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SYSTEM 4000
MF/HF 150W
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 SAILOR SYSTEM 4000 MF/HF 150W Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Distress Call Transmission of DSC distress alert on MF (2187.5 kHz) 1. If off: press ON/OFF. 2. Open DISTRESS lid. 3. Press DISTRESS button. TX and Alarm indicators flashes and an intermittent sound starts. If time permits, release the distress button and select the NATURE of distress.
  • Page 3 What is what? HC4500B MF/HF CONTROL UNIT CALL CALL CALL BOOK ALARM ALARM TEL / SCAN MODE 2182 DISTRESS TUNE FUNC ON/OFF ENTER 1. Display. 2. Indicator lamps. TX, steady light: Transmitting. TX, flashing: Distress button pressed (ALARM flashes in antiphase).

  • Page 4: Introduction

    UTC time and your position in its DSC distress messages. For an explanation of DSC, see page 2. This SAILOR marine equipment is a part of the modular system 4000 which also includes a HF single sideband radiotelephone.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Distress Call ..........................ii What is what? .......................... iii Introduction ..........................iv About this manual ........................iv Abbreviations Used in this Manual ..................2 MF/HF Fundamental info ......................3 Propagation of MF and HF Radio Waves ................3 Radiotelephony ........................

  • Page 6: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    Abbreviations Used in this Manual Amplitude Modulation Control Unit Digital Selective Calling Global Positioning System High Frequency Medium Frequency MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Push-To-Talk Receive Single Side Band Telephony Transmit Co-ordinated Universal Time 0131...

  • Page 7: Mf/Hf Fundamental Info

    MF/HF Fundamental info Propagation of MF and HF Radio Waves MF/HF radiocommunications provide a medium and long range service. The 1.6-4 MHz marine band is intended primarily for coastal operation beyond normal VHF communication range. A reliable range of more than 150 nautical miles can be expected in most areas in the daytime, more in the nighttime.

  • Page 8: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Switch Supply On/Off Switches equipment on when pressed. Switches equipment off when pressed for 2 seconds. Start-up display is ‘Telephony’ with last used settings. Note: The equipment should always be switched on while at sea in order to maintain continuous DSC watch on 2187.5 kHz.

  • Page 9: Switch Squelch On/Off

    Switch Squelch On/Off Changes between squelch on, indicated in the Telephony Display by ‘SQUELCH’ and squelch off (no indication). When squelch is on the receiver is muted in speech pauses. Squelch is automatically set to off by a change of RX frequency except during scanning.

  • Page 10: Store A Channel

    Store a Channel Select the desired RX frequency, TX frequency and mode setting. Press and key in a channel number between 1and 199. If the channel number is free, the STORE softkey is available: Stores the channel Backspace, deletes the previous entry Selects the previous display If the channel number is already used, the REPLACE softkey is available.

  • Page 11: Listening For Calls

    Listening for Calls Coast stations transmit traffic lists consisting of call signs/names of the ships for which they have traffic. The traffic lists are sent at specified times and at intervals of typically two hours. They are broadcasted on the normal working frequencies on the coast station. Ships should, as far as possible, listen to the traffic lists transmitted by relevant coast stations.

  • Page 12: Scanning Types

    Scanning types Telephony watch: Up to 10 telephony channels. Switches to edit Telephony scanning table Switches to next scanning type Returns to previous telephony setting Scanning rate is approx. one channel per 2 sec. Multi watch: A single DSC frequency (normally 2177 kHz) and up to 10 telephony channels. Switches to edit Multi Watch scanning table Switches to previous scanning type...

  • Page 13: Dsc Functions

    DSC Functions DSC Main Buttons Opens a menu to the call log where all DSC calls are stored. In this menu transmitted calls, received distress calls and other received calls sorted by time can be read separately. Received calls are deleted after 48 hours. Opens DSC transmitter menu.

