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JHS - 207 TWO - WAY RADIOTELEPHONE APPARATUS/ WAY RADIOTELEPHONE APPARATUS/ ON - BOARD COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT BOARD COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL...
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Preface Thank you for purchasing JRC's JHS-207 two-way radiotelephone. This radiotelephone can be used as a hand-held portable VHF radiotelephone for on- scene, life-saving two-way communication between survival craft, between survival craft and ship, and between ship and rescue boat in accordance with SOLAS convention.
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Before Operation Concerning the symbols This manual uses the following symbols to explain correct operation and to prevent injury or damage to property. The symbols and descriptions are as follows. Understand them before proceeding with this manual. WARNING Indicates a warning that, if ignored, may result in serious injury or even death.
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Handling precaution WARNING Do not use this JHS-207 in hazardous areas subject to the presence of explosive gases. Do not open the equipment to repair it. Inspection or repairs by forcibly for anyone other than a specialized technician may result in fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.
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Accessories should not be used when using the JHS-207 in the emergency mode. The JHS-207 is a sealed waterproof radio, and does not contain any user serviceable parts inside. This radio must never be opened by anyone other than an authorized JRC...
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CAUTION Do not use Channel 16 for the regular testing. Improper maintenance may destroy the functionality and/or performance of this product.
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Emergency instructions This is an overview of how to operate a JHS-207 during an emergency. viii...
Table of contents List of figures Abbreviations General Standards Product description Product image Basic configuration 5.2.1 Basic configuration of the main unit 5.2.2 Option External dimensions Battery safety instructions (GMDSS radio) Hazards identification First aid measures Fire fighting measures Accidental release measures Handling and storage 6.5.1 Transportation Battery safety instructions (Maritime VHF radio)
List of figures Figure 1 JHS-207 Figure 2 JHS-207 in the Battery charger Figure 3 JHS-207 components Figure 4 Battery charger - charging and storage bays Figure 5 Radio in the charging bay and Emergency battery in the storage bay...
Abbreviations European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road The Code of Federal Regulations Dual Watch (Receiver altering between two different channels) ECHA European Chemical Agency Electromagnetic compatibility Electrostatic discharge European Telecommunications Standard ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Hardware...
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Return Material Authorization number Radio Standards Specification Safety Data Sheet Sub miniature version A connector SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea (An international maritime safety treaty) STCW Standards of training, certification and watch keeping for seafarers Software Triple Watch United Nations Volts, alternating current (AC) Very High Frequency Page - 3 -...
General JRC manufactures safety equipment designed for the search and rescue of human life and property. For safety equipment to be effective according to the design parameters it is imperative that all products are handled, maintained, serviced and stowed in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Standards JHS-207 (GMDSS – emergency mode) has been verified, tested and meets the following product standards. EN/IEC 60945: 2002 including Corr.1 Maritime navigation and radio (Category - Portable) communication equipment and systems - General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results ETSI EN 300225, V1.4.1 (2004-12)
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RSS-182, Issue 5: Jan. 2012 Maritime Radio Transmitters and Receivers in the Band 156-162.5 MHz JHS-207 (Maritime VHF – regular mode) has been verified, tested and meets the following product standards: EN 62479: 2010 Assessment of the compliance of low power...
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operating in the VHF bands (for non-GMDSS applications only); Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R & TTE Directive ETSI EN 301 843-1, V1.2.1 (2012-08) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for marine radio equipment and services;...
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Important The use of JHS-207 with the rechargeable LiPo battery may be subject to an operator certificate in accordance with RED 2014/53/EU, Article 10.10. Prior to using this equipment, please check with your local national radio license authority. 47 CFR 2.1093: Oct. 2013 Radio frequency radiation exposure evaluation: portable devices.
Product description The JHS-207 is a ruggedly designed radio made for easy operation. It is a portable survival craft two-way VHF radio which is possible to operate using one hand, even when wearing gloves. The high contrast graphical display including integrated back lighting of the display and keys are very effective for visibility and usage in low light conditions.
