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until your transmission is finished and then checks the channels. Normal mode with DSC Watch Monitoring Channel 25 If you activate DSC Watch while operating in Normal mode, the radio checks channel 70 70 70 70 every few seconds. Every few seconds, the radio checks channel 70 Scan with DSC Watch on You can save channels into memory and then use scan mode to monitor those channels from lowest to highest. If the radio detects a signal on a channel, it stays on that channel as long as the sign
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turned on, the radio only checks channel 16: Memory Channel Scan 08 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25 Every few seconds, the radio checks channels 16 & 9, then scans the Triple next channel. 16 09 Watch on Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in Scan mode You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple/Dual Watch at the same time. The radio performs both checks at their scheduled time: Memory Channel Scan 08 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25 Every few seconds, the Every few seconds, the rad
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Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 If you activate Triple Watch while operating in weather mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every 16 16 09 09 16 09 16 09 few seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio Every few seconds, the radio checks channel 16, then c.hannel 9. only checks channel 16. with Triple Watch on Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 Weather mode with DSC Watch If you activate DSC Watch 70 70 70 while operating in Weather mode, the
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4. Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the case into the notches on the cover; close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you should not have to force it closed.) nOte: each time you open the battery case, check the rubber seal. Make sure the seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on it. if the rubber seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a replacement (see the back cover page for contact information). 5. Install the alkaline battery case
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entering the User MMsi When you power up your radio for the first time, it displays MMSI Not Entered and then displays a marine mode screen. User MMSI numbers are unique and cannot be entered more than once. See page E-15 for general information about MMSI numbers and how to get your specific User MMSI number and enter it. setting it UP Even though you can change your radio’s settings at any time, you will probably want to establish initial settings when you have turned it on for the first t
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30 FIPS codes. 1. Press MENU/CALL to bring up the Normal menu. 2. Select Setup, and then FIPS Codes. 3. [New] and a list of previously entered FIPS codes display. Enter a new FIPS code or select from the list of existing FIPS codes to edit or delete. Adjusting the Lamp The backlight LCD function can be set to automatically dim after a set time. 1. Press MENU/CALL and select System. 2. Select Lamp Adjust. 3. Lamp Adjust options are Always On, Always Off, or Timer. Adjust the LCD Contrast This
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Making a Transmission Select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and hold the Push to Talk button. Release the Push to Talk button when you’re finished talking to let the other party respond. x To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where the Push to Talk button is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single transmission. x For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two inches away from your mouth. x See the channel lists
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avoids the problems of busy voice channels. aDVanCeD DsC FeatUres Your radio supports the following DSC features: Feature Menu Item Function Individual Call Individual Contact another vessel from your directory. Group Call Group Contact all vessels that share your group MMSI code. All Ships Call All Ships Broadcast to all vessels within range (used for safety or advisory messages). Position Request POS Request Request the current location of another vessel. Position Send Position Send Transm
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arrow (GPS/MEM) to move the cursor to the next space. Press the left arrow (WX/SOS) to back up. When using the CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN keys to enter a name, the alphabetic and numeric characters display in the following order: x Capital letters (A through Z) x Lower-case letters (a through z) x Punctuation (/ ‘ + -) x Numbers (0 through 9) x One blank space Entering Your User MMSI Number # nOte: Be sure you have the correct User MMsi number before entering it in the radio. the radio onl
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MHS135DSC
FLOATING VHF MARINE RADIO
RADIO VHF MARITIME FLOTTANTE
OWNER’S MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
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Making a Distress Call Lift the red cover. Press and hold the DISTRESS Lift the red button for three seconds. Your radio transmits cover and press the red your boat’s location every few minutes until you DISTRESS button receive a response. underneath. # nOte: if the radio displays Enter User MMSI, cancel the automatic distress call and make a normal voice distress call. Making a Voice Distress Call Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat’s name & call si
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Faire Un aPPel De DÉtresse Soulevez le couvercle noir. Maintenez Distress enfoncé pendant trois secondes. Votre radio transmettra l’emplacement de votre bateau toutes les quelques minutes Soulevez le couvercle noir jusqu’à ce que vous receviez une réponse. et appuyez sur le bouton rouge # r emarque : si la radio affiche Enter User MMSI, annulez Distress en l’appel de détresse automatique et effectuez un appel de dessous. détresse vocal normal. Faire un appel de détresse Parlez lentemen
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Adjusting the Lamp ....................E-13 table of Contents Adjust the LCD Contrast ............E-13 Measuring the Water Introduction ................................. E-1 Features ........................................ E-1 Temperature ...........................E-13 Turning the Key Beep Getting Started ............................ E-2 On and Off .............................E-13 What’s included ............................. E-2 Operating the Radio ................... E-14 Parts of
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Returning a call from the GPS Operation Overview ............ E-26 Receive Log ..........................E-22 Favorites Menu ............................ E-26 Test Calls .................................... E-22 Goto Menu .................................E-27 Making Test Calls (Test) ...........E-22 Add Menu ..................................E-27 Receiving Test Call Setup ..........E-23 GPS Setup Menu ......................... E-27 Acknowledging Test NMEA Features ......................
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x Dual and Triple Watch operation. These different watch modes let you monitor up to two Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one regular marine channel. x All marine VHF channels for the U.S., Canada, and international waters x National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Channel watch. Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued. x SOS Strobe. A high intensity strobe LED can be set to blink an SOS pattern or to be steady on. x T
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Back view Battery charging Belt clip Battery Battery contacts latch Button Press to... Press and hold to... Push -to-Talk Transmit on a current TX power Boost Boost TX to 6 W. 1st press: Go to CH 16. 2nd press: Go to CH 9. 16/9-Tri Turn Triple Watch on and off. 3rd press: Go back to the starting channel. - Turn Weather mode on and off. Turn SOS LED on and cycle through WX/SOS - Move cursor to the left while in SOS signal, flashlight, and off. Menu mode. MENU/CALL Access the radio menu. Acce
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Charger CHARGE LED Charging Power jack contacts [cigarette (DC) or wall (AC) plug] Charging latches Screw holes for mounting reaDing the DisPlay Transmit UIC Channel Weather Alert Current channel power level Watch is on number Auto Channel The LCD display shows different Switch status Battery USA information depending on what you are doing. GPS data Status is valid LOW This sample screen shows some of this information. The table below shows possible MEM A Keylock is active icon
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Icon What it means The transmitter power is set to LOW (1 W), MID (2.5 W), or 6 W. LOW / MID / 6 W The radio is set to use US channels, CANadian channels, or INTernational USA / CAN / INT channels. The current channel is saved in memory. MEM The radio is in Weather mode. WX The radio is in Scan mode. SCAN hOW it WOrks Various menus let you establish guidelines and parameters for sending and receiving calls. Menus also let you set your radio’s characteristics such as brightness, Code selection
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Menu Option What it does System You can set system-wide features using the following settings: - Lamp Adjust. This setting adjusts the brighness of the backlighting. - Contrast/RVS. You can adjust the brightness of the screen contrast higher or lower. Once you get to the bottom limit of the contrast, selecting it again reverses the contrasts. - Temperature. Your system can measure water temperature. This option lets you display the temperature in Farenheit or Celsius. Call Menu Press and hold
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In addition to the three operation modes, your radio provides four different watch modes which you can activate during any operation mode. In the watch modes, the radio briefly checks for activity on a specific channel, then returns to its previous operation. Watch mode What it does To turn it on/off Weather Alert Checks the last-used weather channel for Select Weather Alelrt On or Off from the Watch hazard alerts every few seconds. Setup menu. Select Dual or Triple Watch at Setup Checks eme
