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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
MODEL FM-8700
p FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
NISHINOMIYA, JAPAN
© FURUNO ELECTRIC Co., LTD.
9-52, Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan
0798-65-2111
0798-65-4200
Telephone:
Telefax:
PUB. No. OME-56170
*Your Local Agent/Dealer
FIRST EDITION : APR. 1998
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JUL. 3, 2002
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CANCELING DISTRESS ALERT
If less than five seconds has elapsed since the [DISTRESS] key was pressed, the distress alert
may be canceled by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key. Otherwise, do the following:
1. Switch off equipment immediately.
2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.
3. Transmit message to "All Stations” giving your vessel's name, callsign and DSC number to
cancel the distress alert.
Example message:
All Stations, All Stations, All Stations
This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN,
DSC NUMBER, POSITION.
Cancel my distress alert of
DATE, TIME, UTC.
=Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN.
DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn
or serious injury exists inside
the equipment. Only qualified
personnel should work inside
the equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result.
Turn off the power immediately if water
leaks into the equipment or the equip-
ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
Do not place liquid-filled containers on
the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid
spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Any repair work must be done by a
licensed radio technician.
Improper repair work can cause electrical
shock or fire.
A CAUTION
Do not touch any part of the antenna
when the equipment is transmitting.
Electrical shock can result.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or
permanent equipment damage.
Do not use the equipment for other than
its intended purpose.
Personal injury can result if the equipment
is used as a Chair or stepping stool, for
example.
Do not place objects on the top of the
equipment.
The equipment can overheat or personal
injury can result if the object falls.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ocarina a ae hehe ea AS Saga a baal te apse eae) v
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1. VHF RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
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1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions .........ssssssessssssessserserssersereserssesseesee 1-3
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2. DSC TERMINAL OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
2:1 DSC Controls, LED:-Warmin gS oecite ierni i A EE e TE TRS 2-1
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2.3 Turning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off ......ss.ssenssesesseessesesseessseesseessresseresseesse 2-7
3. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission ...........ssssessseeseeeesetseeesrtsstssttsetssttstesstestessttserssteseessteseesstesee 3-1
3.2 Manual Entry of Own Ship’s Position and Time .......... cee ceeceesceeeneeeseeceneeeeaeeeseeeeaeees 3-3
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3.4 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal .......... 3-5
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4. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES
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4.2 Receiving Individual Calls (ACK RQ) .ssassssssessssssssssrssssesssesseresseesseressresssresseressresseres 4-5
4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls ........ssssseeseeessseossseessssessseessseesseessseosseressrossseessressseesseesssees 4-9
4:4 Receiving Al Ships Calls sereen a EE EE E 4-12
4.5 Preparing and Saving Messages oi, .a:i22.hh2-sheseducinessdieatetidehediadeeentad tadtateeetadeaaaaee 4-16
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4.7 Opening, Transmitting Files ..........ssseesseessseosseessseossereosseessseosseressrossseessressoeesseeesseessee 4-19
4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory ............ccscccssssccsssecsessecesseeecsseeesssseeceseeesseaeeesees 4-20
. OTHER CALLING TYPES
5.1 Selection of Other Calling Types ...:0c.a,.22cpsen ate eemstancinaemcioneartacnmanwiuartuneee 5-1
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5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station ..........ccccccccccsssecessseeeesneceesneeeesneeeeeeeees 5-6
5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Numbers .............cccccccsscceesneceeseeceeseceeseeeeseeeeeeeees 5-7
. USER PREFERENCES
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. SYSTEM CONFIRMATION
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. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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Declaration of conformity to type
FOREWORD
A Word to FM-8700 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8700 VHF
Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO
name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 40 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an
enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This
dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global net-
work of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can
perform its intended function unless operated and maintained prop-
erly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures
for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether
we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FURUNO FM-8700 is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF
radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC
modem, a CH 70 watch receiver, and a duplexer unit. It complies
with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general com-
munications.
The FM-8700 offers simplex/ full-duplex voice communications
on ITU channels in the marine mobile VHF band. The features
include Dual Watch which allows a continuous watch on CH16
and another selected frequency.
