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  • Page 1 DSC-900 OWNER’S HANDBOOK...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.5 Optional FM-02 Flush Mount Kit Installation ............10 4. OPERATION ..........................11 4.1 Power On/Off........................11 4.2 Volume and Squelch ......................11 4.3 Keypad..........................12 4.4 Channel Selection......................12 4.5 Channel Banks ........................13 4.6 Wx Channels ........................13 4.7 Wx Alert ..........................13 4.8 Priority Channel (16/09)....................14 4.9 PTT............................14 4.10 H/L.............................14 DSC-900...
  • Page 3 New Call ...........................26 Last Call..........................28 Position Send (P1) ......................29 Position Request (P2)......................29 5.6 Receiving DSC Calls......................31 All Ship's Call Received....................31 Individual Call Received....................32 Geographic Call Received.....................32 Position Send Received....................32 Position Request Received....................33 6. SPECIFICATIONS........................34 7. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT....................36 CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY................39 DSC-900...

  • Page 4: License Information

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This specification provides reasonable protection against harmful DSC-900...

  • Page 5: Fcc Radio Frequency Compliance Requirements And Warnings

    91 cm (37 inches) from all persons (including passengers). The antenna(s) must not exceed an antenna gain of 3 decibels (dB) and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. DSC-900...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DSC-900. It is an advanced marine VHF communication transceiver offering Digital Selective Calling. It is designed for operation in the marine VHF FM frequency band. The operating frequency range is 156.025 to 163.275MHz which includes all USA, Int’l, Canada and Wx channels.

  • Page 7: Basic Radio Communication Procedures

    Describe your vessel: length, type, color and any distinguishing feature. End the message by saying “Over”. Release the Push To Talk button and listen for a reply. 10. If there is no reply, repeat the above message procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel. DSC-900...

  • Page 8: Calling Another Vessel

    False distress or emergency messages (including false DSC distress). • Messages to “any vessel” except in emergencies and radio tests. • Messages to or from a vessel on land. • Transmission while on land. • Obscene, indecent, or profane language. DSC-900...

  • Page 9: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Transceiver Your DSC-900 transceiver is designed to withstand the rigors of the marine environment. However, selecting a mounting location affording some protection from the elements will prolong the life of connectors, controls and the liquid crystal display (LCD).

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Cables

    Connect to NMEA Tx (+) of GPS NMEA Rx (-) Connect to Ground/NMEA Tx (-) of GPS Orange NMEA Tx (+) Connect to NMEA Rx (+) of GPS Yellow Ground/NMEA Tx (-) Connect to Ground/NMEA Rx (-) of GPS DSC-900...

  • Page 11: Optional Fm-02 Flush Mount Kit Installation

    Fasten the longer screw to fix the radio to the dash board firmly. (Fig. 4) The same works should be done to the other side too. Plastic mount block Washer Longer screw Bolt foot Shorter screw Fig.1 Fig.2 (+) screw driver Fig.3 Fig.4 DSC-900...

  • Page 12: Operation

    To properly set the VOL and SQ controls: • Rotate the SQ knob fully CCW. • Rotate the VOL knob CW until background noise is plainly heard. DSC-900...

  • Page 13: Keypad

    UP/DOWN keys on the MIC will always change channels except when being used in sub-modes. Refer to the enclosed channel chart for proper usage and understanding. In USA and Canada, the Wx channels are available. Wx channels are not available for the International Channel Bank. DSC-900...

  • Page 14: Channel Banks

    Wx channel to hear the warnings. You know the radio is scanning the Wx channel, if you see the Wx annunciator flash On/Off in the LCD during the scanning process. To toggle Off/On Wx Alert function: • Press the WX key in Priority Scan or Memory Scan modes. Wx ALERT P SCN DSC-900...

