User manual MIDLAND RG2W

[. . . ] Synthesized Marine Transceiver VHF/FM 25/1 Watt REGATTATM 2 Models RG2W or RG2B Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ABOVE ALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. 1 3. 2 Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. 2. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. 2. a Radio Frequency / Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To return to normal operations, select another channel using the alphanumerical keypad or the UP/DOWN buttons on the microphone. By pressing a second time the 16 button, the radio returns to the previously used channel before selecting channel 16. I Do not transmit on channel 16 unless absolutely necessary. Doing so may impede emergency operations. 5. 8 Display lighting If ambient lighting is insufficient for reading the display, the LCD display backlighting can be adjusted. Hold pressed the button until a desired level is reached or until it has been completely turned off. If the backlighting is activated, the display shows "LITE". The chosen level of backlighting remains stored, also in case of extinction and successive turning on the radio. Page 15 · 6 SCANNING FUNCTIONS 6. 1 Channel scanning The scanning can be stopped by pressing the buttons C, or button 16 on the microphone or by sending out a DISTRESS call. Your transceiver will stop on the current channel (if you pressed button C) or on channel 16 (if you pressed 16 or PTT on the microphone). Note: Scanning does not function correctly if the squelch is not regulated as described in par. 5. 3. 2 REGATTA 2 can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scanning, or selecting the channels in rapid sequence. When a signal is detected, the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends. Before the scanning automatically starts again, REGATTA 2 waits for a few seconds in case the user wishes, if necessary, to respond to a call even if in truth you will see the channels being scanned. The REGATTA 2 scanning happens with a minimum of 2 channels to a maximum of 56 channels on the INT band (channel 70 is not selectable). · In order to execute the scanning of the marine channels, it is necessary to create a list of channels B for scanning. Operate in the following way: Select a channel you desire to insert into the scanning list. Press and hold the "SCAN" (B); button for 2 seconds; the radio beeps twice and on the display appears for a short time, then the words "Scan Ena" (C) appear. If you desire to cancel a channel from the scanning C list, repeat the procedure as described at point 2. In that case the display is showing "Scan Inh". 6. 2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch The meaning of these terms are: · Dual Watch ­ allows the user to remain tuned to a channel of choice while periodically performing an automatic verification of signals on channel 16. · Triple Watch ­ as written above, including a third channel chosen by the user. 6. 3 Activation of Dual Watch/Triple 1. 2. 3. 4. Once created your list, you can activate the scanning by pressing the function key corresponding to the word "Scan" (C). If you want to eliminate (useful if there are distortions) or to exclude momentarily (useful for undesired conversations) a channel during scanning, operate as follows: DEFINITIVE EXCLUSION OF A CHANNEL: D If your REGATTA 2 is operating on a busy channel, press the "Inh" (D) . TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF A CHANNEL: Press the function key corresponding to the written "Adv" to advance the scanning and to temporarily remove this channel from the scanning list. At the end of the complete scanning cycle, the channel previously jumped will be monitored again. · · To activate Dual or Triple watch: · Dual watch - Select a desired channel and press the D/W-button. The Display will indicate "D/W" and you will see the two monitored channels. The Dual Watch function can be stopped in 5 different modes: by pressing the PTTor the "16" buttons on the microphone, "D/W"- or "C"-buttons or by sending out a DSC-call. · Triple watch ­ select one of the 2 channels you desire to monitor together with channel 16. [. . . ] Confirm by pressing one of the following buttons: C , 16, function key DSC, or PTT. This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again. 2 Z If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to your approved vendor for a complete reset. 2 11 MAINTENANCE 11. 1 Maintenance and warnings REGATTA 2 is a marine VHF transceiver that conforms to IP54 standard, making the transceiver very reliable when used correctly. The device was designed so as to avoid requiring maintenance. To keep your transceiver in optimal operating conditions: 10. 10 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code) This function allows the user to insert their personal MMSI identification code assigned by an appropriate authority. I 1. 4. Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code. [. . . ]