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POLMAR Shark - User Manual

POLMAR Shark
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RICETRASMETTITORE MARINO VHF
Manuale d’uso
VHF MARINE TRANSCEIVER
User’s manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Equipment Description

Introduction

Overview of the base station radio, its power, DSC support, and key features.

ETSI Information

Details specific requirements stipulated by ETSI for marine radio with DSC.

Controls and LCD Display

Base station (panel)

Identifies and describes the controls and buttons on the front panel of the base station.

Base station (rear)

Details the rear panel connections for antenna, power, external speaker, and GPS.

Handset

Describes the controls and functions of the handset unit.

LCD symbol and meanings

Explains the various symbols and indicators displayed on the LCD screen.

Installation

Supplied Accessories

Lists all accessories provided with the Shark radio for installation.

Location Requirements

Provides guidance on selecting an optimal mounting location for the radio.

Connections

Details how to connect power supply, external speaker, and GPS equipment.

Mounting The Radio

Step-by-step instructions for physically mounting the base station unit.

Antenna mounting;EMC exposure

Guidelines for antenna mounting to ensure optimal performance and minimize exposure.

Mounting the handset

Instructions for mounting the handset hanger near the base station.

Basic Operation

Transmission and Reception

Explains how to transmit and receive, including power settings and PTT use.

Channel selection

Describes how to select different channels, including Channel 16 and INTL mode.

Memory channels

Details on selecting, saving, and deleting favorite channels in memory.

Transmit time-out timer (TOT)

Explains the function and limits of the transmit time-out timer.

Scans

Instructions on how to use normal and memory scan modes.

Watch

How to activate and use Dual Watch and Tri-Watch modes.

Position indication

Describes how the radio displays vessel position and time data from GPS.

Digital Selective Calling

General

Introduction to DSC, its purpose, and its role in maritime safety.

Maritime mobile service identity

Explains what an MMSI is and its use in DSC calls.

How to obtain MMSI assignment

Information on the process for obtaining an MMSI number.

DSC call types

Overview of different types of DSC calls that can be made.

Sending a distress Call

Step-by-step guide on how to send a distress call.

Send an All Ships Call

Instructions for sending an All Ships Urgency or Safety call.

Send a group Call

How to contact a specific group of vessels using DSC.

Make a routing call (individual)

Process for making individual calls to other vessels.

Manually Sending an Individual Call

Detailed steps for manually initiating an individual DSC call.

Sending Individual Call (Buddy list)

How to make an individual call using stored contact information.

Acknowledgement of an individual incoming call

How to acknowledge incoming individual DSC calls.

Last call (recall most recent incoming)

Recalling the most recent incoming call for follow-up.

Send individual call using call log

Making calls using the recorded call log.

Pos request and reply

Functionality for requesting and replying with vessel position information.

Receiving DSC Calls

General information on how the radio receives DSC calls.

Receiving Distress Call

How the radio handles an incoming distress call.

Receiving Distress ACK from coast station

How the radio receives acknowledgments for distress calls.

Receiving Distress Relay Call

How the radio handles distress calls relayed by another station.

Receiving All Ships Call

How the radio receives All Ships calls.

Receiving Group Call

How the radio receives group calls.

Receiving Individual Call

How the radio receives individual calls.

Receiving a position relay call

How the radio handles received position relay calls.

Receiving Geographic Area Call

How the radio receives calls related to specific geographic areas.

Setup Menu

Menu function description

Overview of the functions available within the setup menu.

Set-Up Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate and use the setup menu options.

Buddy List Management

Manages a list of frequently called DSC stations with names and MMSI.

Adding an Entry

Step-by-step guide to adding new contacts to the Buddy List.

Edit Existing Entry

Instructions for modifying existing entries in the Buddy List.

Delete an entry

Process for removing contacts from the Buddy List.

Backlight Adjustment

How to adjust the screen backlight level.

Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust the screen contrast for readability.

GPS;TIME Settings

Settings for GPS position and time display and manual entry.

Manual Enter GPS DATA

Procedures for manually entering GPS data when it's not available.

GPS;Time Display Settings

Options for customizing GPS and time display formats.

Radio Setup Options

Customization options for channel names, volumes, and speaker settings.

Channel Name Display and Editing

How to display and edit custom names for channels.

Ring Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the volume for incoming call ringtones.

Beep Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the volume for key press beeps.

Internal Speaker On;Off

Enabling or disabling the internal speaker.

DSC Setup Options

Configuration settings for the DSC and ATIS functions.

Enter User MMSI

Instructions for entering the unique user MMSI number.

Maintain Groups

Managing group MMSI numbers for group calls.

Individual Reply Settings

Setting automatic or manual responses for individual calls.

DSC Enable;Disable

Option to temporarily disable or enable the DSC function.

POS Reply Settings

Setting how the radio responds to position requests.

Reset

Resets all settings to factory defaults, excluding MMSI and Buddy List.

Maintenance

Specifications

Frequency Chart

Warranty Conditions

POLMAR Shark Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPOLMAR
ModelShark
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

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