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An optional handset can also be purchased and used with your RS25. There are two versions - the Simrad AHK05U handset (for use with the Simrad RS25U model) and the Simrad AHK05E handset (for use with the Simrad RS25E model).
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NOTE - FIRST TIME USE: the handset must first be Subscribed to the RS25 base unit - this function only needs to be performed once. See “Subscribing the Handset to the Base unit” section for details. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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Press to step through the alphabet and numbers. Hold down to scroll rapidly. then select the < backup character on the To correct errors, press Optional Handset LCD. Press to backup one space at a time. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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Edit Mode Push 5 “ & Select the Radio Menu or the DSC Call Menu CALL PRESS to show the DSC CALL Menu. MENU CALL CALL HOLD DOWN to show the Radio Menu. MENU MENU Base Unit and Optional Handset RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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BACKLIGHT Hold down CALL to show the Radio Menu. MENU >CONTRAST Scroll through the menu listing to CONTRAST. Press Press to select the desired contrast level. There are 8 levels. Optional Handset Press to store the setting. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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HS2 1st handset (HS1) Intercom Intercom Conference Repeat cycle with MU with 2nd handset (HS2) Intercom Intercom Conference Repeat cycle with MU with HS1 Note: in this mode you must press ENT key to select the mode RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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The working channel is shown in BIG numbers on the LCD of the optional handset. To step through the channels one at a time, press to display each channel. To change channels rapidly, hold down the optional handset to scroll through the channels. Optional Handset RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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SCAN SCAN Base Unit and Optional Handset Delete a Favorite Channel Select the favorite channel. Hold down until a confirmation message appears on the LCD. Select YES to delete. Base Unit and Optional Handset RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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>INFO DATA SNR is shown when handset is OFF HOOK BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST The Happy Fish indicator bars, when triggered, Optional Handset show the likelihood of good fishing. The weather icon shows the weather forecast. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
NAME buddy name. The new buddy name appears 123456789 immediately in your buddy list. >STORE? Repeat the procedure to store another buddy CANCEL name. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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Position and time data and the vessel’s MMSI are shown on the LCD, and the data is recorded in the DISTRESS CALL LOG. Receiving a Distress Relay An alert sounds. Press any key to stop the alert. Maintain a listening watch on CH16 and standby to lend assistance. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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2. On the base unit, select “Handset”, “Clear Code” and “Yes” from the setup menu. 3. After a few seconds, the handset will display “Search Host” and no longer be subscribed to the base unit. 4. The handset can subscribed to another base unit if needed. RS25/AHK05 Quickstart Guide...
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