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  • Page 1 V50 VHF H50 Handset User Guide ENGLISH bandg.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Copyright © 2013 Navico All rights reserved. B&G® is a registered trademark of Navico No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of B&G Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 - General information ...............7 1-1 Features ..............................7 1-2 Customizing your B&G VHF radio ....................8 1-3 How to display and navigate menus ..................8 1-4 How to enter alphanumeric data ....................8 1-5 LCD symbols and meanings ......................8 1-6 Beep tones & call alerts ......................... 10 Section 2 - Basic operation and key functions ..........11 Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT options ............17 3-1 Manage your waypoints list (WAYPOINT) ................
  • Page 4 4-3 Ring volume (RING VOLUME) ..................... 30 4-4 Key beep volume (KEY BEEP) ..................... 30 4-5 Select units (UNITS) ........................31 4-6 Internal speaker connections (INT SPEAKER) ................ 31 4-7 Set the priority channel (WATCH MODE) ................31 4-8 Weather alerts (WX ALERT)......................32 4-8-1 TONE ALERT ..............................32 4-8-2 SAME ALERT..............................32 4-8-3 Receiving a SAME ALERT ..........................33...
  • Page 5 Section 7 - Wireless handset setup menu (HS SETTING) .........45 7-1 Register a wireless handset (SUBSCRIBE) ................45 7-2 Delete a registered wireless handset (REGISTERED HS) ............ 45 Section 8 - Sending and receiving DSC calls ...........46 8-1 What is DSC? ............................ 46 8-2 Sending DSC Calls ...........................
  • Page 6 9-3 Distress acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or distress relay all ships (DISTRESS REL) ..........................61 9-4 Distress relay individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..............61 Section 10 - AIS functionality................62 10-1 About AIS ............................62 10-2 AIS - Static and dynamic information ..................62 10-3 Using the AIS receiver .........................

  • Page 7: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 - General information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this B&G V50 marine band VHF radio. Your V50 provides you with the following useful features: • Access to all currently available Marine VHF Channel Banks (USA, Canada, International) including weather channels where available (model dependant) • DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Class D standards • Separate CH70 DSC receiver built in...

  • Page 8: Customizing Your B&G Vhf Radio

    1-2 Customizing your B&G VHF radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other sections.
  • Page 9 • your current course (128°) and speed (5.0Kt) • your latitude (55°33.122N) and longitude (012°42.408E) and UTC time displayed in 24 hour format (14:43 - 2:43pm) • the name of the destination waypoint (FISH), its bearing (275°), your distance in nautical miles, mile, or kilometres (depending on your choice of units) - in this case, 800nm, and the cross track error (XTE - 0.00) are shown.

  • Page 10: Beep Tones & Call Alerts

    Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. Priority channel is selected. Your DSC call has been received. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). FISH 275 Waypoint name and bearing. 800nm Distance to waypoint. 0.00 XTE (Cross track error). NO GPS GPS data is not available.

  • Page 11: Section 2 - Basic Operation And Key Functions

    Section 2 - Basic operation and key functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available, depending on your B&G VHF radio model. 6 key handset mic V50 base station radio Key: Function: VOL /...
  • Page 12 Press To Talk (Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal. If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound a short error beep.
  • Page 13 Radio and DSC setup MENU mode Hold down for about 1 second to show the radio MENU so that you can customize your radio. See section 4. WX/NAV Weather channel For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected weather station.
  • Page 14 SCAN Scan (ALL SCAN & 3CH SCAN) There are two SCAN modes you can use to find the broadcast channel: • ALL SCAN mode scans ALL channels in sequence, and checks the priority channel every 2 seconds. • 3CH SCAN mode scans the favorite channels and CH16. BUSY When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and appears on the LCD.
  • Page 15 IC (FOG HORN mode) Hold down for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select FOG HORN. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected. See section 11 for HAILER functionality. IC (PA HAILER mode) Hold down for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode.
  • Page 16 MOB (Temporary waypoint) To mark your current position as a temporary waypoint, hold down MOB and release the key before the 3 second countdown ends. You will see the following sequence of LCDs: HOLD 3 SEC HOLD 2 SEC HOLD 1 SEC FOR MOB FOR MOB FOR MOB...