Basic configuration 5.2.1 Basic configuration of the main unit JHS-207M package (GMDSS & Maritime VHF radio) Product Name Model Name Two-way VHF Radiotelephone JHS-207 Antenna Belt clip Wrist strap Emergency battery NBB-789 (Primary Lithium iron battery) Rechargeable battery NBB-748 (Secondary LiPo battery)
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Battery charger NJD101037 Approx 160 g, Black 6 Power supply (NJD101038 Approx 165 g, Black 7 Antenna kit 7ABJD0009 141.0 Gasket Jack Plug Cover Antenna Approx 0.1 g, Black Approx 20 g, Black Approx 2.1 g, Black Page - 15 -...
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8 Peripheral set 7ZXJD0185 Wrist strap Belt clip Approx 3.8 g, Black Approx 5.5 g, Black 9 Speaker microphone (7UMJD0021 Approx 220 g, Black Page - 16 -...
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10 Carry case 7ZZJD0128 Approx 60 g, RED 11 PTT module NJD19601 (NJD103000 Headset jack plug) Approx 140 g, Black Page - 17 -...
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12 Multi battery charger (NZB-191) Wall or Desktop type Approx 2.5 kg, Black (With 3 Battery Charger) Important The NZB-191 does not include battery chargers (NJD101037). When installing this kit, use the battery chargers bundled in the JHS-207 packages. Page - 18 -...
Battery safety instructions (GMDSS radio) Under EC, European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and US, Occupational Safety and Health Admin (OSHA) legislation this product is classified as a manufactured article, which does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under the normal conditions of use.
The below safety information is extracted from EVE Energy SDS (sections 4, 5 and 6). Hazards identification The lithium iron disulfide batteries used in the JHS-207 and described herein are sealed units. Under normal conditions, the battery is hermetically sealed. These batteries are not hazardous when used as intended and recommended.
CAUTION Do not touch contents of an open battery. It can cause skin irritation and respiratory irritation. First aid measures Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing and shoes prior to reuse.
Important Any person responding to such an emergency should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium iron disulfide batteries produces toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide gas Accidental release measures To clean up a leaking battery: Ventilation requirements: Room ventilation may be in areas where there are open or leaking batteries.
Handling and storage The JHS-207 should be stored in a cool and well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in a reduction of battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of lithium batteries, such as a warehouse, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Battery safety instructions (Maritime VHF radio) Under EC, European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and US, Occupational Safety and Health Admin (OSHA) legislation this product is classified as a manufactured article, which does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under the normal conditions of use.
MSDS info from Pony Test Lab's report (sections 4, 5 & 6). Hazards identification The lithium polymer batteries used in the JHS-207 and described herein are sealed units. Under normal conditions, the battery is hermetically sealed. These batteries are not hazardous when used as intended and recommended.
CAUTION Do not touch contents of an open battery. It can cause skin irritation and respiratory irritation. First aid measures Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing and shoes prior to reuse.
A battery may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to fire. Lithium polymer batteries contain flammable electrolyte that may vent, ignite and produce sparks when subjected to high temperatures (›150°C/302°F), when damaged or abused (e.g. mechanical damage or electrical overcharging), may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect;...
Handling and storage The JHS-207 should be stored in a cool and well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in a reduction of battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of lithium batteries, such as a warehouse, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Functional description JHS-207 components An overview of the radio components. Figure 3 JHS-207 components Page - 29 -...
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Antenna Volume, squelch and monitor control Loudspeaker Up arrow button Down arrow button Mem set (memory button) Emergency mode indicator Channel designator Microphone Squelch and signal strength indicator Hi/medium/low (transmitter power indicator) Battery charge indicator Volume control indicator Transmitter power adjustment (High/ Low button) Scan/Enter button Channel 16/Call channel button (instant access) PTT Transmit button...
Antenna The antenna for the JHS-207 is fitted with a standard SMA connector. You can also connect a remote antenna for a fixed application. CAUTION The JHS-207 unit is not waterproof when the standard antenna is not attached or if the antenna is not assembled correctly.
* The hours indicated are based on 2W (tested at -20 degrees celsius). ** Emergency battery multi-usage hours have been tested in accordance with 10:10:80 ratio (Send: Listen: Standby). ** Rechargeable battery multi-usage hours have been tested in accordance with 5:5:90 ratio (Send: Listen: Standby). For more information refer to the ETS 300225 standard.
