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- Page 1 M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E S E A...
- Page 3 Instruction Manual Simrad Axis Handheld VHF Radio...
- Page 4 © 2004 Simrad Ltd The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous devel- opment and improvement.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. G ENERAL 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Technical Specification 1.3 Licensing 2. O PERATION 2.1 Location of Controls 2.2 Operation - 150 2.3 Operation - 200/250 2.3.1 The Function Key 3. B ATTERY 3.1 Removal, Fitting & Options 3.2 Charger Options 3.3 Mains Adaptors for Drop-In Chargers 3.4 Charging of Batteries 3.5 Notes on Charging... -
Page 7: General
Axis. Please con- tact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue showing our increasing range of high-tech nav- igational instruments, autopilots and VHF radio sets. -
Page 8: Technical Specification
5 Watts 1.4A 1 Watt 0.8A Weight 600g (approx) * Contact local Simrad Service Agent for further details of channel programming, etc. Environmental Waterproof To a depth of 1m fully submersed, including a 45ºC thermal shock. Drop Resistance Will withstand a drop from 1M on to a hard surface on any face. -
Page 9: Licensing
1.3 Licensing Prior to use check the national licensing requirements for operators. In the UK licence applications and queries should be made to the following authority: Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licencing Centre The Post Office PO Box 1495 Bristol BS99 3QS Website: www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk/rlc A set may only be operated by or under the supervision of the holder of a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate. -
Page 10: Operation
PERATION 2.1 Location of Controls The location of the controls for the 150 and 200/250 are shown in Figures 2.1 and 2.2: 150 – On/Off Button PTT Button (Accessory Socket) High/Low Transmit Power Button Autosquelch On/Off Button 9 10 11 Backlight On/Off (Channel Display) Channel Selection Knob Audio Volume Control Knob... -
Page 11: Operation - 150
2.2 Operation – 150 Anti-clockwise The operation of any of the push buttons or the channel selector knob is confirmed by an audible beep from the unit. The operation of the controls for the 150 and 150 GMDSS is as follows: On/Off Button (1) Pressing this button will turn the radio on and... - Page 12 Backlighting On/Off (6) This button will illuminate the channel selec- tion window for a period of ten seconds. The window will re-illuminate for a further ten sec- onds if a key is subsequently pressed, thus pre- serving battery life. Pressing this button again HI LO will switch the backlighting off.
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Page 13: Operation - 200/250
2.3 Operation – 200/250 The operation of any of the push buttons, or the channel selector knob is confirmed by an audible beep from the unit. The operation of the controls for the 200, 250 and 250 GMDSS is as follows - On/Off Button (1) Pressing this button will turn the radio on and off (Fig 2.6). -
Page 14: The Function Key
D/W. While the radio is in Dual Watch mode, the D/W legend will be displayed on the LCD. REVERT Function - If D/W is pressed when CH16 is selected, the radio will revert to the previously selected channel. HI LO Squelch Up (8) This button will increase the receiver muting threshold (or SQUELCH) level, i.e a stronger... - Page 15 NOTE Second level functions are only avail- able on scanning versions of the 200 and 250. On non-scanning versions, the F key is re- placed with a backlighting key. - Backlighting (F-F) On scanning models of the 200 and 250, the LCD display backlighting can be switched on by pressing F and F again within two seconds.
- Page 16 MS - Memory Scan (F-Channel Up) This function operates in the same way as the Scanning function (F-Channel Down), except that it will only scan channels that have been entered into the Scan Memory. If no channels have been entered into the memory, then this function will not be available.
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Page 17: Battery Use
ATTERY 3.1 Removal, Fitting and Options The radio comes equipped with a 700- or 850mA-hour NiCad battery pack as standard (depending on model). All battery types are housed in an identical enclosure. Model Battery Pack Supplied NCB700 - 700mAh NCB850 - 850mAh NCB850 - 850mAh 150 GMDSS NCB850 - 850mAh... -
Page 18: Charger Options
Battery Contacts Battery Contacts Replacement lithium cells can be re-ordered Fig 3.4 - Battery Charging Contacts from your local Simrad Agent, quoting Part No. LTB1. Page 18... -
Page 19: Notes On Charging
Replacement and spare batteries are available from your local Simrad Agent. Please quote the relevant part number. Page 19... -
Page 20: Battery Life Guidelines
3.8 Battery Life Guidelines To a large extent, the battery life will depend on the usage, or Duty Cycle of the radio – i.e the battery will be drained much quicker, if the radio is transmitting continually than if it is just receiving. -
Page 21: Antenna & Accessory Socket
Damaged anten- nae should be replaced immediately. Replacement antennae can be purchased from authorised Simrad Service Agents. A full list is supplied with this unit. Please refer to section 5.1 for more details on spare parts and acces- sories available. -
Page 22: Appendix
PPENDIX 5.1 Spares & Accessories NCB700 The following spares and accessories are Spare NiCad Battery available from authorised Simrad Dealers. Pack (700mAh) A list of dealers is included with this unit. LTB1 NCB850 Please quote the appropriate part number Spare Lithium Spare NiCad Battery when ordering. - Page 23 Carrying Accessories Handstrap BMT1 Bulkhead Leather Mount Plate Carrying Case BCP1 Leather Belt Clip c/w Adapter Plate ADP1 LYD1 Lanyard ADP1 Adapter Plate Aluminium Wall Mount Bracket Shoulder (For use with Strap TCH12) FLT1 Flotation Strap WPSM1:GY Waterproof Speaker Mike - Grey WPSM1:Y Waterproof Speaker Mike - Yellow...
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Page 24: Transmission Range
5.2 Transmission Range Because VHF signals travel in a straight line and are not reflected back off the ionosphere as lower frequency signals are, the range of VHF signals is limited to ‘line of sight’, beyond which the other vessel passes behind the curve of the Earth. -
Page 25: Frequency Of Channels
5.3 Frequency of Channels In the UK channels 0 and 00 will only be made available to Coastguard users with written authorisation. Page 25... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Simrad when the unit was purchased. Please refer to the Warranty Card booklet for more details. IMPORTANT – The radio is a sealed waterproof unit. To create and maintain its waterproof integrity it was assembled in a controlled environment using special equipment. - Page 28 M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E S E A...
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