature :Man overboard
message. When the last line of the message Position :90ﾟ00.0000'N
180ﾟ00.0000'E
is reached the cursor moves to Accept. UTC of pos:23:57
[Accept] [Cancel]

33.. Press ENT while Accept is selected to set

the radiotelephone mode's distress/safety
frequency to the band the distress
message was received on. The status
display is displayed to watch the distress
communications.

¾ Keep watch for at least 5 minutes.

¾ When acknowledging the distress relay,
follow the procedure described below.

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44.. Press the MENU key, and through ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
hierarchical menus, select 4.1 Received TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
4.1)Received distress
distress. No Date/Time CAT Format
0 1 2 0 0 8 - 0 78 - 30 1 12 13 : 23 01 D S T AI LN LD I V
02 2008-07-31 10:33 DST INDIV
On the bottom line, the MMSI of the ship is 03 2008-07-31 10:25 DST AREA
displayed highlighted by the cursor. 04 2008-07-31 10:03 --- DSTRS
05 2008-07-19 22:53 ERR DSTRS

From: 431000123

55.. Select the distress relay call to be

acknowledged and press ENT.

The distress relay message is displayed.

66.. Use the jog dial to scroll the screen. ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
When the last line of the message is TEL Rx: 4125.0/Tx: 4125.0kHz
Received distress message
reached the cursor moves to Relay ACK. Dist-ID :431022222
Nature :Man overboard
Position :90ﾟ00.0000'N
180ﾟ00.0000'E
UTC of pos:23:57
Mode :Radiotelephone
EOS :ACK RQ
Rx FRQ :4207.5kHz
[Relay ACK] [Close]

77.. Select Relay ACK and press ENT to tune

the antenna and send a distress relay
acknowledgement.

After transmission, displays the status display

in radiotelephone mode. Then wait for a call on
the frequency of the radiotelephone mode.

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4.6 DSC call log

Received DSC messages are classified as distress messages and as other messages. The 20
most recent messages for both types are saved in the log.

CAUTION
A distress acknowledgement or a distress relay call can be transmitted from
a received distress message stored in the log, but when sending such a
call, follow the instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge.

Received distress message logs are automatically deleted after 48 hours to

avoid accidental resending or other misoperation. Accordingly, if such
messages cannot be read, it is not a malfunction.

The received distress message logs are cleared when turning off the power
by such as the breaker on the transceiver. Due to the SOLAS Convention
(keeping watch on distress and safety frequencies at all times), do not turn
off the equipment when at sea.

4.6.1 Received distress messages

The distress call, distress acknowledgement, distress relay call, and distress relay
acknowledgement messages are stored in this log. For distress alerts, messages with the same
content are received at a maximum of 6 messages for the multi-frequency method or a maximum
of 5 messages for the single frequency method, but only one is stored unless otherwise closed
the received message during that multiple receptions.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through
hierarchical menus, select 4.1 Received
distress.

¾ On the bottom line, the MMSI of the ship

is displayed highlighted by the cursor.

¾ If the message includes a reception error

(ECC error) ERR is shown in the CAT
field.

22.. Select a displayed message and press ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
ENT. DSC Rx: 2177.0/Tx: 2177.0kHz
Received distress message
The message is displayed with the ACK, Type :Distress
From :123456789
Relay, Relay ACK, or Close handling menu. Nature :Man overboard
Position :12ﾟ34.0000'N
123ﾟ45.0000'E
UTC of pos:11:20
Mode :Radiotelephone
EOS :EOS
[ACK] [Relay] [Close]

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4.6.2 Received other messages

Received messages that are not in the distress category (routine, safety, and urgency) are stored
in this log.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through
hierarchical menus, select 4.2 Received
others.

¾ On the bottom line, the MMSI of the ship

is displayed highlighted by the cursor.

¾ If the message includes a reception error

(ECC error) ERR is shown in the CAT
field.

22.. Select a displayed message and press

ENT.

The selected message is displayed.

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4.7 Popup screens

The contents of the popup screens are as follows (in alphabetical order).

Message Buttons Description

Cannot obtain the access right

Access denied
OK because another controller is
Another controller is currently in use.
currently in use.

Attention Stopped the distress alert by another

OK
DISTRESS stopped by another unit. unit such as DMC.

In principle, distress
Attention acknowledgement is sent by coast
In principle, the ACK should be sent by a Continue/ Cancel station.
coast station. Continue: Continues the operation.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
Normally, DSC distress relay
acknowledgements are sent to a
Attention Continue/ Cancel/
coast station.
Normally, the relay call should be sent to a OK*
Continue: Continue making call.
coast station. (*drobose call only)
Cancel: Stop making call.
OK: Continue making call.
Pressed the CANCEL key during the
Attention distress call mode. Is it ok to break?
Now continuing the distress call mode. Continue/ Break Continue: Continues the distress
Break this mode? mode.
Break: Breaks the distress mode.

Attention Cannot send DSC message for some

OK
Failed to send the DSC message. reason.

This process will be canceled and

Attention
returns to the status display
Left without operating.
Cancel condition because the controller has
The menu will be closed automatically,
soon… been left without operating.
Cancel: Cancels the shutdown.
DSC resends the distress call
automatically soon.
Attention
Cancel Cancel: Shows the confirmation
Resending the distress call soon...
popup for the distress
mode termination.

Attention
Tuning the antenna.
Tuning the antenna to the frequency now. -----
Wait a moment, please. Wait a moment.

The channel operation with the jog

Channel/frequency dial operation is invalid
dial is disabled right now. To enable
right now. -----
it, press the FUNC key and ENT in
To enable it, press FUNC, and ENT.
order.
Updating user channel information on
other controller using the Data
Data sending… Cancel
transfer menu.
Cancel: Cancels update.

The DISTRESS key is being pressed.

DISTRESS call starts in Xsec -----
Distress call starts in X seconds.

Is it OK to delete all channel

information of the group selected.
Erase all channels? OK/ Cancel
OK: Erases all channels.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.

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Is it OK to delete all groups and user

Erase all groups? channels?
OK/ Cancel
(All registered user channels) OK: Erases all data.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
Is it ok to erase user channel
information that is now selected?
Erase this channel? OK/ Cancel
OK: Erases this data.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.

Function denied Cannot put the controller into sleep

OK
Currently running the self diagnosis. mode during the self diagnosis.

The address specified for DSC call is

Invalid address OK
empty or invalid.

The distress ID specified for DSC

Invalid distress ID OK
drobose call is invalid.

An invalid value is detected while

Invalid value OK
processing a task.

Is it OK to put MF/HF radio

equipment or controller into sleep
OK to sleep the MF/HF equipment, or only EQP/ CTRL/ mode?
this controller? Cancel EQP: MF/HF radio equipment
CTRL: Controller
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
OK to put this controller into sleep
mode?
OK to sleep this controller? OK/ Cancel OK: Puts one controller into
sleep mode.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
Is it OK to put MF/HF radio equipment
into sleep mode?
OK to sleep the MF/HF equipment? OK/ Cancel
OK: Puts it into sleep mode.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
Is it OK to transfer this controller's
user channel information to another
OK to transfer the user channels to another
OK/ Cancel controller?
controller?
OK: Transfers the data.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.
There is a request from controller
with access rights to update user
channel information on this
OK to update this user channel table? OK/ Cancel
controller. Is it OK to update?
OK: Update the data.
Cancel: Do not update the data.
- Press the DISTRESS key when
- Press DISTRESS key to send the edited
sending a message created with
msg.
OK the Editing a distress msg menu.
- Changed values will NOT be saved after
- The data input in this menu is not
closing this menu.
saved when it is closed.

Testing the loudspeaker now. After

Press ENT to stop the sound. ----- checking the sound, press ENT to
stop it.

The DISTRESS key is being pressed

Pressing the DISTRESS on another unit,
----- on another unit. Distress call starts in
and starts in Xsec
X seconds.

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Print out the displayed data?

Print out this data? OK/ Cancel OK: Prints out now.
Cancel: Stops this operation.

Stopped printing for no printer

Printer error OK
detection.

Printing out the displayed data. Wait

Printing now... -----
a moment.

Equipment is left in the field

Remaining the field maintenance mode.
OK/ Cancel maintenance mode. Sleep mode will
This mode will be canceled soon.
start soon.

Sending the message. ----- Sending the DSC message now.

There is no reply from the

System busy OK
transceiver.

Using the Data transfer menu to

update user channel information on
Updating the table… Cancel
this controller.
Cancel: Cancels update.

View the alarm history?

View alarm history? OK/ Cancel OK: Views the alarm history.
Cancel: Cancels this operation.

Now processing, please wait a

Wait a moment, please. -----
moment.

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5. SETTINGS & REGISTRATIONS

This chapter describes the procedures for settings and registrations such as manual date
and time settings, registration of channels in each mode, advanced DSC settings, printer
settings, and other settings for the equipment.

5.1 Date and time settings

Normally, the date and time are updated automatically if importing GPS information. But, if
necessary, input these parameters manually as follows.

CAUTION
The time in the 7.1 Date & time menu means the present time, and is
different from the time in the 7.2 POS/TIME menu that means the time
when the position information is valid.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.1)Date & time

hierarchical menus, select 7.1 Date & 1.Date :2008-12-31

2.Present time :23:59
time. 3.Display form
- UTC/LT :UTC
- LT diff : :

0.Back

22.. To input the date, press ENT. 7.1)Date & time

1.Date :2008-12-31
Input the year, month, and date with the 2.Present time :23:59
3.Display form
numeric keypad or jog dial, and press ENT. - UTC/LT :UTC
- LT diff : :

0.Back

33.. After completing the above steps, the 7.1)Date & time

cursor moves to 2. Present time. 1.Date :2008-12-31

2.Present time :23:59
3.Display form
- UTC/LT :UTC
- LT diff : :

0.Back

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44.. To input the present time, press ENT. 7.1)Date & time

1.Date :2008-12-31
¾ Input the hours and minutes with the 2.Present time :23:59
3.Display form
numeric keypad or jog dial, and press - UTC/LT :UTC
ENT. - LT diff : :

0.Back
¾ To close this menu after completing the
date and time settings, place the cursor
on any one of the selectable items and
press the CANCEL key.

Note In addition to the above, the following items can be set in this menu.

- UTC/LT: Select a type of time, Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) or Local

Time (LT), shown on the screen.

- LT diff: Set the local time difference to display the local time.

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5.2 Own ship position and time settings

Normally, the ship's position and the time are updated automatically if importing GPS information.
But, if necessary, input these parameters manually as follows.

CAUTION
The time in the 7.2 POS/TIME menu means the time when the position
information is valid, and is different from the present time mentioned in the
7.1 Date & time menu.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.2)POS/TIME
hierarchical menus, select 7.2 1.Own position:NE
POS/TIME. 89ﾟ59.1234'N
179ﾟ59.1234'E
2.UTC of position:
23:59

0.Back

22.. To input your own ship's position, press 7.2)POS/TIME

ENT. 1.Own position:NE
89ﾟ59.1234'N
Select the position quadrant with the jog dial, 179ﾟ59.1234'E
and press ENT. Then input the latitude and 2.UTC of position:
23:59
longitude with the numeric keypad or jog dial,
and press ENT. 0.Back

33.. After completing the above steps, the 7.2)POS/TIME

cursor moves to 2. UTC of position. 1.Own position:NE
89ﾟ59.1234'N
179ﾟ59.1234'E
2.UTC of position:
23:59

0.Back

44.. To input the UTC of position entered 7.2)POS/TIME

above, press ENT. 1.Own position:NE
89ﾟ59.1234'N
¾ Input the hours and minutes with the 179ﾟ59.1234'E
2.UTC of position:
numeric keypad or jog dial, and press 23:59
ENT.
0.Back
¾ To close this menu, place the cursor on
any one of the selectable items and press
the CANCEL key.

Note - If the position and the time information are received from an external device,
such as a GPS, the manually entered data is overwritten automatically.
- If the position and the time information are not received, from a GPS or other
device, within 10 minutes after powering on, or after 10 minutes has elapsed
since input was interrupted, the similar screen appears with an alarm
automatically. Further, regardless of either manual or automatic input, if the
position and the time are not updated within 4 hours since the last entry, the
screen with the alarm will appear repeatedly.

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5.3 Controller settings

The following describes the procedure regarding individual settings for the controller such as LCD
adjustment.

