Simrad RS12 Owner's manual

Brand: Simrad

Model: RS12

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

RS12 VHF

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RS12 VHF

User Guide

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions2

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read carefully before installation and use.

DANGER

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to

avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole

responsibility to install and use the instrument

and transducers in a manner that will not

cause accidents, personal injury or property

damage. The user of this product is solely

responsible for observing safe boating

practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES,

BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL

LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT

IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS,

DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement,

any instruction manuals, user guides and

other information relating to the product

(Documentation) may be translated to,

or has been translated from, another

language (Translation). In the event of any

conflict between any Translation of the

Documentation, the English language version

of the Documentation will be the official

version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the RS12 as at the

time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and its

subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve

the right to make changes to specifications

without notice.

Simrad© is a registered trademark of Navico

Holding AS.

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MMSI and License Information:

You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS12

in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If

you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer.

The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is

used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).

Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the RS12. You

may also need an individual operator’s license.

Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio

communications authorities before operating DSC functions.

IMPORTANT:

1. DSC functions will not operate on the RS12 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to section

4.2 for details.

2. The radio channels installed into this Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country de-

pending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.

3. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country

before using this Simrad VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio

installation and usage practices.

4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Simrad VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations,

this label must be axed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this

radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label.

RF Emissions Notice:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-

ment. This device’s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must

be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person’s body (excluding

extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located

or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Section 1 - General Information .......................................................................7

1-1 Features .................................................................................................................................................7

1-2 Customizing your Simrad VHF Radio ..........................................................................................8

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus ..........................................................................................8

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data ................................................................................................8

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings ..........................................................................................................8

1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions .......................................................................................... 10

Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU) ................................................................14

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu) ...................................................................................................... 14

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST) .................................................................................. 15

2-2-1 Add an Entry ....................................................................................................................................................15

2-2-2 Edit an Entry .....................................................................................................................................................15

2-2-3 Delete an Entry ............................................................................................................................................... 16

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST) ........................................................................... 16

2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................. 16

2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................. 16

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST) ..................................................... 16

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level .......................................................................................................................17

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level ..................................................................................................................................17

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA) ................................................................................................. 17

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL) ..................................................................17

2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET) .......................................................................................................................18

2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT) .............................................................................................18

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY) .............................................................................................19

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display) ................................................................................................19

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)..............................................................................19

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT) .....................................................................................................................20

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR) ....................................................................................................... 20

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET) ............................................................................................. 20

Section 3 - Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ................................................21

3-1 Radio Setup Menu (RADIO SETUP) ........................................................................................... 21

3-2 Channel (UIC) .................................................................................................................................... 21

3-3 Channel Names (CH NAME)......................................................................................................... 22

3-4 RING & BEEP Volume (RING VOLUME) and (KEY BEEP) ...................................................... 22

3-5 Internal Speaker Connections (INT SPEAKER) ....................................................................... 22

3-6 Set the Priority Channel (WATCH MODE) ............................................................................... 23

3-7 Weather Alert (Wx ALERT) .......................................................................................................... 23

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3-8 NMEA protocol (COM PORT) ....................................................................................................... 23

3-9 Select the GPS Source (GPS SOURCE) ...................................................................................... 24

Section 4 - DSC Setup Menu (DSC SETUP) ........................................................25

4-1 DSC Setup - Menu Options .......................................................................................................... 25

4-2 Enter or View Your USER MMSI (USER MMSI) ........................................................................ 25

4-2-1 Enter your MMSI.............................................................................................................................................25

4-2-2 View your MMSI ............................................................................................................................................26

4-3 Maintain Your Groups (GROUP SETUP) ................................................................................... 26

4-3-1 Create a Group (GROUP SETUP) ...........................................................................................................26

4-3-2 Edit Group Name Details .........................................................................................................................27

4-3-3 Delete a Group ...............................................................................................................................................27

4-4 Response to Individual Calls (INDIV REPLY) ........................................................................... 27

4-5 ATIS MMSI & ATIS Functionality.................................................................................................. 28

4-5-1 Enter or Edit YOUR ATIS MMSI ...............................................................................................................28

