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Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
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distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
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  • Page 1 Preface Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
  • Page 2 RF emissions statements European Union This RS90S complies with CE under RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product’s section at the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com. United States Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 Canada This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference; and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
  • Page 4 DE - Germany NL - Netherlands UK - United Kingdom GR - Greece NO - Norway Trademarks Simrad® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. RS90S User Manual...
  • Page 5 Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. Notes on MMSI and DSC The user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine digit number.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Getting started Handsets Handset control buttons Switching on and off The standby screen Modes Changing channel Adjusting squelch Setting transmission power PTT Key Using the menus Shortcut keys Entering data Warning messages Alert tones Operating procedures Making a routine radio call Calling a buddy Making a channel 16/9 distress call Making a DSC distress call...
  • Page 7 Editing a waypoint Deleting a waypoint Navigating to a waypoint DSC procedures Introduction to DSC DSC Distress calls Sending routine DSC calls Receiving DSC calls ATIS AIS procedures List of nearby vessels PPI display T/CPA screen AIS target information Installation Checklist Positioning Installing the transceiver...
  • Page 8 110 Appendices Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting Appendix 2 - Keys reference Appendix 3 - Beep tones and call alerts Appendix 4 - Warning Messages Appendix 5 - AIS information Appendix 6 - Technical specification Appendix 7 - Channel charts 10 | Contents | RS90S User Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The Simrad RS90S VHF radio is a comprehensive solution for marine VHF radio applications. The radio comprises: • RS90S VHF transceiver. • One wired handset as standard, and optionally up to 3 more wired handsets. (Maximum of 4 wired handsets in total.) •...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Caution: Under extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns. Handsets All the operating functions of the RS90S are carried out using the handsets.
  • Page 11 Handset parts Red distress cover with button beneath Screen PTT button Volume control Function keys Keypad (wired handsets only). Subscribing a wireless handset At installation time, wireless handsets must be registered in the transceiver. For instructions, see “Subscribing a wireless handset” on page 85.
  • Page 12 Charging a wireless handset When a wireless handset is not in use, it should be placed on its cradle for charging. Locate the bottom of the handset onto the cradle first, and then press the top of the handset inwards until it clicks into the top lugs. Handset operation priority If you want to use HS1, but it displays “HS# IN USE, ”...

  • Page 13: Handset Control Buttons

    Handset control buttons Short press for AIS menu. Long press for Intercom / Hailer mode. Press to select the priority channel. Short press for Exit key. Long press for power on/off. Squelch keys. Also used for moving cursor left/right. Three favourite channel key. Short press for weather station (US models).

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and o Switching on the system The VHF radio is switched on from a wired handset. To switch on the radio: Press and hold [X] on a wired handset until the startup screen showing version numbers appears. When prompted, press [X] to exit the startup screen and display the main operating screen.
  • Page 15 Switching on a wireless handset • Press and hold [X] until the display illuminates. The display shows “Searching, ” then “Connecting, ” and then the current operating screen. Notes: • This only switches on the individual wireless handset, not the transceiver.

  • Page 16: The Standby Screen

    The standby screen The following illustration shows a typical operating screen in standby mode. The radio is in standby mode when it is waiting to send or receive calls. DISTRESS 14:43 33.122 42.408 WPT: HARBR 8.00 0.50> The above screen shows: •...
  • Page 17 During normal operation, the following icons may be displayed on the screen depending on setup: Symbol Meaning Channel suffix AIS is enabled Flashing if a weather alert has been received (US models only) ATIS is enabled Low battery warning. Activates at 10.5 V Incoming DSC call.

  • Page 18: Modes

    Modes The RS90S has several different modes of operation. The main mode is standby mode, during which the radio is ready to send or receive VHF calls. Generally, pressing the [X] key will exit any special mode and return to standby mode. Scanning mode In scanning mode, the radio scans selected channels for radio activity.
  • Page 19 Normally the radio should be left tuned to the priority channel CH16 (CH16 or CH09 (US models)) in case an emergency call is broadcast on that channel. The RS90S can also be set to monitor several channels at the same time. In this case, the radio continuously scans the selected channels and, if activity is heard on a channel, it will switch to that channel while the activity continues.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Squelch

    Adjusting squelch The squelch adjustment allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the radio so that background noise is minimized. In areas of high static noise, such as close to large cities, you can improve quality of reception by adjusting the squelch. •...

  • Page 21: Ptt Key

    PTT Key The Push to Talk (PTT) key activates the microphone and transmits your voice over the selected channel. Notes: • Pressing PTT while a menu is displayed will exit the menu without making any selection. • DSC transmission has higher priority than PTT voice transmission. •...