5.3.1 LCD adjustment

The LCD conditions for viewability are adjustable as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.3.1)LCD adjustment
hierarchical menus, select 7.3.1 LCD 1.Contrast : 06
adjustment. 2.Dimmer
Maximum : 10
Typical : 08
The screen as shown at right is displayed. Minimum : 06
3.Screen saver : OFF
Timer(sec): 060
0.Back

22.. Move the cursor to the desired item and

press ENT. Then alter the settings as 7.3.1)LCD adjustment
1.Contrast : 06
appropriate with the numeric keypad or 2.Dimmer
jog dial, and press ENT again. Maximum : 10
Typical : 08
Minimum : 06
¾ Set each item within the ranges given 3.Screen saver : OFF
below: Timer(sec): 060
0.Back
‚ Contrast: 1 - 13
‚ Dimmer: 1 - 10
‚ Screen saver: ON/OFF
Timer: 1 - 999 seconds
¾ To close this menu, place the cursor on
any one of the selectable items and press
the CANCEL key.

5.3.2 Sound settings

Sound settings such as the click beep are adjustable as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.3.2)Sound
hierarchical menus, select 7.3.2 Sound. 1.Operation
- Speaker : ON
The screen as shown at right is displayed. - Click : ON
2.Notification level: 7
3.Sidetone : ON

22.. Move the cursor to the desired item and 0.Back

press ENT. Then set the conditions as

appropriate with the numeric keypad or
7.3.2)Sound
jog dial, and press ENT again.
1.Operation
¾ Notification level for a tone can be set - Speaker : ON
- Click : ON
within 1 - 7. 2.Notification level: 7
¾ When Sidetone is set to ON, an 800 Hz 3.Sidetone : ON
tone sounds during keying in. 0.Back
¾ To close this menu, place the cursor on
any one of the selectable items and press
the CANCEL key.

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5.3.3 User key assignments

User key assignment enables the desired menu to be displayed immediately without moving
through the hierarchical menus, and is assignable as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.3.3)User key assign

hierarchical menus, select 7.3.3 User 1.DSC non-distress call

2.DSC drobose call
key assign. 3.Editing a distress msg
4.DSC logs
5.Radio operation
The screen at right is displayed. If the 6.User channel list
7.ITU channel list
desired menu has already been registered, 8.Receiver

the cursor is placed on that menu.

22.. Move the cursor to the desired menu to

be registered with the jog dial.

The assignable menus are as follows:

1. DSC non-distress call (Menu1) 16. Setup (Menu7)

2. DSC drobose call (Menu2) 17. Date & time (Menu7.1)
3. Editing a distress msg (Menu3) 18. POS/TIME (Menu7.2)
4. DSC logs (Menu4) 19. My controller (Menu7.3)
5. Radio operation (Menu5) 20. LCD adjustment (Menu7.3.1)
6. User channel list (Menu5.1) 21. Sound (Menu7.3.2)
7. ITU channel list (Menu5.2) 22. User channels (Menu7.4)
8. Receiver (Menu5.4) 23. DSC/WKR condition (Menu7.5)
9. Scan (Menu5.4.7) 24. Automatic ACK (Menu7.5.1)
10. Transmitter (Menu5.5) 25. WKR scanning FRQ (Menu7.5.2)
11. Maintenance (Menu6) 26. Option (Menu7.6)
12. Self diagnosis (Menu6.1) 27. CH dial lock ON/OFF ---
13. DSC loop (Menu6.1.1) 28. 2182kHz ---
14. Alarm information (Menu6.2) 29. AM mode ---
15. Software version (Menu6.3)

33.. Press ENT to complete registration. 7.3)My controller

1.LCD adjustment
After registration, the screen returns to the 2.Sound
3.User key assign
previous hierarchical menu as shown at 4.Tx meter :PWR
5.Data transfer
right.
0.Back

Note When the USER key is pressed in the factory default setting, this menu is
immediately displayed.

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5.3.4 Selecting Tx meters

The meter displayed in the status display indicates the strength of the received signal (S meter).
However, it can also indicate one of Tx power, antenna current, PA voltage or PA current during
transmission.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.3)My controller

hierarchical menus, select 7.3 My 1.LCD adjustment

2.Sound
controller. 3.User key assign
4.Tx meter :PWR
5.Data transfer
The screen as shown at right is displayed.
0.Back

22.. Move the cursor to 4. Tx meter with the 7.3)My controller

numeric keypad or jog dial. 1.LCD adjustment

2.Sound
3.User key assign
4.Tx meter :PWR
5.Data transfer

0.Back

33.. Press ENT, and select the meter type 7.3)My controller

with the jog dial. 1.LCD adjustment

2.Sound
3.User key assign
The selectable meters are as follows: 4.Tx meter :Ia
5.Data transfer
‚ PWR .... Tx power
0.Back
‚ Ia ........ Antenna current
‚ Vc ....... PA voltage
‚ Ic ........ PA current

44.. Press ENT to confirm the selection. 7.3)My controller

1.LCD adjustment
The setting is complete. 2.Sound
3.User key assign
4.Tx meter :Ia
5.Data transfer

0.Back

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5.3.5 Transferring user channel data to another controller

When 2 controllers are connected, stored information (user channel table) can be transferred
from the controller having access rights to another controller (monitor condition).

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.3)My controller

hierarchical menus, select 7.3 My 1.LCD adjustment

2.Sound
controller. 3.User key assign
4.Tx meter :PWR
5.Data transfer

0.Back

22.. Move the cursor to 5. Data transfer with 7.3)My controller

the numeric keypad or jog dial. 1.LCD adjustment

OK to transfer the
2.Sound
user channels to
3.User key assign
another controller?
The popup screen as shown at right is 4.Tx meter
[ OK ]
: Ia
[Cancel]
5.Data transfer
displayed.
0.Back

33.. Press ENT to confirm the selection. 7.3)My controller

1.LCD adjustment
¾ The popup screen as shown at right is 2.Sound
Wait a moment, please.
3.User key assign
displayed to indicate the controller's 4.Tx meter : Ia
status for forwarding. 5.Data transfer
¾ The screen at right (below) is displayed 0.Back
on the monitor.
If OK is selected or the screen is left as
it is for 10 seconds, transferring of
stored information is started.
OK to update this
user channel table?

[ OK ] [Cancel]

[Display on monitor]

44.. Forwarding of stored information is 7.3)My controller

started. 1.LCD adjustment

2.Sound
Data sending...
sending...
3.User Data
key assign
¾ During forwarding, the popup screen as 4.Tx meter : Ia
[Cancel]
[Cancel]
5.Data transfer
shown at right is displayed.
¾ The screen at right (below) is displayed 0.Back
on the monitor.
¾ The previous screen is returned to when
forwarding is completed.

Note To cancel forwarding midway,

Updating the table...
press the CANCEL key or ENT.
[Cancel]

[Display on monitor]

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5.4 Registering user channels

Often used frequencies can be registered as user channels and used in scanning radio settings
or groups. A total of 20 groups with 20 channels set to each group (i.e. 400 channels) can be
registered.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.4)User channels (index)
No CH group name Type
hierarchical menus, select 7.4 User 01 JRC Tokyo TEL
02 Pacific ABC CW
channels (index). 03
04
05
06
07
08

22.. Select the desired row or group to be edited 7.4)User channels (table)
Name:
with the numeric keypad or jog dial. Type: TEL
CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
041
The screen at right is displayed. (This 042
example is for new registration to group 03.) 043
044
Also, if an unregistered group is opened, 045
TEL is displayed at Type as the default. 046

33.. Press ENT to enter the group name. 7.4)User channels (table)
Name: ◄
Type: TEL
¾ Up to 18 characters can be registered. CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
¾ The following characters are available: 041
042
‚ Alphabet (capital and small letters) 043
‚ Numbers 0 - 9 044
045
‚ The following signs, space and 046
determination symbol (◄)
[ ] _ " # % & ' ( ) ? @ + - / = : ; < >
¾ Group names can be omitted.

44.. Select a character and press ENT one by 7.4)User channels (table)
Name: Japan Radio◄
one. Type: TEL
CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
041
¾ When inputting numbers with the 042
numeric keypad ENT is not needed. 043
044
¾ To return to the previous letter, press the 045
046
CANCEL key.
¾ To complete name entry of 18 characters long,
press ENT after selecting the last character by
the jog dial. Or, if the name is less than 18
characters long, following the name, select the
determination symbol (◄), as shown at right
and press ENT.

Note The character sequence shown by turning the jog dial is as follows:
◄AB C D E F G H I J K LM N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
o p q r s t u v w x y z [ ] _ " # % & ' ( ) ? @ + - / = : ; < > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (space)

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55.. After completing the above steps, the 7.4)User channels (table)
cursor returns to Type. Name: Japan Radio
Type: TEL
CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
¾ If necessary, change the group attribute 041
(communication mode or custom). 042
043
¾ The following attributes can be 044
selected: 045
046
‚ TEL············Radiotelephone mode
‚ DSC ···········Digital selective calling mode
‚ CW ············Continuous wave mode
‚ Custom Communication mode mix

66.. When setting of group attributes is 7.4)User channels (table)

completed, the cursor returns to the Name: Japan Radio
Type: TEL
topmost row of the channel number. CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
(CHNo). 041
042
043
044
045
046

77.. Select the channel number to register 7.4)User channels (table)

with the jog dial, and press ENT. Name: Japan
CHNo. Radio TEL
041/Type
Type: TEL
Mode :TEL
CHNoITURx[kHz]
Channel :Tx[kHz] Mode
Register as follows in the popup screen at right. 041Rx freq(kHz) :
¾ When the group attribute is Custom, specify 042Tx freq(kHz) :
043[OK] [Cancel] [Erase]
the communication mode at Mode. 044
Otherwise, the communication mode is 045
fixed to the mode specified at Type. 046

¾ To reference a frequency from the ITU

channel, move the cursor to ITU channel,
press ENT, and specify that channel
number.
¾ Move the cursor to Rx freq(kHz), press
ENT, and enter the Rx frequency.
¾ Move the cursor to Tx freq(kHz), press
ENT, and enter the Tx frequency.

88.. After completing the above steps, move 7.4)User channels (table)
the cursor to OK, and press ENT to Name: Japan Radio
Type: TEL
complete registration. CHNo Rx[kHz] Tx[kHz] Mode
041 4071.0 4071.0 TEL
¾ Follow the same procedure above to 042
043
create a group of channels. 044
¾ Already registered channels can be 045
046
changed by the above procedure.
¾ To close this menu, place the cursor on
any one of the registration numbers, and
press the CANCEL key.

Note - To delete an already registered channel, move the cursor to Erase in the
above popup screen, and press ENT.
- To erase an already registered group, move the cursor to "000 ALL CLEAR
function" in the bottommost row of the channel list, and press ENT. Next,
move the cursor to OK in the confirmation screen, and press ENT.
- To erase all already registered groups, move the cursor to "00 ALL CLEAR
function" in the User channels (index) screen, and press ENT. Next, move the
cursor to OK in the confirmation screen, and press ENT.

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5.5 Advanced settings for DSC/WKR

The following describes the procedure for the advanced DSC settings such as automatic
acknowledgement, as well as setting the watch frequency of the watch keeping receiver.

■ Menu screen ■
Press the MENU key, and through 7.5)DSC/WKR condition

hierarchical menus, select 7.5 DSC/WKR 1.Automatic ACK

2.WKR scanning FRQ
condition. 3.Safety/Routine alarm :ON
4.Medical/Neutral use :OFF
5.Group ID : [0 ]
The following describes the procedures from
0.Back
this screen. Note that the screen at right
shows factory default settings.

5.5.1 Automatic acknowledgment

If any one of the individual calls below is received when the automatic acknowledgement is set to
ON and no menu is displayed, the acknowledgement is sent automatically without notice.

‚ Safety - a test call

‚ Safety - a position request call
‚ Routine - a polling call

■ Procedure ■
11.. Move the cursor to 1. Automatic ACK, 7.5.1)Automatic ACK

and press ENT. 1.Test call :ON

2.Position RQ call :ON
3.Polling call :ON
The screen as shown at right is displayed.
0.Back

22.. Set the call setting targeted for

automatic acknowledgement to ON.

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5.5.2 Setting DSC watch frequency

Set the frequency to watch on the WKR (DSC watch keeping receiver).

■ Procedure ■
11.. Move the cursor to 2. WKR scanning 7.5.2)WKR scanning FRQ

FRQ, and press ENT. 1.Registration

- CH1 2187.5kHz :(Const)
- CH2 4207.5kHz :OFF
The screen as shown at right is displayed. - CH3 6312.0kHz :ON
- CH4 8414.5kHz :(Const)
- CH5 12577.0kHz :ON
- CH6 16804.5kHz :OFF
0.Back

22.. Press ENT, and set another frequency in

addition to 2187.5 kHz and 8414.5 kHz to
ON.

