Simrad RS40 User Manual

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General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide
General Information
Your RS40/RS40-B provides the following useful features:
• AIS dual channel receiver to receive and display AIS targets
• AIS Class-B Transmitter to transmit your vessels position and details
(RS40-B only) - requires additional VHF antenna to be installed
• Ability to communicate with up to 2 optional wireless handsets (HS40)
• 6-key removable handset microphone with built-in speaker. Can be
front or rear connected to the radio with optional extension cable
• Built-in GPS receiver and antenna with connection for optional
external GPS antenna
• Intercom, Fog Horn and Hailer functions
• NAV/MOB key to display dedicated navigation or Man Over Board
screens
• TRI key to select DUAL/TRI scan
• Dedicated Wx (Weather) key
• Favourite channels list to build your list of commonly used channels
• Shortcuts list to build your list of commonly used radio features
• Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA,
Canada, International) including weather channels where available
(country mode dependant)
• Dedicated CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international
distress) channel
• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets Global DSC
Class D Standards
• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and
position until an acknowledgement is received
• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU country mode)
• With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function
• Contacts list that stores up to 50 names with MMSI numbers
• MMSI storage for one favourite group
• Group Call and All Ships Call facility
• Weather alert facility where available (US country mode)
• Prominent channel display
• Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD
• Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use
• Waterproof and submersible to comply with IPx7
• Choice of High (25 W) or Low (1 W) transmission power
• Powerful 4 W external audio output
• GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (with valid GPS
source)
• LL position polling information.
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Simrad RS40 Specifications

General

Type	VHF Marine Radio
Display	LCD
AIS Receiver	Yes
NMEA 2000	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Output Power	25W
NMEA 0183	Yes
Modulation	FM
Power Supply	12V DC
DSC	Class D
Channels	International, US, Canadian
GPS	Built-in
Frequency Range	156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz
Weight	1.2 kg