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Legal disclaimer regarding product use, liability, and modifications.
Statements regarding compliance with RF emission standards for the European Union.
Information on FCC compliance, radiation exposure limits, and operating conditions.
Statement on compliance with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs and antenna gain regulations.
Explains manual conventions for notes, warnings, and important information.
Guide to using buttons and knobs for menu navigation and option selection.
Explanation of icons displayed on the radio's LCD screen during operation.
Details on using the channel knob for selection, scrolling, and adjustments.
Explains volume and squelch control adjustment via the knob.
Function of the EXIT button for menu navigation and cancellation.
Operations for accessing DSC calls and the main menu.
Controls for turning the radio on/off and adjusting screen backlight.
How to access weather channels and store favorite stations.
Instructions for activating and managing channel scanning modes.
Details on Dual Watch and Tri Watch modes for monitoring channels.
Functionality for switching between priority channels 16 and 09.
Procedure for initiating a distress call and its implications.
Control for selecting high (25W) or low (1W) transmission power.
Options for selecting scan modes and channels for scanning.
Modes for monitoring channels, including Dual Watch and Tri Watch.
Settings for customizing screen information and visibility.
Configuration settings for receiver sensitivity, power, and channel banks.
Settings related to Digital Selective Calling functionality and user identification.
Configuration options for GPS and weather alerts, including volume and screen flash.
Procedure to restore factory default settings, excluding MMSI and buddy list.
Procedure for manually entering GPS position and time data.
Selection of GPS data input, NMEA 0183 or built-in system.
Enables validation of NMEA 0183 data to prevent corruption.
Sets the difference between UTC and local time.
Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time display.
Ensures DSC functionality is enabled, requiring an MMSI number.
Procedure for entering the unique MMSI number for DSC functionality.
Enables ATIS for inland waterways in signatory countries; disables DSC.
Toggles between DSC (Sea) and ATIS (Inland) modes.
Procedure for entering the ATIS identification number.
Configures automatic or manual acknowledgement for individual DSC calls.
Sends current position automatically to calling radio.
Operator must manually choose to send position information.
Operator must manually choose to send acknowledgement, or cancel.
The DSC test call is automatically acknowledged after a 10 second delay.
Timeout setting for distress calls.
Timeout setting for non-distress DSC calls.
Warning for invalid GPS source data with audible and visual alarms.
Enables or disables all alerts for missing GPS data.
Sets the volume level for alerts (HIGH, LOW, OFF).
Enables or disables screen flashing for alerts.
Alerts for special weather station alerts, with audible and visual alarms.
Sets alert volume for safety, routine, and urgency calls.
Enables screen flashing for safety, routine, and urgency calls.
Overview of DSC call types: Individual, Distress, Group, All Ships.
Procedure for placing a call to a single other vessel.
Accessing the distress menu and selecting the nature of distress.
Choosing vessels from the contact list to add or remove from the buddy list.
Initiating or terminating the tracking of buddies in the Track buddy list.
Adjusting the frequency of polling buddies for position requests.
Administration and calling of individual contacts and groups.
How to access the MY CHANNELS page for frequently accessed channels.
Procedure for selecting and managing shortcut channels in the MY CHANNELS list.
Selecting menu options to be added as shortcuts for quick access.
List of items supplied in the box for radio installation.
Description of two mounting options: bracket mount and flush mount.
Criteria for choosing an optimal location for radio installation.
Ensuring proper display visibility by considering horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
Factors affecting optimal performance of the built-in GPS antenna.
Step-by-step guide for installing the gimbal bracket and mounting the radio.
Step-by-step guide for recessing the radio into a cavity.
Procedure for mounting the bracket for the handset microphone.
Instructions for mounting the external GPS antenna to a pole or surface.
Guidance on connecting power, speakers, and NMEA data cables to the radio.
Initial setup steps for country mode, MMSI, and ATIS ID.
Entering the vessel's call sign for record-keeping.
Selecting the source for GPS data (NMEA 0183 or built-in).
Setting the time difference between UTC and local time.
Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time display.
Information on MMSI and ATIS ID requirements and usage.
Explanation of the Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) requirements.
General specifications including power supply, voltage, and operating conditions.
Physical characteristics such as display size, dimensions, and waterproof rating.
Technical specifications for the radio transmitter, including output power and frequency error.
Technical specifications for the radio receiver, including sensitivity and intermodulation rejection.
Specifications for the integrated GPS receiver, including accuracy and fixing time.
Table of transmitting frequencies for VHF maritime mobile band in EU and international regions.
References and explanations for understanding the channel table data.
Detailed notes on specific channel usage and regional regulations.
Notes on channel usage from 'i' to 'x' covering various regions and applications.
Continuation of channel usage notes from 'y' to 'w1', including regulatory updates.
Final notes on channel usage from 'w1' to 'zz', covering regional specifics.
List of US weather channels and their frequencies.
List of Canadian weather channels and their frequencies.
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