Basic Operation And Key Functions - Simrad RS10U Manual

1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions

All possible keys and their functions are listed. Note that some of the keys are not available depending
on your Simrad VHF radio model.
Key
VOL/PWR
SQL
16/9
16
WX
VOL
PWR
SQL
16/9
DISTRESS
Function
Volume and Power. Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable
volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if
connected.
Squelch or Threshold Level. Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver
signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly
clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for
best reception in open sea conditions.
In areas of high noise (eg close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity
is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section
2.3.
Priority Channel. RS10U only. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other
modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original
channel.
The default is Channel 16. To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down
16/9 until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.
Priority Channel. RS10E. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other modes
and to tune into the priority channel, Channel 16, on high power. Press again to
return to your original channel.
Weather Channel. RS10U. In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most
recently selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD.
Press + or - to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to
the most recent channel.
If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from
the weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any
key to hear the weather alert voice message.
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