Full Class-A DSC functions are provided for distress alert trans-
mission and reception, as well as the general call formats (Indi-
vidual telephone, All Ships, Group and Area Call). Distress alert
can be readily transmitted but an arrangement is provided to pre-
vent accidental activation. The FM-8700 maintains a continuous
watch on CH70 even while another VHF channel is in use. Aural
and visual alarms are given to incoming DSC messages.
The main features of the FM-8700 are
e Compact cabinet allows for flexible and space-saving installa-
tion on a navigation console or at the conning position
e Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
IMOA. 694(17)
IMO A. 803(19)
IMOA. 524(13)
IMO MSC 68(68), MSC/Circ.862
IEC-61097-3/7/8
TEC-60945 (3rd edition)
TEC-61162-1
ETS 300 338, 301 033, 300 162
ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.689-2
e Full-duplex communications
e Precision PLL frequency synthesizer for high frequency stabil-
ity as required for DSC operation
e Dual Watch and Multiple Watch
¢ Continuous DSC watch on CH70
e Prevention of accidental distress alert
e File editing for emergency readiness
e Automatic entry of own ship position with manual override
Program number
DSC 0550192004 (version 1.06)
RT 0550193004 (version 1.04)
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The FM-8700 is a highly advanced, full-duplex, fully synthesized
25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy
the stringent requirements of marine communications, and com-
plies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general
communications.
VHF CH70 RX
Antenna Antenna
Wing Handset (port)
Wing Handset (starboard)
Handset
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1. VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The FM-8700 system consists of a transceiver unit, a duplexer unit
and two antennas. The transceiver unit contains a VHF transmit-
ter, receiver, and channel 70 watch receiver module. All opera-
tions are controlled on its front panel.
1.1 Front Panel
Keyboard
Controls for LCD (for DSC operation)
DSC calling
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High/Low power
Squelch control
Channel selector
(Press for Mode selection.)
Channel No. display
loudspeaker on/off.) (Press for DW, Scan.)
Figure 1-1 FM-8700 transceiver unit
1.2 VHF Controls, Indications
Control Function
CHANNEL/ CHANNEL (Rotary control): Selects a
MODE channel.
MODE (Push): Changes modes in order of
INTL, USA, WX and PRIV. (USA, WX and
PRIV modes available where permitted.)
SQUELCH/ SQUELCH (Rotary control): Mutes the
DW/SCAN receiver when no signal is present on the
channel selected. AUTO position
automatically reduces white noise.
DW/SCAN (Push): Changes the operating
function in order of Dual Watch, Scan and
Off.
VOLUME Rotation turns the power on/off and adjusts
the volume of the loudspeaker. Pressing turns
off the internal loudspeaker.
HI/LOW key Alternates high and low output power.
CH16 key Selects channel 16.
Indication Meaning
Internal loudspeaker OFF by pressing the
szan VOLUME control. Internal loudspeaker is
automatically turned off whenever the handset
is set in its rest.
LOW Lights RF power is LOW.
TX Lights while transmitting.
REM Lights when FM-8700 is being controlled by
Remote Station RB-700.
USA USA mode. (Some ITU duplex channels are
used as simplex channels.)
WX Lights when a weather channel is selected.
(Available in USA version.)
DW/SCAN DW for Dual Watch; SCAN for scanning.
1.3 Turning the Power On/Off
To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until
you hear a click. To turn the power off, turn the control fully coun-
terclockwise until you hear the click.
1-2
1.4 Selecting Channel Modes, Channels
Selecting channel modes
While pressing the CHANNEL selector, press the CH16 key to
select the channel mode: International, USA (in the case of USA
channel permitted), private (if authorized), or weather mode (USA
channel permitted). The International version of the FM-8700 has
no such selection.
On the weather channel mode, a beep is emitted when the weather
alert tone is received.
Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the
authorities.
Selecting channels
Rotate the CHANNEL selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to
display desired channel in the channel No. display window.
1.5 Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.
1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions
Adjusting squelch
The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust
it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Per-
form this operation when no traffic is being received. AUTO squelch
automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO posi-
tion. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise — you may miss a
long distance communication.
Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust
the SQUELCH control precisely.
Selecting operating function
Every pressing of the SQUELCH control changes the operating
function as follows:
-——> OFF > DW > SCAN Fi
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1.7 Transmitting
Press the PTT (Press-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone
to talk, and release it to listen for the response. The VHF section
keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT switch is operated.