Note In accordance with the SOLAS Convention, 2187.5 kHz and 8414.5 kHz cannot be
turned OFF.

5.5.3 Disabling receiving alarms for routine and safety calls

The alarm for routine and safety calls can be disabled as follows.

■ Procedure ■
To disable the receiving alarms for routine and safety calls, set 3. Safety/Routine alarm
to OFF with the jog dial.

5.5.4 Using medical/neutral settings for urgency calls

Set the condition so that an urgency area call containing the additional subject of either "Medical
transportation" or "Neutral nationality" can be sent. Additionally, note that this setting returns to
the default setting (OFF) if the power is turned off.

■ Procedure ■
To use these kinds of calls, set 4. Medical/Neutral use condition to ON with the jog dial.

5.5.5 Registering the ship's group ID

Register the group ID (group ship ID number) for receiving group calls.

■ Procedure ■
Register the group ID at 5. Group ID using a 9-digit number (leftmost digit fixed to 0).

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5.6 Setting connections for options

When setting connections between the controller and optional devices, such as a printer,
configure the conditions as appropriate according to the device type, as follows.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 7.6)Option

hierarchical menus, select 7.6 Option. 1.Connection :None/CMD

2.Data out :---
3.Baudrate :---
4.Flow control :---
5.Print direction :---

0.Back

22.. Move the cursor to the desired item, and 7.6)Option

press ENT. 1.Connection :None/CMD

2.Data out :---
3.Baudrate :---
Move the cursor to the right. Then select the 4.Flow control :---
condition as appropriate and press ENT. 5.Print direction :---

0.Back

Note - The content and the selectable conditions of each item are as follows.

Item Name Content Selectable conditions

( : Factory default)
None/CMD/ Serial PRN/
Connection Connection status and printer type
NKG-800/ EXT MODEM

Data out Printing method for DSC messages ---/ Auto/ Manual

Baudrate Transmission speed to printer ---/ 4.8k/ 9.6k/ 38.4k/ 57.6kbps

Flow control Handshake setting with printer ---/ None/ Hard

Print direction Printing sequence of lines ---/ Upright/ Invert

- When connecting a serial printer (e.g. NKG-91), set the items as follows:
1.Connection :Serial PRN
2.Data out :Auto
3.Baudrate :4.8k
4.Flow control :Hard
5.Print direction :Invert (NKG-91)/Upright (DPU-414)

- When connecting the NKG-800 printer, set the items as follows:

1.Connection :NKG-800
2.Data out :Auto

- If no option is connected, select None/CMD at the Connection.

Note) When None/CMD is set, connect nothing to the serial port.

- Other items are fixed to "---" when the Connection is set to EXT MODEM.

- Only one printer can be connected to the equipment. If the Connection is set to
Serial PRN or NKG-800 on another controller, selectable items of the Connection
are restricted either None/CMD or EXT MODEM.

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6. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION

The performance and lifetime of the equipment depend on appropriate maintenance. This
chapter describes an outline of maintenance and inspection, self diagnosis and
troubleshooting.

6.1 General maintenance & inspection

In order to operate the equipment under optimum conditions, it is vital to perform regular
inspections and also, to keep accurate records. Inspections enable problems to be identified
before they become major malfunctions. The following inspections should be made regularly.

Inspection
Inspection item Procedure
sequence

1 Antenna system Check that antennas and the connectors are secure.

In the radiotelephone mode (TEL), turn the RF GAIN

2 RF GAIN function control on the controller having access rights. Is the
radio static (noise) from the speaker adjustable?

Receiver condition Check that the voice level and noise level are not
3
check by speaker output abnormally loud or soft.

In the radiotelephone (TEL) mode, press the PTT

switch, and check that the unit transmits immediately
4 Handset PTT switch
on the Tx meter or by TX and TXON displayed on
the screen.
Transmission and
reception check by In the radiotelephone (TEL) mode, check that normal
5
performing radio conversation is possible.
communication

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6.2 Self diagnosis inspection

The following describes the procedure for performing self diagnosis in the 6.1 Self diagnosis
menu.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press FUNC Î 8TEST . 6.1)Self diagnosis

The 6.1 Self diagnosis menu is displayed. 1.Transceiver

2.Controller
3.Transceiver log
4.Controller log
5.DSC loop

0.Back

22.. Select Transceiver, Controller, or DSC 6.1.1)Transceiver

loop. Target :ALL
- ATU -
1.Serial I/F :
¾ When Transceiver is selected, the screen 2.Band1-Input :
at right is displayed. 3.Band1-Tune :
4.Band2-Input :
¾ For DSC loop, a shortcut menu for 5.Band2-Tune :
6.Band3-Input :
diagnosing the modem is as shown in the 7.Band3-Tune :
screen at right.

33.. In the above screen, press ENT, select 6.1.1)Transceiver

the diagnosis mode with the jog dial, and Target :TRX&MODEM
- ATU -
press ENT. Self diagnosis is performed. 1.Serial I/F :
2.Band1-Input :
The following test modes are available: 3.Band1-Tune :
4.Band2-Input :
5.Band2-Tune :
6.1.1) Transceiver ... ALL (all modes) 6.Band3-Input :
TRX&MODEM 7.Band3-Tune :

PA&ATU
WKR MODEM 6.1.1)Transceiver
TRX Target :ATU
- ATU -
PA 1.Serial I/F :OK
ATU 2.Band1-Input :Checking
3.Band1-Tune :
6.1.2) Controller ...... ALL (all modes) 4.Band2-Input :
5.Band2-Tune :
DGT CKT 6.Band3-Input :
AF output 7.Band3-Tune :
LCD&LED
Speaker
Printer

Note - If the jog dial is turned while the cursor is at Target when Transceiver is
selected, the diagnosis items of each unit and previous diagnosis results can
be browsed.
- To cancel self diagnosis midway, press the CANCEL key.
- The results of the self diagnosis are stored as a log, and up to 10 logs can be
confirmed from the 6.1.3 Transceiver log or 6.1.4 Controller log menu.
- The self diagnosis results are printed out to the connected printer.
- The self diagnosis test contents and results are as shown below.

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Unit Name Test Item Contents Results

x Serial I/F :Serial communication
x Band1-Input :2140 kHz input value
x Band1-Tune :2140 kHz tuning operation
x Band2-Input :4149 kHz input value
x Band2-Tune :4149 kHz tuning operation
x Band3-Input :6230 kHz input value
OK: Normal
ATU x Band3-Tune :6230 kHz tuning operation
NG: Abnormal
x Band4-Input :8297 kHz input value
x Band4-Tune :8297 kHz tuning operation
x Band5-Input :16546 kHz input value
x Band5-Tune :16546 kHz tuning operation
x Band6-Input :25118 kHz input value
x Band6-Tune :25118 kHz tuning operation

x PA mute port :Confirmation of PA diagnosis

viability
x RBK port :RBK overcurrent detection
x Memory1 :EEPROM1 operation
x Memory2 :EEPROM2 operation
x Band1-Output :2140 kHz output OK: Normal
PA
x Band2-Output :4149 kHz output NG: Abnormal
x Band3-Output :6230 kHz output
x Band4-Output :8297 kHz output
x Band5-Output :16546 kHz output
x Band6-Output :25118 kHz output
x Input voltage :Input signal from TRX

x Memory :EEPROM operation

Transceiver x Digital CKT :FPGA operation
x BK port :BK signal state
x PLL lock :State of PLL for DDS/DUC
clock
x Band1-TX output :1600 kHz output
x Band2-TX output :22000 kHz output
x Band3-TX output :27500 kHz output
OK: Normal
TRX x Band4-TX output :RX diagnosis circuit
NG: Abnormal
x Band1-RX BPF1 :1600 kHz Rx level
x Band2-RX BPF2 :390 kHz Rx level
x Band3-RX BPF3 :1590 kHz Rx level
x Band4-RX BPF4 :3190 kHz Rx level
x Band5-RX BPF5 :6090 kHz Rx level
x Band6-RX BPF6 :10790 kHz Rx level
x Band7-RX BPF7 :17990 kHz Rx level
x Band8-RX BPF8 :27500 kHz Rx level

x Memory1 :FROM operation

x Memory2 :EEPROM operation
x Memory3 :SDRAM operation
x PLL lock :State of PLL for DDS clock
x Band1-RX BPF1 :2187.5 kHz DSC loop
x Band2-RX BPF2 :4207.5 kHz DSC loop
WKR OK: Normal
x Band3-RX BPF3 :6312.0 kHz DSC loop
MODEM NG: Abnormal
x Band4-RX BPF4 :8414.5 kHz DSC loop
x Band5-RX BPF5 :12577.0 kHz DSC loop
x Band6-RX BPF6 :16804.5 kHz DSC loop
x Band7-RX BPF7 :Wide-band filter operation
x Loop test1 :AF DSC loop
x Loop test2 :AF DSC&TRX loop

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Unit Name Test Item Contents Results

x Memory1 :FROM operation

OK: Normal
DGT CKT x Memory2 :EEPROM operation
NG: Abnormal
x Memory3 :SDRAM operation
OK: Normal
AF output AF connection to TRX
NG: Abnormal

Screen and ALM lamp display operation

LCD&LED Note: Check visually if every dot and red and DONE
green ALM lamp alternately work normally
for 3 seconds.
Controller

Sound test
Speaker Note: Check if the 1500 Hz tone sounds correctly. DONE
After that, press ENT on the popup screen
to finish this process.

Print out test

Printer DONE
Note: W hen the printer is connected, check the
print result in the printed data output.

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6.3 System alarm indication

This equipment displays alarms as follows when an internal or external error is detected.

Alarm information

PA :001,Overcurrent
PA :008,High temperature

Note - To return to the previous screen after the alarm is displayed, press the
CANCEL key.

- When the TRX 024.PLL unlock or WKR MODEM 030.PLL unlock alarm is
occurring, that mark remains as shown below until the equipment is restored
to normal conditions.

ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

TEL ITU-1201
RX 13077.0 kHz
TX 12230.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
Unlock

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6.3.1 Alarm list

The following list shows the types of system alarms and contents when an alarm is detected on
the equipment.

Alarm Source Troubleshooting

Display Contents
Number Unit Procedure
Detected an overcurrent (20 A or Re-tune or operate on
001 PA Overcurrent
more) in the PA power supply. another frequency.
Re-tune or operate on
007 PA SW R/Overload Detected the condition SW R > 3.
another frequency.
Detected an out-of-range temperature Stop transmission, or
008 PA High temperature
(110°C or more) at the radiator. reduce output.
Please contact JRC or
010 PA RBK overcurrent Detected RBK overcurrent.
our agency.
Detected a drop (12V or less) in Please contact JRC or
055 PA 24V low voltage
the PA power supply voltage. our agency.
Please contact JRC or
091 PA EEPROM Detected a memory error.
our agency.
Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or
017 ATU ATU lost
error with the tuner. our agency.
Detected a high voltage (3.5 kV or Re-tune, or reduce
018 ATU High voltage
more) in antenna output. output.
Detected an out-of-range temperature Stop transmission, or
019 ATU High temperature
(70°C or more) inside the enclosure. reduce output.
Detected abnormal ON signal at the Please contact JRC or
020 TRX DISP_KEY
PTT or Ext key of the controller. our agency.
Detected abnormal ON signal at the Please contact JRC or
021 TRX EXT_KEY
transceiver external key. our agency.
Detected abnormal ON signal at Please contact JRC or
022 TRX SEL_BK
the Selcall key on the transceiver. our agency.
Detected the -BK output error Please contact JRC or
023 TRX -BK
during transmission. our agency.
Detected PLL unlock for the DDS Please contact JRC or
024 TRX PLL unlock
or DUC clock. our agency.
W KR Detected PLL unlock for the DDS Please contact JRC or
030 PLL unlock
MODEM clock. our agency.
W KR Please contact JRC or
031 MCDSP W DT Detected MCDSP malfunction.
MODEM our agency.
W KR Please contact JRC or
032 VDSP W DT Detected VDSP malfunction.
MODEM our agency.
W KR Detected non-registration or loss Please contact JRC or
033 MMSI lost
MODEM of the ship's MMSI. our agency.
W KR Please contact JRC or
094 Memory Detected a memory error.
MODEM our agency.
Detected an overcurrent on the Please contact JRC or
035 Controller CTRL1 RBK OC
RBK circuit of controller 1. our agency.
Detected an error on the PTT control Please contact JRC or
036 Controller CTRL1 PTT
line of controller 1. our agency.
Detected an error on the CW key control Please contact JRC or
037 Controller CTRL1 CW KEY
line of controller 1. our agency.
Detected an error on the external key Please contact JRC or
038 Controller CTRL1 EXT KEY
control line of controller 1. our agency.
Detected an overcurrent on the Please contact JRC or
039 Controller CTRL2 RBK OC
RBK circuit of controller 2. our agency.
Detected an error on the PTT control Please contact JRC or
040 Controller CTRL2 PTT
line of controller 2. our agency.
Detected an error on the CW key control Please contact JRC or
041 Controller CTRL2 CW KEY
line of controller 2. our agency.
Detected an error on the external key Please contact JRC or
042 Controller CTRL2 EXT KEY
control line of controller 2. our agency.
Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or
047 Controller PA lost
error with the PA. our agency.
Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or
048 Controller TRX lost
error with the TRX. our agency.

