Alinco DR-MX15 - Before Operating the Radio; Operational Priorities and Privacy Rules; Lightning Protection and Attention Notes; Operation License Requirements

CONTENTS
Supplied Accessories ..........................................................1
Supplied Accessories .......................................................................1
Required Optional Accessories ........................................................1
Initial Installation ..................................................................2
Mobile Installation ............................................................................2
Antenna Connection ........................................................................3
Connections .....................................................................................3
Dimensions ......................................................................................4
Getting Acquainted ..............................................................5
Front Panel ......................................................................................5
Microphone ......................................................................................6
Display and Icons .............................................................................6
Basic Operations .................................................................8
Power ON / OFF ..............................................................................8
Receiving and Transmitting ..............................................................8
Channel Group Selection .................................................................8
Channel Selection ............................................................................9
Call Channel Programming ..............................................................10
Channel Name .................................................................................10
UP / DOWN Key Lock ......................................................................11
Brightness of The Display ................................................................11
Scan .................................................................................................11
Setting TAG Channels......................................................................11
Scan Operation ................................................................................12
Dualwatch and Triwatch ..................................................................12
MMSI Code Programming ...............................................................13
To Display Your MMSI Code ............................................................13
DSC Address ID ...............................................................................14
Distress Call .....................................................................................15
Individual DSC Calling .....................................................................17
Group DSC Calling ..........................................................................19
All Ships Calling ...............................................................................21
Position Indication ............................................................................22
Set Mode ................................................................................26
Set Mode ..........................................................................................26
Menu ................................................................................................27
Maintenance ..........................................................................28
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................28
Specications .......................................................................29
Appendix ...............................................................................30
Channel List .....................................................................................30
Before Operating the Radio
Attention
● Do not remove the case or touch the interior components. Tampering can cause equipment trouble.
● Do not use or keep the radio where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty places, or near sources of heat.
● When transmitting for long periods of time at high power, the radio might overheat. This product is NOT a
100% duty transmitter.
● This radio has temperature and overvoltage protection circiuts built-in.
- When overheated, the output power automatically decreases to 1W until it cools down.
- When connected to wrong DC power source, it won't turn on.
The radio has no protection against lightning
The user is responsible for providing adequate protection if he/she uses the device and installs the antenna outside. Be aware that any outdoor
antenna creates a direct path for lightning current (more than 10kA) to the radio. This path exists whether the device is turned ON or OFF.
At any case Alinco declines any responsibility against any damages caused by lightning and other desasters.
Operation’s License
A licence is required to operate this VHF marine radio except in case of making a distress call. However, non-licensed crews may operate when a
licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes necessary log entries. Keep a copy of your government rules and regulations abord.
Station License
SHIP STATION LICENSE is also required before using this VHF marine radio. It is illegal to operate a ship station without the license.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for information.
Priorities
● Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
● You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.
● False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law.
Privacy
● Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
● Indecent or profane language is prohibited.