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- Page 1 Manual Simrad RS10U/RS10E English www.simrad-yachting.com A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
- Page 2 DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. without notice. Governing Language: This statement, Copyright © 2010 Navico Holding AS. Simrad© any instruction manuals, user guides and is a registered trademark of Navico Holding other information relating to the product...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: DSC functions will not operate on the RS10U or the RS10E until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to section 4.2 for details. The radio channels installed into the Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country, depend- ing upon the model, and government or national communications authority regulations.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1-2 Customizing your Simrad VHF Radio ........ - Page 5 C-6 Special Channels ..............53 Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 6: Section 1 - General Information
Section 1 - General Information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of a Simrad RS10U or RS10E marine band VHF radio. All of these models provide the following useful features: • Prominent channel display • Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD • Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use • Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7 • GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS) -
Page 7: How To Display And Navigate Menus
If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct the entry. 1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols: Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 8 HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Weather channel. WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound. RS10U only. BUSY Receiver busy with an incoming signal. Priority channel is selected. Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.
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Page 9: Basic Operation And Key Functions
Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section 2.3. 16/9 Priority Channel. RS10U only. Also on the microphone. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel. - Page 10 To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Channel Bank. RS10U only. Press to toggle between USA, International or Canadian channel banks. The selected channel bank is displayed on the LCD along with the last used channel.
- Page 11 DSC Call Menu. Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section Hold down to enter MENU SELECT. Scroll to DSC SETUP to setup your MMSI and other DSC information. Go to RADIO SETUP to customize your Simrad VHF radio. See Section 4.
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Page 12: Section 2 - The Radio Menu (Menu)
CH NAME See Section 3. RING VOLUME BEEP VOLUME INT SPEAKER WATCH MODE WX ALERT Turn the GPS Simulator on/off. COM PORT See Section 2.6. GPS SIM Reset factory settings. RESET See Section 2.7. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Maintain Your Buddy List (Buddy List)
5. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. 6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press ESC to exit. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Local Or Distance Sensitivity (Local/Dist)
Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD and the keypad at a MENU SELECT comfortable level. LOCAL/DIST The microphone keypad backlighting is either ON or OFF. > BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Gps Data And Time (Gps/Data)
Press ENT when all the information is correct. The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The prefix MAN indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position is received. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 16 – 4 – 6 30 –10 30 M† –14 Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office § No Standard Time legally adopted 180° 150°W 120°W 90°W 60°W 0° 30°E 60°E 90°E 150°E 180° 30°W 120°E Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
- Page 17 LL DISPLY example, ON has been selected and so the > COG/SOG screen shows the bearing and speed. If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4). Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 18: Gps Simulator (Simulator)
2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu. The Call Logs will be cleared but the BUDDY LIST will be saved. The receiver and transmitter factory settings are restored to default conditions. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (Radio Setup)
Selects the operation of Dual or Tri watch scanning. WATCH MODE See section 3-5. (Selects if the WX Alert scanning mode is ON (on) or OFF (off ). (RS10U only.) WX ALERT See section 3-6. Select NMEA protocol for communications between the VHF radio and any COM PORT other instruments. -
Page 20: Ring & Beep Volume (Ring Vol) And (Beep Vol)
CH16 is the priority channel. However, if you have a RS10U and are operating on USA or Canadian channel banks, you can set the priority channel to cover both CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, as follows: Select RADIO SETUP, then WATCH MODE. -
Page 21: Weather Alert (Wx Alert)
Select CHECKSUM ON (on) or OFF (off ) then WATCH MODE CHECKSUM press ENT to enable the setting and return to WX ALERT > ON the menu. > COM PORT CHECKSUM ON is the usual setting. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 22: Section 4 - Dsc Setup Menu (Dsc Setup)
Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) These DSC facilities are available only on the RS10U and RS10E and a valid user MMSI must be entered to access the DSC functions. WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See below for instruction to Enter Your USER MMSI. -
Page 23: Maintain Your Groups (Group Setup)
Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSID line. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen. Press ENT to store the changes and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 24: Response To Individual Calls (Indiv Reply)
Press ENT to delete the group and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. 4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) RS10U only. You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation. -
Page 25: Dsc Functionality Options (Dsc Func)
INDIV REPLY > DSC FUNC Select DSC SETUP, then DSC FUNC. Press ENT to select ON and to operate the DSC functionality. This will automatically disable ATIS functionality. The DSC annunciator appears on the screen. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Response Type To Ll Polling Calls (Ll Reply)
LL polling requests. Select DSC SETUP, then LL REPLY. DSC SETUP LL REPLY INDIV REPLY > AUTO Select your response and press ENT to confirm and return to the menu. DSC FUNC MANUAL > LL REPLY Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 27: Section 5 - Sending And Receiving Dsc Calls
Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls WARNING These DSC facilities are available only on the VHF RS10U and VHF RS10E models, and a valid user MMSI must have been entered to access the DSC functions. 5-1 What is DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. - Page 28 012345678 Press ENT to send an acknowledgement or ESC to cancel. ENTER –> ACK The RS10U will automatically send an acknowledgement to the requesting radio ESC –> EXIT within 10 seconds of receiving the call. Note: For some Countries in Europe it is possible to select ROUTINE, SAFETY, URGENCY, and DISTRESS as the call category for Individual call transmissions.