Remarks on transmitting
e Before transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be
communicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid
unnecessary interruptions and ensure that no valuable time is
wasted on a busy channel.
e Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the
channel is not already in use.
1.8 Selecting Output Power
Each press of the [HI/LOW] key selects HI or LOW output power.
LOW appears when low power is selected. The transmitter power
is automatically set for low on the following channels:
International: CH15,CH17
USA: CH13, CH15, CH17, CH67; to operate USA chan-
nel 13 or 67 in high power, keep [HI/LOW] pressed
while talking into the handset.
1.9 Turning the Loudspeaker On/Off
To turn the loudspeaker on/off, press the VOLUME control. The
loudspeaker off mark appears when the speaker is off. The loud-
speaker is automatically turned off when the telephone handset is
used on semi-duplex channels.
1.10 Automatic Selection of CH16
Press the [CH16] key to select CH16, the International Calling and
Safety Channel. The use is limited to distress, safety and calling.
The transmission on CH16 (156.800 MHz) should be limited to
within 1 minute except for distress calling.
Avoid calling on CH16 for purposes other than distress, urgency
and very brief safety communications when another calling chan-
nel is available.
1.11 Dual Watch
1.12 Scanning
The dual watch function permits watch on CH16 and another se-
lected channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals
of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively.
To start DW, first select the other frequency to watch and then
press the SQUELCH control. When the receiver finds a signal on
CH16, it locks on it and restarts dual watching after the signal on
CH16 has gone. If another channel has traffic, it still continues
dual watch. The speech is heard intermittently. If you are annoyed
with the intermittence, turn off DW by pressing the PTT switch on
the handset or pressing the SQUELCH control.
The receiver scans all channels in the selected channel mode in
ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as be-
low:
1 —> 16 —> 2 —> 16 —> 3 —> 16 —~> 4...
|
16 < 88 < 16 < 87 < 16 < 86 <— 16...
To start scanning, press the SQUELCH control. When the receiver
finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that channel and starts dual
watch on it and CH16.
1.13 Remarks on Voice Communications
1-6
Automatic acknowledge (DSC operation) is automatically changed
to manual acknowledge when voice communications begin. (The
“auto” indication, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to
prevent break in communications. Automatic acknowledge is au-
tomatically restored once voice communications are terminated.
Priority
The priority of the equipment is as follows: DSC section of FM-
8700>Wing handset>Handset of FM-8700>Remote Station RB-
700
Note: Time-out Timer
The FM-8700 is equipped with an automatic timing device that
deactivates the transmitter and reverts the transceiver to the re-
ceive mode after an uninterrupted transmission period of 5 min-
utes. Please contact your dealer if necessary.
2. DSC TERMINAL OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is the globally adapted system by
the ITU-R and IMO for selective calling of coast station and ship
radio stations. The DSC system is used for both safety and routine.
The GMDSS requires the use of DSC for distress alerting and safety
calls.
2.1 DSC Controls, LED Warnings
DSC controls
LCD DSC controls
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Transmits messages other than distress.
Silences the receive alarm.
Stops repetitive alerts.
— Transmits the distress alert. Press the [DISTRESS]
key 4 seconds continuously.
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LED warnings
The four LEDs surrounding the [DISTRESS] key light continu-
ously when the distress signal is transmitted.
e The upper two of the four LEDs surrounding the [ALARM
STOP] key blink (and alarm sounds) when distress or urgent
message is received. LEDs can be extinguished and alarm si-
lenced by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key.
e The lower two LEDs (Green) blink (and alarm sounds) when
message other than distress/urgent are received. Alarm is auto-
matically silenced five seconds after message is received.
DSC control description
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POSITION AUTO ACK TEST
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Function/Purpose
Enter numeric data.
Cancels wrong data and restores previous menu.
& Adjusts illumination of LED and keys in four levels.
SELECT 1. Displays Set up menu (Main menu).
2. Changes settings of items appearing with blinking question mark.
ENT Registers key input. (Blinking item is registered when key is pressed.)
fa) 1. Shifts the cursor leftward.
— 2. Restores previous display when pressed at displays with a blinking
question mark.
>) Shifts the cursor rightward.
POSITION
(41 Position and time are shown while pressed and held down.
AUTO ACK Turns automatic transmission of acknowledge call (AUTO ACK) on/off. (Refer
(> | to page 2-8.) Note that distress alert cannot be automatically acknowledged
m= by "auto acknowledge."
