General Information; Introduction - M-tech MT-500 Owner's Handbook Manual

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the MT-500. It is an advanced marine
VHF communication transceiver offering Digital Selective Calling, an easy to
use four line LCD display, and a separate Channel 70 receiver.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compli-
ance with Regulatory Agency Type Acceptance. Any changes or modifica-
tion must be approved in writing by the manufacturer.
This radio transceiver has been tested and complies with EN-301 025-1 v1.1.2
(August 2000). This specification provides reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a normal installation. This radio generates, uses and
radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other marine elec-
tronic equipment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this radio does cause harmful interfer-
ence to marine electronic equipment, which can be determined by turning this
radio Off and On, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the antenna.
• Increase separation between this radio and other marine electronic equip-
ment.
• Connect this radio to a power source different from that of other marine
electronic equipment.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced technician for help.

Introduction

Your MT-500 VHF Transceiver is designed for operation in the marine VHF
FM frequency band. The operating frequency range is 156.025 to 162.000
MHz which includes all currently allocated International channels.
The transceiver has Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capabilities conforming to
EN-301 025-1 v1.1.2 operation. Distress, All Ships, Individual and Group
DSC call formats are supported. There are thirty two memories for storing
incoming DSC calls and thirty two for your personal DSC call directory.
Other features include Position Send/Request, all channel scanning, priority
channel scanning, memory channel scanning, one button instant access to
channel 16 and an alphanumeric keypad on the microphone.
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