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  • Page 1 PM-2050 SWF Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Making A Distress Call

    Making a Distress Call Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here: 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. On the radio, press the 16/9-Tri button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Making a Distress Call ............(inside front cover) Introduction ....................4 Features ......................4 Getting Started ....................6 What’s Included ....................6 Parts of the PM-2050 SWF................7 Front view ..................7 Back view ..................7 Charger ..................... 9 Reading the Display ..................9 Display icons and what they mean ..........

  • Page 4: Features

    Reading volume and squelch level on battery icon......21 Setting the UIC channel mode (USA/CAN/INT) ......21 Using the WX Mode..................21 Making a Transmission .................. 22 Selecting a channel ................. 22 Making a transmission ..............22 Boosting the transmission power ............ 22 Saving Channels to Memory .................
  • Page 5 After your radio is submerged in water, you might notice that the sound is distorted. This is because there is still water remaining in and around the speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to clear excess water, and the sound will return to normal. If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean it thoroughly with fresh water and dry it before turning it on.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Alkaline Battery Tray Battery (batteries not included) DC Charging AC-DC Charging PM-2050 SWF Radio Adapter Adapter Screws for Charging Wrist Strap Belt Clip Cradle If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact PRESIDENT Customer Care (see back cover for contact information).

  • Page 7: Parts Of The Pm-2050 Swf

    Parts of the PM-2050 SWF Front view Back view...
  • Page 8 Button Press to... Press and hold to... Power Turn the radio on or off. PTT (Push Talk/transmit on a channel. to Talk) Boost Transmit with a higher power level. 16/9/TRI 1st press: Go to channel 16. Turn Triple Watch on and off. 2nd press: Go to channel 9.

  • Page 9: Charger

    Charger Reading the Display The LCD display shows different information depending on what you are doing. This sample screen shows some of this information. The following table shows all the possible icons and what they mean.

  • Page 10: Display Icons And What They Mean

    Display icons and what they mean Icon What it means You are currently transmitting. The transmitter power is set to L (Low - 1W), LO, MID, HI M (Mid - 2.5W), or H (HIGH - 6W). The keys are locked. LOCK Indicates if the radio is set for US channels, US, CAN, or INT...

  • Page 11: How It Works

    How It Works Your radio has three main operation modes: Normal, Scan, and Weather. Mode What it does Use it when you To turn it want to... on/off Normal Monitors a single Monitor a channel or (default marine channel and talk to another radio.

  • Page 12: Normal Mode Operation

    Normal Mode Operation © To transmit, remove the radio from the charger, then press and hold Push to Talk. Release the button when you are finished talking. © For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two inches from your mouth while you’re talking.

  • Page 13: Normal Mode With Triple Watch Or Dual Watch

    Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in Normal mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. The radio will not check channels 16 or 9 while you are actively transmitting;...

  • Page 14: Using The Radio In Scan Mode

    Using the radio in Scan mode © To activate Scan mode, press SCAN/DUAL. © You must have at least two channels in memory to start a scan. However, you cannot save marine channel 70 or Weather channels. © You cannot transmit while in Scan mode. ©...

  • Page 15: Scan Mode With Triple Watch Or Dual Watch

    Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in Scan mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds, then goes on to scan the next channel; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16: Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in Scan mode You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple/Dual Watch at the same time.

  • Page 16: Weather Mode

    Weather Mode The NOAA weather channels cooperate with the FCC to alert you of other hazards besides weather (child abduction alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In Weather mode, the radio monitors one of the nine NOAA weather channels. If any type of alert is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and the display blinks.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Hardware

    Li-Ion Polymer battery so you can still use your radio while your Li-Ion Polymer battery is recharging. CAUTION: If you are using your radio in a cold-weather environ- ment, PRESIDENT recommends using nonrechargeable Lithium batteries. When using alkaline batteries, transmit power is limited to a maximum of 2.5W.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Charger

    1) Hold the lower part of the tray in one hand with the three battery contacts facing down. Use your thumb to hold the notch on the lower part of the tray. 2) With your other hand, grip the upper part of the tray and lift the cover open.

  • Page 19: Important Notes On Charging The Battery

    Cautions: © Use only the battery and charger supplied with this radio. Us- ing a different charger or battery can damage the radio and create a risk of fire or shock. © The charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into the wa- ter, unplug it before attempting to remove it from the water.

