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  • Page 1 USER & INSTALLATION MANUAL SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC...
  • Page 3 Thrane & Thrane A/S SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC User and installation manual Document number: 98-128471-THR-E Release date: December 18, 2012...
  • Page 4 © 2012 Thrane & Thran3 A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark. Trademark Acknowledgements • SAILOR is a registered trademarks of Thrane & Thrane A/S. • Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Safety Warning

    Safety warning The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.

  • Page 6: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls L L L L L if if if if ift C t C t C t Cov ov ov ov over er er er er P P P P P r r r r r e e e e e s s s s s s RED Button s RED Button s RED Button s RED Button...

  • Page 7: Manual Overview

    SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is designed for occupational use only and must be operated by licensed personnel only. SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is not intended for use in an uncontrolled environment by general public. SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is designed for installation by a skilled service person.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Hailer and Fog horn setup ..........47 Replay function ..............48 Chapter 3 Installation Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC ........49 Installing the VHF radio ............50 Power, VHF antenna and external equipment ....57 System setup ..............64 SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) ......65...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Service & maintenance Contact for support ............67 Maintenance ..............67 Equipment and accessories ..........74 Warranty ................74 App. A Technical specifications App. B Maritime channels App. C Declaration of conformity Glossary ..................85 Index ..................87 viii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    You can use the loudhailer as a 2-way on-board communicator. The loudhailer also functions as a fog horn. You can select from several programmed fog-horn patterns. For a list of other accessories available for the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC check with your nearest distributor.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Introduction Controls on the front plate 1. Loudspeaker. 2. Four soft keys with function title in the display. 3. Quick selection key for channel 16 and the programmed call channel. 4. Large display. 5. Connector for Handmicrophone or handset. If not used, put the cap from the ACC connector on the front connector to prevent water ingress.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC display The picture shows the display after start-up. The display holds various fields of information, HI/LO GPS Position depending on the currently WATCH selected function. CALL MORE... DISTRESS/CALL 1. Action line containing information relevant for the currently selected function.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction System configuration - example RX/TX Aerial SAILOR 6201 SAILOR 6205 Handset Control Speaker Microphone SAILOR 6202 Service Hand Microphone Cable SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC - AIS Receiver SAILOR 6201 Handset Option SAILOR 6207 N163S Connection Box SAILOR 6090...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Operation

    Chapter 2 Operation Note Before using the VHF radio make sure that the VHF antenna, power and other external equipment are connected properly. For instructions see chapter Installation on page 49. In this chapter you find detailed instructions and guidelines for: •...

  • Page 16: General Use And Navigation

    Chapter 2: Operation General use and navigation Power on and speaker volume The VHF radio has a dual-function on/off wheel knob for power on/off and volume control. • To power on the VHF radio press the on/off wheel knob. • To power off the VHF radio, press and hold the on/off wheel knob and follow the instructions in the display.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Operation DSC and MMSI number When the VHF radio is powered on for the first time, you must enter the vessel’s MMSI number. Hereafter the MMSI number is briefly displayed after power up. The MMSI is a unique, 9-digit identifier assigned to your ship. Important The MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF radio to use any DSC functionality.
  • Page 18 MMSI is not programmed. Position and MMSI Information To display position and MMSI information for the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC radio, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key POS. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until POS appears.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Squelch

    Speaker devices The VHF radio can be equipped with the following speaking devices: • SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with a PTT (Push To Talk) button. • Handset with a microphone, ear piece and a PTT button. The volume in the ear piece can be adjusted, for details see Controller setup on page 10.

  • Page 20: Controller Setup

    Phone book SETUP Setup pages for RADIO, HAILER/FOG, SYSTEM, CONTROLLER and DSC The functions of the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC are accessed and set using the four soft keys to the left of the display. The current function of a soft key is shown in 4 soft keys the display next to the soft key.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Operation 3. Turn the selector wheel knob to go to a setting, then press the selector wheel knob to change the setting. 4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation. Parameter Description Handset 1 vol: Adjust earpiece volume for handset 1: OFF, 1 to 14 Note: Default setting is OFF.

