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- Page 1 REGATTA™ 2 Synthesized Marine Transceiver VHF/FM 25/1 Watt Models RG2W or RG2B Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!...4 Symbols used...4 Warnings...4 1.2. General ...4 1.2.a Radio Frequency / Installation...4 1.2.b Environmental...4 Registration of your Marine Transceiver...4 Assistance...5 Manual Notes ...5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ...7 Front panel ...7 Back panel (connections) ...8 Microphone ...9 INSTALLATION ...10 Contents of package ...10... - Page 3 “ Log” (list of registered calls) ...23 “Dir” (Entries in the directory) ...23 “Posn”(Setting of position co-ordinates and adjustment of UTC time) ”LCD” (display contrast) ...24 “Beep” (Enable/disable keypad beep) ...24 “ZONE”(Adjustment of UTC time deviation) ...25 9.10 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code).25 10 MAINTENANCE ...25 10.1 Maintenance and warnings ...25 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...26...
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Page 4: Above All
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate conformity to the FCC Regulations. All changes or modifications must be approved in writing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION. This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME) at radio frequency (RF), and as such must be installed and placed in operating... -
Page 5: Assistance
Assistance We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below. This number is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be useful in the event of repair/assistance and/or loss and/or theft. NOTE A WARNING STICKER is supplied with this transceiver. - Page 6 INTRODUCTION General Congratulations for choosing Midland’s REGATTA™ 2 marine transceiver. This product is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. The following are its principle features: • Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned). • High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power consumption during short-distance communication and for in harbor use.
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Page 7: Description Of Controls And Connectors
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2.1. Front panel (1) ON/OFF/VOLUME Turns REGATTA 2 on/off and regulates audio volume reception. The radio is turned off when you completely rotate the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks. (2) SQUELCH Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals). (3) MICROPHONE jack Insert the mike connector into this jack. -
Page 8: Back Panel (Connections)
Back panel (connections) Warning! Faulty connections or short-circuits may seriously damage REGATTA 2. Before attempting any connections, consult the specialized sections of this manual. Antenna Jack This SO 239 jack is for connecting an appropriate antenna. Power cable This red/black cable has to be connected to a power source of 12 V DC (red is positive. -
Page 9: Microphone
2.3. Microphone (1) UP and DOWN buttons These two buttons change the tuning channel. The first scrolls upwards through the tuned marine channels, the second scrolls downwards. (2) Button 16 For ease of use, button 16 performs the same function as button 16 on the front panel of the transceiver. -
Page 10: Installation
(12) Washers (2 pieces) (13) Grained washers (2 pieces) (14) Nuts (2 pieces) (15) GPS receiver connecting cable (not shown) (16) Operator Warning Label (not shown) (17) Certificate of warranty and instruction manual (not shown) Depending on the model, some parts may already be attached/connected to the device. -
Page 11: Mounting The Transceiver
3.3 Mounting the transceiver To mount the transceiver to your vessel (see following picture): Choose an appropriate location, as explained in the paragraph above. Position the mounting bracket on the surface upon which it will be fixed, use a pencil to draw the position of the four holes where the screws will be inserted. Ensure that the surface intended for the transceiver mounting can be drilled into without damaging other parts of the vessel and be careful to not drill right through Remove the bracket, drill four holes smaller in diameter than the screws, and... -
Page 12: Installation Of The Antenna/Electromagnetic Exposure
3.5 Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure For optimal radio settings and minimal user exposure to electromagnetic radio frequency energy, ensure that: • The antenna is connected to the transceiver and is properly installed. • The antenna is situated away from people and is positioned at least three feet from the transceiver and microphone. -
Page 13: Connections
Never short-circuit it, as this may damage the radio. 3.7.b GPS device If your REGATTA 2 transceiver is connected to a GPS receiver, you can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel (latitude and longitude) and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). -
Page 14: Basic Operation
To turn the transceiver off, rotate the knob counter-clockwise until you hear a click: the LCD display will turn off. If your transceiver is not connected to a GPS receiver, it is necessary to manually insert your coordinates, otherwise an alarm will continue to sound. For further details, see Par.6.1 &... -
Page 15: Selecting High And Low Transmission Power