  • Page 22: Entering Data

    Entering data Entering data with a wired handset Enter data using the keypad. The first press of a key inputs the number corresponding to the key; subsequent presses input letters of the alphabet as indicated on the key. For example, 2, A, B, and C are typed using the same key.

  • Page 23: Operating Procedures

    Operating procedures Making a routine radio call Making a routine ship to ship or ship to shore call. Select a calling channel. See “Changing channel” on page 20. Listen to make sure that there is no traffic on the channel. Hold down [PTT] and announce the station you want to contact and your own vessel’s details.

  • Page 24: Making A Channel 16/9 Distress Call

    Making a channel 16/9 distress call If not already on the priority channel, press the [16/9] key. 16 / Listen to make sure there is no traffic on the channel. Hold down [PTT] and announce your distress call. Say your call sign, details of your vessel, its position and the nature of the distress.

  • Page 25: Receiving Weather Alerts (Us Model Only)

    Receiving weather alerts (US model only) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather is forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz. To access weather alerts: Short press [WX] to enter WX mode.

  • Page 26: Favourite Channel (Non-Us Models)

    Receiving a SAME ALERT If SAME ALERT is ON and an NWR or EAS alert for your geographic area is broadcast, the RS90S detects the alert signal and sounds the alarm. Press any key to cancel the alarm. • If the alert is being sent by NOAA NWR, the radio automatically tunes to the designated frequency so that you can listen to the alert.

  • Page 27: Three Favourite Channels 3Ch

    Three favourite channels 3CH Once set up, you can use the three favourite channels in two ways: • Repeat press [3CH] to toggle between your three favourite channels, • Scan the three channels and the priority channel. To add a favourite channel: •...
  • Page 28 • Dual watch scan Scans the selected channel and channel 16. • 3CH scan Scans your three favourite channels and the priority channel. • Tri watch scan (US models only) Scans the current channel, channel 16 and channel 9. ALL SCAN mode Hold down [SCAN] for about 3 seconds to start ALL SCAN mode.
  • Page 29 3CH scan mode • With any of your favourite channels selected (by pressing the 3CH key), hold down [SCAN] to start scanning your favourite channels and the priority channel. • Press [SCAN] again to stop at the broadcast channel. • During scanning, press [X] to cancel 3CH scanning and return to the previously selected channel.

  • Page 30: Using The Hailer

    Tri watch scan (US models only) Tri watch monitors the current working channel, Channel 16 and Channel 9. For tri watch, you need to enable both channel 16 and channel 9 as priority channels. See “Setting the priority channel” on page 90. To enter tri watch scan: •...

  • Page 31: Using The Fog Horn

    Using the fog horn If the RS90S is connected to a suitable public address (PA) speaker, you can use the Fog Horn function to sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the PA speaker. Press and hold [AIS/IC] until the HAILER menu appears. Select FOG HORN.

  • Page 32: Using The Intercom

    Using the intercom When two or more handsets (wired or wireless) are installed, you can use the radio to communicate between handsets. Press and hold [AIS/IC]. Select INTERCOM from the menu. HAILER HAILER Press [PTT] to talk. FOG HORN INTERCOM ANNOUNCE When finished, press [X] to quit Intercom mode.

  • Page 33: Using The Voice Recorder

    Using the voice recorder When activated, the voice recorder function records all received and transmitted voice communications. If memory is full, it will overwrite previous recordings. Recording Long press the voice recorder key to access the recording menu. Select RECORDER and then ON’ to enable the recording function. Voice recording is ON by default.

  • Page 34: Waypoint Procedures

    Waypoint procedures A waypoint refers to the latitude, longitude and name of a place that you have entered into the radio. A waypoint can be a destination, a point along a planned course, or any location useful for navigation, such as a fishing spot. You can use waypoints as follows: •...

  • Page 35: Editing A Waypoint

    Editing a waypoint Select MENU WAYPOINT WP LIST. The display shows your list of waypoints. WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP Press [OK]. NEW WP starts to flash. Scroll down to the entry you want to edit. WP LIST NEW WP While the required waypoint is flashing, press [OK].

  • Page 36: Navigating To A Waypoint

    Navigating to a waypoint Navigating to a waypoint requires two steps: • Selecting which waypoint you want to navigate to. • Pressing [NAV] to go to Navigation mode. WAYPOINT WP LIST These steps are explained below. NEAREST WP Selecting a waypoint from your list Select MENU WAYPOINT WP LIST.
  • Page 37 Entering navigation mode • Long press [NAV] to enter navigation mode. In navigation mode, the following details about the destination waypoint will be displayed on the standby screen: Name of waypoint B: Bearing in degrees; ‘t’ for true D: Distance X: Cross track error Cross track error is the distance the vessel is to one side of the straight line between two waypoints.

