INTRODUCTION THIS MANUAL 2.1.1 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 7.0 should be kept with each radiotelephone to aid the designated operator maximize the intelligibility and success of his radio distress request.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATING CONTROLS All radio controls are flat panel, push-types located on the front surface of the radio (see Figure 2.) ON/OFF Press for one (1) second to turn ON, and press again to turn OFF. VOL Ù Volume Ù...
OPERATION CHANNEL 16 OPERATION (CHAN 16) Remove control panel protective cover. b. Strap the unit around operator's wrist, hand or glove. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn ON the Survival Radio*. d. CHAN 16 button stays lit (red). Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION 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. MANDATORY TESTING 5.2.1 Radiotelephones operated within the U.S.A.
If a response is not heard (full quieting), have the radio unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. k. Press the CHAN 6 key to tune unit to channel 6. Set the monitoring transceiver to channel 6 (156.3 MHz). m.
Battery Options 6.1.1 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. To maintain compliance with these regulations, the lithium battery pack must be replaced after 5 years or after any use (with the exception of activating the unit for the purpose of testing.) Additional lithium battery packs may be stored in survival craft along with the radio for...
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b. Use the world recognized expression M'AIDER or MAYDAY to call for help. Note that MAYDAY is commonly pronounced as it is read in English, when utilized in English speaking countries. To improve the chances of being understood internationally, it is best to pronounce the above expression two ways: The internationally recognized way, M'AIDER (in French) pronounced phonetically as “mě...
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d. Antenna height and range of communications are intimately related. In general, a higher antenna will have a longer range than a similar lower antenna. The typical range for a transmitting radio held at about 1.2 meters (4.0 ft) above average water level is expected to equal 4.5 kilometers (2.8 statute miles).
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