  • Page 17: Section 3 - Radio Menu Select Options

    Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT options Hold down CALL MENU for about 1 second to access any of the following radio MENU SELECT options. Menu options shown inside the gray boxes are explained in this section. WAYPOINT Section 3-1 BACKLIGHT Section 3-2 BUDDY LIST...

  • Page 18: Manage Your Waypoints List (Waypoint)

    3-1 Manage your waypoints list (WAYPOINT) • You can store a maximum of 200 waypoints with their LL positions. When your waypoint list is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry • Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters • Waypoints are stored in order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first • The waypoints are displayed in columns of 6 with a box.

  • Page 19: Go To A New Waypoint

    Note: A valid GPS signal must be received to see parts of this selection. Your waypoint list is displayed. Press ENT. NEW WP starts to flash. Scroll down to the incorrect entry. The selected waypoint flashes. Press ENT again. To delete the waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The waypoint is deleted immediately and the waypoint list is refreshed and displayed again.

  • Page 20: Go To Temporary Waypoint

    Press ENT to set the nearest waypoint as the active waypoint OR move the cursor to another waypoint and then press ENT. The chosen waypoint is shown on the bottom line of the LCD. 3-1-5 Go to temporary waypoint MENU SELECT WAYPOINT TEMP TEMP1...

  • Page 21: Send Waypoint Data To A Chartplotter

    The waypoint details are displayed. The cursor is at the first character of the name. Edit the temporary waypoint name or to edit only the latitude or longitude, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the required line. When you are finished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) until a new LCD appears. Press ENT to store the changes.

  • Page 22: Maintain Your Buddy List (Buddy List)

    3-3 Maintain your buddy list (BUDDY LIST) Use the buddy list to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20 favorite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. The following sections show how to add, edit and delete entries on your BUDDY LIST. Section 7-3 explains how to call a buddy.

  • Page 23: Edit Or Delete An Entry

    3-3-2 Edit or delete an entry MENU SELECT BUDDY LIST BUDDY LIST SEA ROSE ►MANUAL NEW ►EDIT WAYPOINT MANUAL NEW ►SEA ROSE BACKLIGHT SEA ROSE DELETE ►BUDDY LIST MERMAID IV MERMAID IV LOCAL/DIST ▼ SEA ROSE 2 EDIT NAME EDIT NAME SEA ROSE SEA ROSE 2 122256798...

  • Page 24: Set Local Sensitivity

    3-4-2 Set local sensitivity MENU SELECT SENSITIVITY BACKLIGHT ▲ DISTANT ►LOCAL BUDDY LIST ►LOCAL/DIST ▼ CONTRAST Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that sensitivity is reduced.

  • Page 25: Manually Enter Position And Utc Time (Manual)

    3-6-1 Manually enter position and UTC time (MANUAL) Note: this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected. MENU SELECT GPS/DATA MANUAL LL 14:38 UTC ►MANUAL LOCAL/DIST M17 32.233 S CONTRAST SETTING 160 45.651 E ►GPS/DATA MAN --:--UTC RADIO SETU Select GPS/DATA then MANUAL.

  • Page 26: Time Format Options (Time Format)

    § † † STANDARD TIME ZONES Standard Time = Universal Time value from table – Corrected to March 2013 Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table Zone boundaries are approximate – 4 30 – 7 + 4 30 –11 Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), –...

  • Page 27: Position Display Options (Ll Disply)

    MENU SELECT GPS/DATA SETTING TIME DISPLY ►ON LOCAL/DIST▲ MANUAL TIME OFFSET ►SETTING CONTRAST TIME FORMAT ►GPS/DATA ►TIME DISPLY LL DISPLY ▼ RADIO SETU▼ Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select TIME DISPLY. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, OFF has been selected and the LCD no longer shows the time.

  • Page 28: Gps Alert (Gps Alert)

    3-6-7 GPS alert (GPS ALERT) If the GPS Alert is ON and the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds. Note: The default setting is ON for the V50 EU and OFF for the V50 US. MENU SELECT GPS/DATA SETTING GPS ALERT ►ON...