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Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or

050 Controller MODEM lost
error with the W KR MODEM. our agency.
Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or
051 Controller CTRL1 lost
error with the No.1 controller. our agency.
Detected a serial communication Please contact JRC or
052 Controller CTRL2 lost
error with the No.2 controller. our agency.
Detected a memory error on the Please contact JRC or
095 Controller CTRL1 memory
No.1 controller. our agency.
Detected a memory error on the Please contact JRC or
096 Controller CTRL2 memory
No.2 controller. our agency.

Also, the following alarms are displayed when an error is detected just after turning on the
equipment. Please notify JRC or our agency of the details of the alarm.

Display Contents
Detected this controller's barcode number lost!
Detected an error in the barcode number on the
So required to replace the CONTROL UNIT in it
controller.
with the new one.
Detected this controller's SIO error!
Detected a communication error between the
So required initial set after restarting as the
controller and transceiver at startup.
maintenance mode.
Detected this controller's address setting error!
Detected this controller's address error when
So required initial set after restarting as the
starting the controller.
maintenance mode.
Detected MMSI lost!
So concerned DSC functions no longer available Unregistered MMSI, or lost the MMSI.
now.
Detected PA UNIT lost or this controller's SIO error!
Detected malfunction of the PA unit or
So required initial set after restarting as the
communication error on the controller.
maintenance mode.
Detected TRX UNIT lost!
So concerned all functions no longer available Detected TRX unit malfunction.
now.

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6.3.2 Viewing the alarm history

The following describes how to view alarm information detected by the equipment or a history of
past occurring alarms in the 6.2 Alarm information menu.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Press the MENU key, and through 6.2)Alarm information
hierarchical menus, select 6.2 Alarm
information. No data

One of the screens shown at right is

displayed indicating if an alarm is
occurring . Press ENT to view alarm history.

(If there is no alarm)

6.2)Alarm information

Note The displayed alarm information is PA :001,Overcurrent

formatted as follows. PA :008,High temperature

[Unit Name] : [Alarm Number], [Information]

Press ENT to view alarm history.

(If there is an alarm)

22.. To check the alarm history, press ENT. 6.2)Alarm information

The popup screen at right is displayed, View alarm history?

No data
select OK.
[ OK ] [Cancel]

Press ENT to view alarm history.

33.. The alarm history is displayed. Alarm history

Up to 100 of the latest histories are stored. 1.2008-12-31 23:59 A

PA :001,Overcurrent
If necessary, scroll with the jog dial. 2.2008-12-31 23:59 A
PA :008,High temperature
3.2008-11-30 22:45 V
ATU :019,High temperature
Note 4.2008-11-28 22:11 V
The displayed alarm history is ATU :018,High voltage
formatted as follows.

[Number] [Alarm & recovery time] [A: Alarm/V: Recovery]

[Unit name] : [Alarm number], [Information]

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6.4 Software version

To view the version of the software currently 6.3)Software version

running on the equipment, press the MENU
- Controller : 1.00
key, and display 6.3 Software version in the - WKR MODEM : 1.00
menu list. - TRX : 1.00
- PA : 1.00
- ATU : 1.00
The software version of the transceiver and
controller are displayed as shown at right. 0.Back

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6.5 Troubleshooting

WARNING
This equipment is used for both distress communication and routine
communication.
Contact JRC or our agent if any problem is observed in this unit during routine
operation or inspection.

Do not open the equipment to inspect or repair internal circuits. Inspection

or repairs by anyone other than a specialized technician may result in fire,
electrical shock, or malfunction.
If internal inspection or repair is necessary, contact our service center or
agents.

6.5.1 Procedures for locating malfunctions

1) First, check the power supply voltage and connectors.

2) If there are no problems with the above, use a tester to check for errors.

The following table shows the instruments required for performing repairs and the severity of
the malfunctions. If the user is to locate the malfunction himself, perform only No. 1 and No.
2.

No. Type of Malfunction Examples

・ Faulty connector contacts

Faults requiring no instrument to ・ Broken antenna cables
1
locate ・ Defective switches, controls, etc.
・ Other problems that can be visually detected

Malfunctions that can be discovered ・ Confirmation of power supply voltage

2
and repaired with a tester ・ Breaks in external wiring

・ Fan malfunction in transceiver and ATU

enclosure fan
・ Crystal oscillator frequency deviation
Malfunctions requiring special ・ Decrease in transmitting power and reception
3
instrument sensitivity
・ Decrease in transmitter modulation level
・ Malfunction in semiconductors, ICs, and similar
devices

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6.5.2 Guide to locating faults

Use the following table as a guide to locating the causes of malfunctions in the equipment. Also,
when contacting JRC or our agency, please notify us of the malfunction conditions.

No. Symptom Typical causes

x Malfunction in the controller cable
Nothing is displayed on the x Abnormal power supply voltage
1
controller screen. x Malfunction in the power switch, display circuit or control
circuit
TX and TXON is displayed x Malfunction in the handset
2 but no voice is transmitted in the x Malfunction in the controller cable
TEL mode. x Malfunction in the AF signal transmission circuit
TX is displayed but TXON
3 is not, and transmission is not x Malfunction in the transmission circuit
possible.
x Malfunction in the handset PTT switch (TEL mode)
TX and TXON are displayed,
4 x Malfunction in the electrical key connection (CW mode)
and transmission is not possible.
x Malfunction in the transmission circuit

x Antenna damage
x Break or short circuit of antenna cable
5 Reception sensitivity is poor.
x Malfunction in the antenna connectors
x Malfunction in the receiver circuit

Little or no sound from the x Malfunction in the speaker

6
speaker, both static and voices. x Malfunction in the receiver circuit

Radio static (noise) is output x Antenna damage

from the speaker, but cannot x Break or short circuit of antenna cable
7
receive transmissions from other x Malfunction in the antenna connectors
stations. x Malfunction in the receiver

Note The following are not faults.

Symptom Possible Causes Handling

The VOL control, the dimmer, and

PW R key on the controller can be Multiple controllers are connected, Press ENT to obtain access
operated, but the radiotelephone and another controller has access rights, and after that, retry
functions such as the RG GAIN rights. the operation.
control cannot be operated.

No operator in that station, or

No response from other station via
unavailable to respond due to other Wait and retry later.
radiotelephone or DSC call.
duties.

W hen multiple controllers are

Another controller with higher After operations on the other
connected, access rights cannot be
priority is in use for communicating controller are finished,
obtained by pressing ENT on a
or is performing menu operations. obtain access rights.
monitor controller.

After 10 minutes of leaving the

If the system is left on a screen
system on a menu screen, the
other than the status display for a Do not leave the equipment
inactivity timer is activated and the
while, the screen returns to the during menu operation.
screen returns to the status display.
status display.
(By ITU-R M.493-11 recommendation)

Automatically deleted the received

distress calls which are 48 hours old
after that reception.
The received distress call log has Print and save received
(Regulated by IMO A.806(19))
been erased without operation. messages if necessary.
Or the equipment had been turned
off by such as the breaker on the
transceiver.

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6.5.3 Consumables

The following shows consumables. Please contact JRC or our agency to order parts.

Location Description Model (Part number) Replacement Guide

NKG-91 PRINTER Printer paper 7ZPJD0384 Indicating red mark on the paper edge
DPU-414 PRINTER Printer paper 6ZCAF00252A Indicating red mark on the paper edge
Printer paper 5ZPCM00006 Indicating red mark on the paper edge
NKG-800 PRINTER
Ink ribbon (SP-16051) 5ZZCM00003 W hen print becomes light

6.5.4 Repair units/parts

The repair units and replacement part units are as follows.

z NTD-2150 MF/HF TRANSCEIVER

Description Model (Part number) Notes

PA UNIT CAH-2415

TRX UNIT CMN-2250

W KR MODEM UNIT CMJ-2250

POW ER SUPPLY CBD-2415

TERMINAL UNIT CQD-2415

EXTENSION BOARD CQD-2416 Options

z NCM-2150 MF/HF CONTROLLER

Description Model (Part number) Notes

CONTROL UNIT CDJ-3775

AF CONT UNIT CMV-3775

LCD UNIT CDE-3770

MAIN PANEL UNIT CCK-3775

SUB PANEL UNIT CCK-3776

SPEAKER 7USJD0007

CONTROLLER CABLE 7ZCJD0343 Control cable (5 m)

● NFC-2150 ANTENNA TUNER

Description Model (Part number) Notes

MATCHING UNIT CFG-2150

6.5.5 Regular replacement parts

The following shows parts that need to be replaced regularly. Please contact JRC or our agency
to order parts.

Description Model (Part number) Replacement Period

Approx. 50,000 hours of use at
Cooling fan 3108NL-05W-B50-L09
room temperature
Approx. 20,000 hours of continued
LCD unit CDE-3770
use at maximum brightness

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7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE
★ Warranty
The warranty period is determined by JRC's warranty regulations, but is normally
1 year from the date of purchase.

★ Repair Part Inventory Period

Parts necessary for proper functioning of this equipment will be kept available for 10
years after product discontinuation.

★ When Requesting Repairs

If what appears to be a defect is detected, refer to "6.5 Troubleshooting" to check if
the equipment is actually defective.
If the problem is due to a defect, immediately stop use of the system and contact the
store where you purchased the system, or one of our branches.

z During the warranty period , if a malfunction occurs with the equipment while
in standard usage in accordance with this instruction manual, we or our
agencies will repair the malfunction at no charge at the store where the
equipment was purchased or another location specified by JRC. If the
malfunction occurs due to improper usage, fault, or any external abnormal
condition such as fire, pollution, abnormal voltage, natural disaster (ex. thunder
storms, earthquake) etc., JRC will repair the equipment for a fee. Furthermore,
regardless of the warranty period, orders of consumables will be charged.

z After the warranty expires , we will repair the malfunction for a fee, if repair is
possible.

z Please inform us of the following :

☆ Product name, model name, manufactured date, serial number
☆ As much information as you can provide about the malfunction (alarm
number, whether transmission is possible or not, etc.)
☆ Your company or organization name, address, and phone number

★ Periodical Maintenance Recommendation

Depending on the usage conditions, with extended use, the performance of this
equipment may degrade over time, and externally installed parts such as the antenna
may degrade due to vibration, so we recommend periodical maintenance in addition
to the standard maintenance.
Please contact the store where you purchased the equipment, or one of our
branches, to request periodical maintenance.
Periodical maintenance requires a service charge.

If you have any questions regarding after-sales service, please contact the store where
you purchased the equipment, or one of our branches.
Refer to the inside of the back cover for contact numbers and locations.

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8. DISPOSAL
Observe all rules and regulations of the local authorities when disposing of this
equipment.