4-5-2 View your ATIS MMSI ...................................................................................................................................28

4-5-3 Enable ATIS Functionality (ATIS FUNC) .............................................................................................29

4-6 DSC functionality options (DSC FUNC) ................................................................................... 29

4-7 Response Type to LL Polling Calls (LL REPLY) ........................................................................ 29

4-8 Automatic Channel switching (AUTO SWITCH) .................................................................... 30

4-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) ....................................................................................................... 31

4-10 Set the inactivity timer (TIMEOUT) ........................................................................................ 31

Section 5 - Sending and Receiving DSC Calls ..................................................32

5-1 What is DSC? ..................................................................................................................................... 32

5-2 Sending DSC calls ........................................................................................................................... 32

5-2-1 Make a Routine Call (INDIVIDUAL) ......................................................................................................33

5-2-2 Retrying a Routine Call ..............................................................................................................................34

5-2-3 Acknowledgement of an Individual Incoming Call (INDIV) ...............................................34

5-2-4 Recall the Most Recent Incoming Call (LAST CALL) ................................................................34

5-2-5 Call a Group (GROUP) .................................................................................................................................35

5-2-6 Call All Ships (ALL SHIPS) ..........................................................................................................................35

5-2-7 Call using the Call Log (CALL LOG).....................................................................................................35

5-2-8 Call using the Distress Log (DISTR LOG) ..........................................................................................36

5-2-9 Call using the Sent Call Log (SENT CALL) .......................................................................................37

5-2-10 Request the LL Position of a Buddy (LL REQUEST) ................................................................ 37

5-2-11 Make a DSC test call (DSC TEST) .......................................................................................................38

5-3 Receiving DSC Calls ........................................................................................................................ 39

5-3-1 Receiving an All Ships Call (ALL SHIPS) ............................................................................................40

5-3-2 Receiving an Individual Call (INDIV) ..................................................................................................40

5-3-3 Receiving a Group Call (GROUP) ..........................................................................................................41

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5-3-4 Receiving a Geographic Call (GEOGRAPH) ....................................................................................42

5-3-5 Receiving a Polled Position Call (POSITION) .................................................................................42

Section 6 - Distress Calls ..................................................................................43

6-1 Sending a Distress Call .................................................................................................................. 43

6-2 Receiving a Distress Call (DISTRESS!) ....................................................................................... 45

6-3 Distress Acknowledgement (

DISTRESS ACK

) ........................................................................ 45

6-4 Distress Relay Individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY) ..................................................................... 46

Section 7 - Installation ....................................................................................47

Installation Options ............................................................................................................................... 47

Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 47

Checklist..................................................................................................................................................... 48

Gimbal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 49

Change the Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................. 49

Recessed Installation ............................................................................................................................. 49

Install the Microphone Bulkhead Mount ....................................................................................... 50

Fix the DSC label ..................................................................................................................................... 51

Connect the Radio Cables ................................................................................................................... 51

Set Up the Radio ..................................................................................................................................... 53

The Completed Installation ................................................................................................................ 54

Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................55

Appendix B - Troubleshooting .........................................................................57

Appendix C - US & ROW VHF Marine Channel Charts .....................................58

C-1 International Channel Chart ....................................................................................................... 58

Special Notes on International Channel Usage.......................................................................................59

C-2 USA Channel Chart ......................................................................................................................... 60

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage ..........................................................................................................61

C-3 CANADA Channel Chart ............................................................................................................... 62

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage...................................................................................................63

C-4 US & Canada WEATHER Channels ............................................................................................. 64

Appendix D - EU VHF Marine Channel Charts ................................................65

D-1 EU International Channel Chart ................................................................................................ 65

Special Notes on EU International Channel Usage ...............................................................................66

D-2 Inland Waterways Country Specic table - ATIS ON .......................................................... 67

D-3 Special Channels

........................................................................................................................ 70

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Section 1 - General Information

1-1 Features

Congratulations on your purchase of this Simrad RS12 marine band VHF radio. Your RS12

provides the following useful features:

• Prominent channel display

• Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD

• Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use

• Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7

• GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (when connected to a GPS)

• Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1 W) transmission power

• 5 key handset mic

• Powerful 4 W external audio output

• Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA, Canada, International)

including weather channels where available (model dependant)

• Special CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international distress) channel

• Special 3CH key to select your three favourite channels

• Dedicated Wx (Weather) key

• PSCAN (similar to dual watch) facility

• DSC (Digital Select Calling) capability that meets Global DSC Class D Standards

• Separate CH70 receiver included built in

• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and position until an

acknowledgement is received

• Easy access to a buddy list of up to 20 favourite people

• MMSI storage for three favourite groups

• Group Call and All Ships Call facility

• LL position polling information

• Weather alert facility where available (US models)

• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU models)

• With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function

• With NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 communication ports

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1-2 Customizing your Simrad VHF Radio

You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set

directly through the keys as explained in this section. Other preferences are set up through

the built-in menus and these are explained in later sections.

You can check the software version of the radio and the User MMSI each time the radio is

turned on, the screen will display the software version and the USER MMSI if one is pro-

grammed into the radio.

1-3 How to Display and Navigate Menus

1. Press MENU (or CALL). Note that only four menu items can be displayed at any one time

on the screen.

2. Some line items may show an ▲ or ▼ indicator. This means there is more information

available to show. Use the + / - keys to scroll up and down the menu until the cursor is

positioned at the desired option. Press ENT to display that option.

3. Make entries or changes as explained in the following section.

4. Press ENT to conﬁrm changes. Otherwise, press ESC to keep the original entry.

5. Press ESC to backup one screen (this key is equivalent to an ESC function on a PC).

1-4 How to Enter Alphanumeric Data

If your radio does not have the optional alphanumeric microphone, you can use + / - keys to

enter alphanumeric data.

• Press - to count through numbers, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired number.

• Press + to step through the alphabet, or hold down to scroll rapidly to the desired

character.

• If you make an error, press - until < is displayed, then press ENT to backup and correct

the entry.

1-5 LCD Symbols and Meanings

RS12 LCD showing all segments: Typical RS12 startup screen:

RS12 AUS/NZ

VER:V1.999

DSC IS ON

ID:111222333

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This simulation shows the locations of all the following information symbols:

Symbol Meaning

Transmitting.

HI LO Transmission power. High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W.

WX Weather channel.

WX ALT Weather Alert. Alarm beeps will sound (US models only).

Receiver busy with an incoming signal.

PRI Priority channel is selected.

Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation.

Local calling is selected. Otherwise, blank for distance calling.

DSC DSC capability is available.

Incoming DSC call.

Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V).

Channel selected.

USA INT CAN Selected channel bank for VHF radio operations and regulations.

DSC Auto channel switch function is disabled (OFF) (see section 4-8)

B A Channel suﬃx, if applicable.

CH1 CH2 CH3 Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are selected.

Otherwise blank.

ATIS EU models only - must be enabled when in European inland waterways.

A typical display:

The latitude and longitude  of the vessel and the local time  are shown.

A transmission on Channel 16  is being made at high power 

The International channel bank  is loaded.

Channel 16 is set as the Priority channel . It is also set as favourite channel 1 .

DSC functionality  is enabled.

There is an incoming DSC call  so the receiver is busy .















 

BUSY

LOCAL

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1-6 Basic Operation and Key Functions

All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may

not be available depending on your Simrad VHF radio model.

Key: Function:

VOL/PWR Volume and Power

Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a comfortable volume is reached.

VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external speaker, if connected.

SQL Squelch or Threshold Level

Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver signal. Turn fully counterclockwise

until random noise is heard, then turn slowly clockwise until the random noise

disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for best reception in open sea conditions.

In areas of high noise (eg. close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity is

reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section 2.3.

16 / 9 Priority Channel

Also on the handset mic. Press to cancel all other modes and to tune into the priority

channel. Press again to return to your original channel. The default Priority Channel is

CH16.

For US models: To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9 until a

beep sounds and 09 is displayed.

DISTRESS Send a DSC Distress Call

DSC must be active and an MMSI must be programmed. See Section 6.

