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mcmurdo F1 DSC Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 McMurdo F1 DSC Marine VHF Radio with DSC Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Distress cover Disclaimer Information contained in this manual is supplied in good faith, but is liable to change without notice. McMurdo Limited disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the manuals and documentation provided with this product.
  • Page 3 Rapid Distress Call Turn the radio ON (press POWER) Open the cover over the DISTRESS button and press the button. If the button is pressed for 5 seconds an ‘undesignated’ distress call will be made. If the button is released before 5 seconds, you can select the type of emergency.
  • Page 4 The F1 DSC VHF radiotelephone is easy to operate and gives the user high quality effective radio communication to other ships as well as to shore based stations.
  • Page 5 DSC radiotelephone supports simplex communication. • Duplex communication uses two frequencies, so both parties can talk at the same time. The F1 DSC radiotelephone does not support full duplex operation. • There is also a hybrid mode: semi-duplex. In this mode, one of the communicating parties operates in duplex mode and the other in simplex.
  • Page 6 Highly relevant information. Possible safety implications IMPORTANT (example: position information could be omitted from a DSC Distress transmission if instruction disregarded). Inconvenience may occur if advice disregarded. NOTE In the following text ‘radio’ and ‘transceiver’ all refer to the ‘F1 DSC Radiotelephone’.
  • Page 7 Installing and Using the Transceiver Safely Installation (see also the F1 DSC radiotelephone Installation Manual) WARNING: Do not connect the transceiver to a mains (line) AC electrical supply, as an electric shock or fire hazard could result. CAUTION: Do not connect the transceiver to a DC supply exceeding 16V or reverse the supply polarity.
  • Page 8 Radio Frequency Exposure Warning To meet the current requirements for Radio Frequency Exposure it is necessary to install the antenna mast correctly and operate the equipment according to the instructions. WARNING: The antenna mast must be mounted at a minimum distance (vertical separation) of 3 metres from the head of any person to meet international safety directives on Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) / Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls and Indicators ..................1 Power ........................ 1 Volume ......................1 Squelch......................1 Distress......................2 16........................2 1/25........................2 dual watch ......................2 light ........................2 Scroll keys ......................2 Action keys ......................3 PTT key ......................3 Indicators ......................3 US........................
  • Page 10 Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy ................2 Appendix C: Error messages / Troubleshooting ..........4 Appendix D: Channel Specifications..............9 International....................... 9 US Channels ....................10 BI Channels ....................11 OTHER INFORMATION ..................1 Line of Sight distances ..................1 McMurdo Limited Product Warranty..............2...

  • Page 11: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Indicators Scroll keys Left action key Right action key PTT switch Power switch Distress cover Power The Power button is an ON/OFF switch. Because it is separate from the volume control, there is normally no need to reset the volume level after switching ON the radio.

  • Page 12: Distress

    Distress This control is a button which is concealed by a sprung cover, so preventing accidental activation of the DSC automatic distress alert operation. This button immediately switches the radio to a listening watch on Channel 16. This function takes priority over any activity other than a distress call.

  • Page 13: Action Keys

    Action keys The Action Keys are the two keys 50°56'N at:08:40 indicated by pointers below the 001°34'E display. Their function changes Menu according to the operational mode of the radio, and is shown by appropriate labels on the display. In ‘normal’ mode (‘standby screen’), the Left Action key and Right Action key have the functions Menu and Pos, respectively.

  • Page 14: Display

    Display The ‘standby screen’ is shown here. This is the display for normal radio operation. Latitude 50°56'N at:08:40 Longitude 001°34'E Menu are shown here as 'standard' position values. If ‘enhanced’ position is selected (see page 42 'Setting Profiles: Position Information') then position is shown to the nearest second (").
  • Page 15 How to Access F1 Radio Features Using the Menu The F1 radio is easy to operate. Many functions are available from simple front panel controls, but most features are accessible from the easy to navigate ‘menu’ (series of linked software controls). The main menu is accessible from standby 50°56'N at:08:40...

  • Page 16: Basic Telephony Operations

    Basic Telephony Operations Power On/Off The F1 radio is switched ON and OFF by the POWER button. When the radio is switched ON, it performs a series of self-tests including memory and key and display illumination tests. When complete the display shows radio identity and type information, then switches automatically to a listening watch on Channel 16.
  • Page 17 To move to another line press a scroll key. Time (hh:mm) must now be entered in the Pos at:−−:−− blank area. If time is not entered (and the Done Action-key is pressed) the message Invalid Time will appear for 2 seconds. Note that entering a time via the Position Update screen will not update the radio clock time .

