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2.0
INTRODUCTION
2.1
THIS MANUAL
2.1.1
This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of
distress communications utilizing the ACR/2727 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way
Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety. A
photocopy of the suggested procedures for distress communications outlined in section 7.0
should be kept with each radiotelephone to aid the designated operator maximize the
intelligibility and success of his radio distress request.
2.2
PURPOSE .2
2.2.1
The Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone (Figure 1) is intended to be used for
on-scene emergency communications between survival craft and ship, and survival craft and
rescue units. The radio is equipped with a 5 year lithium survival battery pack which is user
replaceable. With the lithium battery pack installed, the unit meets all IMO, SOLAS and FCC
requirements for survival craft two-way VHF transceivers. An optional rechargeable MaxCap
battery pack is also available so that the radio may also be used for everyday use.
2.3
AUTHORIZATION
2.3.1
This radio is FCC Type Accepted and GMDSS listed (FCC Part 80.1101) as a survival craft two-
way VHF radiotelephone apparatus which complies with the 1988 GMDSS SOLAS
amendments. To install the radio on a survival craft, the host ship must have a valid Ship Station
License as required by law. To obtain an application for an FCC Ship Station License (U.S.
ships), the user should contact the nearest FCC office.
2.4
CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
2.4.1
The following carriage requirements apply to all relevant SOLAS ships built on or after February
1, 1992, and to all relevant SOLAS ships as of February 1, 1995. Any vessel may voluntarily
carry any number of two-way VHF radiotelephones provided it maintains a valid Ship Station
License:
1. A minimum number of two (2) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS
cargo ships of between 300-500 gross tons.
2. A minimum number of three (3) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS
passenger ships and SOLAS cargo ships of 500 or more gross tons.
NOTE: These carriage requirements are subject to change. For the latest information, please
refer to International Maritime Organization (IMO).
3.0
OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.1
OPERATING CONTROLS .1
PURPOSE
OPERATING CONTROLS
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