PTT Press To Talk

(Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable

channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must

release PTT to receive a signal.

If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after ﬁve

minutes and sound a short error beep.

5 Key handset mic RS12 base station radio

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ENT Enter (ENT)

Use ENT when navigating menus, to conﬁrm entries and edits.

ACCEPT Received DSC Call mode: Press to change immediately to the requested channel.

OPT Received Individual Call mode: Press to view any incoming individual call reply

options.

Send DISTRESS Call mode: Press to view and select any available options.

ACK Receive Individual Call, LL Request, DSC Test Call, or Distress relay (US only) mode:

Press to acknowledge an incoming call when an ACK is requested.

ESC Escape (ESC)

Use ESC when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to exit from a menu

without saving changes, and to back up to the previous screen.

QUIT DSC Call mode only: Press to return to the previous screen.

CALL DSC Call Menu

Press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls. See Section 6.

RESEND DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to resend a distress alert again.

MENU Radio and DSC Setup Menu

Press to enter the DSC Setup Menu and to customize your radio. See Section 4.

WX Weather Channel.

For US models: In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently selected

weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD. Press + / - to change to a

diﬀerent weather channel. Press WX again to return to the most recent channel. If the

weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050 Hz is broadcast from the

weather station, it is picked up automatically and the alarm sounds. Press any key to

hear the weather alert voice message.

For all other models: The WX key can be programmed to a weather channel of your

choice. Select a channel you wish to use as your weather channel, then press and hold

the WX key for a few seconds. The radio will beep to conﬁrm your choice. You now

have quick access to your favourite channel by pressing the WX key.

INFO DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to review distress call information.

3CH Three Favourite Channels

Also on the handset mic. Press to toggle between your favourite channels. The CH1,

CH2, or CH3 symbol appears on the LCD to show which favourite channel is selected.

To scan only one of your favourite channels, press 3CH then immediately press

and release SCAN. If you want to scan all three favourite channels, press 3CH then

immediately press and hold SCAN.

To add a favourite channel for the ﬁrst time, select that channel then hold 3CH to store

it in the CH1 location. Repeat the procedure to store two more favourite channels in

the CH2 and CH3 locations respectively.

If you try and add another favourite channel it will overwrite the existing CH3. CH1

and CH2 remain unless you delete them.

To delete a favourite channel, select that channel then hold down 3CH until the CH1,

CH2 or CH3 symbol disappears oﬀ the LCD.

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PAUSE DISTRESS CALL mode only: Pause the automated distress alert resend countdown

timer.

SCAN Scan

Press to scan between your current channel and the priority channel in DUAL or

TRI WATCH mode. The weather channel is also scanned if the USA channel bank is

selected and the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON.

Hold down SCAN to enter ALL SCAN mode where the priority channel is checked

every 1.5 seconds.

When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and

BUSY

appears on

the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5 seconds, the scan restarts.

Press ENT to temporarily skip over (lock out) an “always busy” channel when in ALL

SCAN mode and resume the scan. If a channel is skipped, the word ‘SKIP ON’ will

momentarily replace the channel name shown on the LCD to designate a skipped

channel. The channel name will then have ‘ *’ appended to the end of the channel

name. Note that it is not possible to skip over the priority channel.

To cancel a skipped channel, select the channel while in normal mode (non-scan

mode) then press the ENT key - ‘SKIP OFF’ will be displayed momentarily and the

channel will be restored. Alternatively, you can re-power the radio.

Press SCAN to stop at the current channel.

Press ESC to cancel scan mode and return to normal operation.

DISTR. CANCEL DISTRESS CALL mode only: Press to send a distress cancel call.

CH + / - Channel Select

Also located on the handset mic. The current channel is shown on the screen in BIG

digits with an appropriate designator suﬃx A or B in small letters below the channel

number (if applicable).

Press + or - to step through the available channels one at a time, or hold down to

scroll rapidly through all the available channels.

See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

Alphanumeric Entry

This key can be used for both menu selection and for alphanumeric entry. Press + or -

to scroll the cursor up or down to menu options when navigating menus.

When editing an item containing only numbers, press - to count through the numbers

or hold down to scroll rapidly.