  • Page 18: Receiving And Transmitting

    Receiving and Transmitting The radio will operate as a basic transceiver for verbal communication without requiring any information programmed into it. However, it cannot be used as a DSC communication system before it has a 'profile' set into it (i.e. as a minimum, the MMSI number must be set). Please refer to the 'Setting Profiles' section 'Setting the MMSI' for more information.
  • Page 19 [See also ‘Setting Channel Numbers’ on page 9.] Page 9...

  • Page 20: Setting Channel Numbers

    Receiving Telephony (Voice) Calls Press / hold When a call is received and the call sign of PTT key your vessel (or station name) is heard in loudspeaker (or handset where appropriate): 1. Pick-up the fist-microphone or handset and press and hold the PTT key, to answer the call. 2.
  • Page 21 [See also ‘Private Channels’ on page 8.] Page 11...

  • Page 22: Returning To Channel 16

    Making Telephony (Voice) Calls 50°56'N at:08:41 To initiate a radio telephone (telephony) call: 001°34'E Menu 1. Ensure the radio is in standby mode and select a channel (channel 16 or another suitable channel). 2. Select transmit power: 1/25 1W for short range, or 25W. 3.

  • Page 23: Speaker Mute Function

    Speaker Mute Function NOTE: If an external speaker is fitted, at power on the external speaker is muted, and the internal speaker unmuted. The F1 radio internal and external speakers can be independently muted. To change the mute status of the speakers: 50°56'N at:08:41 001°34'E...

  • Page 24: Display And Keyboard Dimming

    Display and Keyboard Dimming The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) backlight illumination level can be changed using light key. Each press of the light key will cycle through different combinations of illumination levels for display and keyboard as listed here: Display Keyboard FULL DIM (reversed)

  • Page 25: Basic Dsc Operations

    Basic DSC Operations All DSC communication is on Channel 70. The radio maintains a continuous watch on this channel for incoming messages, which are immediately reported. This monitoring also allows the system to transmit only when the channel is free. Receiving an Individual DSC Call When the radio receives an individual DSC message an alarm will sound, and the message Individual Call is displayed.

  • Page 26: Transmitting A Dsc Call To A Ship Station

    Transmitting a DSC Call to a Ship Station To transmit a call to a ship station (individual call): 50°56'N at:08:41 001°34'E 1. Press Menu action key to display top level Menu menu selection; (Send DSC messages). 2. Press Select action key to display the ...

  • Page 27: Transmitting An Individual Dsc Call Using Called Station Name

    Transmitting an Individual DSC Call Using Called Station Name To Transmit an Individual Call Using Station Name: 50°56'N at:08:41 001°34'E 1. Press Menu action key to display top level menu selection; (Send DSC messages). Menu 2. Press Select action key to display the Send DSC Messages menu.

  • Page 28: Transmitting A Call To A Coast (Shore) Station

    (normally channel 6) to allow verbal communication. Transmitting a Call to a Coast (Shore) Station When calling a Coast Station (ie a fixed installation whose MMSI number begins ’00….’), it is that station which selects the channel number for communication. As a consequence, it is necessary to wait for the acknowledgement as this contains the calling channel number.
  • Page 29 5. Use the numeric keys to enter the MMSI, Called stn MMSI and Clear to backspace and correct any error. MMSI:00232144 Ensure 9 digits are entered, then press Select. Select Clear (when MMSI entered) 6. The radio recognises the '00' prefix as a Coast Station call;...

  • Page 30: Transmitting A Call To A Group

    Transmitting a Call to a Group When calling a group of stations (i.e. stations all of which share a group MMSI number, which begins ’0….’), no DSC acknowledgement is required or possible. To Transmit a Call to a Group of Stations: 50°56'N at:08:41 001°34'E...

  • Page 31: Full Telephony Operations

    Full Telephony Operations Changing the Priority Channel The Priority Channel is the channel which is always monitored, and is selected when the transceiver is switched on. The Priority Channel is normally set to Channel 16, but it can be changed to any available channel by the operator. To Change the Priority Channel: 50°56'N at:08:41...

  • Page 32: Dual Watch

    Dual watch The feature allows the radio to monitor automatically both the Priority Channel and a selected additional channel. To use the Dual Watch function, first set the radio to the desired channel, then push dual key. watch The display will alternately display selected Dual watch : 11&16 channel number and channel 16, at a rate which is controlled by the Scan Dwell Time...

  • Page 33: Channel Scanning

    Channel scanning Channels may be sequentially monitored for activity using the Channel Scanning facility of the F1 radio. While scanning the radio automatically maintains a watch on a channel for the duration of the set dwell time. The dwell time can be set in the Profiles menu. If no signal is detected the radio moves to the next channel in the sequence of channels, which may be the next consecutive channel.
  • Page 34 Scanning All Channels To Scan All Channels: 50°56'N at:08:41 1. Press Menu action key to display top level 001°34'E menu selection; Send DSC messages. Menu 2. Use the Scroll keys to display the Channel scanning menu.  Send DSC Messages Select Exit ...
  • Page 35 Inhibiting a Channel To Inhibit a Channel when Scanning: Scan:ALL run 1. The scan program is now running. Stop Back The Scan ALL run screen is displayed. Press Stop. 2. The screen now displays the new scan Scan:ALL stopped status: ...