  • Page 29: Section 4 - Radio Setup Menu (Radio Setup)

    Section 4 - Radio setup menu (RADIO SETUP) Hold down CALL/MENU key for about 1 second to access the following RADIO SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section. RADIO SETUP UIC * Section 4-1 CH NAME Section 4-2 RING VOLUME Section 4-3...

  • Page 30: Ring Volume (Ring Volume)

    RADIO SETUP PHONE-PORTOP EDIT CH NAME ►EDIT PHONE-PORTOP ►CH NAME CH NAME DELETE RING VOLUME PHONE-PORTOP ▼ KEY BEEP SAVE CH NAME CALL PORTOP ►YES Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME. Use the Channel Select knob or + or - to step through the channel name tags until you see the one you want to change then press ENT.

  • Page 31: Select Units (Units)

    Select RADIO SETUP then KEY BEEP. Select the desired setting then press ENT. 4-5 Select units (UNITS) You can select your preferred measurement units for distance and cross track error (for waypoint navigation). RADIO SETUP UNITS ►METRIC RING VOLUM▲ KEY BEEP NAUTICAL ►UNITS STATUTE...

  • Page 32: Weather Alerts (Wx Alert)

    4-8 Weather alerts (WX ALERT) US model only. Use WX ALERT to set your preferences for weather alert information. The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz.

  • Page 33: Receiving A Same Alert

    RADIO SETUP TONE ALERT SAME ALERT ►SAME ALERT INT SPEAKE▲ ►OFF WATCH MODE SAME CODE ►WX ALERT ▼ COM PORT Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME ALERT. SAME Select ON to receive any local NWR or EAS alerts - the SAME ALERT symbol will be displayed on the LCD or, to ignore these weather alerts, select OFF.

  • Page 34: Select A Working Same Code

    RADIO SETUP WX ALERT SAME CODE INPUT SAME ►NEW CODE INT SPEAKE▲ TONE ALERT CODE WATCH MODE SAME ALERT ►WX ALERT ►SAME CODE ▼ COM PORT SAME CODE SAME CODE ►NEW CODE 012011 ►STORE 0122003 CANCEL Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME CODE.

  • Page 35: Nmea Protocol (Com Port)

    4-9 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) The COM PORT must be configured correctly before use. The radio can be added to a group of instruments using NMEA protocol. RADIO SETUP NMEA WATCH MODE▲ CHECK SUM ►ON WX ALERT ►COM PORT GPS SOURCE▼ Select RADIO SETUP then COM PORT.

  • Page 36: Section 5 - Dsc Setup Menu (Dsc Setup)

    Section 5 - DSC setup menu (DSC SETUP) WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into the radio before these DSC functions can be used. See Section 5-1 for instructions on entering your USER MMSI. Hold down CALL/MENU key for about 1 second to access the following DSC SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section.

  • Page 37: Maintain Your Groups

    USER MMSI DSC SETUP VIEW MMSI ►USER MMSI 876543210 ►STORE GROUP SETUP 876543210 CANCEL ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼ Select DSC SETUP, then USER MMSI. If you have already entered your MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. If this is the first time that you are entering your MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your MMSI along the dashed line, one number at a time.

  • Page 38: Edit Or Delete A Group Name Or Group Mmsi (Group Setup)

    5-2-2 Edit or delete a group name or group MMSI (GROUP SETUP) You can edit a group name or group MMSI at any time. DSC SETUP FISHING 1 GROUP SETUP EDIT NAME USER MMSI 012345678 MANUAL NEW FISHING 1 ►GROUP SETUP ►EDIT ►FISHING 1 ENTER MMSI...

  • Page 39: Enable Atis Functionality (Atis Select)

    ATIS MMSI DSC SETUP INPUT ATIS ATIS MMSI 9987654321 USER MMSI MMSI INPUT AGAIN ►STORE GROUP SETUP CANCEL ►ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼ ATIS MMSI 9987654321 ►STORE CANCEL If this is the first time that you are entering your ATIS MMSI, a dashed line appears. Enter your ATIS MMSI along the dashed line.

