Simrad HT50 Manual
Simrad HT50 Manual

Simrad HT50 Manual

Handheld vhf radio
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  • Page 3 Simrad HT50/HT51 Axis 50 GMDSS Handheld VHF Radio offerd by www.Busse-Yachtshop.de email: info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 4 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Simrad Ltd.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General 1.1 Introduction Operation 2.1 Controls 2.2 Selecting Alternative Channel Sets 2.3 Disable / Enable Key Beep 2.4 Keypad Lock 2.5 Removing and Attaching Battery 2.6 Charger Options 2.7 Charging of Batteries 2.8 Battery Level Indicator 2.9 HT51 Accessory Socket Appendix 3.1 Licensing 3.2 Antenna...
  • Page 6: General

    1 General 1.1 Introduction The Simrad waterproof handheld VHF com- prises three models - The HT50 VHF radio is designed for leisure and light commercial use and meets or exceeds stringent International Regulations EN301-178. The HT51 model has all the features of the...
  • Page 7: Operation

    2 Operation 2.1 Controls The location of the controls for the HT50 are shown in Fig 2.1 - Function On/off High/Low power / Keypad Lock PTT (Push To Talk) Volume mode select Squelch mode select Up key Down key Scan mode...
  • Page 8 On/Off (1) Press to turn the HT50 on. To turn off, press and hold the key for approximately 2 seconds. This is to avoid accidental power off. Hi/Lo (2) Toggles between high and low transmit power (see specification section 3.8). Use the low set- ting over short ranges to preserve battery life.
  • Page 9: Selecting Alternative Channel Sets

    2.3 Disable / Enable Key Beep The HT50 beeps every time a key is pressed to confirm operation. To disable key beep, press and hold SQ while turning the set on. Repeat this procedure to turn the key beep on again.
  • Page 10: Keypad Lock

    To lock the keypad, press and hold the Hi/Lo key. The HT50 will beep twice and any key pressed will not function - LOCK will appear in the display. To disengage keypad lock, press and hold Hi/Lo again.
  • Page 11: Charger Options

    2.6 Charger Options The HT50 is supplied with a TC50 trickle charger that will accept the whole radio, or the battery only (Fig 2.5). The TC50 runs from a 12.6v-15.5v DC supply or from AC mains with an appropriate optional adaptor / power supply.
  • Page 12: Battery Level Indicator

    PTT button are disabled when the accessory is connected - these functions are transferred to the accessory. For details of compatible accessories available, contact your Simrad Distributor or the Simrad Preferred Supplier - Atlantic Instruments The Coach House,Trefor, Holyhead, Anglesey Fig 2.8 - HT51 with accessory socket...
  • Page 13: Appendix

    3 Appendix 3.1 Licensing Prior to use check the national licensing requirements for the operator. In the UK license applications and queries should be made to the following authority - Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licensing Centre The Post Office PO Box 1495 Bristol BS99 3QS A set may only be operated by, or under the supervision of a holder of a Certificate of...
  • Page 14: Antenna

    Damaged antennae should be replaced immediately. Replacement antennae can be purchased from authorised Simrad Service Agents. Please refer to section 3.7 for more details on spare parts and accessories available.
  • Page 15: Frequency Of Channels

    Ch 70 is restricted for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) use only and is therefore not available on the HT50 or Axis 50 VHF radio. Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguard users with written authorisation.
  • Page 16: Battery Life Guidelines

    3.5 Battery Life Guidelines • New batteries should be fully (trickle) charged and fully discharged several times to achieve full capacity. To a large extent, the battery life will depend on the usage, or Duty Cycle of the radio - i.e the battery will be drained much quicker if the radio is transmitting continually than if it is just receiving.
  • Page 17: Fault Finding

    3.6 Fault Finding Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Unit will not switch on • Battery not charged • Re-charge battery • Battery not attached correctly • Ensure battery is fully to radio engaged (see section 2.5) Scan or Memory Scan is •...
  • Page 18: Spares & Accessories

    3.7 Spares & Accessories The following spares and accessories are available from authorised Simrad Agents. A list of dealers is included with this unit. Please quote Part No. when ordering. ANT3 Axis 50 GMDSS Batteries - HT50 Batteries - Spare Antenna...
  • Page 19 1 Watt 0.8A Weight 400g including battery pack * Contact local Simrad Agent for further details of channel programming etc. Environmental Waterproof To a depth of 1m fully submersed, including a 45ºC thermal shock Will withstand petrol, diesel and other fuel oils.
  • Page 20: Service & Warranty

    IMPORTANT - The HT50 / HT51 / Axis50 are sealed waterproof units. To create and maintain their waterproof integrity they were assembled in a controlled environment using special equipment.
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    1999/5/EG French Par la présente, Simrad Limited (Margate) déclare que ce HT50/HT51/Axis50 GMDSS est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables Härmed intygar Simrad Limited (Margate) att denna HT50/HT51/Axis50 GMDSS står i...
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