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Commercial in confidence 84-103M 1. INTRODUCTION The R1 radio is designed specifically to exceed the IMO requirements for GMDSS survival craft radios. The radio is totally waterproof and sufficiently robust to survive marine environments, and is designed to be a 'fit and forget' equipment.
A handheld VHF radio produces radio frequency radiation when it transmits. The radiated level is up to 5W for the duration of the transmission. This is above the risk threshold in some countries. Exposure should be limited. Keep transmissions short. R1 radio service manual Issue 2 Page 2...
84-103M 2. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 2.1. Routine testing The R1 radio is designed to require no routine servicing. Maintenance is restricted to a visual inspection of the radio, and to ensuring that the battery storage lifetime is not exceeded. R1 radio service manual...
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Channel selectors Pressing the channel selection buttons should cause the LED indicator (beside the button) for that channel to flash. Press to talk (PTT) Operating this switch should cause the TX LED to illuminate. R1 radio service manual Issue 2 Page 5...
Another radio, which is known to be operational and which covers Channels 6, 13 and 16, is required for this test. Note that this radio does not have to be a Model R1, although testing is simplified if this is the case.
150mA at rated audio power 10mA squelched Battery Lithium primary battery Battery storage life 4 years 12 hours (10/10/80 duty cycle – Battery life transmit/receive/squelched) Weight 400g Water resistance Waterproof to 1m Buoyancy Floats R1 radio service manual Issue 2 Page 7...