Furuno FS-1502 - Reception; Adjusting Rf Gain; Monitoring RX Signal Strength; Signal Strength and Display

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Safety Instructions3
For Operator3
Danger Label Attached3
For Installer4
Factory Setting and Local Regulations5
Table of Contents7
FS-1502 Transceiver View10
Introduction11
Features12
Specifications13
Equipment List16
Complete Set16
Option16
Accessories for Transceiver Unit (FP05-02000; Hand-Microphone Type)17
Accessories for Transceiver Unit (FP05-02010; Handset Type)17
Accessories for Transceiver Unit (FP05-02020; Noise-Canceling MIC.type)17
Accessories for Antenna Coupler (FP05-02100)18
Installation Materials for Antenna Coupler (CP05-02800)18
Spare Parts for Transceiver Unit (SP05-02100)18
Operational Overview19
Transceiver Front Panel20
Description of Controls21
Indications22
Basic Operation23
Turning the Power on and Off/Adjusting Speaker Volume23
Adjusting the Loudspeaker on and off23
Turning the Squelch on and off24
Selecting Class of Emission24
Class of Emission Modes24
Selecting Frequency25
Manually Entering a Frequency (Frequency Mode)25
[А В] Key26
User Channel Mode26
Simplex and Semi-Duplex Freq. Selection by the [A B] Key26
Recall by FREQ/CH Encoder27
Recall by Keyboard Input27
ITU Channel Mode27
ITU Channel Selection by the [A B] Key28
Reception30
Adjusting Rf Gain30
Monitoring RX Signal Strength30
Signal Strength and Display30
Transmission31
Tuning the Antenna31
Monitoring Transceiver Output Power31
Reducing32
Making a Call32
Semi-Duplex Channel32
Using the Microphone32
Emergency Communication33
Testing the Two-Tone Alarm33
Scanning33
Scan Group Number and Channel Numbers34
Frequency Mode (Frequency Sweeping)34
How Frequency Sweeping Works35
System Setting36
Remote Station Operation38
Maintenance39
Regular Maintenance40
Replacement of Fuse41
Cleaning42
Troubleshooting43
Troubleshooting List44
Self Test45
Antenna Coupler46
Appearance of Display During Key Test, and Keys and Their Corresponding Hexadecimals (in Parentheses)46
Parts Location47
Transceiver Unit, Cover Opened47
Transceiver, Bottom View (TX/RX Board)48
Transceiver Top View49
Transceiver, Front Panel, Rear View49
Antenna Coupler 1502, Cover Removed, Top View50
Installation51
Installation Guidelines52
Shock and Vibration52
Power Cable Length53
Power Cable Selection Guide53
Typical Installation Using Long Wire Antenna54
The Antenna55
Long Wire Antenna56
Ship Station56
Sailboat56
Whip Antenna57
Fishing Boat/Sailboat57
Power Boats57
Vehicles58
Doublet Antenna58
Installation of Ground System59
Ground for Metallic Hull59
Ground for Non-Metallic Hull60
Ground for Vehicles62
Ground for Land Stations62
Installation of Antenna Coupler63
Mounting Location63
Mounting65
Typical Antenna Coupler Installations65
Installing the Antenna Coupler66
Anti-Moisture Measure67
Location of Vent Holes and Vent Tube67
Ground67
Connection of Antenna Terminal68
Antenna Feed-Thru Using a Lead-In Insulator68
Installation of Transceiver69
Hanger Mounting69
Service Clearance69
Flush Mounting70
Mounting Dimensions for Semi-Flush Mount70
Description of Connectors71
Rear View of Transceiver72
Connection of System73
Using the Terminal Opener73
Wiring Guide for FS-150274
Installation of Optional Equipment75
Telex Terminal (NBDP Terminal)75
How to Connect the FS-1502 to the DP-575
Guide for Fixing Remote/Control Board and Connector76
Required Parts77
Remote Assembly77
Installation of Remote-A Assy77
Remote Board on TX/RX Board77
Connection of the DP-578
DSC Terminal78
Remote Station RB-50079
Installation of Remote-B Assy80
Connection of the RB-500 and DB-50080
BK (Break-In) Connection80
Table Control Assy80
Connection of Floating Ground Radiotelephone (FS-5000, Etc.)81
Connection of All-Wave Receiver or FAX82
Connection of Negative Ground Receiver82
Installation of Control Assy83
Crystal Filter83
How to Install the Crystal Filter83
Installation Checks84
Visual Check84
Supply Voltage Check84
Performance Check85
Tables86
Specifications of Control Cable89
Distress Calling Procedure (FURUNO FS-1502 SSB Radiotelephone)90
USA SSB Frequency Table Furuno SSB Radiotelephones91
ITU SSB Frequency Table Furuno SSB Radiotelephones92
ITU Telex Frequency Table93
What Is Marine SSB?97
Radio Wave Propagation97
Simplified Skywave Skip Propagation98
Frequency Selection98
SSB Bands and Ranges99
Most Probable Frequency Band for Use in Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter99
Skip Angle100
Propagation Charts100
Experience100
List of Drawings and Schematic Diagrams101
FS-1502 Transceiver Unit102
AT-1500/AT-1502 Antenna Coupler103
PR-270 AC Power Supply104
PC-220 DC-DC Converter105
FS-1502 SSB Radiotelephone Interconnection106
FS-1502 SSB Radiotelephone108
Schematic Diagram109
BK Connection (Floating Ground)109
BK Connection (Negative Ground)110
FS-1502 Block Diagram for SSB Radiotelephone111
SSB Transceiver General112
AT-1502 Antenna Coupler113

Furuno FS-1502 - Reception; Adjusting Rf Gain; Monitoring RX Signal Strength; Signal Strength and Display

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