  • Page 22: Vhf Radio Communication

    Chapter 2: Operation VHF radio communication In this section of the manual you find information on • Basic VHF operation • VHF channels • Programming a call channel • Naming a channel Basic VHF operation You can make VHF calls using the Handmicrophone or another speaking device.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Operation Receiving a radio telephone call on channel 16 When you hear your call name in the loudspeaker, proceed as follows: 1. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on the channel displayed. 2. Lift the Handmicrophone or take the handset. 3.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Operation 6. Say: “Over.” and release the PTT key to listen. An RX symbol shows that the radio is receiving on the working channel displayed 7. When answered, agree upon a working channel other than 16. 8. Switch to the new channel by turning the selector wheel knob to the agreed channel and begin your conversation.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Operation VHF channel table Description Private (PRIV) Up to 40 user-defined private channels. Contact your dealer for programming private channels. Programming a call channel To program a call channel (or quick selection), do as follows: 1. Make an extra-long press (2.5 s duration) on the 16/C key. 2.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Operation Display for non-VHF applications When the radio is used for functions other than VHF, the display is arranged differently. The large channel display moves to the bottom line along with selected icons. The channel displayed in this line will always reflect the communication channel on which the radio is tuned into for communication.

  • Page 27: Hi/Lo Transmission Power

    Chapter 2: Operation HI/LO transmission power Press the soft key HI/LO to toggle the transmit power between low (1 W) and high (25 W). If LO is not displayed, the transmit power is HI. US channels: Local mode, 10 dB attenuation To attenuate to the incoming signal, do as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: Watch

    Chapter 2: Operation Watch The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC radio can be set to dual watch or triple watch. In dual watch, the working channel and channel 16 are watched. In triple watch the working channel, channel 16 and the programmed call channel are watched.

  • Page 29: Scan

    Chapter 2: Operation Scan The radio has a scanning function for tagged channels. Any available channel, including weather and private channels, can be tagged and added to the scanning sequence. As default the radio scans with priority scanning of channel 16. If a signal is received while in any scanning mode, only channel 16 continues to be watched.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Operation US channels: Watch alarms for NOAA Weather alerts Note NOAA weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only. You can turn on or off an independent watch alarm for a specific weather channel. To turn on or off an independent NOAA weather alarm do as follows: 1.

  • Page 31: Radio Setup

    Chapter 2: Operation Radio setup In the RADIO SETUP you set scan and watch mode, select the channel table and can set and view the ATIS code. To change a setting in the RADIO SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Operation Para- Description meter Priority ON: All channels tagged for scanning are scanned while monitoring Scan channel 16. (default). OFF: Only the channels tagged for scanning are scanned in sequence, not channel 16, unless it is tagged for scanning. To select the channel table for the primary channel.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Operation Para- Description meter ATIS The ATIS code (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) is used code for identification to marine coast and inland stations and its use is mandatory in a number of European inland waterways such as e.g. the river Rhine.

  • Page 34: Dsc Calls

    Chapter 2: Operation DSC calls In this section of the manual you find information on: • Sending, acknowledging and cancelling own distress • Receiving distress calls • DSC calls for communication • DSC setup Sending, acknowledging and cancelling own distress To send a distress message To send a distress message do as follows: 1.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Operation Having pressed the red distress button and sent the distress message, press the soft key INFO to display further information: • STATION: shows the radio’s MMSI number. • NAT: shows the nature of distress, see also To send a distress message with specified nature on (Example) page 25.
  • Page 36 4. Then lift the cover of the red distress button and push the Distress button for 3 seconds. To acknowledge own distress When the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC receives an acknowledgement of distress from another vessel or station, a 2-tone alarm sounds. The display shows...
  • Page 37 At this stage you have the option to press the soft key NO to return to distress sending procedure. 3. The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC will send the Self- cancellation call on channel 70 and the display automatically shows the message that you should say when cancelling the distress with a radio message.