TEST
3 Conducts self-tests.
PRINT NE
(a) Printing. (Also sets up automatic printing.)
CONTRAST
5 Adjusts contrast of LCD in eight levels.
FILE
z Opens files.
novo Displays contents of received messages. (Storage capacity: 100 files, 50
8) each of distress and other.) (Refer to page 4-20.)
ZMTD Displays contents of transmitted messages. (Storage capacity: 50 files.)
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2.2 DSC Operational Overview
Standby display
When the FM-8700 is turned on, the following display appears.
This display is known as the “standby display.” This is where you
will begin most operations.
Watch VHF CH70 Standby display
screen
auto
[2] key pressed to get "auto" screen.
Should you get lost in operation you can return to the standby dis-
play by pressing the [CANCEL] key several times.
Selecting and registering items
The arrow keys ([ €] and [ P ]) function to select items on the LCD.
After selecting item, press the [ENT] key to register it.
Item selected by cursor
appears here.
Blinking Call type <ALL ships> Call type
cursor i
E EE R/A -—— selection screen
current
selection. (Scrolls DiD (Scrolls
screen screen
leftward.) rightward.)
Press the [ENT] key.
When blinking question mark appears
Press the [ENT] or [SELECT] key depending on your desire.
Blinking question mark
* VHF call message * Format selection screen
Format B INDIVIDUAL (In this example it is format
for "VHF call message.")
If change is necessary If no change is necessary,
press the [SELECT] key. press the [ENT] key.
Preparing and transmitting DSC messages
There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit
DSC messages, and they are shown below.
Preparing message for immediate transmission
Prepare message and then transmit it as follows:
Standby display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format INDIVIDUAL
FY
For how to prepare a DSC message,
refer to page 4-1. .
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After preparation, press the [CALL]
key to transmit the DSC message.
Transmitting a message stored in the memory
99 messages (excluding distress message) can be saved to the
memory. You may open a memory-stored message and transmit it
as follows:
Standby display
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
Press the [7] key.
For how to prepare and store a message, refer to "4.5 Preparing
and Saving Messages."
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After the standby display appears, press keys in the order
shown below to transmit a DSC messages.
Press the [7] key. > (Enter file number.) — Press the [CALL] key.
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Distress alert transmission and output power
When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the [DISTRESS]
key), the output power of the FM-8700 is automatically set to maxi-
mum (25 W).
When keyboard input is prohibited
The DSC section keyboard accepts no key input while a DSC mes-
sage is being transmitted. (DSC keyboard is inoperative about 3
seconds during a DSC distress call; 0.5 seconds for other DSC
calls.)
2.3 Turning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off
To enable or disable AUTO ACK and remote control, press the [2 }
key. Each press of the key enables or disables automatic acknowl-
edge and remote control function in the sequence shown below.
Remote control function
Automatic icsi
At transmission
acknowledge with [CALL] key | At reception
pressed
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ON
ON OFF
1) When receiving
all ships call or
call related to
distress: ON
2) When receiving
calls other than
the above: OFF
Press [2] key
Limit acknowledge
The limit setting provides restricted use of the remote control func-
tion. It is useful when the following is desired:
e Automatically set a working channel when receiving an All Ships
call so as not to miss initial voice from the transmitting station.
e Prevent automatic transmission of acknowledge back (ACK BQ)
in response to an individual call, when no operator is present.
e Prevent automatic transmission of own ship position data in re-
sponse to an individual call which requests such data.
Auto acknowledge is automatically disabled when...
e An Error Checking Code (ECC) appears at the end of a receive
message.
e A distress alert is received. (A distress alert cannot be acknowl-
edged automatically.)
e Conducting voice communications.
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3. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission
If no numeric
key is pressed,
distress alert is
automatically
transmitted.
Nature of Distress
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auto [3]: Collision
[4]: Grounding
© Open cover on [DISTRESS] key. [5]: Listing, capsizing
© Press [DISTRESS] key 4 seconds [6]: Sinking
continuously. [7]: Disabled & adrift
[8]: Abandoning
[0]: Undesignated
DISTRESS CALL CH70 H: Piracy/armed
robbery attack
H]: Man overboard
Position/Time
To announce nature of distress, press appropriate key
for nature of distress within 3 sec. after pressing the
[DISTRESS] key. Continue pressing [DISTRESS] key 4
sec.