WARNING Doing any of the following could result in sever burn hazard or fire explosion: • Heating a lithium battery over 70 degrees celsius • Attempting to recharge the battery. • Crushing, disassembling or attempting to ignite or set flame to the battery.
Battery charger (Including multi type) The Battery charger can charge either a single rechargeable battery or a JHS-207 with a rechargeable battery. In addition, this charger also has one extra battery storage bay for storing an emergency battery. The charger will not charge a battery if the battery temperature is below 0 degrees celsius or above 40 degrees celsius, however, charging will automatically occur when the temperature is within the correct range.
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Figure 4 Battery charger - charging and storage bays Figure 5 Radio in the charging bay and battery in the storage bay Page - 35 -...
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Important The battery charger is not waterproof and must therefore be protected from elements. Leaving the radio switched on during charging will increase the charging time. Page - 36 -...
Battery charger to the desired surface. CAUTION Place the radio in a location away from direct sea spray, chemicals, oil and vibration. The JHS-207 must be easily accessible at all times for testing and maintenance. Page - 38 -...
8.6.3 LED indicator The LED indicator on the Battery charger displays the current battery status. Indicator color: Status: Color: Green* The battery is fully charged Yellow The battery is charging There is a fault with charging *A green light combined with a yellow blinking light also indicates the battery is fully charged.
Technical specifications JHS-207 specification Overall: Emergency mode Regular mode (emergency battery) (rechargeable battery) Operating temperature -20 to +55 -20 to +55 range Size (W/H/D) 61mm x 157mm x 40mm 61mm x 157mm x 40m (Dept with belt clip 47mm) (Dept with belt clip 47mm)
10 Installation Since the JHS-207 can be supplied as a GMDSS or a Maritime VHF radio and each radio uses a different battery, ensure you install the batteries appropriately. Following the applicable installation process according to the battery you will use;...
The emergency seal sticker must not be removed from the battery unless an emergency situation occurs. To install the emergency battery on the JHS-207, do the following: Pull back and remove the emergency seal sticker on the battery. Rip the sticker off at the perforated edge.
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Do not force the battery. Ensure you enter the bottom edge of the battery into the bottom edge of the radio. Squeeze in the black finger grips on either side of the battery to lock the battery into place. Page - 47 -...
The battery and radio should always be stored together. 10.4 Installing the rechargeable battery To install the rechargeable battery on the JHS-207 (Maritime VHF radio), do the following: 10.4.1. Using the fixing track, mount the rechargeable battery onto the back of the radio. 10.4.2.
Do not force the radio into position in the charging bay. 10.4.6. Ensure that the radio is sitting properly in the Battery charger. 10.5 Changing the rechargeable battery To change the rechargeable battery, do the following: 10.5.1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the radio. 10.5.2.
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10.5.4. Put the lower end of the new battery into the fixing track at the bottom of the radio. 10.5.5. Make sure both battery clips are fully engaged. CAUTION Changing the battery must be done in a dry environment or under shelter as the radio is only waterproof when the battery, antenna and jack cover are correctly assembled Page - 50 -...
When using an accessory, the radio will no longer be waterproof. The antenna and jack cover must be correctly assembled on the radio in order for it to be completely waterproof. Accessories should not be used when using the JHS-207 in the emergency mode. Function: Display screen: Turning on a radio using an emergency battery.
The radio loads the following settings: • Channel 16 • Max power level (2W) • High volume Low squelch 11.2 Channel selection Function: Channel selection 11.2.1. Press or press and hold the up/down arrow buttons to change the channel. When an emergency battery is connected, only GMDSS channels are available.
11.3 Channel 16 button Function: Display screen: Channel 16 11.3.1. Press the 16 button to jump directly to channel 16. The transmit power will always be set to Hi power when using the channel 16 button. 11.4 Volume adjustment Function: Display screen: Volume adjustment 11.4.1.
11.5 Squelch adjustment Function: Display screen: Squelch adjustment The squelch bar appears on the screen display indicating the current active sensitivity level. When adjusted fully to the left, the squelch is completely open. Adjusting to the right lowers the receiver sensitivity. The signal strength of the current channel appears on the bar below the squelch bar.