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9. SPECIFICATIONS

9.1 JSS-2150 150W MF/HF Radio Equipment

z General Specifications
Transmission frequency 1605.0 - 27500.0 kHz (100 Hz steps)
Reception frequency 90.0 - 29999.9 kHz (100 Hz steps)
Frequency stability Within ±10 Hz
Type of emission TEL mode : J3E
DSC mode : F1B
CW mode : A1A
AM mode : H3E
H2B mode : H2B
DATA mode : J2D
Channels User definable channels : Max. 400 ch
(20 channels x 20 groups)
ITU preset channels : 831 ch
Scan channels Max. 20 channels (group specification method)
Nominal frequency J3E/ A1A/ H3E/ H2B/ J2D : Carrier frequencies
F1B : Assigned frequency
Communication method in TEL Push-to-talk (simplex, semi-duplex)
Antenna impedance 50Ω unbalanced
Channel switching duration 15 sec or less
Interface IEC61162-1 (GPS/AME/RMS)
Compass safety distance 1.9 m
Main controls DSC call (sending and receiving), communication
frequency/ channel settings, Tx power settings, RF gain
adjustment, volume adjustment, LCD adjustment
Performance criteria IMO A.806(19), A.694(17), MSC68(68), MSC/Circ.862
Power supply voltage 24 VDC (21.6 VDC to 31.2 VDC)
Current consumption 150W transmission : Maximum 30 A
Reception: : Maximum 5 A
Operating temperature range -15°C - +55°C(parts exposed to condensation -25°C - +55°C)
Storage temperature range -15°C - +55°C(parts exposed to condensation -25°C - +70°C)
Humidity resistance No abnormality after standing 4 hours in +40°C, 93%RH
Vibration resistance (3 axes) 2 Hz - 5 Hz to 13.2 Hz : Full amplitude ±1 mm±10%
13.2 Hz to 100 Hz : Maximum acceleration 7
2
m/s fixed
No abnormality after testing resonance points or at 30 Hz
for 2 hours or more
Continuous operation (TEL) No abnormality after operating continuously for 8 hours
Continuous operation (DSC, No abnormality after operating continuously for 24 hours
WKR)
Protection rating IP22 equivalent (controller panel)
Dimensions and mass Transceiver
349mm(W) x 391mm(H) x 143mm(D) [excluding projections],
approximately 12.3kg
Antenna tuner
256mm(W) x 430mm(H) x 100mm(D) [excluding projections],
approximately 3.3kg
Controller
230mm(W) x 142mm(H) x 89mm(D) [excluding projections],
approximately 1.3kg

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z Transmitter
Antenna output power 1605.0 - 3999.9 kHz : 75/ 100Wpep
4000.0 - 27500.0 kHz : 75/ 100/ 150Wpep
Modulation method Low-power stage balanced modulation
Occupied bandwidth J3E/ J2D/ H2B : Within 3 kHz
F1B/ A1A : Within 0.5 kHz
Carrier suppression (J3E) 40 dB or more
Unwanted emissions in the Mean power of 50 mW or lower, or 43 dB or more lower
out-of-band domain than the mean power of the basic frequency
Unwanted emissions in the At J3E:
spurious domain 1.5 to 4.5 kHz : 31 dB or more
4.5 to 7.5 kHz : 38 dB or more
7.5 kHz and upwards : 43 dB or more
(Peak power of unwanted emissions is 50 mW or less.)

At F1B:

Attenuation [dB]

Mistuned frequency [Hz]

Overall distortion and noise -20 dB or less

AF frequency response Deviation is within 6 dB in 350 Hz to 2700 Hz range.
Tone frequency 1500 Hz or 1400 Hz

z Receiver
Receiving system Double superheterodyne
1st IF 70.036 MHz
2nd IF 36 kHz
Reception frequency stability Within ±10 Hz
Sensitivity (SINAD 20dB) J3E : 2.5 uV or less (1605.0 to 27500.0 kHz)
F1B : 0.7 uV or less (1605.0 to 27500.0 kHz)
A1A : 1.4 uV or less (1605.0 to 27500.0 kHz)
Pass band/Adjacent signal J3E : 2.4 - 3.0 kHz (6 dB bandwidth) within
selectivity ±2.1 kHz (66 dB bandwidth)
F1B : 270 - 300Hz (6 dB bandwidth) within
±550 Hz (60 dB bandwidth)
Spurious response J3E : 60 dB or more
F1B : Symbol error rate of 1% or better at a wanted
signal level of 10 uV and an unwanted signal
level of 31.6 mV separated by 750 Hz
Blocking/Desensitization J3E : When an unwanted signal level separated by 3
kHz is added to the wanted signal level of 10
uV, the unwanted signal input voltage
suppressing output of the wanted signal by 3
dB is 10 mV or more.
F1B : Symbol error rate of 1% or better at a wanted
signal level of 10 uV and an unwanted signal
level of 1 mV separated by 500 Hz
Overall distortion and noise When an input signal level of 30 uV is applied, the ratio
between low-frequency output 1000 Hz and unwanted
components contained in that output is 30 dB or more.
Conducted spurious emission Power emitted from antenna terminal is 2 nW or less (9kHz
- 2GHz) and 20 nW or less (2GHz - 4GHz).
Clarifier variable range ±200 Hz (1 Hz steps)
Antenna impedance 50Ω unbalanced
Line output 0 dBm 600Ω (balanced)

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 Specifications

z DSC Watch Keeping Receiver

Reception frequency Distress and safety frequencies of 2187.5 kHz and 8414.5
kHz, and additionally on one or more of the 4207.5 kHz/
6312.0 kHz/ 12577.0 kHz/ 16804.5 kHz
Receiving system Double superheterodyne
1st IF 40.04025 MHz
2nd IF 40.25 kHz
Frequency stability Within ±10 Hz
Sensitivity 1% or lower symbol error rate at reception input voltage of
1µV
Passband 6 dB bandwidth : 270 - 300 Hz
30 dB bandwidth : Within ±380 Hz
60 dB bandwidth : Within ±550 Hz
Spurious response Symbol error rate of 1% or better when an unwanted signal
level of 31.6 mV is applied to a wanted signal level of 10
uv from an intermediate frequency separated by 750 Hz or
more through to a frequency 3x the test frequency
Blocking/Desensitization Symbol error rate of 1% or better at a wanted signal level
of 10 uV and an unwanted signal level of 1 mV separated
by 500 Hz
Conducted spurious emission Power emitted from antenna terminal is 2 nW or less.
Antenna impedance 50Ω unbalanced

z DSC Modem
Modulation rate Within 100 baud ±30ｘ 10 - 6
Modulation method FSK (sub-carrier: 1700 Hz)
Mark frequency (Y) Transmission : Within 1615 Hz ±0.5 Hz
Reception (permissible value) : Within 1615 Hz ±20 Hz
Space frequency (B) Transmission : Within 1785 Hz ±0.5 Hz
Reception (permissible value) : Within 1785 Hz ±20 Hz
DSC protocol ITU-R recommendation M.493-11 (Class A and B)
DSC operation standards ITU-R recommendation M.541-9, M.821-1
DSC code 10-bit error detecting code
Message storage 20 messages for distress and 20 messages for others

z Antenna tuner
Frequency range 1605.0 - 27500.0 kHz
Max. input power 1605.0 - 3999.9 kHz : 150Wpep
4000.0 - 27500.0 kHz : 200Wpep
SWR after tuning 2:1 or less
Tuning method Preset or auto-tuning
Tuning time Preset tuning: 0.5 secs, auto-tuning: max. 45 secs
Power supply 24 VDC (21.6 VDC to 31.2 VDC)

z Controller
Communication speed 57.6 kbps
Communication interface RS-485 and RS-232C, and Centronics compliant
Microphone input impedance 150Ω balanced
Standard modulation input -54 dBm
Audio output Internal loud speaker (8Ω) : 5W max
External speaker impedance : 8Ω or more
Handset phone (150Ω) : Rated 1mW or more
LCD display 3.8 inch FSTN monochrome, 320 x 240 dot, LED backlight

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9.2 Options

(1) AC/DC Power supply (NBD-2150)

Source voltage 90 VAC - 132 VAC or 180 VAC to 264 VAC (50/60 Hz) and
24 VDC (21.6 VDC to 31.2 VDC)
Output voltage 24 VDC (19.0 VDC to 34.0 VDC)
Maximum output current 30 A
Source switching function Automatic switching to DC power when AC power is cut off.
(uninterrupted output)
Automatic switching from DC to AC when AC power is restored.
Alarm notification functions AC power OFF, low battery voltage
Temperature range for full -15°C - +55°C
performance
Operating temperature range -15°C - +55°C
Storage temperature range -25°C - +65°C
Humidity resistance No abnormality after standing 4 hours in +40°C, 93% RH
Vibration resistance (3 axes) 2 Hz - 5 Hz to 13.2 Hz: : Full amplitude ±1 mm±10%
13.2 Hz to 100 Hz: : Maximum acceleration 7
m/s 2 fixed
No abnormality after testing resonance points or at 30 Hz
for more than 2 hours
Continuous operation No abnormality after operating continuously for 8 hours

(2) Battery charger (NBB-724)

Source voltage 90 VAC - 132 VAC or 180 VAC to 264 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Current consumption Charging : 15 A or less (100 VAC input)
8 A or less (220 VAC input)
Discharging : 0.5 A or less (at 24 VDC
operation)
Charging current Float charging : 20 A
Balanced charging : 10 A
Alarm notification functions Abnormal charging, low battery voltage
Temperature range for full -15°C - +55°C
performance
Operating temperature range -15°C - +55°C
Storage temperature range -25°C - +65°C
Humidity resistance No abnormality after standing 4 hours in +40°C, 93% RH
Vibration resistance (3 axes) 2 Hz - 5 Hz to 13.2 Hz: : Full amplitude ±1 mm±10%
13.2 Hz to 100 Hz: : Maximum acceleration 7
m/s 2 fixed
No abnormality after testing resonance points or at 30 Hz
for more than 2 hours
Continuous operation No abnormality after operating continuously for 8 hours

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 Specifications

(3) Printer (NKG-91)

Printing system Thermal line dot
Communication interface RS-232C, 4.8/9.6/38.4 kbps
Data control RTS/CTS
Data buffer 4096 byte
Maximum print speed 20 mm/sec or more
Roll paper width 58 mm
Power supply voltage 6.5 VDC (5 VDC to 8.7 VDC)
Current consumption Maximum 2 A

(4) Printer (DPU-414)

Printing system Thermal serial dot
Communication interface RS-232C, 4.8k/9.6k/38.4 kbps
Data control HW busy
Data buffer About 28 Kbyte
Maximum print speed 52.5 cps
Roll paper width 112 mm
Power voltage 6.5 VDC
Current consumption Maximum 2 A

(5) Printer (NKG-800)

Printing system Serial impact dot matrix
Communication interface Centronics compliant
Supported fonts ANK FX850 mode 324 characters
IBM Proprinter II mode 264 characters
Paper feed system Roll paper holder
Paper type 209 - 216 mm (8.23 - 8.50") roll paper
Buffer size ANK FX850 mode 21 kbytes
IBM Proprinter II mode 9.3 kbytes
Density adjustment Manual (nonstepped)
Power supply voltage 10.2 VDC - 31.2 VDC
Power consumption Maximum 35 W

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Specifications

9.3 Peripheral interfaces

(1) GPS or other navigation aid interface

Interface standard NMEA0183/IEC61162-1 compliant
Protocol 4800 bps, start 1 bit, data 8 bit, stop 1 bit
Non parity
Input sentence NMEA0183 V1.5: GGA/ GLL/ RMC
V2.0: GGA/ GLL/ RMC/ ZDA
V2.3: GGA/ GLL/ RMC/ GNS/ ZDA
(Talker = "GP" or other)
Data type Ship position & time information: GGA/ GNS/ GLL/ RMC
Date information: ZDA/ RMC
Equipment time information: ZDA/ GGA/ GNS/ GLL/ RMC

(2) RMS interface

Interface standard IEC61162-1 compliant
Protocol 4800 bps, start 1 bit, data 8 bit, stop 1 bit
Non parity
Output message IEC61162-1 compliant proprietary sentence
$PJRCL sentence (for RMS log saving)
$PJRCM sentence
(Device ID = "CV")
Data type Model number, serial number, self-diagnosis information,
etc.

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10. OPTIONS OPERATION

10.1 AC/DC Power supply (NBD-2150)

1. AC breaker
2. DC OUTPUT lamp
3. DC OPERATION lamp
4. Dimmer control
5. DC breaker

1 3 5
2 4

■ Procedure ■
11.. Turn on the AC and DC breakers.
Turn on only the DC breaker when the AC input is not connected to the equipment.

22.. Make sure that the DC OUTPUT lamp lights in green.

If this lamp is lit in green, this indicates that 24 V DC power is being output normally.

Note ・ If only DC power is used, the DC OPERATION lamp lights. Be careful not to
discharge the battery too much.

・ If the DC OUTPUT lamp lights in red when the AC breaker is turned on, there may
be abnormal condition or a malfunction with the AC power circuit as follows.
- Input/Output overvoltage
- Input/Output low voltage
- Overcurrent
- Failure of this unit
Additionally note that the DC power is output when the DC OPERATION lamp
lights as mentioned above.

