Codan HF SSB series - User Manual

Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9323
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options ................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout ................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM) ...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call ...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9323
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options ................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout ................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM) ...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call ...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26

Codan HF SSB series Specifications

General

Frequency Range (Transmit)	1.6 to 30 MHz
RF Output Power (SSB)	125W PEP
Frequency Stability	±1 ppm
Dimensions	Varies depending on the specific model within the series. Refer to individual model specifications.
Weight	Varies depending on the specific model within the series. Refer to individual model specifications.

Summary

About this user guide

Overview

Your Codan HF SSB transceiver

Introduces the transceiver's design, performance, and installation options.

Transceiver options

Lists and describes available factory-fitted options for the transceiver.

Transceiver controls

Details the buttons, knobs, and display on the control panel and microphone.

The display layout

Explains the different elements shown on the transceiver's display screen.

Transceiver rear panel

Describes the connectors and ports located on the rear of the transceiver.

Using the transceiver

Types of calls

Lists and defines various types of calls supported by the transceiver.

Switching on the transceiver

Provides step-by-step instructions for powering on the transceiver.

Adjusting the volume

Explains how to adjust the loudspeaker volume.

Selecting channels

Details methods for changing between available transceiver channels.

Selecting the sideband or AM (USB;LSB;AM)

Describes how to select USB, LSB, or AM for communication.

Tuning the antenna

Explains the process for tuning the antenna for optimal performance.

Using the microphone

Guides on how to properly use the transceiver's microphone.

Muting the transceiver

Explains how to silence unwanted background noise on the channel.

Selecting the operating mode

Describes the different operating modes of the transceiver.

Scanning for incoming calls

Details how to set up and use the scanning feature for calls.

Changing transmitter power

Explains how to adjust the transmitter power level (high/low).

Adjusting the display brightness

Guides on how to change the brightness of the transceiver display.

Adjusting the display contrast

Explains how to adjust the contrast of the transceiver display.

Using Clarifier mode

Describes how to use Clarifier mode to improve voice clarity.

Using View Channel Options mode

Explains how to view current channel settings.

Using Free-Tune Receiver mode

Details how to tune the receiver to any frequency.

Using View All Settings mode

Guides on viewing all transceiver operational settings.

Customising your transceiver

Explains how to personalize transceiver settings.

Sending calls

ALE call

Describes Automatic Link Establishment calls.

Emergency selcall

Explains how to send emergency selective calls.

GPS beacon call

Details sending GPS position information as a beacon.

GPS position call

Explains how to send your GPS location to another station.

Page call

Guides on sending text messages to other stations.

Selcall

Explains how to make selective calls to specific stations.

Selective beacon call

Describes calls to check channel conditions before communication.

Status call

Explains how to obtain information from remote transceivers.

Telcall

Details how to make telephone calls via the transceiver.

Tone call

Describes making calls using two-tone signals.

Voice call

Explains how to make simple voice calls.

Receiving calls

Receiving calls

Explains how the transceiver handles incoming voice and selective calls.

Reviewing calls held in memory

Guides on accessing and viewing stored call records.

Setting up the transceiver to receive emergency selcalls

Details configuring the transceiver for emergency selcalls.

Automatic handling of received beacon calls

Explains how the transceiver automatically responds to beacon calls.

Advanced features

RFDS and Telstra services (Australian services only)

Covers specific services for Australian users like RFDS and Telstra.

Selcall lockout

Explains how to prevent calls when the channel is busy.

Controlling the transceiver from more than one control panel

Details operation with multiple control heads.

Operating the transceiver from a computer

Guides on controlling the transceiver via computer interface.