Simrad RS40 User Manual

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Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide
Individual acknowledge
The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an
incoming ‘individual’ call, or require manual intervention:
Auto
After a 15 second delay, radio will switch to requested channel, and
send an automatic acknowledgement, ready for conversation.
US country mode default.
Manual
Operator must manually choose to send acknowledgement, as well
as change to requested channel. EU country mode default.
¼ Note: This does not apply for calls types other than ‘Individual’.
Position acknowledge (request)
The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge
an incoming position request, require manual intervention to
acknowledge, or simply ignore them:
AUTO
Sends current position automatically to calling radio.
MANUAL
Operator must manually choose to send position information.
OFF
All incoming position requests are ignored.
Auto switch (channel)
This setting only relates to All Ships and Group DSC calls.
When a DSC call is received, it may include a request to change to a
specific channel for subsequent communications.
With AUTO SWITCH set to ON, the radio will switch channels after
a 10 second delay. The radio will also display options to switch
immediately, or reject the request and stay on the current channel.
With AUTO SWITCH set to OFF:
• Any channel change request will require manual confirmation.
• The following symbol will be displayed:

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