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Section 1 - General information ...............7 1-1 Features ..............................7 1-2 Customizing your Simrad 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...
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6-4 GPS redirection (GPS REDIR) ....................... 44 6-5 Closest point of approach alarm (CPA ALARM) ..............44 6-6 Closest point of approach settings (CPA) ................44 6-7 Time to closest point of approach (TCPA) ................44 Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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8-19 Receiving a geographic area call (GEOGRAPH) ..............58 8-20 Receiving a polled position call (POSITION) ............... 58 Section 9 - DISTRESS calls ................59 9-1 Sending a Distress Call ......................... 59 9-2 Receiving a distress call (DISTRESS!) ..................60 Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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D-2 Inland waterways country specific table - ATIS ON ............86 D-3 Special channels ..........................89 Appendix E - MMSI and license information ...........90 Countries of intended use in the EU: ..............90 Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Section 1 - General information 1-1 Features Congratulations on your purchase of this Simrad RS35 marine band VHF radio. Your RS35 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...
• the channel that you are receiving (16) and Tx power is set to high (Hi) • the International channel bank selected (INT) and DSC is enabled (DSC) • the channel name tag (DISTRESS) Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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Transmission power. High (Hi) 25 W or Low (Lo) 1 W. Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations. INT=International; USA=USA; CAN=CANADA. Weather channel. Weather alert. US only. Specific Area Message Encoding. US only. SAME Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
(repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) • SAFETY call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) • DISTRESS call alert Two-tone ring (repeated for 2 minutes or until any key is pressed) Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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 Simrad VHF radio model. 6 key handset mic RS35 base station radio...
Use EXIT (X) key when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen. CALL/MENU DSC CALL menu Quick press to enter the DSC CALL menu and make DSC calls. See Section 5. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1 and CH2 remain unless you delete them. To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1, CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears off the LCD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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EXIT to quit 3CH SCAN and return automatically to the previous broadcast channel. AIS / IC AIS (Automatic Identification System) Quick press to enter the AIS menu. See section 6 for AIS setup or Section 9 for AIS functionality. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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SAVE X 0.00 The bearing and distance to the Man Overboard position, and any cross track error (XTE), are shown on the bottom line of the LCD. To cancel MOB, select another waypoint. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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Press to pause a call when in repeat mode. RESEND Resend key (AIS/IC key) Press to resend the DSC call. SILENC Silence key (AIS/IC key) Provided as an option to silence an audible alarm. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
LOCAL/DIST ▼ Select WAYPOINT then NEAREST WP. Press ENT to display the nearest waypoint with distance and bearing from your current position. Other waypoints are listed in increasing distance from your current position. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Select the temporary waypoint to edit then select TEMP EDIT. Note: To delete the temporary waypoint, select DELETE then YES. The temporary waypoint is deleted immediately and the temporary waypoint list is displayed again. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: If the backlight setting is set to level 0 (OFF), the backlight will automatically turn ON at level 1 if the radio detects any DSC activity, or any buttons are pressed. The backlight will return to level 0 (OFF) after 10 seconds of inactivity. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at the end of the list is automatically erased. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
MENU SELECT SENSITIVITY BACKLIGHT ▲ ►DISTANT BUDDY LIST LOCAL ►LOCAL/DIST ▼ CONTRAST Select LOCAL/DIST then select DISTANT. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
After you have entered the position data manually, you must update it within 23.5 hours otherwise the NO GPS alert sequence repeats • The NO GPS warning will be shown whenever GPS data is not available from an operational GPS navigation receiver. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Channel Select knob or + or – to change the time. Half hour increments can be used with a maximum offset of ±13 hours. Press ENT when the local time is correct. LOC is displayed after the time on the LCD as a reminder that local time is selected. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
LCD shows the AM or PM suffix. 3-6-4 Time display options (TIME DISPLY) If your vessel position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can show or hide the time on the LCD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
GPS ALERT Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select COG/SOG. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired. In this example, ON has been selected and so the LCD shows the bearing and speed. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