  • Page 20: Using Your Radio

    Press VOL/SQ to save. Setting the Squelch level The PM-2050 SWF recognizes signals as transmissions if they exceed a signal strength threshold. Adjusting the squelch sets this threshold level. Increasing squelch requires a signal to be stronger to be seen as a transmission.

  • Page 21: Reading Volume And Squelch Level On Battery Icon

    While listening to a channel, press and hold VOL/SQ to enter Squelch Setting mode. The SQUELCH Level (S0) number displays on the LCD. Press CHAN- NEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN to increase or decrease the squelch levels (0 - 3). Press VOL/SQ to save the setting. Note: Setting the squelch level too high may prevent you from hearing weaker transmissions.

  • Page 22: Making A Transmission

    Making a Transmission Selecting a channel Press Channel Up and Channel Down briefly to scroll through the channels one channel at a time. Press and hold Channel Up or Channel Down to quick- ly scroll through the channels. Making a transmission Press and hold Push to Talk.

  • Page 23: Saving Channels To Memory

    Saving Channels to Memory If you find a channel you like and want to listen to it again, save it to memory. Press MEM/SOS; the active channel is stored in memory and MEM displays. Press SCAN DUAL to scan the channels in memory. You must have at least 2 channels in memory in order to use Scan mode.

  • Page 24: Using The External Speaker/Mic Jack

    Insert the special gasketed plug and screw down the shell, which prevents water from entering the jack. For details, consult your dealer or contact PRESIDENT Customer Care directly (see back cover for contact information). Using the Battery Save feature The Battery Save feature automatically turns off receive power at regular inter- vals to save battery power.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions: © If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency situation.
  • Page 26 Problem Things to Try The display flashes, and I The channel number on the display will flash if don’t know why the radio is in a Watch mode or in Scan mode. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (seet page 13). Where can I find my The serial number is on a plate inside the bat- radio’s serial number?

  • Page 27: Spécifications

    Specifications General - Channels : All US/International/Canada marine channels 9 Weather channels - Frequency Control : PLL - Frequency Tolerance : Transmit: 0.5 PPM (at 25°C) nominal Receive: 0.5 PPM (at 25°C) nominal - Operating Temperature : -4°F (-20°C) to +122°F(+50°C) - Antenna : Flexible Whip - Microphone...

  • Page 28: Channels And Frequencies (Mhz)

    Channels and Frequencies (MHz) US Channel Frequencies and Names US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.050 156.050 Simplex Vessel traffic system/commercial 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel traffic system/commercial 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-shipsafety 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial 156.450...

  • Page 29: Canadian Channel Frequencies And Names

    US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial 156.525 Inhibit Receive only Digital Selective Calling 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial (Ship-Ship) 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation 156.725 156.725...
  • Page 30 Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater Calling Channel 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.650 156.650 Simplex, 1W Bridge To Bridge 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.750...

  • Page 31: International Channel Frequencies And Names

    Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation 156.775 156.775 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.875 156.875 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.925 156.925 Simplex Inter Ship 156.975 156.975...
  • Page 32 International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel traffic system 156.750 156.750 Simplex, 1W Environmental 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling 156.850 156.850 Simplex, 1W Govt maritime control 161.500 156.900 Duplex Port operation 161.550 156.950 Duplex Commercial 161.600...

  • Page 33: Weather Channel Frequencies And Names

    International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 161.575 156.975 Duplex Port operation 161.625 157.025 Duplex Port operation 161.675 157.075 Duplex Port operation 161.725 157.125 Duplex Port operation 161.775 157.175 Duplex Port operation 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine operator 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine operator...

  • Page 34: Regulations And Safety Warnings

    Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by PRESIDENT. Changes or modifications not approved by PRESIDENT could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 35: Three Year Limited Warranty

    Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modi- fications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
  • Page 36 • Interventions that modified the conformity features, repairs or modifications done by third parties which are not agreed by our company. • Any opening of the housing cancels the warranty. GOUPE PRESIDENT ELECTRONICS SIÈGE SOCIAL / HEAD OFFICE - FRANCE Route de Sète - BP 100 - 34540 BALARUC...
  • Page 37 Notes...
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  • Page 40 SIÈGE SOCIAL / HEAD OFFICE - FRANCE Route de Sète - BP 100 - 34540 BALARUC Site internet : http:\\www.president-electronics.com Email : groupe@president-electronics.com 1369/07-13 U01UT644BZZ(0)

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