Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics SR203
- Page 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL SR203™ // GMDSS Multichannel Portable Survival Radio Model No.: SR203 Product Nos.: 2827, 2828 and 2829 Y1-03-0253 Rev. C...
- Page 2 The Technical Data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. ACR Electronics, Inc. reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
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Page 3: Basic Operation
Basic Operation In emergency ensure the yellow Lithium primary battery is fitted. Before operation break off the red security tag from the battery. Turn on by pressing the The radio will turn on with the distress calling channel already selected... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
General ......................5 1.1. Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy .............. 5 1.2. Warnings ....................5 1.3. Installation ....................5 SR203 Overview ..................... 6 Operation ...................... 7 3.1. Switching On ....................7 3.2. Switching Off ....................7 3.3. Channel Selection ..................7 3.4. -
Page 5: General
2829 GMDSS and daily use plus ATIS, this version is the same as the 2828 package above except that it includes an SR203A radio instead of an SR203. Functionality of the SR203A is the same as the SR203 described herein except for the ATIS functions which are described in a separate instruction sheet. -
Page 6: Sr203 Overview
SR203 Overview Antenna Socket ON/OFF and LIGHTS key Press to Talk (PTT) key Channel Up key Channel Down key Scan key Dual Watch (D/W) key Hi/Lo Power key Channel 16 select key 10. Volume Select key 11. Speaker and Microphone 1. -
Page 7: Operation
Switching On 3.1. Press the key to turn the SR203 on. The LCD will start showing information, with channel 16 as the selected channel. Switching Off 3.2. -
Page 8: Lights Adjustment
Note: Squelch should be adjusted to a level where background noise and weak, unreadable signals do not open the mute. Experience will show what the best setting is for the local environment. To monitor a channel without adjusting squelch settings, press and hold the SQ key until a double beep is heard. -
Page 9: Memory Scan
Memory Scan 3.12. To enter the Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN key. The radio will now start scanning only those channels that are entered into the scan memory for a signal. Note: if there are no channels already entered, pressing this key will have no effect. To exit the Memory Scan mode, press the SCAN or ▼... -
Page 10: Individual Menu Modes
Key Lock Key Beep Disable Scan Dwell Time Light Dwell Time Squelch Override Defeat Squelch Override Time Calling Channel Select Last Used Channel Enable Reset Locale Serial number Software Issue ... - Page 11 LOCALE () This Menu mode allows the user to select between frequency channel sets as follows: SR203 Radio – International () and USA/Canada () SR203A Radio – International () and Rheine () See Section 6.4 for details of the frequency channels available in each set.
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Page 12: Batteries
Batteries Always ensure that the correct type of battery is fitted before operating your radio. There are three types of battery available. The 1062 Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery is suitable for normal everyday use of the radio. This battery should only be charged in the recommended charger. -
Page 13: Charging
5.3. The charger will accommodate either the 1062 battery by itself or the SR203 fitted with the battery. It is possible to store the SR203 in the charger with the 1061 primary battery fitted, without the charger actually operating. To release the battery or radio from the charger, push the grey paddle lever on the right hand side of the charger to the left. -
Page 14: Appendix
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.1. The SR203 Radiotelephone should not need servicing during its lifetime, with the exception of changing the primary Lithium battery before the marked expiry date. The following procedure is recommended to be carried out on a monthly basis. -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications 6.3. Transmitter Output Power (High) 2.5Watts Output Power (Low) 1Watt Modulation FM (G3E) Modulation Designator 16K0G3EJN Deviation ±3kHz(Nom), <±5kHz(peak) Adjacent channel power <-70dBc Spurious emissions <0.25μW Receiver Sensitivity (20dB SINAD) ≤-117dBm Audio Output Power 0.4Watt Adjacent Channel Rejection >70dB Intermodulation Rejection ≥68dB Spurious Response Rejection... -
Page 16: Channels
Channels 6.4. Tx/Rx Tx/Rx 156.300 156.375 156.400 156.425 156.450 156.475 156.500 156.575 156.550 156.625 156.600 156.675 156.650 156.725 156.700 156.775 156.750 156.825 156.800 156.875 156.850 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 157.100 Low power only These channels are set to default to Low power the user may select High power but they will default back to Low power when the radio is turned off or reset. -
Page 17: Accessories
The SR203 complies with the requirements of Annex A 1/5.17 of European Directive 96/98/EC as amended, for use onboard ships registered in the European Union. The SR203 complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules. Europe ....... Marine Equipment Directive MED A.1/5.17... -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.,5757 Ravenswood Road,... - Page 19 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Florida 33312 Tel +1 (954) 981 3333 Fax +1 (954) 983 5087 www.acrartex.com Y1-03-0253 Rev C...