DSC SETUP ▲ ARE YOU SURE AIS SETUP ►NO GPS SIM ►RESET Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation. Select YES then press ENT to confirm and reset the radio. The menu is displayed again. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
LCD. In this example, the channel name tag PHONE-PORTOP associated with channel 87 is being changed to CALL PORT OP. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
4-4 Key beep volume (KEY BEEP) You can change the key beep volume or turn the key beeps off completely. RADIO SETUP KEY BEEP ▲ CH NAME HIGH ►LOW RING VOLUME ►KEY BEEP ▼ UNITS Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
CH16 and CH09 as well as the working channel, similar to a TRI WATCH. RADIO SETUP WATCH MODE ▲ ►ONLY 16 UNITS INT SPEAKER 16CH + 9CH ►WATCH MODE ▼ WX ALERT Select RADIO SETUP then WATCH MODE. Select the desired setting then press ENT. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: SAME ALERT works only after you have entered and selected a SAME code for your geographic area (see Section 4-8-5 and 4-8-6). Note: SCAN mode will operate up to 50% more slowly when SAME ALERT is ON to allow time to decode the special warning code transmissions. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Telephone 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263) or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm to find the SAME codes for your geographic area (you must be within the United States of America, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. Pacific Territories). Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. Select the SAME# for your geographic area (0122003 in the above example) and press ENT. Choose SELECT CODE. Then select YES. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Rotate the CH knob or press UP/DOWN key to select a channel that you want to save as your WX favorite channel. Press ENT to save the selection. The WX icon will indicate each time your favorite channel is selected. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling). Contact the appropriate authorities in your country to obtain your user MMSI. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer. USER MMSI DSC SETUP...
Enter the group MMSI. (Note that the first number is always a 0.) Press ENT. The group name and group MMSI are shown in a confirmation screen. Press ENT to store the details and return to the GROUP SETUP screen. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
• You can display and read your ATIS MMSI at any time, but you get only one opportunity to enter your ATIS MMSI. Select DSC SETUP then ATIS MMSI. If you have already entered your ATIS MMSI, it is shown on the LCD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate ATIS, you must first switch DSC off. A warning will remind you if DSC is already ON. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: It is not possible to have both ATIS ON (on) and DSC ON (on) simultaneously. If you want to activate DSC, you must first switch ATIS off. A warning will remind you if ATIS is already ON. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
►10 MINS NON AUTO TEST REPLY 15 MINS ►TIMEOUT In this example, 10 MINS has been selected, meaning the radio will exit any non-automated procedure after a period of 10 minutes of non-activity. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
NMEA port baud rate can be set to 4800 or 38400. The default setting is 38400. If 4800 is selected, a warning that data may be lost is displayed. AIS SETUP AIS SETUP AIS INFO ►BAUD RATE 38400 MAY BE LOST! ►4800 ►NO GPS REDIR CPA ALARM Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Set the minimum time for the TCPA alarm to sound (5 Min to 30 Min). Rotate the dial to set the TCPA time in 30 sec increments. Press ENT when done. AIS SETUP TCPA ►05:00Min GPS REDIR CPA ALARM ►TCPA Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
PTT to talk. Rotate the Channel Select knob to view additional options. If there is no reply (UNABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE) a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
LCD while the call is being sent. If the call is acknowledged (INDIV ACK) press PTT to talk. If there is no reply a message asks if you want to retry (SEND AGAIN?). Press ENT to retry the call. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
If you wish to use a Duplex channel, select MANUAL instead, then select your channel of choice. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
00) the radio will recognize this and specify the correct channel to talk on. The call details are shown. Press ENT to send the call. The Tx symbol is displayed on the LCD while the call is being sent. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Press ENT to retry the call. If the call is acknowledged, press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert, press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information about the call. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Select SET BUDDY to show the status of each buddy on your tracklist (ON or OFF). Select the buddy whose status you want to change, then select the new status and press ENT to confirm. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Press ENT again to SEND the call. Channel 70 is selected automatically and the symbol is shown on the LCD while the call is being sent. The radio waits for an acknowledgement (WAIT). If the call is acknowledged a notification is displayed. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
TEST CALL FROM AUTO ACK IS OFF AUTO ACK ▲▼ ▼ 00:01 00:02 Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to scroll any further information (if available), or press EXIT to cancel. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
The priority level is always routine, and the group is identified on the screen. The group will be one of the 20 groups of frequently called people that you set up earlier (see Section 5-2). Press ACCEPT softkey (AIS/IC key) to switch to the designated channel immediately, or Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