DISTRESS CALL Nature? Nature of Distress
If wrong nature of distress is input, enter correct
nature within 3 seconds.
* Call in progress *
DISTRESS CALL CH70
(Transmitting)
Transmission time is about three seconds.
A coast station will transmit a DIST ACK signal to you to confirm the
distress alert. Once you have received the DIST ACK signal, CH16
(Distress, Safety and Calling frequency) is automatically selected so
that you may commence voice communications with the coast
station. After the [DISTRESS] key has been pressed, no further
operation of the radiotelephone is required until you have received
the DIST ACK signal.
* Wait for dist ack *
(Waiting for distress
Next CH70 Ej min
acknowldege)
Counts down. If distress call is not
acknowledged it is automatically
retransmitted until acknowledged.
(Do nothing until own ship receives DIST
ACK.)
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(from previous page)
* Received * DISTRESS ACK
ID of station (usually coast station)
which transmitted DIST ACK.
Commence voice communications with coast station on CH16.
1. Provide the following information to the coast station:
Distress call
(1) Speak slowly and distinctly, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAY-
DAY,” pronounced as the French expression “m aider.”
(2) This is;
(3) The name of your vessel and call sign three times.
Then, begin the distress communications, which consists of:
Distress communications
(1) Position in latitude and longitude;
(2) The name of the distress;
(3) The kind of assistance desired;
(4) Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for
example, length, color, and type of vessel, number of per-
sons on board.
2. Indicate the end of message by saying “Over.”
Some countries do not have sea area A. In this case “ACK” from
the coast station does not arrive over DSC. A ship nearby will con-
tact the vessel in distress over CH16. After transmitting the dis-
tress alert, conduct voice distress communications as shown above.
3.2 Manual Entry of Ship’s Position and Time
Entering data manually
If automatic position input is lost for one minute the message "EPFS
error" appears. In this case, enter position manually as below.
(Normal display)
* VHF call message * Watch VHF CH70
-<
Format: DISTRESS
To enter data manually
from the Distress Alert
message, press [ENT]
and select call type
Distress. Press the [SELECT] key
followed by the [1] key.
Press [ENT], [ENT]
[SELECT] in this order.
Position <
Enter œ) Enter Enter time
latitude. longitude. (UTC).
LEEA |
Press the [ENT] key.
(Returns to normal
display.)
To move blinking cursor from NORTH
position to SOUTH, press the [P] key.
Note: If the manually entered position is not updated within four
hours the buzzer sounds and the message "Warning: Update posi-
tion!" appears on the screen. And if not updated within 23.5 hours
the position entered is erased. Once automatic input of position is
restored, cancel manually entered position as below.
Confirming Ship's Position and Time
Press and hold down the [1] (POSITION) key, ship's position and
time are shown while the key is pressed.
Canceling manually entered data
To cancel the manually entered data, enter 9999 for the time and
press the [ENT] key.
Note: Above procedure may also be used when you do not know
your ship's position. This data is input as NO INFORMATION in
POS&TIME in the DISTRESS ALERT MESSAGE.
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3.3 Canceling a Distress Call
Within five seconds after pressing the [DISTRESS]
key
If the [DISTRESS] key is pressed by mistake, press the [ALARM
STOP] key immediately (within 5 seconds). The distress call will
be canceled.
[ALARM STOP] key
* Ready for calling *
DISTRESS CALL CH70
DISTRESS OWNCEL
Horsnes
DISTRESS Ofacarm )
[ [I glistor Jg (Ut
CHANNEL
TX REM USA WX PRIV MODE(PUSH)
ELIE IO
Figure 3-1 ALARM STOP key
If more than five seconds elapses after the
[DISTRESS] key is pressed
1. Switch off equipment immediately.
2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.
3. Transmit message to “All Stations” giving your vessel's name,
callsign and DSC number to cancel the distress alert.
Example message
All Stations, All Stations, All Stations
This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN,
DSC NUMBER, POSITION.
Cancel my distress alert of
DATE, TIME, UTC.
=Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN.
DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
3.4 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel,
Transmitting DIST ACK Signal
In no case is a ship permitted to transmit a DSC distress relay
call on receipt of a DSC distress alert on VHF channel 70.