- Page 29 > ALL SHIPS ROUTINE The ALL SHIPS ROUTINE call option is shown only on the RS10U. Press CALL MENU to enter DSC mode, then select ALL SHIPS. The priority is set automatically to URGENCY. However, you can select one of the following call...
- Page 30 MMSI of the vessel in Distress, the second screen shows the nature of the emergency (if specified) and the MMSI of the vessel that relayed the Distress Call. Set the channel and continue as explained in Section 5-2-1. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 31: Receiving Dsc Calls
MMSI. 2. No acknowledgement is required. Press PTT to initiate voice contact on CH16 and then switch to a working channel. The call data is stored in the Call Log (see Section 5-2-7). Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 32 If the radio recognises the user MMSI as one of your buddies, the buddy’s name is displayed in place of the user MMSI. 2. The RS10U responds automatically but the RS10E prompts you to press ENT to acknowledge the incoming call.
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Page 33: Section 6 - Distress Calls
Section 6 - Distress Calls WARNING This DSC function is available only on the RS10U and RS10E models, and a valid user MMSI must have been entered to access this DSC function. 6-1 Sending a Distress Call DISTRESS CALL DISTRESS CALL DISTRESS CALL >... -
Page 34: Receiving A Distress Call (Distress!)
For a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) sent from the Coast Guard, your radio automatically cancels Distress Mode transmissions and CH16 appears. Press PTT to establish voice contact with the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is the only agency allowed to send a Distress Acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK). Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 35: Section 7 - Installation Section
Waterproof deck outlet This Simrad radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. -
Page 36: Checklist
The following items should be supplied in the box. Check before starting the installation and contact your dealer if an item is missing. Note: An antenna is provided. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice if necessary. Four nuts for the mounting gimbal Mounting gimbal for the VHF radio Two self-tapping screws for the... -
Page 37: Installation Options
This Simrad radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore- based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles. -
Page 38: Gimbal Installation
The viewing angle on the gimbal mount has a 20º tilt range. To change the current viewing angle on the gimbal mount: Support the radio, then cautiously loosen the mounting knobs until the radio can be moved. Re-position the radio then tighten the mounting knobs again. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 39: Recessed Installation
Use a short length Philips screwdriver and the set of two flat screws, spring washers, plain washers, and nuts to secure the microphone bulkhead mount at the location site. Hang the microphone on its mount. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 40: Connecting The Radio
1. EXTERNAL SPK + White (thin cable) 2. EXTERNAL SPK - Black (thin cable) GPS connector (pins used) 4. NMEA IN + Yellow 5. NMEA IN - Green Not used Not used Not used Not used Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 41: Rs10
Position polling: Group Call: Call logs: Yes - 20 individual and 10 distress DSC (USCG SC101 and Class D): Yes (SC101 RS10U, Class D RS10E) Channel Naming: Tri watch, Favourite channel scan, All scan: User programmable MMSI: Yes, User MMSI and ATIS (RS10E) - Page 42 12 dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25 uV (distant) / 2.5 uV (local) 20 db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35 uV Adjacent CH selectivity: more than 70 db (RS10U) more than 70 db (RS10E) Spurious response: more than 70 db (RS10U) more than 70 db (RS10E)
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Page 43: Appendix B - Troubleshooting
Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. b) Check the polarity of the GPS cable. c) Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800 and parity should be set to NONE. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 44: Appendix C - Vhf Marine Channel Charts
Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 Port Operations PORT OPS Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 45 This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Note: The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 46: Usa Channel Chart
U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes UNAUTHORIZED 156.175 156.175 Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas PORT OPS/VTS 156.225 156.225 U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial UNAUTHORIZED Fishing 156.275 156.275 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.325 156.325 Port Operations PORT OPS Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 47 Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 48: Canada Channel Chart
Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 162.000 Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 156.075 U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes UNAUTHORIZED Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 49 Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard. Not for use by the general public. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 50: Weather Channels
NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only WX08 161.650 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX09 161.775 CANADIAN Weather Channel CANADA WX RX only WX10 163.275 NOAA Weather Channel NOAA WX RX only Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... -
Page 51: Eu Inland Waterway Channels
Digital selective calling for distress, safety and calling 156.55 156.55 156.575 156.575 156.6 156.6 a) r) 156.625 156.625 156.65 156.65 f) g) 156.675 156.675 156.7 156.7 156.725 156.725 156.75 156.75 156.775 156.775 156.8 156.8 Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 52 74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
- Page 53 After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 54: Special Channels
The special channels above maybe fitted to your radio. These are only licensed for use in the country indicated. No attempt should be made to use them in any other country. Simrad RS10 Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 55 Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the RS10. You may also need an individual operator’s license. Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com- munications authorities before operating DSC functions.
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