11.6 Key lock and unlock Function: Display screen: Key lock/unlock 11.6.1. Press and hold the HI/LO button for 2 seconds to lock or unlock the buttons on the front. A key symbol appears when the radio is locked. PTT, Channel 16, volume and squelch are still available when the radio is locked.
Important The radio will continue to watch channel 16 while receiving on other channels. When you press PTT the radio will transmit on the active channel. In addition, the watch function will be deactivated. 11.7.1 Dual watch Function: Display screen: Dual watch (DW) The DW function allows the user to monitor channel 16 and the active channel alternately.
11.8 Menus Press the up/down arrow buttons at the same time to enter or exit the menu system. Use the up/down arrow buttons to navigate and select using Scan/Enter. Menus: Exit: Display screen: Use this menu option to exit the menu system. Settings: Display screen: Menu number:...
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Key sound: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to choose an audio tone. You can choose between four different tones. Using the up/down arrow keys, select from 1-4. Key volume: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to set the volume of the key sound.
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Backlight level: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to set the display backlight level. (Off=0, low=1 or high=2) Contrast: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to set the display contrast level (Low=1, medium= 2 or high=3) Key lock time: Display screen: Menu number:...
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System: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to access the following information: • Serial Number • SW version • HW version Serial Number: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to find the serial number of the radio. SW Version: Display screen: Menu number:...
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Menu number: HW Version: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to find the hardware version of this radio. Page - 61 -...
12 Operation instructions (Maritime VHF radio) 12.1 Regular radio mode When the rechargeable battery is connected additional functionality is available. All VHF channels are available with triple watch and custom channel scan. In addition, three transmit power levels are also available. Function Display screen: Turning on a radio using a rechargeable battery.
12.2 Channel selection Function: Channel selection 12.2.1. Press or press and hold the up/down arrow buttons to change the channel. When a rechargeable battery is connected, all VHF maritime channels are available. Important For information regarding available and active VHF marine radio channels and frequencies, please refer to ITU standards, with reference to the current World Radio Conference (WRC) agreement.
1. Press the 16 button to jump directly to channel 16. The transmit power will always be set to Hi power when using the channel 16 button, even if you switch from another channel. 12.4 Call channel Function: Display screen: Call channel To program a call channel, do the following: 12.4.1.
You can also press Scan to exit the programming mode. 12.5 Custom channels In the regular radio mode the JHS-207 is capable of storing up to 20 custom channels, which must be programmed by a radio supplier. To view the pre-programmed custom channels, select the Custom channel menu (Refer to the Menus section under the operation instructions for the maritime VHF radio).
Channel letter: Channel ID: Channel type: "F" Fishing channel "L" Leisure channel "M" Yacht and leisure channels (UK only) "P" Private channel "W" Weather channel 12.6 Volume adjustment Function: Display screen: Volume adjustment 12.6.1. Turn the volume control to adjust the volume. The volume symbol in the display indicates the volume level.
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Function: Display screen: Squelch adjustment The squelch bar appears on the screen display indicating the current active sensitivity level. When adjusted fully to the left, the squelch is completely open. Adjusting to the right lowers the receiver sensitivity. The signal strength of the current channel appears on the bar below the squelch bar.
12.8 Key lock and unlock Function: Display screen: Key lock/unlock 12.8.1. Press and hold the HI/LO button for 2 seconds to lock or unlock buttons on the front. A key symbol appears when the radio is locked. PTT, volume and squelch are still available when the radio is locked. 12.9 Watch When the radio is in the regular VHF mode, it can check for signals or watch in three ways:...
Important The radio will continue to watch channel 16 while receiving on other channels. When you press PTT the radio will transmit on the active channel. In addition, the watch function you are currently in (DW, TW or Scan) will be deactivated. 12.9.1 Dual watch Function:...
Using the arrow buttons, select DW. If the radio is not already set to DW, then select SAVE. To activate or deactivate DW, do the following: Press Scan to activate dual watch. Press the up/down buttons to watch a second channel. Press Scan a second time to deactivate dual watch.
If the radio is not already set to TW, then select SAVE. To activate or deactivate TW, do the following: Press Scan to activate triple watch. Press the up/down buttons to watch a third channel. Press Scan a second time to deactivated triple watch. 12.9.3 Scan Function:...