To enter a character, press + to step through the alphabet or hold down to scroll

rapidly.

SILENCE DSC Call mode only: Press + or - key to silence the call alert when a DSC call is

received.

DIM Dim

Press to Dim the LCD and keypad lighting. There are 8 levels from OFF to full

brightness.

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H/L Transmission Power

(Located on the handset mic). High (HI) 25 W or Low (LO) 1 W. Press to toggle between

high or low transmission power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is

shown on the LCD.

Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will sound if the

power transmission setting is incorrect.

Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can be changed to

high power by holding down H/L and PTT at the same time.

See Appendix C for a complete listing of channel charts.

SR366N(RS12)

Date:22 AUG 2012

REV.:4

ENT

ESC

CALL

SCAN

DIM

3 CH

QUIT

RESEND

ACCEPT/OPT/ACK

SILENCE

DISTRESS

DISTR CANCEL

INFO

PAUSE

注：黄色文案为要激光镭射部分

面壳 P/N:270100304-1500 -10 1

Close-up of the RS12 base station radio, showing the keys

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Section 2 - The Radio Menu (MENU)

2-1 Radio Menu Options (Menu)

The following options are available through MENU key:

Maintain your buddy list.

See Section 2-2.

Set radio sensitivity.

See Section 2-3.

Set backlight level.

See Section 2-4.

Set contrast level.

See Section 2-4.

Set position & UTC manually.

See Section 2-5.

Set local time and time format.

See Section 2-5.

Radio Setup Menu.

See Section 3.

Turn the GPS Simulator on/oﬀ.

See Section 2-6.

Reset factory settings.

See Section 2-7.

* Model dependant

Sections 1-3 and 1-4 explain how to navigate around the menu and enter, save and change

data.

BUDDY LIST

LOCAL/DIST

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

GPS/DATA

DSC SETUP

RADIO SETUP

GPS SIM

RESET

USER MMSI

GROUP SETUP

ATIS MMSI *

ATIS FUNC *

INDIV REPLY

DSC FUNC

LL REPLY

AUTO SWITCH

TEST REPLY

TIMEOUT

MANUAL

SETTING

UIC *

CH NAME

RING VOLUME

KEY BEEP

INT SPEAKER

WATCH MODE *

WX ALERT *

COM PORT

GPS SOURCE

DSC Setup Menu.

See Section 4.

Make DSC calls.

See Section 5.

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1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.

2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry and press ENT.

3. Select EDIT. The cursor is at the ﬁrst character of the name.

4. Edit the buddy name or, to edit only the MMSI, press ENT repeatedly until the cursor

moves to the MMSI line.

5. When you are ﬁnished, press ENT (repeatedly if necessary) to display the next screen.

6. Press ENT to store the changes. The buddy list is displayed again. If more changes are

required, repeat Steps 2 through 6. Otherwise, press ESC to cancel.

2-2 Maintain Your Buddy List (BUDDY LIST)

Use the Buddy List to store the names and associated MMSI’s of 20

favourite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the

most recent entry shown ﬁrst.

The following sections show how to add, edit, and delete entries

on your BUDDY LIST. Section 5 explains how to call a buddy.

2-2-1 Add an Entry

1. Select BUDDY LIST. The cursor is at MANUAL NEW. Press ENT.

2. Enter the buddy name, one character at a time (this may be alphanumeric) then press

ENT repeatedly until the cursor moves to the MMSI entry line.

3. Enter the MMSI associated with that buddy name (this must be numeric) then press

ENT. If the MMSI is for a Coast Station, enter the 7 digits then press ENT twice.

4. The new buddy name and MMSI are displayed. Press ENT to store the new entry, which

is displayed at the top of your buddy list.

Note: When the BUDDY LIST is full (20 entries), you can make a new entry and the buddy at

the end of the list is automatically erased.