Procedure when in area A1
1. When the FM-8700 receives a distress alert from another ves-
sel the upper two LEDs (Red) near the [ALARM STOP] key
blink and the FM-85700 sounds the distress alarm.
2. Silence the alarm by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key.
3. Wait up to three minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a
coast station is received. Be prepared to follow the instructions
of the coast station.
4. If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow
chart shown on the next page.
If further DSC alerts are received from the same source and the
ship in distress is beyond doubt in the vicinity, a DSC
acknowledgement may, after consulation with an RCC or Coast
Station, be sent to terminate the call.
Note 1: An asterisk (*) in a received distress alert message indi-
cates error or unknown at the location marked with the asterisk.
Note 2: Do not send DISK ACK in response to receipt of distress
alert having a nature of distress of EPIRB emission.
Your Ship -~<
a
7
About 20 to 30 miles
(Sea area A1)
Coast station
Distress Alert
ee aie
wh S Ss Transmission
/ en
/ WERE
SSS
Vessel in Distress
Figure 3-2 Receiving distress alert from other vessel
Flow chart for determining if you should/should not
transmit DIST ACK signal
(osc Distress alert received. )
|
Press [ALARM STOP]
key to silence alarm.
|
Listen on CH16 for
5 minutes.
Did you receive
acknowledge from
CS and/or RCC?
Is distress traffic No| Is distress call No
in progress? continuing?
Yes
Is own
vessel able
to assist?
Yes | Acknowledge the alert by
radiotelphony to the ship
in distress on VHF CH16.
. Say "MAYDAY" ONCE.
. Say ID number of vessel
4
No
CS = Coast Station in distress THREE TIMES.
RCC = Rescue Co-ordination Center 3. Say "This is" ONCE.
N
4. Say ID number of your vessel
THREE TIMES.
5. Say "Received MAYDAY"
ONCE.
y
ry
|e
Inform CS and/or RCC. [a
Enter details in log.
Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16
Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.
No reply Reply received
Y
Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in Communicate with vessel in distress.
distress over DSC CH70.
i
Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC.
Follow the instructions of the coast station.
|
Begin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress.
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Transmitting DIST ACK signal
To transmit the DIST ACK signal, do the following:
* * DISTRESS CALL
ao CHTO
ID of vessel in distress
© Press the [ALARM STOP] key to silence the alarm.
Then, press the [ENT] key successively to view
contents of distress message.
|
Acknowledge call <
hag RELAY END ---
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
© If you do not receive DIST ACK from coast station
within three minutes and your vessel meets
requirements (see previous page) for transmitting
DIST ACK, press the [CALL] key to transmit the
DIST ACK.
|
* Call in progress * (Displayed while your
vessel is transmitting
DIST ACK CALL CH70 DIST ACK.)
Returns to standby display.
After transmitting DIST ACK
Begin search and rescue operations for the vessel in distress, com-
municating with the vessel over CH16 (automatically set) on the
FM-8700. Relay distress alert to coast station by MF DSC. Fi-
nally, follow instruction of the coast station.
3.5 Distress Alert Relay
When you should relay a distress alert
You may relay a distress alert in the following conditions;
(1) When the station in distress is not itself in a position to trans-
mit the distress message, or
(2) When the master or person responsible for the vessel not in
distress, or the person responsible for the coast station, consid-
ers that further help is necessary.
DO NOT press the [DISTRESS] key to relay a distress alert; it is
for use when own vessel is in distress.
Relaying a distress alert
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
auto
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To select call type.)
Gee >? Refer to page 5-1
EL ALL R/A R/S DST for detail of items.
Relay/ALL |
(All Ships Call)
To call specific coast station
(individual call), select R/S and
press the [ENT] key. Then, enter
the coast station ID.
Press the [ENT] key.
F Call message * (Display for
at: DIST RELAY ALL All Ships Call)
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter ID of vessel in distress.)
Y
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(from previous page)
Address < No inform >
input digits=
X J
=
Enter ID of vessel in distress.
(If not know, enter all "9s" to set up for No
information.")
| Press the [ENT] key.
Nature of distressf]
UNDESIGNATED DISTRE
'_» To designate nature of distress,
press the [SELECT] key.
If nature of distress is unknown, press the [ENT] key
followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter position of vessel in distress.)