  • Page 40: Response To Individual Calls (Indiv Reply)

    5-5 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY) You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation. A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller.

  • Page 41: Response Type To Ll Polling Calls (Ll Reply)

    5-7 Response type to LL polling calls (LL REPLY) You can set up the radio to respond to an LL polling request in one of three ways: • MANUAL reply manually to any incoming LL polling requests from your buddies. • AUTO automatically replies to any incoming LL polling requests from any of your buddies.

  • Page 42: Dsc Test Reply (Test Reply)

    5-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. • MANUAL manual response is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel. • AUTO automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming DSC TEST call.

  • Page 43: Section 6 - Ais Setup Menu (Ais Setup)

    Section 6 - AIS setup menu (AIS SETUP) Hold down CALL/MENU key for about 1 second to access the following AIS SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section. AIS SETUP AIS FUNC Section 6-1 AIS DISPLAY Section 6-2 BAUD RATE Section 6-3...

  • Page 44: Gps Redirection (Gps Redir)

    6-4 GPS redirection (GPS REDIR) GPS redirection option set to output the GPS information to the chartplotter eliminating the need for an additional multiplexer. If “yes” is selected, the string $RMC will be redirected to the chartplotter once it is received. Note: The REDIR function will only redirect RMC and GLL messages from NMEA 0183 input port to the AIS output port.

  • Page 45: Section 7 - Wireless Handset Setup Menu (Hs Setting)

    Section 7 - Wireless handset setup menu (HS SETTING) Hold down CALL/MENU key for about 1 second to access the following HS SETTING options. The following menu options are explained in this section. HS SETTING SUBSCRIBE Section 7-1 REGISTERED HS Section 7-2 See sections 1-3 and 1-4 if you want to know how to move around the menu and enter, save and change data.

  • Page 46: Section 8 - Sending And Receiving Dsc Calls

    Section 8 - Sending and receiving DSC calls WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 8-1 What is DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls.

  • Page 47: Send An Individual Call (Individual)

    8-3 Send an individual call (INDIVIDUAL) 8-3-1 Call to a Buddy DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL CHOOSE CH ►INDIVIDUAL ►ROUTINE MANUAL NEW ►MERMAID IV ►INTER-SHIP LAST CALL SAFETY GROUP URGENCY SEAROSE MANUAL ALL SHIPS ▼ MERMAID IV MERMAID IV MERMAID IV INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL...

  • Page 48: Acknowledgement Of An Individual Incoming Call (Indiv)

    8-4 Acknowledgement of an individual incoming call (INDIV) When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is displayed. INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 ROUTINE FROM 123456789 NO AUTO SW 123456789 NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC...

  • Page 49: Send A Group Call (Group)

    8-6 Send a group call (GROUP) You must already have stored a GROUP MMSI before making the call - see Section 5-2. Group calls are always sent with ROUTINE priority. DSC CALL GROUP CHOOSE CH DIVE 1 ►DIVE 1 INDIVIDUAL GROUP CALL ►LAST CALL ►INTER-SHIP...

  • Page 50: Send Using The Call Log (Call Log)

    8-8 Send using the call log (CALL LOG) The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them again quickly. When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten. DSC CALL 11 12345678 11 12345678...

  • Page 51: Send Using The Distress Log (Dist Log)

    8-9 Send using the distress log (DIST LOG) 02 SEASPRAY DSC CALL 02 SEASPRAY CHOOSE CH ►CALL BACK ALL SHIPS ▲ DISTRESS ►INTER-SHIP DELETE CALL LOG FLOODING ►DISTR LOG INFO MANUAL SENT CALL ▼ ENT-- OPTION 02 SEASPRAY INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE ►SEND? The Distress Log contains the Distress Log data for the 20 most recent received Distress Calls, so that you can call any of them quickly.

  • Page 52: View Sent Call Log (Sent Call)

    8-10 View sent call log (SENT CALL) The Sent Call log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call. DSC CALL 01 BOBBY D BOBBY D ▲ ►DELETE CALL LOG INDIVIDUAL DISTR LOG ROUTINE...