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10.2 Battery charger (NBB-724)

CAUTION
The batteries, except for sealed lead-acid batteries that require no
equalization, should be carried out the equalizing charge at least every six
months

4 6
1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10

1. AC breaker ·················· When turned on, enables to use the AC mains input.
2. BATT breaker ·············· When turned on, connects the internal circuit to the battery,
and after that turning on the AC breaker enables charging of
the battery. Note that if detected over discharge of the
battery (approx. 19.5V), this breaker trips automatically.
3. BATT LOW alarm lamp ··· This lamp turns on and the buzzer sounds to indicate low
voltage of the battery (approx. 21.5V).
4. CHG alarm lamp ·········· This lamp turns on (or blinks*) and the buzzer sounds to
indicate any one of the following alarms.
・ The BATT breaker is OFF while the AC breaker is ON.
・ Over voltage (equalizing charge voltage + 1.0V)
・ High temperature of the charging circuit (+75℃ ) *
5. FLOAT charge lamp ······ This lamp turns on during the floating charge operation.
6. EQUAL charge lamp ····· This lamp turns on during the equalizing charge operation.
7. CHARGE mode switch···· Changes the charge mode between floating and equalizing charge.
8. Dimmer control ············ Adjust the dimmer level.
9. Current meter ·············· Indicates the charge current (+) or discharge current (-).
10. Voltage meter ·············· Indicates the output voltage of the battery.

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(1) Charging a battery in the floating mode

■ Procedure ■

Turn the AC and BATT breakers on.

¾ FLOAT lamp turns on during the floating charge operation.

¾ When turning on the AC breaker prior to BATT breaker, CHG alarm lamp turns on and
the buzzer sounds. But this is not malfunction as mentioned above.

(2) Charging a battery in the equalizing mode

■ Procedure ■

11.. Turn the AC and BATT breakers on.

Make sure FLOAT lamp is turned on and the battery charge is started in the floating mode.

22.. Press the CHARGE mode switch.

¾ The lighting lamp is changed from FLOAT to EQUAL to indicate operating in the
equalizing mode.

¾ The charging mode can be switched between FLOAT and EQUAL alternately.

33.. When the equalizing charge is completed, returns to the floating mode automatically.
The equalizing charge is continued until the charge current goes down to approx. 3.0A or
until 10 hours elapse.

Note ・ The battery can be used as a secondary power source when the BATT breaker is
ON while the AC breaker is OFF. However in this case, be sure not to cause over
discharge condition.

・ When any alarm is occurred, treat it as follows.

- BATT LOW ················ Carry on charging. This alarm is cleared automatically

after the battery voltage increases to approx. 23.5V.
- BATT breaker OFF ····· Turn the BATT breaker on.
- Over voltage ············· Turn off the AC and BATT breakers until the battery
voltage returns to the normal condition.
- High temperature ······· The built-in charging circuit is disconnected until the
temperature returns to the normal condition (60 ℃ or
lower) automatically
- Over discharge ·········· When the BATT breaker trips, turn on the breakers in
the order of AC and BATT so that the charge operation
is restarted.

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10.3 Printer (NKG-91)

CAUTION
The thermal head of the NKG-91 printer may be very hot after printing. Do
not touch the thermal head of the printer. Make sure that the thermal head
is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the thermal head.

The paper used in the NKG-91 printer is heat sensitive. Take the following
precautions when using this paper.
・ Store the paper away from heat, humidity, or heat sources.
・ Do not rub the paper with any hard objects.
・ Do not place the paper near organic solvents.
・ Do not allow the paper to come in contact with polyvinyl chloride film,
erasers, or adhesive tape for long periods of time.
・ Keep the paper away from freshly copied diazo type or wet process copy
paper.

1. Paper cover open button

1 2. Paper cutter
2 3. Paper cover

■ Loading the printer paper ■

11.. Press the paper cover open button.
The paper cover will open.

22.. Insert the paper as shown in the diagram at

right.

Position the paper such that the leading edge

extends outside the printer, and press both
sides of the paper cover to close it.

Note The printer will be turned on and off simultaneously with the equipment.

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10.4 Printer (NKG-800)

CAUTION
The print head of the NKG-800 printer may be very hot after printing. Do
not touch the print head of the printer. Make sure that the print head is cool
before replacing the paper or cleaning the print head.

Do not use the NKG-800 printer if there is no ink ribbon cartridge or paper.
Do not twist the ink ribbon when installing the ink ribbon cartridge.

Before opening and closing the cover of the NKG-800 printer, turn off the
printer. Wait more than 2 seconds after turning the printer off before turning it
back on again so it can initialize correctly.

Roll support cover

Prevents printed roll paper
from being wound back in.
Roll paper
Roll paper stand
Roll paper cover

Roll bar
Passes through
the printing roll
paper.
Roll paper cutter

Paper feed knob

Printer cover

Print head Operation Friction lever

Contacts the roll panel When replacing the roll paper,
paper for printing. Power switch pull this lever towards the front
before inserting the paper, and
return it towards the back after
paper is inserted.
Platen
Paper is fed in contact
with this platen when the
friction lever is pushed
towards the back.

The following shows the functions of the operation panel.

P.PARK FF LF NLQ ONLINE
Paper Park Feed Form Line Feed High-quality Printer Ready
Rewinds the roll Feeds paper one Feeds the paper Printing Setting
paper. page at a time. one line at a Switches the The printer is
time. printer to the ready for
high-quality printing when
printing mode. the lamp is lit.

Note 1: Before performing P.PARK/FF/LF/NLQ, press ONLINE to set the printer offline (lamp out).
Note 2: When the printer runs out of roll paper, the P.OUT lamp lights and the printer
automatically goes offline.

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■ Loading the printer paper ■

11.. Turn the printer OFF, loosen the roll paper

stand fixing screws, and slide the stand
backwards to open the printer cover. Fixing
screws
At this step, also remove the roll paper cover.

22.. Pass the roll bar through the roll paper,

and install the roll paper onto the roll paper Roll bar
stand paying attention to its orientation.
Roll paper

33.. Pass the roll paper over the guide bar as

shown in the figure at right.

Guide bar

44.. Pull the friction lever towards the front, and

insert the leading edge of the paper into
the rear of the platen. Then, return the
friction lever to the back, and turn the
paper feed knob to feed the paper out.
Platen

55.. Lift the paper load lever up to hold down

paper fed out of the platen.

Paper
load lever

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66.. Return the roll paper cover to its original
position, and place the roll support cover
Roll support
as shown in the figure at right. cover

Roll paper
cover

77.. Close the printer cover, return the roll

paper stand to its original position, and
tighten the fixing screws.

Note To perform a print test, turn the printer on with the LF key held down.
To end the print test, turn the printer off.

■ Replacing the ink ribbon ■

11.. Turn the printer on, and following the same

procedure as that in the previous section,
open the printer cover, lift up the ink ribbon
cartridge by holding the projection on the
Projection
cartridge, and lift the cartridge up to
remove it.
Ink ribbon
cartridge

22.. Using the knob on the new cartridge to make

the ribbon taut, manually move the print Print head
head to the left edge, and attach the ribbon
so that it is between the ribbon mask and Knob
print head.

Ink ribbon
cartridge

33.. Close the printer cover, return the roll paper

stand to its original position, and tighten the
fixing screws.

Note For other details, check the NKG-800 Installation Guide. The printer's operation
mode can be set by the DIP switches. However, leave the DIP switch settings at
their factory defaults (all off) when using the printer connected to the equipment.

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10.5 Operations using a SELCALL unit

The JSS-2150 MF/HF radio equipment can be connected to external selective calling
devices for fishing boats (Selcall) to send signals for calling Selcall buoys or Selcall
receivers on ships.

Note For details on operations of Selcall devices, refer to the Instruction Manual for that
device.

■ Procedure ■
11.. Finish all menu operations to return the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)
Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
screen to the status display. 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

When a transmission is made from the TEL ITU-1201

RX 13077.0 kHz
Selcall device while menus are displayed,
menus can no longer be operated until
transmission ends. TX 12230.0 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

22.. Set the frequency (e.g. 2331.5 kHz) for ID 431001234

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
TIME 23:59(UTC)

transmitting on the Selcall device in the 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)

free frequency input mode. Then tune the
ANT
antenna by pressing T U N E key.
TEL
RX 2331.5 kHz
In this case, input both the Rx and Tx
frequencies as simplex frequencies.
TX 2331.5 kHz
SIG
Note Set the communication mode to TEL. WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

33.. Operate the Selcall device to start

transmission.

When transmission is started, the

communications mode automatically
changes to H2B as shown at right.

44.. When transmission ends, the ID 431001234 TIME 23:59(UTC)

Pos 89ﾟ59.0123'N
communications mode returns to the 179ﾟ59.6789'E@23:59 (EXT)
original mode.
TEL
RX 2331.5 kHz
TX 2331.5 kHz
SIG
WKR scan bands:
2 4 6 8 12 16 (MHz)

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11. Appendix
This section lists frequencies used for DSC such as frequencies used for routine calls
and frequencies used for safety and distress calls. It also lists the channel list of ITU
frequencies built-in to this equipment and the instructions for operating the MF/HF radio
equipment.

11.1 Frequencies for distress and safety calls

1
The following is a list of international transmission frequencies (all simplex) used by coast and
ship stations for distress and safety purposes either with DSC or a radiotelephone. CH No.
indicates channel numbers preprogrammed to this equipment.

(DSC) (radiotelephone)
CH No. TRx (kHz) CH No. TRx (kHz)
--- 2187.5 --- 2182.0
401 4207.5 --- 4125.0
601 6312.0 --- 6215.0
801 8414.5 833 8291.0
1201 12577.0 1221 12290.0
1601 16804.5 1621 16420.0

Note - When making DSC calls, the frequencies above can only be used if the
message category is Distress, Urgency, or Safety.

- The DSC frequencies listed above are watched by the DSC watch keeping
receiver.

- The radiotelephone frequencies of 4125.0 kHz and 6215.0 kHz are the same as
the transmission frequencies of ITU channels 421 and 606. However, when
2
making calls for distress and safety purposes, use these frequencies as
simplex channels because duplex mode is used to call coast stations.

1
RR Appendix 15
2
RR Article 52.221.3

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11.2 National DSC frequencies for routine calls

When ship and coast stations call national stations for purposes that are not safety or distress
purposes, normally use the national frequencies allocated by the administrator prior to using the
3
international frequencies listed later.

Note The frequency for Japan is 2169.0 kHz (simplex).

11.3 International DSC frequencies for routine calls

4
The following international frequencies are used when calling ship and coast stations via DSC if
the other station's nationality or the frequency they are watching is not know, except for safety or
distress calls. CH No. indicates channel numbers preprogrammed to this equipment.

CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz)

--- 2189.5 2177.0
1602 16805.0 16903.0
402 4208.0 4219.5 1603 16805.5 16903.5
403 4208.5 4220.0 1604 16806.0 16904.0
404 4209.0 4220.5
1801 18898.5 19703.5
602 6312.5 6331.0 1802 18899.0 19704.0
603 6313.0 6331.5 1803 18899.5 19704.5
604 6313.5 6332.0
2201 22374.5 22444.0
802 8415.0 8436.5 2202 22375.0 22444.5
803 8415.5 8437.0 2203 22375.5 22445.0
804 8416.0 8437.5
2501 25208.5 26121.0
1202 12577.5 12657.0 2502 25209.0 26121.5
1203 12578.0 12657.5 2503 25209.5 26122.0
1204 12578.5 12658.0

Note - The above frequencies can only be used when the DSC message category is
Routine.
- The above table lists the sending and receiving frequencies (duplex) when a
ship station calls a coast station.
- Routine calls between ship stations use 2177.0 kHz as simplex.
- Channels not listed in the table above (401/601/801/1201/1601) are the
frequencies listed earlier for distress and safety purposes.
- In the table above, channels 402/602/802/1202/1602/1801/2201/2501 should
5
be selected first when making routine DSC calls on international frequencies.

3
ITU-R M.541-9 Annex 3 4.1.2
4
RR Appendix 15
5
RR Appendix 17 part A footnote l

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11.4 ITU channel list (TEL/CW)

This section lists the channels preprogrammed into this equipment as TEL and CW ITU
frequencies.

