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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Important Safety Information
Safety Alerts and Precautions
Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols.
General Information
Features Overview
Lists the key features and capabilities of the B&G V50 VHF radio.
Display and Menu Navigation
Details how to navigate through the radio's menus and display options.
Basic Operation and Key Functions
Key Functions and Controls
Describes the function of each key and control on the radio and handset.
Radio Menu Select Options
Waypoint Management
Covers adding, editing, deleting, and navigating waypoints.
Backlight, Contrast, and Sensitivity Settings
Explains adjustments for backlight, contrast, and local/distance sensitivity.
GPS Data and Time Configuration
Details manual entry and display options for GPS position and time.
Radio Setup Menu
Channel and Name Configuration
Covers channel bank selection and custom channel name tags.
Volume, Beep, Units, and Speaker Settings
Explains adjustments for ring volume, key beep, units, and speaker.
Weather Alerts Setup
Details configuration for NOAA weather alerts and SAME codes.
NMEA Protocol and GPS Source
Covers COM port configuration and selecting the GPS data source.
DSC Setup Menu
User MMSI and Group Management
Instructions for entering user MMSI and managing group calls.
ATIS and DSC Functionality
Details enabling ATIS and DSC functions, and call response settings.
Call Switching and Timers
Explains automatic channel switching and inactivity timer settings.
AIS Setup Menu
AIS Functionality and Display
Covers enabling AIS and configuring its display format.
Baud Rate and GPS Redirection
Configuration for AIS baud rate and GPS data redirection.
Closest Point of Approach (CPA) Settings
Details configuring closest point of approach alarms and times.
Wireless Handset Setup Menu
Handset Registration and Management
Procedures for registering and deleting wireless handsets.
Sending and Receiving DSC Calls
Understanding DSC Calls
Explains the basics of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and its purpose.
Sending Various DSC Calls
Guides on sending individual, group, and all ships DSC calls.
Receiving and Responding to DSC Calls
Details how to receive and respond to different types of DSC calls.
Call Logs and Buddy Tracking
Information on viewing call logs and tracking buddies.
Distress Calls
Sending a Distress Call
Step-by-step guide on initiating a distress call.
Receiving and Handling Distress Calls
Procedures for receiving, acknowledging, and relaying distress calls.
AIS Functionality
About AIS and its Information Types
Explains what AIS is and the types of information it shares.
AIS Information Display and Plotter Symbols
Details how AIS data is displayed and the meaning of plotter symbols.
General Functionality
Fog Horn Operation
How to use the fog horn feature with different sound types.
Public Address (PA) Hailer
Instructions for using the PA system for announcements.
Wireless Handset Functionality
Using the Wireless Handset
Explains how the H50 handset mimics the base station functionality.
Intercom and Conference Facility
Details using the intercom between units and conference mode.
Wireless Handset Key Functions
Overview of key operations on the wireless handset.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
B&G V50 Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for the B&G V50 base unit.
B&G H50 Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for the B&G H50 wireless handset.
V50 NMEA 2000 PGNS
List of NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) for the V50.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Common Troubleshooting Scenarios
Guides on resolving common issues like power, sound, and GPS problems.
Appendix C: VHF Marine Channel Charts
International Channel Chart
Reference chart for international VHF marine channels and their usage.
USA Channel Chart
Reference chart for USA VHF marine channels and their usage.
Canada Channel Chart
Reference chart for Canadian VHF marine channels and their usage.
US & Canada Weather Channels
List of weather channels available in the US and Canada.
EAS Alerts
Codes and messages for Emergency Alert System (EAS) alerts.
Appendix D: EU VHF Marine Channel Charts
EU International Channel Chart
Reference chart for EU international VHF marine channels and usage.
Inland Waterways Country Specific Table (ATIS ON)
Channel information for inland waterways with ATIS enabled.
Special Channels
Lists special channel assignments by country for DSC and ATIS.
Appendix E: MMSI and License Information
Obtaining User MMSI and Licenses
Information on acquiring a user MMSI and necessary licenses for operation.
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