Introduction; Generalities - Midland neptune User Manual

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Generalities

Congratulations for choosing Midland's marine transceiver NEPTUNE. 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 di-
stances, and a low transmission power of 1 watt to reduce consumption during short-distance
communication.
• Switchable between DSC System (Class "D") and ATIS function for European inland wate-
rways
• Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility – channel selec-
tion and channel 16 recall.
• Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast – constantly shows NEPTUNE's parameters and
settings and occurs a optimal visualization.
• Possibility to program 20 private channels and 16 MMSI numbers by means of the optional
programming kit "PGR NEPTUNE". We remind that the use of private channels is controlled by
the national competent authorities: for this reason, we suggest you contact the local radio com-
munication authorithies. For the use in Germany a special licence is requested. Only authorized
persons are allowed to use private channels when shipping on European inland waterways.
• Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms with the standard IP54.
• Recall button for Channel 16 – for instant access to channel 16 (the universal marine channel
for emergency contact).
• NMEA connection – use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to
optional GPS system, such as GPS 200 or other compatible GPS. Once connected, the display
will show the automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data.
• DSC Digital Selective Calling – for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls
automatically (the transceiver supports DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operations with a spe-
cifically designed DSC unit which conforms to the ITU-R standard, M493-10 Class D require-
ment).
• ATIS-Function – Automatic Transmiiter Identification System for European inland waterways
• MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called contacts and
allows viewing of contact name on the display.
• Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any condition.
• Connection to an external speaker (optional) – for listening to communications further away
from the transceiver.
The manufacturers, in their effort to constantly improve product quality, reserve the right to
change the above characteristics without forewarning. For eventual updates, visit www.cte.it or
contact your authorized dealer.
NEPTUNE is switchable between DSC System (Classe "D") and ATIS-Function for European
inland waterways and is approved for both systems.
In ATIS mode, all Scan and Dual / Triple Watch functions are disabled, and on all ship-
to-ship and ship-to harbor channels the transmit power will automatically be reduced to
values between 0.5 and 1 Watt.
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