The PTT (Push-To-Talk) button is located on the external microphone of your REGATTA 2. To transmit: Ensure that no one else is speaking. Hold down the PTT button on the microphone. Display. 3. Wait a second, then speak in a normal voice about 2 inches from the microphone. -
Page 16: Scanning Functions
SCANNING FUNCTIONS Channel scanning REGATTA 2 can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning, or selecting the channels in rapid sequence. When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends. Before the scanning automatically starts again, REGATTA 2 waits for a few seconds in case the user wishes, if necessary, to respond to a call even if in truth you will see the channels being scanned. -
Page 17: Memory Channels (Mem Mode)
Similar to scanning of marine channels, Dual Watch and Triple watch stop when a signal is found and remain blocked for a few seconds after the signal disappears, in order to give the user a chance to respond to a call, if necessary. Dual/Triple Watch cannot function correctly if the squelch is not correctly regulated, as described in par .4.3 Memory channels (MEM mode) -
Page 18: Use With Gps
Some GPS receivers may require a change in the manner the radio processes the GPS data. Pressing GPS selection diplays CHECKSUM ON/OFF selection. If no GPS receiver is connected, using WARN BEEP ON/OFF allows the user to defeat the audible warning that new position data is required. Press C button to return to menu. -
Page 19: Sending An Individual Call
Sending an individual call You can carry out an individual call using the following procedure: Press briefly the function key corresponding to CALL. On the display appears: The outlined line below under "Routine To” appears if no owner name was inserted in the column “Dir”, otherwise a similar situation may appear: Press the function key “Ch 06”... -
Page 20: General Call To All Ships (All Ship Safety - All Ship Urgency)
Like mentioned above, it is possible, to insert manually the address of who is desired to call (using the alphanumerical keypad), or to select one of the addresses previously stored (maximum 16) by pressing several times the function key related to “DIR”. Then, after you have selected the communication channel and the owner address, the call can be carried out by pressing the function key corresponding to the script “Send”... - Page 21 H. GROUNDING I. LISTING L. SINKING M. ADRIFT To send out the distress call hold down the DISTRESS-button for 5 seconds. An acoustic alert will emit and the distress call will be carried out on channel 70 even when the channel is in use. After the distress call, the transceiver will simultaneously check channel 70 and channel 16 on a receipt of DSC confirmation and meanwhile appears following: At this point:...
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Page 22: Receiving A Dsc Call
Receiving a DSC call When the user receives a DSC call, the transceiver will automatically respond according to the type of call. Information shown on the LCD display will vary according to the type of call. Refer to the diagram below for several examples: DISTRESS CALL GENERAL CALL TO ALL VESSELS... -
Page 23: Customization
CUSTOMIZATION Menu settings REGATTA 2 can carry out a series of settings in order to personalize the transceiver to your requirements and to insert the necessary data to its operation. Navigation in the menu of settings To access the menu of setting use the functions keys. All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory. -
Page 24: Lcd" (Display Contrast)
The insertion of time coordinates is required to carry out DSC calls. If REGATTA 2 is connected to a compatible GPS receiver (GPS 200) the setting of these data is not compulsory. Sending DSC without setting position and time works but message will lack the position and time data. -
Page 25: Zone"(Adjustment Of Utc Time Deviation)
“ZONE” (Adjustment of UTC time deviation) The user can program the time deviation with respect to the UTC time so the transceiver’s display will show the time for the current time zone. Press the function key “DSC”. Press the function key “Menu”. Press the function key “More”. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Power supply is not correctly connected Device doesn’t turn The protection fuse has shorted (located on the power cable) Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that antenna is Device turns on, but doesn’t receive Volume level is too low signals Squelch level is too high Unable to contact... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Channels ... All 48USA, 55 Canadian & 57 international marine channels, Frequency generation ...PLL synthesizer Frequency range ...TX from 156.025 to 157.425 MHz ... RX from 156.050 to 162.550 MHz Antenna Impedance ...50 Ohm Power supply...12 VDC Operating temperature...from -20°C to +55°C Size (HxLxW) ... -
Page 28: Frequency Table
Frequency Table Channel Number Frequency MHz INT CAN US 156.050 160.650 01A 156.050 156.050 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.200 156.200 156.250 160.850 05A 05A 156.250 156.250 06 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 07A 07A 156.350 156.350 08 156.400 156.400 09 156.450 156.450 10 156.500... - Page 29 INT CAN US 156.925 161.525 78A 78A 156.925 156.925 156.975 161.575 79A 79A 156.975 156.975 157.025 161.625 80A 80A 157.025 157.025 157.075 161.675 81A 81A 157.075 157.075 157.125 161.725 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 157.175 161.775 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 84 157.225 161.825 85 157.275 161.875...
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