  • Page 53: Track Your Buddy (Track Buddy)

    8-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY) You can select a buddy or buddy’s to automatically track their positions. You must setup a tracklist first and set their track status to ON before buddy track can begin. You can also start and stop tracking your buddy and add or remove buddies from your buddy tracklist.

  • Page 54: Add Or Delete A Buddy On Your Track List (Tracklist)

    8-12-3 Add or delete a Buddy on your track list (TRACKLIST) DSC CALL TRACK BUDDY TRACKLIST ADD NEW SENT CALL ▲ ►ADD NEW ►MERMAID IV START TRACK LL REQUEST SET BUDDY SEAROSE SEASPRAY ►TRACK BUDD ►TRACKLIST ▼ DSC TEST INTERVAL Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY.

  • Page 55: Receiving An Incoming Dsc Test Call Reply (Dsc Test Ack)

    DSC CALL DSC TEST LL REQUEST▲ MANUAL NEW DSC TEST DSC TEST TRACK BUDDY ►DSC TEST ►TOM ►SEND? WAIT.. 00:17 MMSI/GPS If there is no reply after 30 seconds, the radio asks you if you want to retry. 8-13-2 Receiving an incoming DSC TEST call reply (DSC TEST ACK) When you receive notification of a DSC TEST reply, press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert.

  • Page 56: View User Mmsi And Gps Information

    8-14 View user MMSI and GPS information The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position. DSC CALL ID:123456789 LL REQUEST▲ 99°99.999’X TRACK BUDDY 999°99.000’Y DSC TEST ►MMSI/GPS 8-15 Receiving DSC calls Several types of DSC calls can be received from vessels within range at various priority levels: • DISTRESS See Section 9.

  • Page 57: Receiving An Individual Call (Indiv)

    Press PTT to initiate voice contact on current display channel. The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 8-8). 8-17 Receiving an individual call (INDIV) INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM ROUTINE FROM 123456789 123456789 AUTO SWITCH AUTO SW OFF ▼...

  • Page 58: Receiving A Geographic Area Call (Geograph)

    press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process. If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 5-8. You do not need to send an acknowledgement.

  • Page 59: Section 9 - Distress Calls

    Section 9 - DISTRESS calls WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 9-1 Sending a Distress Call DISTRES CALL DISTRES CALL DISTRES CALL ►UNDEFINED ►UNDEFINED UNDEFINED FIRE HOLD DISTRES 11:23 UTC...

  • Page 60: Receiving A Distress Call (Distress!)

    You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL: To RESEND the call, press RESEND softkey (AIS/IC key) to enter "HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS TO SEND" screen. Hold down DISTRESS key for 3s to resend the call or press EXIT softkey (AIS/IC key) to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. To PAUSE the call, press PAUSE softkey (WX/NAV key) to pause the "Call repeat"...

  • Page 61: Distress Acknowledgement (Distress Ack) Or Distress Relay All Ships (Distress Rel)

    9-3 Distress acknowledgement (DISTRESS ACK) or distress relay all ships (DISTRESS REL) An alert sounds when a Distress ACK or Distress Relay all ship call is received. Press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert. The radio automatically selects CH16 after 10 seconds if no user intervention, or press ACCEPT softkey(AIS/IC key) to change to CH16 immediately.

  • Page 62: Section 10 - Ais Functionality

    Section 10 - AIS functionality CAUTION Valid GPS data must be entered into this radio before the AIS functions can be used. The plotter PPI function will not display targets accurately with incorrect GPS data. 10-1 About AIS The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system.

  • Page 63: Using The Ais Receiver

    • Dynamic information is broadcast depending on speed and course alteration based on the following tables: Ship's dynamic conditions Normal reporting interval At anchor or moored 3 Minutes 0-14 knots 10 Seconds 0-14 knots and changing course 3 1/3 Seconds 14-23 knots 6 Seconds 14-23 knots and changing course...

  • Page 64: Ais Information And Display

    10-4 AIS Information and display CAUTION Not all vessels transmit AIS information and therefore not all vessels will be displayed or listed in the following AIS screens. AIS vessel information can be displayed on the radios LCD screen: Press the AIS/IC button to display the AIS plotter screen Note: You must have LAT/LON position information for targets to be displayed on the plotter PPI.