  • Page 38: Dsc Procedures

    DSC procedures Introduction to DSC DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. It allows radio stations to contact each other on a dedicated digital channel (channel 70). The radios automatically exchange the digital contact and acknowledgement messages on channel 70, freeing up the other VHF channels for voice communications.
  • Page 39 Distress calls DSC is particularly useful for sending distress signals to all stations. The process is automated to the extent that if you are under stress, you can simply press a single, dedicated distress button—the red button beneath the red cover on top of the RS90S handset. When sending a distress call, the DSC radio automatically transmits as much information as is available, including: •...

  • Page 40: Dsc Distress Calls

    DSC Distress calls Initiating an UNDEFINED distress call immediately Flip open the red cover on top of the handset. DISTRESS Press and hold the red [DISTRESS] key for about 3 seconds. The radio counts down the 3 seconds, and then: •...
  • Page 41 Continuing a distress call After you have initiated a distress call as above, the radio goes into call repeat mode—it automatically repeats the distress call approximately every 4 minutes, until the call is acknowledged by an official search and rescue station. The display shows the time remaining to the next resend.
  • Page 42 Receiving a distress call When the radio receives a DSC distress call, it: • Sounds a two-tone alarm through the handset(s) and speaker(s), • Automatically switches to channel 16 after 10 seconds if there is no user intervention. If the two-tone distress alarm sounds on your radio: Press the [SILENC] softkey to silence the alert.

  • Page 43: Sending Routine Dsc Calls

    Distress relay individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) When the radio receives an Individual Distress Relay call, it sounds the alert tone and displays INDIV DISTR RELAY. Press the [SILENC] softkey to silence the alarm. You can then: • Press to scroll through details of the call. •...

  • Page 44: Individual

    General usage • When an alert sounds, press the [SILENC] softkey to stop the SUNBIRD beeping sound. INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE WAIT..00:10 • When choosing a working channel, select INTER-SHIP; the radio will X-->EXIT automatically list suitable ship-to-ship (Simplex) channels that you can use for a particular function.

  • Page 45: Last Call

    Note: For information on receiving an individual DSC call, see “Receiving a DSC individual call” on page 59. Calling the MMSI of the last call received (This will send a ROUTINE, INDIVIDUAL call.) Select DSC MENU LAST CALL. The display shows the details of the most recent incoming call. DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL...

  • Page 46: All Ships

    Sending a group call A group MMSI is a shared MMSI. When a DSC call is transmitted by one of the vessels in the group, all the radios that have the same MMSI entered will receive the message, and can reply on the chosen DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL...
  • Page 47 Sending an all ships call Select DSC MENU ALL SHIPS. DSC CALL Select one of the two call priorities: INDIVIDUAL LAST CALL GROUP • SAFETY ALL SHIPS Use to send safety information to all ships within range. • URGENCY Use when a serious situation or problem arises that could lead to ALL SHIPS a distress situation.

  • Page 48: Call Log

    Calling using the call log The call log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call one of them back quickly. 02 SUNBIRD INDIVIDUAL Select DSC MENU CALL LOG. ROUTINE 05:00 The display shows the details of the most recent call. to find the caller you want to call back and press [OK].

  • Page 49: Distr Log

    Calling using the distress log The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most recently received distress calls, so that you can call any of them quickly. Always try to make voice contact on CH16 first, as follows: Select DSC MENU DIST LOG.

  • Page 50: Sent Call

    Viewing the sent call log The Sent Call log contains details for the 20 most recent calls sent from your radio. DSC CALL You can review details of each call, and delete calls from the list as ALL SHIPS CALL LOG required.

  • Page 51: Buddy List Setup

    Tracking a buddy - introduction You can select a buddy or list of buddies continuously track their positions. You can also start and stop tracking your buddy and add or remove buddies from your buddy track list. The radio sends an LL Request to each buddy in turn at a set time interval and, if a response is received from a buddy, it displays the buddy’s LL position on screen.

  • Page 52: Track Buddy

    Setting the track buddy update interval You can set the interval at which the position requests are sent out. Select DSC MENU TRACK BUDDY. DSC CALL Select INTERVAL. DISTR LOG SENT CALL LL REQUEST TRACK BUDD Select the required interval: 15, 30 or 60 minutes. Press [OK].
  • Page 53 Start or stop tracking a Buddy Note: START TRACK will only track buddies on your TRACKLIST whose status is ON. DSC CALL DISTR LOG SENT CALL Select DSC MENU TRACK BUDDY. LL REQUEST TRACK BUDD Select START TRACK. The display shows the status of each buddy on your tracking list (ON or OFF).

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