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- Page 1 Ocean Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver USER’S MANUAL Page 1 of 24...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RC445 Intelligent, table-top battery charger......................11 Proper use of rechargeable batteries ..........................11 4.5.a Memory effect............................... 11 ..........................12 TANDARD FUNCTIONS Turning Ocean on/off................................. 12 Volume regulation ................................12 Selecting a channel ................................12 Transmission and reception .............................. 12 5.4.a Reception ................................12 5.4.b... -
Page 3: Introduction
• 20 private channels – using the optional PRG-OCEAN program, you can program 20 channels within the VHF marine band. The manufacturer, with its effort to constantly improve product quality, reserve the right to change characteristics and features without prior notice. -
Page 4: Above All ... Safety
Ignoring these symbols may result in serious problems and/or damage and/or personal injury. Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that Midland suggests be followed for the optimal performance of Ocean. Important sentences and words have been underlined. -
Page 5: Assistance
Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to high temperatures; doing so may cause fires or explosions. Always follow the regulations set out by your country of residence. Use only the original batteries and battery charger. Use of unapproved accessories may cause burns, fires, or explosions, and may create serious damage to the radio/batteries or to people. -
Page 6: Description Of Parts
Antenna connector (SMA type). For attaching the rubber ducky antenna provided. ON/OFF/VOLUME knob – turns the equipment on/off and adjusts audio volume reception. LCD display – the LCD (liquid crystal) display constantly displays the operating status of Ocean and functions currently in use. -
Page 7: Display Symbols
STW (Stop Watch - Chronometer) button – recalls the chronometer function. PTT (Push To Talk) button – when pressed, this button sends the transceiver into transmission. CLOCK button – recalls the clock function. Ch 16 button – instantly recalls channel 16. Belt clip fastener –... - Page 8 VOX mode, they will read as LE (level) or dL (delay). P) TX - appears when the radio is transmitting. Q) BUSY – appears when the transceiver is receiving a signal. R) LOW – indicates that low transmission power has been selected. Page 8 of 24...
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Page 9: Preparation
REPARATION Before using your transceiver, ensure that your package contains: • The transceiver • The flexible, rubber ducky antenna with SMA connector • The belt clip • The user’s manual (this manual) If any part is missing or damaged, contact your supplier as soon as possible. In order for the device to function, you will require four AA batteries, either 1.2V NiMH rechargeable or 1.5V non-rechargeable alkaline. -
Page 10: To Install The Batteries
4.3.a To install the batteries: Carefully unhook the rear clasp by slightly raising it and catching the depression with a fingernail, then rotating the clasp downwards. Carefully lift the rear protective cover from the battery compartment and remove it. Insert the batteries (rechargeable or alkaline) in the battery compartment, ensuring the batteries are correctly oriented in their polarity, as indicated on the inside of the battery compartment. -
Page 11: Rc445 Intelligent, Table-Top Battery Charger
4.4.b RC445 Intelligent, table-top battery charger This battery charger is able to rapidly charge batteries and to detect when the charging is complete, switching automatically the trickle charge. Insert the transceiver, with the charging contacts facing downwards, into the RC445 battery charger slot, then connect the battery charger to an AC power source. -
Page 12: Standard Functions
5.4.b Transmission The PTT (push to talk) button is located on the top left of your Ocean. To transmit: Ensure the channel you’ve selected is not a reception-only channel (if it is, the transmission will be disabled) and that no one else is talking (this will appear on your display as the B icon). -
Page 13: Monitor Function
Two-tone calling is a special function of Ocean. As such, your party may not recognize it. We suggest that you ensure your party is aware that you will be activating this function before use. -
Page 14: 5.11 Clock Mode
To exit the chronometer function, press the STW button again. When the chronometer function is active, Ocean is still able to receive calls, but the display will continue to show the chronometer’s progress. When this happens, you can transmit normally using the CALL or PTT buttons, or using VOX mode. The display will switch to the regular operating screen, but will continue to clock the chronometer’s progress. -
Page 15: Advanced Functions (Fbutton )
DVANCED FUNCTIONS BUTTON The F button enables the user to access the transceiver’s advanced functions and to change settings as required: selecting the band (INT, USA, or CANADA), VOX mode, memory programming and recall, channel scanning, etc. In general terms, to recall/change settings for various functions: Press the F (Function) key repeatedly to scroll through the available functions, until you find the one you want. -
Page 16: Setting Vox Delay
When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends (for a maximum of five seconds), giving the user a chance to respond to a call, if necessary, before Ocean automatically begins scanning again. -
Page 17: Memory Channels
(NOAA tone at 1050 Hz) emitted at the same time as weather information. When Ocean detects a Page 17 of 24... -
Page 18: Programming And Selction Of Private Channels
Private channels are only available to authorized users. For further information, please contact your appropriate local authority. To program private channels, you will require the optional “PRG-OCEAN” programmer, or you will need to contact your supplier. Use of private channels is activated in the same way as default VHF channels. - Page 19 Attach your radio connectors only to original accessories or those approved by CTE International, otherwise you may damage the radio. Page 19 of 24...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Your Ocean is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance. If for some reason problems arise, refer to this chapter before contacting a service centre in your region. Reset of functions If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction (improper symbols on the display, blocking of functions, etc.), it may not be experiencing a true failure, but rather a problem caused by external factors. - Page 21 Page 21 of 24...
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Page 22: Technical Specifications
10 T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Channels All international, USA, and Canada channels Frequency generation PLL synthesizer Frequency range from 156.025 to 157.425 MHz from 156.300 to 162.000 MHz Antenna Impedance Power Supply from 4.8 to 6 (4 AA rechargeable NiMH or alkaline batteries) Operating Temperature Range °C from -15°... -
Page 23: Frequency Table
11 F REQUENCY TABLE Frequency (MHz) Channel Mode Notes 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.850... - Page 24 Frequency (MHz) Channel Mode Notes 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575 157.025 161.625 157.075 161.675 157.125 161.725 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825 157.275 161.875 157.325 161.925 157.375 157.375 157.425 157.425 *= Transmission on low power D = Duplex channels S = Simplex channels Page 24 of 24...
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