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General| Brand | Plastimo |
|---|---|
| Model | VHF FX-500 |
| Category | Marine Radio |
| Language | English |
Details supplied accessories, transceiver mounting procedures, and antenna connection requirements.
Instructions for installing connecting cables and information on the transceiver's physical dimensions.
Explains the functions of the main control buttons and the PWR/VOL/SQL knob for operation.
Details softkey functions and the operation of the dedicated Distress key.
Describes the microphone controls and explains the various indicators on the transceiver's function display.
Instructions on powering the unit on/off and performing basic transmitting and receiving operations.
Guides on selecting channel groups, individual channels, programming call channels, and naming channels.
Settings for display brightness, contrast, speaker draining, and microphone lock function.
Explains scan types (Normal, Priority) and how to set up TAG channels for scanning.
Steps to initiate, manage, and stop the scanning process.
Explains the functions of Dualwatch and Tri-watch and how to operate them for monitoring.
How to program the required MMSI and ATIS identification codes for DSC communication.
Configuring DSC settings, addresses, position data, and managing individual/group IDs.
How to send a Distress call, including softkey descriptions and simple call procedure.
Guides on sending and receiving individual DSC calls, including acknowledgements and communication.
Instructions for sending and receiving DSC calls to specific groups of vessels.
How to broadcast messages to all vessels within range and handle incoming calls.
Procedure for sending calls to request a ship's current location or poll its position.
Steps for initiating and responding to test DSC calls to verify system functionality.
How to view logs of received and transmitted DSC calls.
Setting up and managing multiple simultaneous DSC tasks for advanced operation.
Steps to enter and navigate through the transceiver's menu interface and overview of items.
Configure scan types, timers, channels, groups, alerts, and favorite channels.
Settings for display brightness, contrast, language, and microphone channel selection.
Adjusts display backlight, contrast, key beeps, and configures inactivity timers.
Customizes softkey functions and sets the time offset between UTC and local time.
Selects GPS, GLONASS, or SBAS satellites for accurate geographic positioning.
A comprehensive list of marine radio channels, frequencies, and their usage (USA, INT, CAN).
Details the technical specifications of the transceiver, including performance and physical characteristics.
Identifies common operating faults, their causes, and provides solutions for resolution.
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