User Programmable Key; Installation; Vhf Installation; Installation 3.1 Vhf Installation - Simrad RT62 Manual

RT62 & RT64

2.7.1 User Programmable Key

To program the user key function, turn the radio off, then press
and hold the user key on the fistmike while switching the radio
on (Fig 2.11) - the display on the radio will show UP (User
Programming).
Press and hold
while switching
the radio on
Fig 2.11 - Programming the user key to activate Dual Watch
• To select backlight, press F (
• To select Dual Watch, press D/W
• To select the User Channel, press 16 (P - non scan versions)
• To select 1/25W, press 1/25
When the function has been programmed, the display will
show OK The radio should then be turned off - when it is
switched on again the radio will return to normal operation
with the fistmike user key programmed as specified.
NOTE The default setting for the fistmike user key is select User
Channel.
16
F
1/25
M+
16
D/W
MS SCN
on non scan versions)
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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 VHF Installation

The radio should be sited so that engine noise and vibration or
other background noise do not make it difficult for the operator
to hear.
Although the RT62/RT64 radio is waterproof when flush
mounted, it is recommended that it is not installed where it
will be exposed to continuous direct sunlight, as this will even-
tually damage the LCD display.
As microphones and loudspeakers contain powerful magnets,
the radio should not be installed within 1m (3ft 3in) of any
compasses, whether magnetic or electronic.
Desktop mounting
The fins on the back of the case act as a heatsink to dissipate
heat generated by the set when in use, which maintains the
high efficiency of the radio. The free circulation of air is essen-
tial - if mounting the radio in an enclosed space, ensure that the
space is vented.
The VHF is supplied with a reversible mounting bracket. This
Overhead mounting
can be used to mount the VHF on the chart table or on an over-
Fig 3.1 - Standard mounting
head bulkhead (Fig 3.1). The bracket is fixed in place using
options
four No.10x3⁄4 screws (supplied). Before installing, ensure that
there is at least 88mm (3.5 in) vertical clearance and 70mm
(2.8in) horizontal clearance behind the bracket to allow the
radio to fit (Fig 3.2).
100mm (3.9in)
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Fig 3.2 - Minimum clearance required
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