(1) Radiotelephone mode (ITU-RR Appendix 17)

CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks

401 4065.0 4357.0 607 6218.0 6519.0

402 4068.0 4360.0 608 6221.0 6522.0

(*3)
403 4071.0 4363.0 609 6224.0 6224.0 Simplex
(*3)
404 4074.0 4366.0 610 6227.0 6227.0 Simplex
(*3)
405 4077.0 4369.0 611 6230.0 6230.0 Simplex

406 4080.0 4372.0

407 4083.0 4375.0 801 8195.0 8719.0

408 4086.0 4378.0 802 8198.0 8722.0

409 4089.0 4381.0 803 8201.0 8725.0

410 4092.0 4384.0 804 8204.0 8728.0

411 4095.0 4387.0 805 8207.0 8731.0

412 4098.0 4390.0 806 8210.0 8734.0

413 4101.0 4393.0 807 8213.0 8737.0

414 4104.0 4396.0 808 8216.0 8740.0

415 4107.0 4399.0 809 8219.0 8743.0

416 4110.0 4402.0 810 8222.0 8746.0

417 4113.0 4405.0 811 8225.0 8749.0

418 4116.0 4408.0 812 8228.0 8752.0

419 4119.0 4411.0 813 8231.0 8755.0

420 4122.0 4414.0 814 8234.0 8758.0

(*1)(*2)
421 4125.0 4417.0 815 8237.0 8761.0

422 4128.0 4420.0 816 8240.0 8764.0

423 4131.0 4423.0 817 8243.0 8767.0

424 4134.0 4426.0 818 8246.0 8770.0

425 4137.0 4429.0 819 8249.0 8773.0

426 4140.0 4432.0 820 8252.0 8776.0

(*2)
427 4143.0 4435.0 821 8255.0 8779.0
(*4)
428 4146.0 4146.0 Simplex 822 8258.0 8782.0
(*5)
429 4149.0 4149.0 Simplex 823 8261.0 8785.0

824 8264.0 8788.0

601 6200.0 6501.0 825 8267.0 8791.0

602 6203.0 6504.0 826 8270.0 8794.0

603 6206.0 6507.0 827 8273.0 8797.0

604 6209.0 6510.0 828 8276.0 8800.0

605 6212.0 6513.0 829 8279.0 8803.0

(*1)(*2)
606 6215.0 6516.0 830 8282.0 8806.0

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CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks

831 8285.0 8809.0 1239 12344.0 13191.0

832 8288.0 8812.0 1240 12347.0 13194.0

(*1)
833 8291.0 8291.0 Simplex 1241 12350.0 13197.0
(*6) (*3)
834 8294.0 8294.0 Simplex 1242 12353.0 12353.0 Simplex
(*7) (*3)
835 8297.0 8297.0 Simplex 1243 12356.0 12356.0 Simplex
(*2)
1244 12359.0 12359.0 Simplex
(*3)
1201 12230.0 13077.0 1245 12362.0 12362.0 Simplex
(*3)
1202 12233.0 13080.0 1246 12365.0 12365.0 Simplex

1203 12236.0 13083.0

1204 12239.0 13086.0 1601 16360.0 17242.0

1205 12242.0 13089.0 1602 16363.0 17245.0

1206 12245.0 13092.0 1603 16366.0 17248.0

1207 12248.0 13095.0 1604 16369.0 17251.0

1208 12251.0 13098.0 1605 16372.0 17254.0

1209 12254.0 13101.0 1606 16375.0 17257.0

1210 12257.0 13104.0 1607 16378.0 17260.0

1211 12260.0 13107.0 1608 16381.0 17263.0

1212 12263.0 13110.0 1609 16384.0 17266.0

1213 12266.0 13113.0 1610 16387.0 17269.0

1214 12269.0 13116.0 1611 16390.0 17272.0

1215 12272.0 13119.0 1612 16393.0 17275.0

1216 12275.0 13122.0 1613 16396.0 17278.0

1217 12278.0 13125.0 1614 16399.0 17281.0

1218 12281.0 13128.0 1615 16402.0 17284.0

1219 12284.0 13131.0 1616 16405.0 17287.0

1220 12287.0 13134.0 1617 16408.0 17290.0

(*1) (*8)
1221 12290.0 12290.0 Simplex 1618 16411.0 17293.0

1222 12293.0 13140.0 1619 16414.0 17296.0

1223 12296.0 13143.0 1620 16417.0 17299.0

(*1) (*9)
1224 12299.0 13146.0 1621 16420.0 16420.0 Simplex

1225 12302.0 13149.0 1622 16423.0 17305.0

1226 12305.0 13152.0 1623 16426.0 17308.0

1227 12308.0 13155.0 1624 16429.0 17311.0

1228 12311.0 13158.0 1625 16432.0 17314.0

1229 12314.0 13161.0 1626 16435.0 17317.0

1230 12317.0 13164.0 1627 16438.0 17320.0

1231 12320.0 13167.0 1628 16441.0 17323.0

1232 12323.0 13170.0 1629 16444.0 17326.0

1233 12326.0 13173.0 1630 16447.0 17329.0

1234 12329.0 13176.0 1631 16450.0 17332.0

1235 12332.0 13179.0 1632 16453.0 17335.0

1236 12335.0 13182.0 1633 16456.0 17338.0

1237 12338.0 13185.0 1634 16459.0 17341.0

1238 12341.0 13188.0 1635 16462.0 17344.0

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CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks

(*3)
1636 16465.0 17347.0 1816 18825.0 18825.0 Simplex
(*3)
1637 16468.0 17350.0 1817 18828.0 18828.0 Simplex
(*3)
1638 16471.0 17353.0 1818 18831.0 18831.0 Simplex
(*3)
1639 16474.0 17356.0 1819 18834.0 18834.0 Simplex
(*3)
1640 16477.0 17359.0 1820 18837.0 18837.0 Simplex
(*3)
1641 16480.0 17362.0 1821 18840.0 18840.0 Simplex
(*3)
1642 16483.0 17365.0 1822 18843.0 18843.0 Simplex

1643 16486.0 17368.0

1644 16489.0 17371.0 2201 22000.0 22696.0

1645 16492.0 17374.0 2202 22003.0 22699.0

1646 16495.0 17377.0 2203 22006.0 22702.0

1647 16498.0 17380.0 2204 22009.0 22705.0

1648 16501.0 17383.0 2205 22012.0 22708.0

1649 16504.0 17386.0 2206 22015.0 22711.0

1650 16507.0 17389.0 2207 22018.0 22714.0

1651 16510.0 17392.0 2208 22021.0 22717.0

1652 16513.0 17395.0 2209 22024.0 22720.0

1653 16516.0 17398.0 2210 22027.0 22723.0

1654 16519.0 17401.0 2211 22030.0 22726.0

1655 16522.0 17404.0 2212 22033.0 22729.0

1656 16525.0 17407.0 2213 22036.0 22732.0

(*3)
1657 16528.0 16528.0 Simplex 2214 22039.0 22735.0
(*3)
1658 16531.0 16531.0 Simplex 2215 22042.0 22738.0
(*3)
1659 16534.0 16534.0 Simplex 2216 22045.0 22741.0
(*2)
1660 16537.0 16537.0 Simplex 2217 22048.0 22744.0
(*3)
1661 16540.0 16540.0 Simplex 2218 22051.0 22747.0
(*3)
1662 16543.0 16543.0 Simplex 2219 22054.0 22750.0
(*3)
1663 16546.0 16546.0 Simplex 2220 22057.0 22753.0
(*2)
2221 22060.0 22756.0

1801 18780.0 19755.0 2222 22063.0 22759.0

1802 18783.0 19758.0 2223 22066.0 22762.0

1803 18786.0 19761.0 2224 22069.0 22765.0

1804 18789.0 19764.0 2225 22072.0 22768.0

1805 18792.0 19767.0 2226 22075.0 22771.0

(*2)
1806 18795.0 19770.0 2227 22078.0 22774.0

1807 18798.0 19773.0 2228 22081.0 22777.0

1808 18801.0 19776.0 2229 22084.0 22780.0

1809 18804.0 19779.0 2230 22087.0 22783.0

1810 18807.0 19782.0 2231 22090.0 22786.0

1811 18810.0 19785.0 2232 22093.0 22789.0

1812 18813.0 19788.0 2233 22096.0 22792.0

1813 18816.0 19791.0 2234 22099.0 22795.0

1814 18819.0 19794.0 2235 22102.0 22798.0

1815 18822.0 19797.0 2236 22105.0 22801.0

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CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks CH No. Tx (kHz) Rx (kHz) Remarks

(*3)
2237 22108.0 22804.0 2258 22171.0 22171.0 Simplex
(*3)
2238 22111.0 22807.0 2259 22174.0 22174.0 Simplex
(*3)
2239 22114.0 22810.0 2260 22177.0 22177.0 Simplex

2240 22117.0 22813.0

2241 22120.0 22816.0 2501 25070.0 26145.0

2242 22123.0 22819.0 2502 25073.0 26148.0

2243 22126.0 22822.0 2503 25076.0 26151.0

2244 22129.0 22825.0 2504 25079.0 26154.0

2245 22132.0 22828.0 2505 25082.0 26157.0

2246 22135.0 22831.0 2506 25085.0 26160.0

2247 22138.0 22834.0 2507 25088.0 26163.0

2248 22141.0 22837.0 2508 25091.0 26166.0

2249 22144.0 22840.0 2509 25094.0 26169.0

(*2)
2250 22147.0 22843.0 2510 25097.0 26172.0
(*3)
2251 22150.0 22846.0 2511 25100.0 25100.0 Simplex
(*3)
2252 22153.0 22849.0 2512 25103.0 25103.0 Simplex
(*3)
2253 22156.0 22852.0 2513 25106.0 25106.0 Simplex
(*3) (*3)
2254 22159.0 22159.0 Simplex 2514 25109.0 25109.0 Simplex
(*3) (*3)
2255 22162.0 22162.0 Simplex 2515 25112.0 25112.0 Simplex
(*3) (*3)
2256 22165.0 22165.0 Simplex 2516 25115.0 25115.0 Simplex
(*3) (*3)
2257 22168.0 22168.0 Simplex 2517 25118.0 25118.0 Simplex

*1) Used for distress and safety purposes (operates duplex channel as simplex).

*2) For calling.

*3) For inter-ship communications.

*4) For inter-ship communications. You can also communicate with coast stations on Rx 4351.0 kHz.

*5) For inter-ship communications. You can also communicate with coast stations on Rx 4354.0 kHz.

*6) For inter-ship communications. You can also communicate with coast stations on Rx 8707.0 kHz.

*7) For inter-ship communications. You can also communicate with coast stations on Rx 8710.0 kHz.

*8) From January 2004, calling on channel 1221 (previously duplex) is prohibited.

*9) From January 2004, calling on channel 1621 (previously duplex) is prohibited.