2-2-2 Edit an Entry

MENU SELECT

►BUDDY LIST

LOCAL/DIST

BACKLIGHT ▼

BUDDY LIST

►MANUAL NEW

ALEX

TOM

ENTER NAME

––––––––––––

ENTER MMSI

–––––––––

ENTER NAME

BOB

ENTER MMSI

123456789

BOB

123456789

►STORE

CANCEL

ALEX

►EDIT

DELETE

EDIT NAME

ALEX

EDIT MMSI

112233445

ALEX

111223344

►STORE

CANCEL

BUDDY LIST

►MANUAL NEW

ALEX

TOM

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2-2-3 Delete an Entry

1. Select BUDDY LIST. Press ENT to display the list of entries.

2. Scroll down (if required) to the entry you want to delete and press ENT.

3. Select DELETE then select YES.

4. The entry is deleted immediately and the buddy list is displayed again.

2-3 Local or Distance Sensitivity (LOCAL/DIST)

Use LOCAL/DIST to improve the sensitivity of the receiver either

locally (LOCAL) or over distances (DIST).

LOCAL is not recommended for use in open sea conditions. It is

designed for use in areas of high radio noise; for example, close to

cities.

See also SQL (Squelch Control) in Section 1-6.

2-3-1 Set DISTANT Sensitivity

1. Select LOCAL/DIST then select DIST.

2. Press ENT to activate the DIST setting. This disables local

sensitivity and the menu is displayed again.

2-3-2 Set LOCAL Sensitivity

1. Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL.

2. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting.

This disables distance sensitivity and

the menu is displayed again.

LOCAL

is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that local sensitivity is selected.

2-4 Backlighting (BACKLIGHT) and Contrast (CONTRAST)

Use BACKLIGHT to set the backlight levels for the LCD, keypad and

microphone keypad to a comfortable level.

Use CONTRAST to set the contrast level for the LCD.

BUDDY LIST

►MANUAL NEW

ALEX

TOM

BUDDY LIST

MANUAL NEW

ALEX

►TOM

TOM

EDIT

►DELETE

DELETE BUDDY

TOM

►YES

SENSITIVITY

►DISTANT

LOCAL

SENSITIVITY

DISTANT

►LOCAL

MENU SELECT

LOCAL/DIST▲

►BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST ▼

MENU SELECT

BUDDY LIST

►LOCAL/DIST

BACKLIGHT ▼

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions 17

2-4-1 Set the Backlighting Level

1. Select BACKLIGHT.

2. Select a comfortable backlight level using + or - to change

the setting.

3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

Note: The DISTRESS key backlighting cannot be switched oﬀ.

2.4.2 Set the Contrast Level

1. Select CONTRAST.

2. Select a comfortable contrast level using + or - to change the

setting.

3. Press ENT to enable the setting and return to the menu.

2-5 GPS Data and Time (GPS/DATA)

If the boat has an operational GPS navigation receiver, the VHF

radio automatically detects and updates the vessel position and

the local time.

However, if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected or absent,

you can specify the vessel position and the local time manually,

using the GPS/DATA option.

This information is important because it will be used if a DSC distress call is transmitted.

You can also select GPS Alert and GPS Simulator options.

2-5-1 Manually Enter Position and UTC Time (MANUAL)

Note that this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then MANUAL.

2. Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.

3. Press ENT when all the information is correct.

The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The

preﬁx M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position

is received.

CONTRAST

▀ ▀ ▀ ▀

LO HI

PRESS ENT

MENU SELECT

BACKLIGHT ▲

CONTRAST

►GPS/DATA ▼

BACKLIGHT

▀ ▀ ▀ ▀

LO HI

PRESS ENT

MANUAL LL

––’––.–––'N

–––’––.–––'E

MAN ––:––UTC

GPS/DATA

►MANUAL

SETTING

PORT OPS

10:12AM UTC

M27’52.023'N

082’31.135'W

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions18

2-5-2 Local Time (TIME OFFSET)

The local time can be set by entering the time oﬀset between UTC and local time as follows.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select TIME OFFSET to enter the diﬀerence between UTC and local time. 15 minute

increments can be used with a maximum oﬀset of ±13 hours.

In this example, a diﬀerence of +1.5 hours has been entered and the local time is

displayed with the suﬃx LOC.

2-5-3 Time Format Options (TIME FORMAT)

Time can be shown in 12 or 24 hour format.

