Introduction; This Manual; Purpose; Authorization - ACR Electronics SR-102 GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO 166 Product Support Manual

2.0

INTRODUCTION

2.1

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.
2.2

PURPOSE

2.2.1 The 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone is intended to be used
for on-scene emergency communications between survival craft and ship, and survival
craft and rescue units. The radio is equipped with a 5 year lithium survival battery pack
which is user replaceable. With the lithium battery pack installed, the unit meets all IMO,
SOLAS and FCC requirements for survival craft two-way VHF transceivers. An optional
rechargeable MaxCapÔ battery pack is also available.
2.3

AUTHORIZATION

2.3.1 This radio is FCC Type Accepted and GMDSS listed (FCC Part 80.1101) as a survival
craft two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus which complies with the 1988 GMDSS
SOLAS amendments. To install the radio on a survival craft, the host ship must have a
valid Ship Station License as required by law. To obtain an application for an FCC Ship
Station License (U.S. ships), the user should contact the nearest FCC office.
2.4

CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 The following carriage requirements apply to all relevant SOLAS ships built on or after
February 1, 1992, and to all relevant SOLAS ships as of February 1, 1995. Any vessel
may voluntarily carry any number of two-way VHF radiotelephones provided it maintains
a valid Ship Station License:
1. A minimum number of two (2) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for
SOLAS cargo ships of between 300-500 gross tons.
2. A minimum number of three (3) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for
SOLAS passenger ships and SOLAS cargo ships of 500 or more gross tons.
Note: These carriage requirements are subject to change. For the latest information, please
refer to International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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