  • Page 65: T/Cpa Approach Screen

    Press ENT to view full details of the highlighted target such as MMSI, Vessel name, distance, bearing, heading, ROT, COG, SOG, status and other vessel information. 10-4-1 T/CPA approach screen When in AIS mode, press the AIS/IC key again to toggle between the standard AIS screen and the T/CPA Approach screen.

  • Page 66: Section 11 - General Functionality

    Section 11 - General functionality 11-1 Using the Fog Horn An appropriate PA speaker must be connected to the Hailer wiring before the FOG HORN function can be used. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected. Press and hold the AIS/IC button for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode.

  • Page 67: Using The Pa (Public Address) Hailer

    HAILER FOG HORN FOG HORN SAIL ►HORN ▲ UNDERWAY OUTPUT ►FOG HORN UNDERWAY STOP INTERCOM ►SAIL STOP ▼ ▼ SAIL ANCHOR Note: you cannot change the volume of the HORN or SIREN. 11-2 Using the PA (Public Address) Hailer An appropriate Hailer speaker must be connected to the Hailer wiring before the PA function can be used.

  • Page 68: Section 12 - Wireless Handset Functionality

    Section 12 - Wireless handset functionality This radio can operate with up to two optional H50 wireless handsets. When an H50 wireless handset is successfully 'subscribed' to the radio, the button and screens on each device will be mimicked. Note: The H50 must be subscribed to the V50 base station radio before it can be used. See Section 7 on how to subscribe the wireless handset to the V50.

  • Page 69: Wireless Handset Key Functions

    12-3 Wireless handset key functions The following table explains the operation of each key: Key: Short press (<1 second) Long press (>2 seconds) Distress Key: Distress Key: Make a Distress Call (undesignated). Follow Enter Distress mode on-screen instructions Volume Key: Volume Key: Adjust volume up (+) and down (-) Rapid adjust volume up (+) and down (-)

  • Page 70: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Appendix A - Technical specifications B&G V50 General Unit Limit Standard Operation Temperature °C -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF) Normal Working Voltage 12 V DC battery system (negative ground) Low battery detect Voltage 10.5 Rx Current Drain at : Max Audio Power ≤1.5 : Stand-By ≤0.25...
  • Page 71 Receiver: Unit Limit Intermediate Frequency : 1st 21.4 : 2nd Sensitivity : 12dB SINAD dBuV ≤-6 Squelch Sensitivity dBuV ≤6 Spurious Response Rejection Ratio ≥70 Adjacent Channel Selectivity ≥70 Intermodulation Response ≥68 S/N at 3KHz Deviation ≥40 Audio Output Power At THD 10% 5W (external speaker output) Audio Distortion ≤5...

  • Page 72: B&G H50

    B&G H50 General Unit Limit Rx Frequency 2401~2480 Rx Channel Number Rx Sensitivity @ PER <=1% Rx Current <60 Nominal Transmit Power/Peak Power 18+/-2 Tx Frequency Error <+/-30 Tx Current <150 Functional range mtrs H50 cradle voltage 12 V DC battery system (negative ground) H50 cradle current drain ≤0.5 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 73: V50 Nmea 2000 Pgns

    V50 NMEA 2000 PGNS 127250 Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Time & Date 129038 Class A position report (Rx,Tx) 129039 Class B position report (Rx,Tx) 129040 Class B extended position report (Rx, Tx) 129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report 129283 Cross Track Error...

  • Page 74: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    Appendix B - Troubleshooting The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown or there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse. Check the battery voltage.

  • Page 75: Appendix C - Us & Row Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    Appendix C - US & ROW VHF marine channel charts The following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regulations.

  • Page 76: Special Notes On International Channel Usage

    156.125 160.725 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.175 160.775 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.325 160.925 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.375 156.375 Commercial, bridge-to-bridge BRIDGE COM 156.425 156.425 Inter-ship SHIP-SHIP 156.475 156.475 Port Operations PORT OPS...