C D F

STANDARD TIME ZONES

Corrected to January 2011

Zone boundaries are approximate

Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time),

usually one hour in advance of Standard

Time, is kept in some places

Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office

0°

30°E

60°E

90°E

120°E

150°E

30°W

60°W

90°W

120°W

150°W

180°

M Y

†

International Date Line

WORLD MAP OF TIME ZONES

†

– 7

– 8

– 9

– 9 30

–10

–10 30

M†

–11

–11 30

–12

–12 45

–13

–14

+ 9

+ 9 30

+10

+11

+12

– 1

– 2

– 3

– 3 30

– 4

E†

– 5 30

– 5 45

– 6

– 6 30

– 4 30

– 5

+ 1

+ 2

+ 3

+ 3 30

+ 4

+ 4 30

+ 5

+ 6

+ 7

+ 8

Standard Time = Universal Time – value from table

No Standard Time legally adopted

Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table

m m

TIME FORMAT

►12 Hr

24 Hr

07:15AM LOC

GPS/DATA

MANUAL

►SETTING

SETTING

TIME OFFSET

►TIME FORMAT

TIME DISPL▼

GPS/DATA

MANUAL

►SETTING

SETTING

►TIME OFFSET

TIME FORMAT

TIME DISPL▼

TIME OFFSET

►+01:30

02:30PM LOC

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions 19

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select TIME FORMAT.

3. Select 12 Hr or 24 Hr as desired. In this example, 12 hour format has been selected and

the LCD shows the AM or PM suﬃx.

2-5-4 Time Display Options (TIME DISPLAY)

If you have entered the time manually, as described in the previous sections, the time is

always shown on the screen with the preﬁx M.

However, if the vessel position is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can

switch the time display on the screen ON or OFF as follows:

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select TIME DISPLAY.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as

desired. In this example, OFF has

been selected and the screen no

longer shows the time.

If the time display is set ON, course and speed data are not displayed on the LCD (see section 2-5-6).

2-5-5 Position Display Options (LL display)

If you have entered the vessel position manually, as described in the previous section, the

vessel position is always shown on the screen with the suﬃx M.

However, if the time is being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can switch the

vessel position display on the screen on or oﬀ as follows:

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select LL DISPLAY.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as

desired. In this example, OFF has

been selected and the screen no

longer shows the vessel position.

2-5-6 Course & Speed Display Options (COG/SOG)

Use this option to display course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) data on

the screen.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select COG/SOG.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as

desired. In this example, ON has

been selected and the screen

shows the bearing and speed.

If COG/SOG is set ON (on), the time is not displayed on the screen (see section 2-5-4).

SETTING

TIME OFFSET

TIME FORMAT

►TIME DISPL▼

TIME DISPLY

►OFF

SETTING

TIME FORMA▲

TIME DISPLY

►LL DISPLY ▼

LL DISPLAY

►OFF

SETTING

TIME DISPL▲

LL DISPLY

►COG/SOG ▼

COG/SOG

►ON

OFF

Simrad - RS12 Operation and Installation Instructions20

2-5-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT)

The GPS alert is usually set to ON (on) so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected,

the alarm sounds.

1. Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2. Select GPS ALERT.

3. Select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as

desired.

2-6 GPS Simulator (SIMULATOR)

The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is switched ON, or whenever real GPS

data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test it, turn it on.

1. Select GPS SIM, then select ON (on) or OFF (oﬀ ) as desired.

Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON (on), simulated

Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL

position appear on the screen. This data is updated automati-

cally during the simulation.

Important: It is not possible to send a DSC transmission when in Simulator mode.

2-7 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)

Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults, except all MMSI settings,

entries in your buddy list and any edited channel names.

1. Select RESET. The radio asks for conﬁrmation.

2. Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu.

MENU SELECT

RADIO SETU▲

GPS SIM

►RESET

RESET RADIO

ARE YOU SURE

►YES

MENU SELECT

DSC SETUP ▲

RADIO SETUP

►GPS SIM ▼

SETTING

LL DISPLY ▲

COG/SOG

►GPS ALERT

GPS ALERT

►ON

OFF

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