  • Page 36: Creating And Editing A Scan Program

    Creating and Editing a Scan Program To Create (and Edit) a Scan Program: 50°56'N at:08:41 1. Press Menu action key to display top level 001°34'E menu selection; Send DSC messages. Menu 2. Use the Scroll keys to display the Channel scanning menu. ...
  • Page 37 8. To make a scan table containing the following entries: Scan Program Entry Channel Press numeric key ‘1’ twice to enter Scan: 01 edit ‘Channel 11’. First press of the numeric key displays 1:xxx Store Delete second press displays 11. 2 seconds after the last key press, the radio will move to the next entry, ready for editing, so edit each channel by pressing the numeric keys quickly.

  • Page 38: Distress

    DISTRESS Rapid Distress Call IMPORTANT: To send a Distress Call, (without designating the distress type), do this: 1. Open the Distress Button cover. 2. Press and hold the Distress Button. DISTRESS Keep pressing the button. You will hear an Alarm Tone. 3.

  • Page 39: Full Dsc Operations

    Full DSC operations Distress Call Including Nature of Distress To make a Distress Call including Nature of Distress (Method 1): (GPS connected) 1. Open the Distress Button cover. DISTRESS 2. Press the Distress Button for less than 5 seconds. (A 1 second push is sufficient.) You will hear an Alarm Tone.
  • Page 40 6. Press and hold the Distress Button for at least 5 seconds. DISTRESS You will hear an Alarm Tone. 7. Display shows ‘Distress Call’ and an Distress Call instruction to hold the Distress Button for Hold for seconds or quit for options seconds.
  • Page 41 12. If an acknowledgement is received the Distress acknowledge display shows Distress acknowledge received received for 4 seconds, then the state is changed to Distress in progress. 13. Distress in progress screen is displayed Distress in progress after an acknowledgement or if Reset is pressed.
  • Page 42 To make a Distress Call including Nature of Distress (Method 2): (GPS unavailable) 1. Open the Distress Button cover. DISTRESS DISTRESS 2. Press the Distress Button for less than 5 seconds. (A 1 second push is sufficient.) You will hear an Alarm Tone. Distress Call 3a.

  • Page 43: Transmitting An All Ships Call

    Transmitting an All Ships Call When sending an All Ships message, no DSC acknowledgement is required or possible. Obviously, an All Ships call is not addressed to a specific station and so does not need the details of the called party; it does, however, give the choice of Safety or Urgency messages.
  • Page 44 6. The radio prompts for a working channel All Ships Call number to include in the DSC message. If the Safety default working channel is not suitable use the Working Channel:6 scroll keys or numeric keys to change the Send Back channel, then press Send.

  • Page 45: Received Message Log

    Received message log The radio retains two lists of received messages, one for Distress and All Ships calls, and one for all other calls. Any message which is unread causes an indicator (a closed envelope - ) to be displayed when the radio is in listening mode. These lists each retain 20 calls;...
  • Page 46 8. To acknowledge the message press Select, Transmit acknowledge otherwise use the scroll keys to highlight  and press Select, or press Back. Select Back 9. If Back is pressed the screen returns to the Ordinary Messages list of received DSC messages. Message: of 2 Message...

  • Page 47: Adding A Directory Entry

    Directory The directory allows the user to store the names of vessels, coast/shore stations, etc together with the corresponding MMSI. A total of 50 entries may be stored. The directory may be searched for a particular name; entries may be added and erased. Adding a Directory Entry To Add an Entry to the Directory: ...

  • Page 48: Erasing A Directory Entry

    Erasing a Directory Entry To Erase a Directory Entry: 1. Press Menu, scroll to Directory, Directory and press Select.  Erase 2. Scroll to Erase and press Select. Select Back 3. The display shows the first Station Name Directory:Erase entry (list in alphabetic order) and MMSI Stn name:SeaMist number.

  • Page 49: Setting Profiles

    Setting Profiles The radio cannot be used to transmit in DSC mode until, as a minimum, its MMSI number has been programmed into it. Setting the MMSI Number The MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number is a 9-digit identifier which enables a registered vessel to be identified.

  • Page 50: Group Mmsi Numbers

    Group MMSI Numbers A radio may be a member of up to 4 MMSI groups (for example, a group MMSI could be assigned to a fishing fleet). Setting a group MMSI is similar to the process for setting the individual MMSI. 1.