  • Page 38: Receiving Distress Calls

    Chapter 2: Operation Power failure while in distress In case of a power failure or switch-off during the transmission of a Distress the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC gives an audible warning after power-up and automatically resumes sending Distress 10 seconds after power up.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Operation Distress call with errors If a distress call contains errors, it is still received and errors in the data are shown as underscores (_). Distress call log As long as you are part of a distress session, i.e. you have not pressed QUIT, you receive distress messages and can track all distress messages for the current distress event.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2: Operation DSC calls for communication With a DSC call you can establish a radio communication with one or several specific radios on a suggested VHF channel. To make a DSC call for communication, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key CALL. The default call is an individual routine call.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Operation • Press and turn the selector wheel knob to change the suggested VHF channel for following communication. 3. Press the soft key SEND to make the call. Sessions A DSC session (or automated procedure) is defined as a collection of DSC calls (transmitted and/or received) that are related to the same event (e.g.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Operation 4. Elapsed time since the reception of a call request or an acknowledgement. 5. Session state: • (ACTIVE) — transmitter tuned into the communication channel. • (HOLD) — parked session. 6. Channel used for following communication (if any) when the session is active.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: Operation Soft keys to control DSC sessions Call/session types vary in control options, and options may also change if a session changes its state. The following table gives an overview of the DSC soft key commands available: Soft key Radio function QUIT Terminates the DSC session...
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Operation Soft key Radio function ANNUL Cancels an inadvertently transmitted distress (Cancel Own Distress) Confirms action and proceed sequence, used in cancel CONFIRM distress procedure (Cancel Own Distress) Turns page of text message. INFO (in Cancel Own Distress) A filtered version of the log displaying received calls LOG (Received relevant to the current distress event.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Operation Detail information for DSC sessions (soft key: INFO) A DSC session is updated based on DSC calls received or transmitted. Press the soft key INFO to show the details for the current session. For distress events a sequence of calls may contribute to the complete view and status of the session.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: Operation Details —other calls Explanation Longitude position of station in distress POS UTC Time of position Receiving DSC calls If the radio is IDLE (not engaged in another session) and a DSC call is received the call details are shown on the display. The following options (soft keys) are available: Soft key Radio function...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Operation soon the current DSC session is terminated. The call with the highest priority (importance for safety or life) is shown first. Handling a background session The equipment is designed with the possibility to control a DSC session simultaneously with a VHF communication session.

  • Page 48: Dsc Setup

    Chapter 2: Operation DSC call logs To display a DSC call log in the DSC CALL LOGS, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Operation 4. Press EXIT to return to normal radio operation. DSC setting Description Position Info Available position information. Here you can enter position data, see also Position and MMSI Information on page 8. Auto-Ack Test Auto-acknowledgement of test DSC messages OFF - Disabled ON –...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2: Operation DSC setting Description Auto-switch Enable automatic channel switching on reception Channel of DSC calls with subsequent communication channel information, while the radio is not engaged (for calls other than individual station calls of category distress or urgency). ON (default) OFF - LCK icon indicates that the channel is locked and must be selected manually...

  • Page 51: Phone Book

    Chapter 2: Operation Phone book Use the phone book when making a DSC call. You can enter up to 50 contacts. A contact has the following details: • Name (up to 20 characters) • Type (SHIP, GROUP or COAST STATION) •...
  • Page 52 Chapter 2: Operation Adding a contact to the phone book To add a contact to the phone book do as follows: 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears in the display. 2.

  • Page 53: Editing A Contact

    Chapter 2: Operation Editing a contact 1. Press the soft key PHBOOK. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until PHBOOK appears. 2. Press the soft key EDIT. 3. Press and turn the selector wheel knob to browse through the details of the contact.

  • Page 54: Loudhailer With Talk-Back

    Chapter 2: Operation Loudhailer with talk-back The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC supports a loudhailer with a talk-back function. Important When the hailer is in talk-back mode and a radio signal is received, the radio signal has a higher priority and is heard in the loudspeaker.

  • Page 55: Automatic Foghorn

    Chapter 2: Operation Automatic foghorn The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC has an automatic fog horn application with several foghorn patterns. Once started, it runs in the background while running any other application. The fog horn may be combined with the loudhailer talk- back mode.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2: Operation 2. Use the selector wheel knob to browse through the patterns available. 3. Press the selector wheel knob at the wanted pattern to accept the pattern. 4. To deactivate the foghorn, turn the selector wheel knob to browse to OFF and press the selector wheel knob.

