Simrad Axis30 User Manual

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GMDSS SAFETY RADIO
1. Remove label from battery pack contacts and insert battery into back of radio until it clicks
into place (refer to instructions on reverse of this card).
2. Press key to switch radio on. The radio switches on with Channel 16 selected, at mid
volume. The squelch is automatically selected after 2 seconds (background noise will be
muted if there is no signal received).
3. Press and keys to increase or decrease audio volume.
4. Press to select / deselect squelch operation.
5. Press the PTT (Press To Talk) button on the side of the case to transmit, release to receive.
A green LED illuminates to confirm that transmission is taking place.
6. Press or to select alternative channel, indicated by flashing orange LED.
Press for reselection of channel 16, confirmed by a flashing red LED.
7. Press key for 2 seconds to switch radio off. All channel LEDs illuminate to confirm.
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PTT Key
Press & hold to transmit
Release to receive.
Tx LED
Illuminates green when transmitting.
On/Off
Press to switch radio on.
Radio switches on with Channel 16 selected.
Press & hold for 2 seconds to turn radio off.
Channel Select
Press to select channel.
LED flashes next to selected channel.
16 (emergency channel) - Red LED
13 - Orange LED
06 - Orange LED
Squelch
Press to filter out background interference.
Volume
Press to increase or decrease speaker volume.
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SPEAKER

Simrad Axis30 Specifications

General

Brand	Simrad
Model	Axis30
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

GMDSS Safety Radio Operation Guide

Initial Setup and Power On

Steps for removing battery labels, inserting battery, and switching the radio on.

Volume and Squelch Adjustment

How to modify audio volume and activate/deactivate the squelch function.

Transmit and Receive Functionality

Using the PTT button to transmit and receive, confirmed by the TX LED indicator.

Channel Selection and Indicators

Selecting channels 16, 13, or 6, with visual LED feedback.

Powering Off the Device

Procedure for turning the GMDSS radio off, confirmed by illuminated channel LEDs.

Key Controls and Indicators Overview

Description of PTT Key, TX LED, On/Off, Channel Select, Squelch, and Volume controls.

Radio Handling and Battery Management

Removing Radio from Clip

Instructions on how to detach the radio from its clip by tilting and lifting.

Inserting the Battery Correctly

Guidance on removing battery labels and re-inserting the battery properly.

Battery Life Guidelines

Advice on maximizing battery life by transmitting sparingly.