  • Page 15: Priority Channel (16/09)

    There are three channel scanning modes; Priority Scan, All Scan and Memory Scan. Priority Scan The Priority Scan function scans the Priority channel, Wx channel and the last selected working channel. To activate the Priority Scan: • Press the SCAN key. P SCN appears and three scanned channel numbers appear DSC-900...

  • Page 16: All Scan

    Channels may be added to or removed from the memory channel bank as desired. Memory channels are stored individually and may be deleted individually, or the entire bank may be deleted. If the PTT button is pressed, the transceiver exits scanning DSC-900...
  • Page 17 Scanning starts with Wx Alert On. To toggle the Wx Alert Off/On, press the WX key while in the scan mode. MEM SCN To exit Memory Scan: • Press the SCAN key or press the 16/9 key. PTT exits the scan mode at the last channel displayed. DSC-900...

  • Page 18: Mmsi Set

    After you completely entered your MMSI number, hold down the CALL key for 5 seconds to store the number. The radio reverts to the Normal communication screen and the blinking ID annunciator is gone. DSC calls can now be made. DSC-900...

  • Page 19: Directory

    Use the SELECTOR or UP/DOWN keys on MIC to select an unused location number. If the number location is full, “FL” appears. If the number location is empty and available, “CL” appears. DIR and blinking ID show Edit mode No. 3 is full DSC-900...
  • Page 20 5 seconds to store the number. Now FL appears in the Big Digit and MMSI is stored. MMSI's character "8" "7" MMSI Number field position "7" "7" "6" "5" "1" "0" The example shows the MMSI “987776510” being entered. DSC-900...
  • Page 21 To edit an existing MMSI data: • Select the location number which displays “FL”. • Press the MEM key and change the data. • After editing 9 digits, hold down the CALL key for 5 seconds to store. DSC-900...

  • Page 22: Dsc Operation

    5. DSC OPERATION The Digital Selective Calling (DSC) functions of your DSC-900 transceiver add convenience and safety to your VHF communication capability. DSC allows you to contact other DSC equipped vessels and shore stations by selecting their MMSI from your directory, choosing a call type, and pressing a key. In an emergency, pressing one button will send your MMSI and current position to search and rescue (SAR) authorities and other DSC equipped vessels.

  • Page 23: Sending A Distress Call

    When an ACK is received, the distress mode is automatically cancelled and voice communication will be on channel 16. NOTE The Coast Guard is the only agency allowed to acknowledge (ACK) a Distress Call. An individual vessel’s DSC radio will not respond automatically with an ACK. DSC-900...

  • Page 24: Receiving A Distress Call

    Press the 16/9 Key to cancel the loud alarm. If you wish to contact the vessel in Distress, press the PTT button on the Mike. DISTRESS ID match NOTE The Radio does not respond to two types of DSC Distress calls: Distress Relay from an intermediary vessel. Distress Relay ACK messages from a coast station. DSC-900...

  • Page 25: Normal Dsc Calls

    5.5 Normal DSC Calls In addition to Distress Call, your DSC-900 can transmit the following types of DSC calls; All Ship’s Call – sends a Routine DSC Call to any vessel in range of you. Directory Call – sends a Routine Individual Call to any of 10 stored MMSI.

  • Page 26: Directory Call

    (1-10). Default number is the MMSI of the last used call. • Press the CALL key. • Use the SELECTOR or UP/DOWN keys on MIC to select the d in the bottom right corner of the LCD (Default display is always d). DSC-900...

  • Page 27: New Call

    The 16/9 key may be used to exit the DSC calling procedure at any time prior to sending the call. New Call The New call procedure is used to make a Routine Individual call to a vessel that is not listed in your calling Directory. However, you must know the MMSI for the vessel. DSC-900...
  • Page 28 If you make mistake, press the 16/9 Key to exit this procedure and try again. • After you completely entered the MMSI, press the CALL key to transmit. Radio switches to channel 70. • While waiting for acknowledgement from the called vessel, WAIT annunciator is displayed. DSC-900...