Position <
NORTH=
J
v
Manually enter position of vessel in distress, referring to page
3-4. If position is unkmown enter "9999" (no information).
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter time.)
Distress UTC:
utc
A ll
Manually enter time of distress.
Press the [ENT] key twice.
* Ready for calling *
DIST RELAY ALL CH70
| Press the [CALL] key.
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(from previous page)
DISTRESS RELAY ALL (Distress ship ID
Dist ship ID: appears on second line.)
* Call in progress * (Transmitting distress
DISTRESS RELAY ALL relay to all ships/coast
station.)
For All Ships Call only
(When selecting "R/A" in call type.) «+ $ J
Distress alert transmitted (relayed) for about 3 seconds.
Returns to EIA
standby display. Only for individual Call
(When selecting R/S in call type.)
* Wait for relay ack *
<--- Wait for relay ack
Watch on CH16, Dist: 4.3 nin screen
following instructions - l
of a coast station. y l
ID of vessel Y
in distress Counts down from ----------
five minutes.
| If acknowledged within
five min., press the
| If not acknowledged, [ENT] key
successively to view
contents of receive
message from coast
station.
* No ack call received *
Watch on CH16,
following instructions
of a coast station.
Press the [CANCEL] key to return to the standby display. Then,
relay distress call by all ships call, contact coast station, and
search and rescue vessel in distress.
After relaying the alert, you must conduct search and
rescue for the vessel in distress, following instructions
of coast station.
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4. DSC OPERATION FOR
NON-DISTRESS CASES
4.1 Transmitting Individual Calls
The individual call is for sending message to a specific station.
After transmitting message (called ACK RQ transmission), wait to
receive the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal from receiving
station. You should receive it within five minutes.
(2) Acknowledge back
(ACK BQ signal)
Pe coe
| © Individual call
P (ACK RQ transmission)
a
Own Ship Coast Station
Figure 4-1 How an individual call is transmitted
General procedure for transmitting an individual call
Load saved Tx message, or prepare
message.
Transmit message.
Receive ACK BQ from receiving station.
|
Communicate with station.
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Detailed procedure for transmitting an individual call
Prepare and transmit a message as follows:
Watch VHF CH70
Previously selected
format appears here. If
“INDIVIDUAL” appears,
press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
F call message *
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select format.)
type <
ED ALL. SS
Place the cursor on “IND”.
Press the [ENT] key.
F call message *
at: INDIVIDUAL
Press the [ENT] key.
Addres H
Category:
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter other station ID.)
Address <
input digits
Entry of other station ID
eu station: 9 digits )
Coast station: 00 + 7 digits | Press the [ 4] key.
' (To return to
| ' previous menu.)
Press the [ENT] key.
Address:
Category
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select category.)
Category < > ; i
S5 “ROU” (Routine) is
DIS URG SAF ROU normally selected.
Select “ROU”.
| Press the [ENT] key.
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(from previous page)
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To eselect telecommand 1.)
EGPCS 4 Usually select SMP or DUP.
SMP Dup DAT FAX NO
Select mode desired.
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel?
| Press the [SELECT] key.
Note; Working channel is normally set by coast
station. Therefore, set up for "No information"
by setting the working channel as 9999.
Working channel <
input digit =
Enter channel followed by
[ENT] key.
* Ready for calling > To cancel message
r paren press t
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70 Ic NCEL] key.
Return to normal display.)
| Press the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress (Transmitting)
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70
Transmission time
about 0.5 seconds
* Wait for ack BO *
Next CH70 5.0 min
Counts down from five minutes.
Regulations prohibit calling to
r same station during this time.
Continued on next page.
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(From previous page)
After receiving the ACK BQ signal, do the following:
* Wait for ack BQ *
Next CH70
When the ACK BQ signal is received;
ABLE:
eS UNABLE:
-> ROUTINE
| Received station ID
@Alarm sounds. To silence, press the
[ALARM STOP] key.
|
(If "ABLE" appears, communicate with other
station over the VHF.
If "UNABLE" appears, prepare a message with
different proposal and transmit it by pressing the
[CALL] key. Repeat until proposal is mutually
accepted.
|
@lf you want to view contents of receive
message, press the [ENT] key successively.
|
Returns to normal display.
Receiving station
accepts working
channel proposed
by your ship.
