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- Page 1 MARINER Marine VHF Radio Telephone Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Warranty Information
INTRODUCTION This instruction manual provides information necessary for proper operation of your MARINER VHF/FM radiotelephone. To avoid problems and obtain the best results, please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the unit. You should become familiar with the FCC rules and regulations regarding the proper operating procedures, channels assigned for your type of operation, and restrictions that apply to the use of United States Channels. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMITTER Channels Frequency Range 156.050 to 157.425 MHz Frequency Stability 0.001% Channel Spacing 25 kHz Temperature Range -25º C to +50º C Antenna Impedance 50 ohms Spurious & Harmonics Emission -60 dB Transmit Power Low 1W/High 25W Modulation 16F3 Power Requirements 12V DC, Negative Ground Current Drain... -
Page 4: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This unit is an all solid state VHF/FM marine radiotelephone. It contains 54 transmit channels and 84 receive channels which include 8 U.S. weather channels and 2 Canadian weather channels. These channels are designated for marine VHF/FM operations in United States territorial waters. This unit is completely factory calibrated and does not require the services of a licensed technician for installation. - Page 5 SQUELCH CONTROL Turn the Squelch Control clockwise until the background noise is not present. When a signal is received it will be clear of background noise. PROGRAM KEY PAD Use to select desired channel and mode selectors. WATERPROOF MYLAR SPEAKER Located on the front of the radio.
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Page 6: Installation
EXTERNAL JACK Connect external speaker into jack. (8 ohm, 2.5 watts) POWER CORD CONNECTOR Connect power cable. ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connect VHF/FM marine antenna. INSTALLATION Refer to the installation and connection diagrams. Your radiotelephone is designed for easy installation, however, certain recommendations should be followed. LOCATION Choose a convenient location for easy access and operation. -
Page 7: Power Connection
POWER CONNECTION This unit is designed to operate from a 12 Volt Negative Ground system only. Do not connect the unit to a positive ground or a floating ground system. The power cable provided with the unit contains an in-line fuse to protect both the unit and the power source. - Page 8 RECEIVING Rotate the Volume control clockwise. When you hear a click, the power is on. Adjust the control to the desired listening level. If you do not hear any sound, set at midrange and proceed to the next step. Turn the Squelch control completely counter-clockwise. When sound comes from the speaker, adjust the Volume control to the desired listening level.
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Page 9: Using The Keypad
Do not use obscene language in your communications. It is a violation of the rules and regulations. The transmitter will automatically be turned off after five consecutive minutes and the receiver will be activated. At the same time, a beep sound is heard from the speaker. - Page 10 SCAN KEY Pressing the key starts the all channel scanning operations. “SCAN” is displayed in the LCD display. The scanning speed is 3 channels per second and stops at any active channel. To start scanning again while the unit is stopped on a active channel, keep pressing the “SCAN”...
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Page 11: Memory Programming
MEMORY PROGRAMMING Select the channel number you want to enter into the scan memory. Press “MEM” key. This selected channel is now in memory. If you want to add additional channels to the memory scan, repeat the above operation. The scan memory is available for all U.S. and International channels with the exception of the weather channels. - Page 13 Defects will be corrected during normal working hours by an authorized SI-TEX Marine Electronics Inc. dealer, service center, or at the SI-TEX office in St. Petersburg, Florida. There will be no charge for labor for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except as provided below under Limited Warranty Exceptions.
- Page 14 Marine Electronics, Inc. 11001 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 800 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Tel: 727-576-5734 www.si-tex.com...
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