  • Page 77: Usa Channel Chart

    C-2 USA channel chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP TO NAME TAG REMARK SHIP SHORE 156.050 156.050 Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas PORT OPS/VTS 156.150 156.150 US Government, Coast Guard UNAUTHORIZED 156.250 156.250 Port Operations, Selected VTS Areas PORT OPS/VTS 156.300 156.300...

  • Page 78: Special Notes On Usa Channel Usage

    156.425 156.425 Boat Operations, Recreational SHIP - SHIP 156.475 156.475 Boat Operations, Recreational PLEASURE 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ 156.575 156.575 Boat Operations, Recreational PLEASURE 156.625 156.625 Boat Operations, Recreational SHIP - SHIP 156.675 156.675 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.725 156.725...

  • Page 79: Canada Channel Chart

    C-3 CANADA channel chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP TO NAME TAG REMARK SHIP SHORE 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.200 156.200 Canadian Coast Guard, SAR CANADIAN CG 156.250 156.250...

  • Page 80: Special Notes On Canada Channel Usage

    156.125 156.125 Canadian Coast Guard CANADIAN CG 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Duplex TELEPHONE U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial 156.225 156.225 UNAUTHORIZED Fishing 156.275 156.275 Port Operations PORT OPS 156.325 156.325 Port Operations PORT OPS 1W only 156.375 156.375 Commercial, SAR COMMERCIAL 156.425 156.425 Boat Operations, Recreational...

  • Page 81: Us & Canada Weather Channels

    “Receive only” channels. Channel 70 is designated for use exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), such as Distress, Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Note: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel;...

  • Page 82: Eas (Emergency Alert Systems) Alerts

    C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) alerts National Codes Event Codes Message Nature of Activation Emergency Action Notification (National only) WARNING ADVISORY National Information Center ADVISORY National Periodic Test TEST Required Monthly Test TEST Required Weekly Test TEST State and Local Codes Event Codes Message Nature of Activation...
  • Page 83 State and Local Codes Event Codes Message Nature of Activation Hurricane Warning WARNING Hurricane Watch WATCH Hurricane Statement ADVISORY Law Enforcement Warning WARNING Local Area Emergency WARNING 911 Telephone Outage Emergency WARNING Nuclear Power Plant Warning WARNING Radiological Hazard Warning WARNING Severe Thunderstorm Warning WARNING...

  • Page 84: Appendix D - Eu Vhf Marine Channel Charts

    Appendix D - EU VHF marine channel charts The following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regu- For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities.

  • Page 85: Special Notes On Eu International Channel Usage

    156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.375 156.375 Commercial, bridge-to-bridge SHIP-SHIP 156.425 156.425 Port Operations...

  • Page 86: Inland Waterways Country Specific Table - Atis On

    D-2 Inland waterways country specific table - ATIS ON For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. SPECIFIC FOOT- TRANSMITTING SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL NOTES FREQUENCY (MHZ) INFORMATION SHIP LAND 156.025 160.625 156.05 160.65 156.075 160.675 156.1 160.7 156.125...
  • Page 87 a) k) 156.875 156.875 156.9 161.5 156.925 161.525 156.95 161.55 156.975 161.575 161.6 157.025 161.625 157.05 161.65 157.075 161.675 157.1 161.7 l) m) 157.125 161.725 157.15 161.75 a) m) 157.175 161.775 157.2 161.8 157.225 161.825 157.25 161.85 a) m) 157.275 161.875 157.3 161.9...
  • Page 88 Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table: In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communi cations during safety operati ons on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Wadden zee, Ooster- and Wester schelde.

  • Page 89: Special Channels

    D-3 Special channels Country Item Chart Primary channel EU Standard, France, Greece, DSC ON EUR Default Spain, Portugal DSC ON EUR Default M, M2 DSC ON EUR Default 31, 37, 96 (1W) Belgium ATIS ON EUR Default 31, 96 (1W) Norway, Finland DSC ON L1, L2, L3, F1, F2, F3...

  • Page 90: Appendix E - Mmsi And License Information

    Appendix E - MMSI and license information You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your V50 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your B&G dealer.
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