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PRODUCT
SUPPORT
MANUAL
Y1-03-0128
Rev. E
SR-103
Product No. 2727
GMDSS Survival Radio
This radio meets GMDSS requirements only when used
with ACR's Lithium Battery Product No. 1066. The
performance specifications listed in this manual are
based on the 1066 Lithium Battery as the power source.
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
+1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087
www.acrelectronics.com
Email: Info@acrelectronics.com
A Chelton Group company
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- Page 1 ACR's Lithium Battery Product No. 1066. The performance specifications listed in this manual are based on the 1066 Lithium Battery as the power source. ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO................1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................2 Operating Frequencies ..................3-4 INTRODUCTION........................5 This Manual ......................5 Purpose........................5 Authorization ......................5 Carriage Requirements.....................5 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..............6 Operating Controls....................6 Operating Indicators....................6 FIGURE 2: ACR/GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO CONTROL PANEL........6 OPERATION ........................7-8 To Activate the Unit....................7 To Select a Channel ....................7 To Receive a Channel and Set Volume ..............8... -
Page 3: Figure 1: Acr/Gmdss Survival Radio
FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO Y1-03-0128 Rev. E... -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Power Output (ERP) 500 mW ± 2.5 dB Frequency Control Quartz Crystal (± .001%) Modulation Type Phase Max. Modulation ±5 kHz Audio Bandwidth 300/2500 Hz Receiver Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 1.0 µV Audio Output 300 mW Battery Type Primary, Lithium Storage Life 10 Years... -
Page 5: Operating Frequencies
OPERATING FREQUENCIES.1 OPERATING FREQUENCIES.1 OPERATING FREQUENCIES CHANNEL DESCRIPTION TRANSMIT (MHz) MODE RECEIVE (MHz) Port Operations 156.050 156.050 Port Operations 156.100 156.100 Port Operations 156.150 156.150 Port Operations 156.200 156.200 Port Operations 156.250 156.250 Intership Safety 156.300 156.300 Commercial, Intership 156.350 156.350 Commercial, Intership 156.400... - Page 6 CHANNEL DESCRIPTION TRANSMIT (MHz) MODE RECEIVE (MHz) Port Operations 156.275 156.275 Port Operations 156.325 156.325 Bridge-to-Bridge 156.375 156.375 Non-Commercial 156.425 156.425 Non-Commercial 156.475 156.475 Non-Commercial 156.575 156.575 Non-Commercial 156.625 156.625 Port Operations 156.675 156.675 Port Operations 156.725 156.725 Guardband (Rec. only) --------- 156.775 Guardband (Rec.
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION THIS MANUAL 2.1.1 This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2727 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. -
Page 8: 3.2 Operating Indicators
All controls (except the ON/OFF switch) are flat panel push types located on the front surface of the radio (see Figure 2, Control Panel). ON/OFF Slide up to turn ON, and slide down to turn OFF. VOLUME s Increases audio output level to maximum. VOLUME t Decreases audio output level. -
Page 9: To Activate The Unit
To activate the unit.1 To activate the unit: Locate slide switch on upper right side of unit (Figure 1). Using thumb, push slide switch up to ON position. Front panel will illuminate and noise will be heard coming from speaker. After 3 seconds, automatic squelch will mute the noise. -
Page 10: To Receive A Channel And Set Volume
3) Weather channels — The display consists of a “-” followed by the single-digit channel number. For WX10, the display shows -0. The display is lighted for five (5) seconds after the channel is selected, then is blanked. g) To restore the channel display, press PTT briefly. LEDs will show current channel number for one (1) second (simplex/duplex channels —... -
Page 11: Mandatory Testing
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 .2 MANDATORY TESTING 5.2.1... -
Page 12: Visual Inspection
k. Press the CHANNEL key to tune unit to any channel (except Channel 16). Set the monitoring transceiver to the same frequency. (See Table 4.1 for operating frequencies.) m. Listen for any activity. n. If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats.) o. -
Page 13: Figure 3: Control Panel Protective Cover
FIGURE 3: CONTROL PANEL PROTECTIVE COVER BATTERY INFORMATION Y1-03-0128 Rev. E... -
Page 14: Battery Options
FIGURE 4: BATTERY REPLACEMENT FIGURE 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT6.1 Battery Options. 6.1.1 Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) Y1-03-0128 Rev. E... -
Page 15: Maxcap Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067)
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... - Page 16 2. The commonly used pronunciation in English speaking countries MAYDAY pronounced phonetically as “ ma d a . ” To prevent the distress signal from being misunderstood, and to improve the intelligibility of the distress call, use the two pronunciations above when calling, for example (also, see example for part c): “M’AIDER MAYDAY M’AIDER THIS IS MARY JANE WXT599 WXT599 WXT599.”...
- Page 17 Because of the above fact, and to maximize the range of the survival craft VHF radiotelephone, the unit should be held as high as possible without endangering the safety of the operator. COMMENTS (NOTES): CALL SIGN: __________________________________________________________________ VESSEL: _____________________________________________________________________ BATTERY EXPIRATION DATE: ________________________________________________ Y1-03-0128 Rev.