  • Page 57: Hailer And Fog Horn Setup

    Chapter 2: Operation Hailer and Fog horn setup To change a setting in the HAILER/FOGHORN SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2.

  • Page 58: Replay Function

    Chapter 2: Operation Replay function Replay allows the operator to playback received voice messages in the loudspeaker. Recording is activated automatically when a signal is received. Recording is not possible during playback. Up to 60 tracks or 90 seconds can be handled. The recorded channel is displayed.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Installation

    • Installing the VHF radio • Power, VHF antenna and external equipment Unpacking the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC The following items are included in the delivery of a SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC: • SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC • SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone with spiral cable •...

  • Page 60: Installing The Vhf Radio

    Provide space enough to access the front panel connectors and for installing a cradle for the speaking device. Provide at least 120 mm space at the back of the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC radio to allow free air circulation. Compass safe distance Make sure that the VHF radio is far enough from any magnetic compass to avoid influence of the loudspeaker magnet on the compass reading.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC with U mounting bracket The mounting bracket and two knobs are included in the delivery. Desktop mounting Installing the VHF radio...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: Installation Overhead mounting Installing the VHF radio...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Installation Mounting with U mounting bracket To mount the VHF radio as tabletop, do as follows: 1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is wide/deep enough to accommodate the VHF radio. 2. Fasten the bracket with 4 screws (included in the delivery.)
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC for flush mount You can mount the VHF radio to a flat surface, e.g. an instrument panel. The flush mount installation kit is included in the delivery. R2.5mm x 4 177mm Remove material from shaded area only! Important The scaling in the above drawing is not 1:1.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Installation 1. Find a suitable location for the VHF radio. Check that the space is deep enough to accommodate the VHF radio and an additional min. 120 mm space for cable entry. 2. Keep free distance to allow free air circulation around the VHF radio and to allow sufficient space for access to cables, see the drawing on this page.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6202 Handmicrophone Handmicrophone with spiral cable and PTT button. Installing the VHF radio...

  • Page 67: Power, Vhf Antenna And External Equipment

    Chapter 3: Installation Power, VHF antenna and external equipment 1. ACC connector for accessories 2. CTRL connector for control speaker microphone 3. Power, Loudhailer, foghorn and external speaker 4. VHF antenna 5. Ground stud ACC connector Use the connector marked ACC to connect GPS input. The interface for GPS is NMEA 0183 (EN61 162-1 NMEA0183/ EN61 162-2 NMEA0183 Highspeed).
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Installation Description Wire color NMEA out- White NMEA out+ Green Mike 2 Yellow EAR 2 Grey Hook_PTT Pink Battery supply when radio is on Internal GND = - Battery Black Internal GND = - Battery Orange — SCREEN (Drain) Power, VHF antenna and external equipment...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Installation NMEA interface description NMEA interface Specifications Impedance: 600 Ohm NMEA input: Max. 2mA at min. level of 2V Load Impedance: > 60 Ohm NMEA output Drive load: < 35 mA The NMEA interface supports NMEA 0183 v2.0, v2.1 and v2.3. Power, VHF antenna and external equipment...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: Installation The following sentences are supported: • FSI: All fields are decoded. • GGA: UTC, "Position", "quality indicator" (indicators 1-5). All other fields are unused. • GLL: UTC, "Position", "Status" and "mode" (indicators A and D). All other fields are unused.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Installation CTRL connector for control speaker microphone Connector type: Circular connector, 12pin. Pin assignment: Connector front view on the VHF radio: Description Description GND for cable screen Internal GND = - Battery Internal GND=- Battery not used Battery supply when radio is on RX out + Battery supply when radio is on RX out -...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Installation Power, Loudhailer, foghorn and external speaker Use the connector marked PWR/EXT to connect power, loudhailer and an external speaker. The cable for this connector is part of the delivery. 1. Blue wire: Power - 2. Red isolation on inner connector: loudhailer 3.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: Installation Protection against water ingress Important You must protect the cable connection with rubber vulcanizing tape as shown in the pictures below. This protection prevents water seeping into the VHF radio, cable and connectors. VHF antenna Use the connector marked ANT to connect the VHF antenna to the radio with a 50 Ohm coaxial cable with low loss, e.g.