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(2) CW mode (ITU-RR Appendix 17)

CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks
401 4182.0 Calling 605 6278.0 Calling 809 8370.0 Calling
402 4182.5 Calling 606 6278.5 Calling 810 8370.5 Calling
403 4184.0 Calling 607 6279.0 Calling 811 8342.0
404 4184.5 Calling 608 6279.5 Calling 812 8342.5
405 4183.0 Calling 609 6280.0 Calling 813 8343.0
406 4183.5 Calling 610 6280.5 Calling 814 8343.5
407 4185.0 Calling 611 6285.0 815 8344.0
408 4185.5 Calling 612 6285.5 816 8344.5
409 4186.0 Calling 613 6286.0 817 8345.0
410 4186.5 614 6286.5 818 8345.5
411 4187.0 615 6287.0 819 8346.0
412 4187.5 616 6287.5 820 8346.5
413 4188.0 617 6288.0 821 8347.0
414 4188.5 618 6288.5 822 8347.5
415 4189.0 619 6289.0 823 8348.0
416 4189.5 620 6289.5 824 8348.5
417 4190.0 621 6290.0 825 8349.0
418 4190.5 622 6290.5 826 8349.5
419 4191.0 623 6291.0 827 8350.0
420 4191.5 624 6291.5 828 8350.5
421 4192.0 625 6292.0 829 8351.0
422 4192.5 626 6292.5 830 8351.5
423 4193.0 627 6293.0 831 8352.0
424 4193.5 628 6293.5 832 8352.5
425 4194.0 629 6294.0 833 8353.0
426 4194.5 630 6294.5 834 8353.5
427 4195.0 631 6295.0 835 8354.0
428 4195.5 632 6295.5 836 8354.5
429 4196.0 633 6296.0 837 8355.0
430 4196.5 634 6296.5 838 8355.5
431 4197.0 635 6297.0 839 8356.0
432 4197.5 636 6297.5 840 8356.5
433 4198.0 637 6298.0 841 8357.0
434 4198.5 638 6298.5 842 8357.5
435 4199.0 639 6299.0 843 8358.0
436 4199.5 640 6299.5 844 8358.5
437 4200.0 641 6300.0 845 8359.0
438 4200.5 846 8359.5
439 4201.0 801 8366.0 Calling 847 8360.0
440 4201.5 802 8366.5 Calling 848 8360.5
441 4202.0 803 8368.0 Calling 849 8361.0
804 8369.0 Calling 850 8361.5
601 6277.0 Calling 805 8367.0 Calling 851 8362.0
602 6277.5 Calling 806 8367.5 Calling 852 8362.5
603 6276.0 Calling 807 8368.5 Calling 853 8363.0
604 6276.5 Calling 808 8369.5 Calling 854 8363.5

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CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks
855 8364.0 1232 12432.5 1279 12456.0
856 8364.5 1233 12433.0 1280 12456.5
857 8365.0 1234 12433.5 1281 12457.0
858 8365.5 1235 12434.0 1282 12457.5
859 8371.0 1236 12434.5 1283 12458.0
860 8371.5 1237 12435.0 1284 12458.5
861 8372.0 1238 12435.5 1285 12459.0
862 8372.5 1239 12436.0 1286 12459.5
863 8373.0 1240 12436.5 1287 12460.0
864 8373.5 1241 12437.0 1288 12460.5
865 8374.0 1242 12437.5 1289 12461.0
866 8374.5 1243 12438.0 1290 12461.5
867 8375.0 1244 12438.5 1291 12462.0
868 8375.5 1245 12439.0 1292 12462.5
869 8376.0 1246 12439.5 1293 12463.0
1247 12440.0 1294 12463.5
1201 12550.0 Calling 1248 12440.5 1295 12464.0
1202 12550.5 Calling 1249 12441.0 1296 12464.5
1203 12552.0 Calling 1250 12441.5 1297 12465.0
1204 12553.5 Calling 1251 12442.0 1298 12465.5
1205 12551.0 Calling 1252 12442.5 1299 12466.0
1206 12551.5 Calling 1253 12443.0 12100 12466.5
1207 12552.5 Calling 1254 12443.5 12101 12467.0
1208 12553.0 Calling 1255 12444.0 12102 12467.5
1209 12554.0 Calling 1256 12444.5 12103 12468.0
1210 12554.5 Calling 1257 12445.0 12104 12468.5
1211 12422.0 1258 12445.5 12105 12469.0
1212 12422.5 1259 12446.0 12106 12469.5
1213 12423.0 1260 12446.5 12107 12470.0
1214 12423.5 1261 12447.0 12108 12470.5
1215 12424.0 1262 12447.5 12109 12471.0
1216 12424.5 1263 12448.0 12110 12471.5
1217 12425.0 1264 12448.5 12111 12472.0
1218 12425.5 1265 12449.0 12112 12472.5
1219 12426.0 1266 12449.5 12113 12473.0
1220 12426.5 1267 12450.0 12114 12473.5
1221 12427.0 1268 12450.5 12115 12474.0
1222 12427.5 1269 12451.0 12116 12474.5
1223 12428.0 1270 12451.5 12117 12475.0
1224 12428.5 1271 12452.0 12118 12475.5
1225 12429.0 1272 12452.5 12119 12476.0
1226 12429.5 1273 12453.0 12120 12476.5
1227 12430.0 1274 12453.5
1228 12430.5 1275 12454.0 1601 16734.0 Calling
1229 12431.0 1276 12454.5 1602 16734.5 Calling
1230 12431.5 1277 12455.0 1603 16736.0 Calling
1231 12432.0 1278 12455.5 1604 16738.0 Calling

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CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks
1605 16735.0 Calling 1652 16639.5 1699 16663.0
1606 16735.5 Calling 1653 16640.0 16100 16663.5
1607 16736.5 Calling 1654 16640.5 16101 16664.0
1608 16737.0 Calling 1655 16641.0 16102 16664.5
1609 16737.5 Calling 1656 16641.5 16103 16665.0
1610 16738.5 Calling 1657 16642.0 16104 16665.5
1611 16619.0 1658 16642.5 16105 16666.0
1612 16619.5 1659 16643.0 16106 16666.5
1613 16620.0 1660 16643.5 16107 16667.0
1614 16620.5 1661 16644.0 16108 16667.5
1615 16621.0 1662 16644.5 16109 16668.0
1616 16621.5 1663 16645.0 16110 16668.5
1617 16622.0 1664 16645.5 16111 16669.0
1618 16622.5 1665 16646.0 16112 16669.5
1619 16623.0 1666 16646.5 16113 16670.0
1620 16623.5 1667 16647.0 16114 16670.5
1621 16624.0 1668 16647.5 16115 16671.0
1622 16624.5 1669 16648.0 16116 16671.5
1623 16625.0 1670 16648.5 16117 16672.0
1624 16625.5 1671 16649.0 16118 16672.5
1625 16626.0 1672 16649.5 16119 16673.0
1626 16626.5 1673 16650.0 16120 16673.5
1627 16627.0 1674 16650.5 16121 16674.0
1628 16627.5 1675 16651.0 16122 16674.5
1629 16628.0 1676 16651.5 16123 16675.0
1630 16628.5 1677 16652.0 16124 16675.5
1631 16629.0 1678 16652.5 16125 16676.0
1632 16629.5 1679 16653.0 16126 16676.5
1633 16630.0 1680 16653.5 16127 16677.0
1634 16630.5 1681 16654.0 16128 16677.5
1635 16631.0 1682 16654.5 16129 16678.0
1636 16631.5 1683 16655.0 16130 16678.5
1637 16632.0 1684 16655.5 16131 16679.0
1638 16632.5 1685 16656.0 16132 16679.5
1639 16633.0 1686 16656.5 16133 16680.0
1640 16633.5 1687 16657.0 16134 16680.5
1641 16634.0 1688 16657.5 16135 16681.0
1642 16634.5 1689 16658.0 16136 16681.5
1643 16635.0 1690 16658.5 16137 16682.0
1644 16635.5 1691 16659.0 16138 16682.5
1645 16636.0 1692 16659.5 16139 16683.0
1646 16636.5 1693 16660.0
1647 16637.0 1694 16660.5 2201 22279.5 Calling
1648 16637.5 1695 16661.0 2202 22280.0 Calling
1649 16638.0 1696 16661.5 2203 22280.5 Calling
1650 16638.5 1697 16662.0 2204 22281.0 Calling
1651 16639.0 1698 16662.5 2205 22281.5 Calling

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Appendix

CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks CH No. TRx (kHz) Remarks
2206 22282.0 Calling 2241 22257.0 2276 22274.5
2207 22282.5 Calling 2242 22257.5 2277 22275.0
2208 22283.0 Calling 2243 22258.0 2278 22275.5
2209 22283.5 Calling 2244 22258.5 2279 22276.0
2210 22284.0 Calling 2245 22259.0 2280 22276.5
2211 22242.0 2246 22259.5 2281 22277.0
2212 22242.5 2247 22260.0 2282 22277.5
2213 22243.0 2248 22260.5 2283 22278.0
2214 22243.5 2249 22261.0 2284 22278.5
2215 22244.0 2250 22261.5 2285 22279.0
2216 22244.5 2251 22262.0
2217 22245.0 2252 22262.5 2501 25171.5 Calling
2218 22245.5 2253 22263.0 2502 25172.0 Calling
2219 22246.0 2254 22263.5 2503 25171.5 Calling
2220 22246.5 2255 22264.0 2504 25172.5 Calling
2221 22247.0 2256 22264.5 2505 25161.5
2222 22247.5 2257 22265.0 2506 25162.0
2223 22248.0 2258 22265.5 2507 25162.5
2224 22248.5 2259 22266.0 2508 25163.0
2225 22249.0 2260 22266.5 2509 25163.5
2226 22249.5 2261 22267.0 2510 25164.0
2227 22250.0 2262 22267.5 2511 25164.5
2228 22250.5 2263 22268.0 2512 25165.0
2229 22251.0 2264 22268.5 2513 25165.5
2230 22251.5 2265 22269.0 2514 25166.0
2231 22252.0 2266 22269.5 2515 25166.5
2232 22252.5 2267 22270.0 2516 25167.0
2233 22253.0 2268 22270.5 2517 25167.5
2234 22253.5 2269 22271.0 2518 25168.0
2235 22254.0 2270 22271.5 2519 25168.5
2236 22254.5 2271 22272.0 2520 25169.0
2237 22255.0 2272 22272.5 2521 25169.5
2238 22255.5 2273 22273.0 2522 25170.0
2239 22256.0 2274 22273.5 2523 25170.5
2240 22256.5 2275 22274.0 2524 25171.0

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11.5 Guide to MF/HF operation

Be aware of the following points when using the MF/HF radio equipment.
z Frequencies available for communication are always changing.
z Not all frequency bandwidths can always be used for communication.
z After sending the DSC test call to a coast station, you will not always receive the
acknowledgement.

1. About the MF/HF radio equipment

Although for ship MF/HF radio equipment the 1.6 MHz to 27.5 MHz frequencies are
normally available, select an appropriate frequency from the frequencies assigned to
your ship for communication. As noted below, the use of the appropriate frequency
depends upon the radio wave propagation characteristics of the ionosphere.
Therefore, not all frequency bands are available for communication even if the
equipment is functioning properly.
2. Special characteristics of MF/HF radio wave propagation
As shown in the figure to the right, the
major MF/HF radio waves used for Ionosphere
電離層
F 1/F2層
　 F1/F2 layer

communications are terrestrial waves

(path 1) and waves reflected from the 　E
Ionosphere
電 離層
E層
layer

ionosphere (paths 2 and 3). You can

communicate using waves reflected from Ionosphere
電離層
層
　DDlayer

the ionosphere and the earth because 2 3

the effective communication range of 1

Station A Station B
terrestrial waves is limited 6 .
無線局 A 無線局 B

The available range of frequencies for

communication depends upon the radio Earth
地表

wave propagation characteristics of the

ionosphere. They will also change dramatically depending on the position and
distance from the station, the season, the time, and the sunspot number (approx. 0 to
250) which changes every 11 years 7 .

3. Selecting communication frequencies

MF/HF band communication frequencies cannot be predetermined. However, you can
select frequencies referring to previous communications logs, the frequency transition
table in this chapter under "Selecting communication frequencies in the MF/HF band
(reference)", and the radio wave propagation image.

4. About DSC testing

DSC operation is prescribed as an international standard 8 of the ITU and coast
stations that receive DSC test calls should acknowledge the calls. Responses may be
sent manually instead of automatically depending on the equipment at the coast
station. It may take longer than expected to receive the acknowledgement even if
your equipment is functioning properly and you have selected the proper
frequency.

6
You may experience skip zones where both terrestrial waves and waves reflected from the
ionosphere are unavailable at the end of the effective communication range of terrestrial
waves.
7
Radio wave propagation is affected by phasing, the Dellinger phenomenon, magnetic storms,
and atmospherics. Interference tends to be greater at night when radio waves can travel
greater distances.
8
ITU-R Recommendation M. 541

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Appendix

Selecting communication frequencies in the MF/HF band (reference)

When communicating with the MF/HF radio equipment, select frequencies referring to the
frequency transition table and the radio wave propagation images (excluding the polar
latitudes) shown below 9 .

Example: When communicating with a station approximately 5000 km away at

around 12 pm in the winter with a sunspot number of 100, select
frequencies in the 18, 22, or 25 MHz bands for the best results.

¾ Frequency transition table

通 信 条 conditions
Transmissions 件 Guideline
周 波 数for選selecting
択の目安 frequency
（太 陽 の(for
黒a点sunspot
数 = 1 0count
0 の 場of
合100)
）

距離
Distance 季 節 と&
Season 時time
刻 2M 4M 6M 8M 12M 16M 18M 22M 25M
Day
日 中
冬
Winter
遠距離 夜 間
Night
Long distances
(e.g. 5000 km) 日 中
Day
（例 ：5000km ）
夏
Summer
Night
夜 間
Day
日 中
Winter
冬
Short
近 distances
距離 Night
夜 間
（(e.g.
例 ： 11000
0 0 0 kkm)
m） Day
日 中
Summer
夏
Night
夜 間

¾ Radio wave propagation images

9
These are based on the prediction of HF radio wave propagations. Communication is not
guaranteed.

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