EXIT to return the current DSC receive process. Note: DSC & DSE sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. • The Distress call is automatically transmitted every 3.5 to 4.5 minutes, until an acknowledgement is received ("Call repeat" mode). • Press ▲ to display the transmitted Distress call information. ▼ Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence will be output on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Press EXIT key to quit current receive DSC process.. Note: The call data is stored in the Distress Log and location data (DSC & DSE) sentence is sent on the NMEA 0183 port for indication on a connected chartplotter / MFD. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
The frequency of messages received will vary due to a number of factors including but not limited to such factors as antenna height, gain and signal interference. • Static information is either broadcast every 6 minutes, when data has been amended, or upon request. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
If you are using charting software running on a PC, please refer to the instructions provided with your chartplotting software for details of how to configure it to display AIS information. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Examples: You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other. Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
To operate HORN or SIREN, once selected, press and hold ENT button. This will sound as long as the ENT button is pressed. You can then also operate PTT to talk through the Hailer. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Volume can only be changed while the PTT is pressed. Release PTT to LISTEN for a response. HAILER ►PA OUTPUT FOG HORN LISTEN INTERCOM Press EXIT to return to operational mode. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Hold down AIS/IC key to enter INTERCOM or CONFERENCE mode. INTERCOM HAILER FOG HORN PUSH TO TALK ►INTERCOM The intercom calls the other unit. Press PTT when invited. Press EXIT to quit the INTERCOM mode. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
128 x 256 pixel LCD FSTN – 1.3” x 2.6” Contrast control Dimming control Antenna connector SO-239 (50 ohm) NMEA 2000 connector Micro-C (5 pin) Waterproof JIS-7 Compass safe distance: 0.5 m (1.5’) Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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161.975, 162.025 CH87 - 161.975; CH88 - 162.025 (default channel) Supported AIS Information: –Status/Destination/ETA –Vessel Name –Type of vessel –Call sign –MMSI number –IMO number –Draft/Size of vessel –Vessel position –SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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18+/-2 Tx Frequency Error <+/-30 Tx Current <150 Functional range mtrs HS35 cradle voltage 12 V DC battery system (negative ground) HS35 cradle current drain ≤0.5 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130842 AIS and VHF Messages (Simrad Proprietary for AIS Class B ‘CS’) Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Check that the GPS cable is physically connected. Check the polarity of the GPS cable. Check the baud rate setting of the GPS if applicable. The baud rate setting should be 4800. Parity should be set to NONE. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 Port Operations PORT OPS Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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Select the INTERNATIONAL channel bank for use in Australia, New Zealand and other Asia Pacific regions, and all other regions where otherwise not specified. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Port Operations, VTS in Selected Areas PORT OPS/VTS 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 Commercial, bridge-to-bridge, 1W with 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM Power-up Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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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. KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 162.000 Public Correspondence ------ ------ TELEPHONE RX only 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence TELEPHONE 156.075 156.075 U.S. Government, Canadian Coast Guard Yes UNAUTHORIZED Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex. This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Op PHONE-PORTOP Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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Safety, and Ship Calls. No voice communication is allowed on CH70. This channel is only available on DSC enabled radios. Maybe Duplex in some regions KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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74 and 86), Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugosla via. The Administra tions concerned should make any possible attempt to make these fre quencies channels as soon as possible available for the radiotelephone service on Inland Waterways and/or the required service catego ry. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
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After permission of the competent authority, this channel may be used only for spe cial events on a temporary basis. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category nautical information. In the Czech Republic this channel is used for service category ship-to-port authorities. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
DSC ON C6, C7, C8, C9 DSC ON 31 (1W), 37 Holland ATIS ON EUR Default 31 (1W) DSC ON Germany ATIS ON EUR Default DSC ON EUR Default Austria ATIS ON EUR Default Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Operation Instructions...
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the RS35 . You may also need an individual operator’s license. Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio com- munications authorities before operating DSC functions.