Emergency position indicating radio beacon (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics SR-102 - REV 1C
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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2726A 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety. A photocopy of the suggested procedures for distress communications outlined in Section 5 should be kept with each radiotelephone to aid the designated operator and maximize the intelligibility and success of his...
SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ITEMS INCLUDED IN PURCHASE: 1. 16/6 Survival Radio with lithium battery, wrist lanyard and radio cover 2. Warranty card 3. Commercial Registration Advisory 4. Product Support Manual If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics’...
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ANATOMY OF THE SR-102™ Radio The key components of the SR-102™ Radio are: Figure 2- SR-102™ Main Features Y1-03-0079-1C...
SECTION 3 – INSTALLING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO The Survival Radio and its protective cover shall be packed with the ship’s survival craft or in a survival suit. When not packed with a life raft, the radiotelephone should be stored in an accessible place, as close to the survival craft as possible.
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OPERATING INDICATORS The push switch includes a light which will be CHAN 16 illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 16 is selected. The push switch includes a GREEN light which will be CHAN 6 illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 6 is selected.
5. Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. 6. Press CHAN 6 button to select channel 6. 7. CHAN 6 button stays lit (green). 8. Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose).
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“M’AIDER MAYDAY M’AIDER THIS IS MARY JANE WXT599 WXT599 WXT599”. 3. Always use the ICAO Convention (Convention on International Civil Aviation) recognized alphabet for spelling. ICAO recognized alphabet: A Alpha November B Bravo Oscar C Charlie Papa D Delta Quebec E Echo Romeo Foxtrot...
SECTION 6 – MAINTAINING THE SR-102 SURVIVAL RADIO MANDATORY TESTING Radiotelephones operated within the U.S.A. must be operationally tested on a periodic basis (FCC regulations, Part 80, section 80.834, until superseded by section 80.1095). To test the radiotelephone, follow the steps given below. NOTE: This test requires that a separate VHF marine radio transceiver be used to monitor transmitted and received signals.
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Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. The receiver tunes to Channel 16 automatically when unit is turned Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 16). If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats).
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BATTERY INFORMATION Figure 5- Battery Installation Battery options Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) The Survival Radio is supplied with a replaceable lithium battery pack. This primary battery pack will operate the radio for at least 8 hours, in compliance with IMO/SOLAS and FCC requirements for a survival craft radio.
MaxCap™ Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067) To allow the survival radio to be used in non-emergency situations, a rechargeable battery pack (ACR Product No. 1067), and a M Charger (ACR Product No. 2711) are also available. The rechargeable battery pack will operate the unit for approximately four to six hours. The charger is capable of charging the battery in less than 135 minutes.
1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.,5757...
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