  • Page 74: System Setup

    Chapter 3: Installation System setup To change a setting in the SYSTEM SETUP, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2. Press the arrow soft key to advance to SYSTEM SETUP.

  • Page 75: Sailor 6201 Handset Cradle (Optional)

    Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional) Drilling plan * 120 Space for handset access This Handset has a hook-on/off function, which is activated by a small magnet embedded in the cradle. The cradle must be installed as illustrated in order to ensure the hook-on/off functionality of the Handset.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Installation SAILOR 6201 Handset cradle (optional)

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Service & Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance Maintenance of the SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC can be reduced to a maintenance check at each visit of the service staff. Inspect the radio for mechanical damages, salt deposits, corrosion and any foreign material. Due to its robust construction and ruggedness the radio has a long lifetime.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4: Service & maintenance DSC self test To run a control routine DSC self test, do as follows: 1. Press the soft key SETUP. If it is not in the display, press the soft key MORE until SETUP appears. 2.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Guide

    Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Troubleshooting guide Action Symptom Remedy The radio will The display is Check if power is present. not turn on empty. Check fuse which is placed in the + supply wire. Check performance of power supply if connected to one.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy DSC routine Check the DSC function regularly. Verify the testing complete DSC installation, with antennas, by transmitting a Safety Test call to another station (coast or ship). The test call is generated using the DSC call flow via menu CALL.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy Radio time DSC logs are A wrong radio time indication should occur sorted with only if GPS position source is not connected or wrong time providing correct time data. A valid GPS time stamp or signal will update the UTC time used for time radio time is...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Action Symptom Remedy Device failure If any of the checks and tests described in this section do not assist in resolving the difficulties experienced in the operation and/or performance of the VHF installation, a fault may have developed in the VHF radio itself.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Replacing the fuse in the red wire (Power +) One fuse is installed in the supplied DC cable. If the fuse is blown, track down why the fuse was blown and solve the problem. To replace the fuse, do as follows: 1.

  • Page 84: Equipment And Accessories

    Chapter 4: Service & maintenance Equipment and accessories SAILOR 6209 Accessory connection box You can use the SAILOR 6209 Accessory Connection Box to combine GPS (NMEA), GPS/AIS DSC modem and the SAILOR 6201 Handset option. The wire terminal blocks are connected in parallel.

  • Page 85: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical specifications Item Specification Weight SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC approx. 1.2 kg Weight SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC approx. 1,5 kg including SAILOR 6202 and Handmicrophone Handmicrophone and mounting bracket Dimensions Height: Outer dimension 106 mm, hole height for flush mount 89 mm...
  • Page 86 Appendix A: Technical specifications Item Specification Number of P channels The radio may be programmed with up to 40 private channels that can be managed in all channel modes. Transmit power Hi/Lo: 25 W and <1 W RF output power 25 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB 1 W +0 dB / - 1.5 dB Modulation...

  • Page 87: Nmea Data Rates And Formats

    Appendix A: Technical specifications NMEA data rates and formats Item Value 62162-1 4800,8,n,1 (in/out) 62162-2 38400,8,n,1 (out only)
  • Page 88 Appendix A: Technical specifications...

  • Page 89: Maritime Channels

    Appendix B Maritime channels International channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public Intership Port Port Public 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 156,100 160,700 156,075 160,675 156,150 160,750 156,125 160,725 156,200 160,800 156,175 160,775 156 250 160 850 156,250 160,850 156 225 160 825 156,225 160,825...
  • Page 90 Appendix B: Maritime channels US channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels 156,050 156,050 162,550 162,400 162,475 156,175 156,175 162,425 156,250 156,250 162,450 156,300 156,300 156,275 156,275 162,500 156,350 156,350 156,325 156,325 162,525 156,400 156,400 156,375 156,375 156,450 156,450 156,425 156,425 156,500 156,500 156,475 156,475...
  • Page 91 Appendix B: Maritime channels Ca channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 162,550 156,100 160,700 156,075 156,075 162,400 156,150 160,750 156,125 156,125 162,475 156,200 156,200 156,175 156,175 162,425 156,250 156,250 156,225 160,825 162,450 156,300 156,300 156,225 156,225 162,500 156,350 156,350...