To activate or deactivate Scan, do the following: 1. Press and hold Scan for 2 seconds to activate and short click to deactivate. The scan indicator is visible on the display, however, the channels do not appear in real time. 12.9.3.1 Scan Prog Function:...
Quick method: Navigate to the channel you want to store or delete from the memory. Press and hold Mem for 2 seconds to store or delete the selected channel from memory. Visual method: Press and hold the Scan button for 2 seconds to activate Scan. Press and hold the Scan button for 2 seconds again to enter the scan program screen.
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Menus: Exit: Display screen: Use this menu option to exit the menu system. Emergency test: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option for drills/testing or when you want the radio to behave like a GMDSS radio Settings: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to adjust the following settings:...
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• Contrast • Key lock time • Channel set • Speaker/Mic Key sound: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to choose an audio tone. You can choose between four different tones. Using the up/down arrow keys, select from 1-4. Key volume: Display screen: Menu...
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Menu number: DW/TW: Display screen: Use this menu option to choose if you want to use dual watch or triple watch. Use the up/down arrow keys, select either DW or TW. Backlight time: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to set the time while the backlight is on (1-10 seconds).
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Menu number: Contrast: Display screen: Use this menu option to set the display contrast level (Low=1, medium= 2 or high=3) Key lock time: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to set the time before the key lock automatically turns This can be adjusted from 5- 60 (in increments of five seconds).
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Speaker/Mic: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option when connecting an external speaker/mic. This option allows you to select where the sound comes from, either the internal loudspeaker or the external speaker mic. You need to restart the radio after you configure it in order for the changes to take effect.
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System: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu to access the following additional menu options: • Serial Number • SW version • HW version • Factory reset Serial Number: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to find the serial number of the radio.
HW Version: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to find the hardware version of this radio. Factory reset: Display screen: Menu number: Use this menu option to reset all user settings. 12.11 External accessories Function: Display screen: External accessories Page - 81 -...
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When using an accessory, the radio will no longer be waterproof. The antenna and jack cover must be correctly assembled on the radio in order for it to be completely waterproof. Accessories should not be used when using the JHS-207 in the emergency mode. Page - 82 -...
13 Maintenance The following maintenance should be completed. CAUTION The JHS-207 is a sealed waterproof radio, and does not contain any user serviceable parts inside. This radio must never be opened by anyone other than an authorized JRC agent. Unauthorized disassembly will void your warranty.
13.1.1. Inspect the battery connection pins, the gasket and the lock/release device. 13.1.2. Inspect the housing for defects regularly. This is important as defects can affect water sealing. CAUTION Ensure that the antenna and jack cover are assembled correctly, if not the radio is not waterproof.
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13.2.3. Verify sending a transmission to another radio. 13.2.4. Verify receiving a transmission from another radio. 13.2.5. Turn off the radio. 13.2.6. Verify that the emergency battery is still valid. The expiry date is located on the top of the battery. 13.2.7.
14 Channels and frequencies Important Regulations for the use of VHF radios varies from country to country. Check the national radio requirements for VHF radio operators and ensure this radio conforms to all the local regulations, prior to use. The channel frequencies listed in this manual reflect only as they are available and displayed on the radio.
15 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Warranty The warranty period is determined by JRC's warranty regulations, but is normally 1 year from the date of purchase. Additionally, the warranty except for the body text is submitted to contractual agreements. Repair Part Inventory Period Parts necessary for proper functioning of this equipment will be kept available for 10years after product discontinuation.
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Periodical Maintenance Recommendation Depending on usage conditions, with extended use, the performance of this equipment may degrade over time, and externally installed parts such as the antenna may degrade due to vibration, so we recommend periodical maintenance in addition to the standard maintenance. Please contact the store where you purchased the equipment, or one of our branches, to request periodical maintenance.
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Not use the asbestos For further information,contact: URL Head office : http://www.jrc.co.jp/eng/ Marine Service Department 1-7-32 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan : tmsc@jrc.co.jp e - mail One - call : +81-50-3786-9201 ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified CODE No.7ZPJD0793 SEP. 2020 Edition 1...
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