  • Page 14: Receiving A Distress Call

    Note: The purpose is to enable the user to prevent automatic transmissions, e.g. when the ship is in port. AUTO POSITION RESPONSE = ON: Position information is included in direct dial calls and position request acknowledgements AUTO POSITION RESPONSE = OFF: Position information is excluded in direct dial calls and position request acknowledgements Note: The purpose is to enable the user to prevent automatic transmission of the ship’s position.

  • Page 15: Receiving An All Ships Call

    Receiving an All Ships Call DSC on distress calling frequencies are used by coast stations to advise shipping and by ships to advise coast stations and other ships of a following urgency or safety message. Reception of a safety call addressed to all ships is indicated by a sound signal of 3 seconds duration and a Call lamp that flashes until the call is acted upon.

  • Page 16: Sending A Test Call

    will initiate transmission of an acknowledgement containing the mode and frequencies from the received call. Stops transmission and returns to the previous display Transmission of the DSC acknowledgement takes approx. 8 seconds. Then the equipment is automatically set to the mode and working frequencies from the acknowledgement, and voice communication can start.

  • Page 17: Calling A Ship

    Select SAFETY category and TEST call type. Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the nearest coast station which can accept and reply to DSC test calls. Insert the number in the call Selects a submenu where a pre- programmed coast station can be selected Backspace, deletes last figure Select the DSC frequency...
  • Page 18 Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the wanted ship. Insert the number in the call Selects a submenu where a prepro- grammed ship station can be selected Backspace, deletes last figure A working channel shall be proposed when calling another ship. Insert the working frequencies in the call Selects telephony display for change of working frequencies...

  • Page 19: Calling A Coast Station

    Calling a Coast Station Press Call button Select SHORE call types Some coast stations provide automatic connection with the public switched telephone network. To use this facility select PHONE NO and key in the telephone number. Otherwise: Select individual routine call type Key in the nine digit MMSI number of the wanted coast station.

  • Page 20: Sending An All Ships Call

    comply will answer the call within 4½ minutes by sending a DSC Acknowledgement contain- ing information on working frequencies for the subsequent traffic. When acknowledgement is received lift the handset to set the radio to the working frequencies. Displays the contents of the acknowledge- ment Sets mode and frequency as indicated in the acknowledgement...
  • Page 21 Selects telecommand Steps between selectable telecommands Inserts the TX working frequency in the call Selects the telephony display for change of working frequencies The working frequency for safety calls is normally the distress and safety frequency in the same band as the DSC call, i.e. 2182 kHz on MF. Selects the DSC frequency Steps between DSC distress frequencies Starts transmission of the call...

  • Page 22: Repeat A Call

    Repeat a Call Press LOG button Selects Distress RX call log Selects non-distress RX call log Select TX call log Returns to Telephony display TX call: Start transmission of the call Selects newer call Selects older call The TX call log has capacity for storing 20 transmitted calls. The oldest call is deleted when the capacity is exceeded.

  • Page 23: Changing A Function

    Changing a Function There is a number of special functions available as shown in the function menu (this page). To change a function, e.g. display contrast: Press FUNC button Select SETTINGS Select CONTRAST Return to Telephony display Changes contrast level Selects previous display The Function Menu Menu...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Compass safe distance Compass safe distance in accordance with ISO/R 694 are given below in metres. Unit Standard Steering 5.4°/H 18°/H Control Unit Handset Cradle LS4970 Loudspeaker Dimensions and weights Handset Drilling Plan 2 x ø4.5 ø12 for cable entry 13.5 37921 Weight:...
  • Page 26 Control Unit The Control Unit may be tabletop or bulkhead mounted. Control Unit with Mounting Bracket 231.00 92.50 Mounting Option Drilling Plan 4 x ø4 14.00 181.00 Tilting +/-45 ° 209.00 Control Unit connector panel 38006 Weight: Control Unit 1 kg. Mounting Bracket 0.3 kg.
  • Page 27 Spare parts list: NAME PART NO. HC4500B MH/HF Control Unit, green 82450000 HC4500B MH/HF Control Unit, black 82450001 HA4615 Aerial Coupler 80461503 PA and Filters with SMPS Module 738090 Acessory list: PS4655 AC Power Supply 80465511 CH4656 Battery Charger 80465611...

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