  • Page 29: Last Call

    • Press the CALL key to transmit. A Routine Individual call is transmitted regardless of the type of the Last incoming call. • If there is no Last call information stored, the transmission is blocked and an error beeps. DSC-900...

  • Page 30: Position Send (P1)

    Press the 16/9 key to return to the Normal Communication screen. Position Request (P2) Position Request can request the LL position from another vessel that is listed in your calling Directory. To make a Position Request: • Press the CALL key. The LAST annunciator is blinking. DSC-900...
  • Page 31 While waiting for acknowledgement from the called vessel, WAIT annunciator is displayed. WAIT Waiting for ACK • Then channel revert to the previous working channel. When the called vessel acknowledges your call, an alert sounds and ACK annunciator is displayed. DSC-900...

  • Page 32: Receiving Dsc Calls

    Geographic Call – receives calls from specially equipped radios if you are in a particular geographical area. Also DSC-900 can receive the calls of advanced Routine Individual Call; Position Send, and Position Request. LL position from another vessel can be transferred to the DSC equipped chart plotter, if it is connected.

  • Page 33: Individual Call Received

    Press the 16/9 key to silence the alert and listen for a voice announcement. Position Send Received When you receive the Position Send from another vessel, an alert sounds and ACK annunciator appears in the display. If the calling vessel is listed in your DSC calling Directory, the DIR annunciator will DSC-900...

  • Page 34: Position Request Received

    Position Send (P1) ID match • Press the CALL key to send your position. • To silence the alert without replying, press the 16/9 key. Then press it again to return to the Normal communication screen. DSC-900...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Temperature range -20˚C to +50˚C Antenna impedance 50 ohms Spurious and harmonics Emission -70 dB Transmit power Low 1 Watt / High 25 Watts Modulation 16K0F3E/16K0G2B Current drain Low power : 1.2 amps High power : 5.0 amps Microphone type DSC-900...
  • Page 36 Squelch sensitivity Threshold 0.35 microvolt Tight 1.0 microvolt Spurious and Image rejection -70 dB Intermodulation rejection -68 dB Audio output 2.8 Watts into 8 ohms Receiver current 1.0 amps at 12V DC * Specifications subject to change without notice. DSC-900...

  • Page 37: Channel Assignment

    157.300 161.900 Public correspondence (Marine operator). 157.350 161.950 Public correspondence (Marine operator). 157.400 162.000 Public correspondence (Marine operator). *1: 1 Watt in USA mode. Hold down HI/LO key while pressing PTT for full transmit power. *2: 1 Watt only. DSC-900...
  • Page 38 Public correspondence (Marine operator). 157.375 161.975 Public correspondence (Marine operator). 157.425 Commercial, Intership only. 157.425 162.025 Public correspondende (Ship to coast). *1: 1 Watt in USA mode. Hold down HI/LO key while pressing PTT for full transmit power. *2: 1 Watt only. DSC-900...
  • Page 39 162.475 Weather (Receive only). WX04 162.425 Weather (Receive only). WX05 162.450 Weather (Receive only). WX06 162.500 Weather (Receive only). WX07 162.525 Weather (Receive only). WX08 161.650 Weather (Receive only). WX09 161.775 Weather (Receive only). WX10 163.275 Weather (Receive only). DSC-900...

  • Page 40: Certificate Of Limited Warranty

    Pony Electric Corp. will not, at any time, assume any costs or labor charges for checkout or external line fuse replacement or problems not found to be at fault in the equipment itself. DSC-900...
  • Page 41 You are responsible for transport cost. You must present a copy of your Purchase Sales Slip at the time you request warranty service. Name: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dealer Name: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of purchase: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DSC-900...
  • Page 42 Manufactured by: Pony Electric Corporation No. 202, 6-28, Akasaka 9-chome Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan Phone: +81 (0)3 3405 5733 Fax: +81 (0)3 3405 8677 E-mail: info@pony-electric.co.jp K33082A...

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