  • Page 51: Key Beep

    Key Beep The key beep volume may be set as high, low or off. This option is changed using the scroll keys. To set Key Beep mode: 1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll  Profiles to Profiles and press Select. Select Exit 2.

  • Page 52: Speaker Settings

    Speaker Settings This control allows any combination of internal and external speakers to be active. The four possibilities are selected by the scroll keys. To set Speaker Options: 1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll Profiles to Profiles and press Select. ...

  • Page 53: Auto Dim

    LCD Contrast Adjust This control allows the contrast of the LCD display, and thus the viewing angle of the screen, to be adjusted using the Scroll keys. To set the Contrast Level: 1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll Profiles to Profiles and press Select.

  • Page 54: Software Version

    Software Version This control displays the radio software version. No change is possible. To display Software Version: 1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll Profiles to Profiles and press Select.  Software version 2. Scroll to Software version and press Select Back Select.

  • Page 55: Time/Date And Offset

    Time/Date and Offset This control allows the time and date to be set (from the numeric keys). Time may be displayed as UTC or as local; local time is set as an offset (number of hours difference) from UTC. When setting the offset, the first position is the positive/negative setting;...

  • Page 56: Radio Test

    Radio Test This control performs a self-test on the radio. The screen displays the result of the test. The results, and actions to be taken, are discussed in ‘Appendix C: Error Messages / Troubleshooting’. To perform Radio Self Test: 1. In standby screen, press Menu, then scroll Profiles to Profiles and press Select.

  • Page 57: Appendices

    APPENDICES Appendix A: Character Entry To enter station names using numeric keypad, use keys 0-9 to access letters a-z as follows: 2abc 3def 4ghi 5jkl 6mno 9wxyz 7pqrs 8tuv In a mode requiring alphanumeric entries, press the appropriate key (1 to 5 presses) until the desired character is displayed, as shown in the table below.

  • Page 58: Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy

    Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy Appendix Page 2...
  • Page 59 Appendix Page 3...

  • Page 60: Appendix C: Error Messages / Troubleshooting

    Appendix C: Error messages / Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause / Solution Radio cannot be switched on. 1. Poor connection to power supply / battery. (Check connections.) 2. Fuse blown. (Inspect wires and fuse.) No sound from radio. 1. Volume control set too low. (Rotate volume control clockwise).
  • Page 61 Power-Up Self-Tests (2) Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / Solution A data integrity fault has been detected in non-volatile memory. RAM memory fault DSC operation is inhibited. The radio may be Disabled used as normal (press OK). (Please contact a Service Agent so that the data error can be corrected.) Private Channels checksum invalid.
  • Page 62 User Initiated Self-Tests Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / Solution If this test is run within 2 minutes of power-up Pos update not found and no source of GPS derived positional information, via the NMEA port, is found the display message is ‘Pos update not found’.
  • Page 63 Operational Error Messages (1) Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / Solution Range check: MMSI number. Length of stn MMSI An attempt was made to save an MMSI must be 9 digits number of less than 9 digits. (Please enter 9 digits.) Range check: Ship MMSI as default.
  • Page 64 Operational Error Messages (2) Type of Test / Error Message Probable Cause / Solution Directory: an attempt was made to save an entry without a name (no characters were No name entered! entered). (Please enter some characters into the ‘name’ field.) Log empty: An attempt was made to view an empty Distress or Ordinary Message Log.

  • Page 65: Appendix D: Channel Specifications

    Appendix D: Channel Specifications International Channel SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 160.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800...

  • Page 66: Us Channels

    US Channels Channel SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels 156.050 162.550 162.400 156.150 156.150 162.475 162.425 156.250 156.250 162.450 156.300 156.300 162.500 156.350 156.350 162.525 156.400 156.400 162.650 156.450 156.450 162.775 156.500 156.500 WX10 163.275 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.800...

  • Page 67: Bi Channels

    BI Channels Channel SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 160.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 Distress and calling 156.850...

  • Page 69: Other Information

    OTHER INFORMATION Line of Sight distances Base station antenna height (metres) 13.8 Ship 14.4 antenna 10.9 16.1 height 10.0 12.0 17.2 (metres) 10.9 12.0 14.1 19.3 13.8 14.4 16.1 17.2 19.3 24.4 Distances are nautical miles. The illustration shows the line of sight (the curvature of the Earth is exaggerated for clarity).

  • Page 70: Mcmurdo Limited Product Warranty

    (or part) in question free of charge, or at McMurdo Limited's sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). McMurdo Limited shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage (whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product.
  • Page 71 Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity is provided as a separate document.
  • Page 73 Notes...
  • Page 74 Record Serial No.: MMSI: Date of Purchase: Dealer Stamp McMurdo Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire United Kingdom PO3 5PB A member of Chemring Group PLC www.mcmurdo.co.uk 84-697 Issue 1...

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