  • Page 92: Private Channels

    Appendix B: Maritime channels Bi channels Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Channels SIMPLEX DUPLEX Intership Port Port Public Intership Port Port Public 156,050 160,650 156,025 160,625 156,100 160,700 156,075 160,675 156,150 160,750 156,125 160,725 156,200 160,800 156,175 160,775 156,250 160,850 156,225 160,825 156,300 156,300 156,275 160,875 156,350 160,950...

  • Page 93: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix C Declaration of conformity The SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC is certified as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive, enclosed in copy on the next page.
  • Page 94 SAILOR 6205 Control Speaker Microphone PN = 406205A Equipment Applicability SAILOR 6215 is a simplex/semi-duplex VHF radiotelephone with DSC class D, designed for maritime communication within the frequency range 156.000 MHz to 163.425 MHz. Declaration SAILOR 6215 conforms to the RTTE directive with respect to...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Accessories Automatic Identification System, a short range coastal tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships. ATIS Automatic Transmission Identification System CTRL Control Digital Selective Calling External NMEA sentence, essential fix data which provide 3D location and...
  • Page 96 Glossary NMEA National Marine Electronics Association, specification for communication between marine electronic devices Push To Talk Power NMEA sentence, version of essential gps position, velocity, time data. Coordinated Universal Time. The International Atomic Time (TAI) with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to compensate for the Earth’s slowing rotation.

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Index Numerics backlight, 1 dim, 6 16/C, 12 Bi, 82 90 s replay, 48 Bi channels, 82 browse channels, 6 ACC connector, 57 accessories, 74 Ca channels, 81 acknowledgement, distress, 26 cable for VHF antenna, 63 action line, display, 3 CALL, 41 activate call...
  • Page 98 Index channels DELETE, 43 Bi, 82 delete contact, 43 Ca, 81 delivery, items included, 49 international, 79 dim, 6 primary, 14 display, 3 private, 15 distress US, 80 acknowledgement, 26 weather, 14 cancelling, 27 Comm Inactivity, 39 display, 25 compass safe distance, 50 nature, 25 configuration power failure, 28...
  • Page 99 Index handset cradle installation, 65 editing a contact, 43 hang time, 21 emergency calls, iv headline enter position manually, 8 DSC, 32 error messages, 67 HORN, 46 external speaker cabling, 62 connector, 62 input GPS, 74 handset, 74 factory defaults, 64 NMEA, 64 flush mount, 54 installation...
  • Page 100 Index low power override, 17 overriding low power, 17 low power, overriding, 17 manual, document number, i talk-back, 44 maritime channels, 79 password, 64 MAYDAY, iv PHBOOK, 41 message phone book, 41 replay, 48 add contact, 42 MMSI delete a contact, 43 change, 64 edit a contact, 43 MMSI number...
  • Page 101 Index setup controller, 10 radio call DSC, 38 making, 13 foghorn frequency, 47 receiving, 13 Radio, 21 radio channel, loudhailer, 44 system, 64 received distress calls, 28 watch, 21 replay, 1, 48 simplex, 1 button, 2 soft key reset to default, 64 ADD, 42 resume time, 21 CALL, 41...
  • Page 102 Index system configuration volume example, 4 louder, 6 system setup, 64 softer, 6 speaker, 6 Volume wheel knob, 2 TAG, 19 remove, 19 talk back, 47 warnings, 67 technical data, 75 warranty temperature limitation, iii operational, 75 WATCH, 18, 19 storage, 75 watch testing, foghorn, 46...
  • Page 104 98-128471-THR-E info@thrane.com www.thrane.com •...

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