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Raymarine Apelco 8500 User Manual

Raymarine Apelco 8500
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Raymarine Apelco 8500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply13.8 VDC
Transmit Power25W
Output Power25 Watts
ModulationFM
Weight1.5 kg

Summary

SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Brief overview of the VHF 8500 radiotelephone and its manual.

1.2 EQUIPMENT FEATURES

Lists the key built-in features and capabilities of the VHF 8500 marine radiotelephone.

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Instructions for carefully unpacking and inspecting the VHF 8500 unit and its accessories.

2.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED

Lists all standard and optional accessories included with the VHF 8500.

2.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

Key considerations for selecting an appropriate mounting location for the VHF 8500.

2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Detailed guidance on connecting the VHF 8500 to power, antenna, and external speaker.

SECTION 3 OPERATIONS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Introductory overview of the operations section for the VHF 8500.

3.2 CONTROLS AND LCD DISPLAY

Explains the layout of controls, buttons, and the LCD display on the VHF 8500.

3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES

Step-by-step instructions for using the VHF 8500, covering power, channels, scan, and monitor modes.

SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

4.1 GENERAL

Overview of the VHF 8500's main functional sections: Control Circuitry and Transmitter/Receiver/PLL.

4.2 THE CONTROL SECTION

Details the role of the CPU and its control functions within the VHF 8500's circuitry.

4.3 THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER/PLL SECTION

Explains the technical operation of the transmitter, receiver, and Phase Lock Loop circuits.

4.4 SPECIFICATIONS

Lists the detailed technical specifications for the VHF 8500 transmitter and receiver.

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND ALIGNMENT

5.1 GENERAL

General information regarding maintenance and servicing for the VHF 8500.

5.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Basic points to ensure long service life and reliability of the VHF 8500.

5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

A chart to help diagnose and isolate circuitry failures in the VHF 8500 radio.

5.3 ALIGNMENTS AND SERVICE

Procedures for FCC licensed technicians to perform alignments and service, covering PLL, frequency, modulation, and sensitivity adjustments.

SECTION 6 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS

6.1 PARTS LOCATION LIST

Lists parts and their locations for the main PCB, CPU PCB, and Volume/Squelch PCB.

SECTION 7 APPENDIX

7.1 VHF MARINE CHANNEL USAGE GUIDE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Guide to VHF marine channel usage and necessary licensing requirements for operation.

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