"16" is displayed
when other ship
rejected working
channel proposed
by your ship. If
coast station was
called, however,
the LCD shows
"QUEUE INDI-
CATION,"
meaning the coast
station is busy.
Wait on channel
designated; the
coast station will
contact you.
4.2 Receiving Individual Calls (ACK RQ)
When an individual call is received, the FM-8700 responds to the
call depending on the setting of automatic acknowledge (AUTO
ACK) function:
e AUTO ACK “ON” (“Auto” appears.)
The DSC transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ)
signal automatically.
e AUTO ACK “OFF” (“Manual” appears.)
Verify contents of receive message by pressing the
[ENT] key successively, then manually transmit the
ACK BQ signal by pressing the [CALL] key.
Individual call (ACK RQ)
Pe ee sae
|
ae
Own Ship Coast Station
Figure 4-2 How to receive an individual call
Setting of “ABLE” or “UNABLE”
When AUTO ACK function is ON, you can select either “able” or
“unable” (to comply) for proposal from other station. See the next
page.
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Normally set to ABLE.
Unable <
NOR BSY ===
Select reason why unable to comply.
(Normal setting: No reason)
Press the [ENT] key.
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To diaplay Setup menu.)
Set up menu <
123 ---
Comply status <
UNABLE E
Press the
[ENT] key.
Y
Returns to standby display.
Press the [ENT] key.
SST Setup menu
(Main menu)
Select 2 followed by the [ENT] key.
ABLE: To accept
proposal of
=> transmitting
station.
UNABLE: Proposal is not
accepted.
Receiving individual call with AUTO ACK ON
Automatic transmission of ACK BQ
(Alarm sounds.).
ABLE or UNABLE appears.
Other station ID
When "able to comply" is
selected.("ABLE" appears.)
|
Since the channel of the FM-8700
is automatically set to the channel
designated by a transmitting
station, voice communication can
be initiated by you or transmitting
station.
i
When "unable to comply" is
selected. ("UNABLE" appears.)
|
The channel of the FM-8700 is
restored to the previous channel.
(The channel is diffrent from the
one designated by other station.)
Ý
Then, prepare a message with
diffrent proposal and transmit it by
pressing the [CALL] key.
Receiving ACK RQ with AUTO ACK OFF
After verifying contents of receive message, manually transmit the
ACK BQ signal by pressing the [CALL] key within five minutes.
If the signal is transmitted more than five minutes after reception
of ACK RQ signal, it is treated as an ACK RQ signal rather than an
ACK BQ signal.
x * ACK RQ Other ship ID
l bs
Alarm sounds. To silence, press the [ALRAM STOP] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Communication mode
EX TP No information Confirm proposal
from other station.
nel:
——_ l
Working channel
Press the [ENT] key twice. ACK: ee ACK BQ
END: Returns to normal
Acknowledge call < display.
--->| NEXT: Recalls received
ACK END NEXT DEL message.
DEL: Deletes received
Press the [ENT] key. message from
memory.
* A 4 é
Acknowledge call Communication mode
Telecom1f] DUPLEX T
> To change communication
Press the [ENT] key. mode, press the [SELECT]
key. |
(*1)
(continued on next page)
Working channel
Channel] <
If no change is necessary, To change working channel, press the
press the [ENT] key. [SELECT] key then enter desired
channel number followed by the
[ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BQ CALL CH70
To transmit the ACK BQ signal, press
the [CALL] key. Seas Ses > Then, communicate
| with other station.
Returns to standby display.
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(*1)
(from previous page)
When changing communication mode.
Telecoml < Telecoml <
UNA SMP DUP UNA SMP DUP
Example when selecting "Unable."
(Proposal from transmitting station
is not acceptable.)
Example when
selecting "Simplex."
| Press the [ENT] key. | Press the [ENT] key.
Telecom unable comply Channel
No reason
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select reason why unable
to comply.)
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To change working channel.)
Unable < Working channel <
NOR BYS --- input digits =
Select reason. ST Wa et
Enter working channel.
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BO CALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key.
If a different communication mode is selected as shown
above, “ACK BQ” call is first transmitted and “ACK RQ”
call automatically continues.
This means the message proposed here is transmitted
as ACK RQ signal (not ACK BQ).
Finally the “Wait for ACK BQ” screen appears.
4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls
Purpose of all ships call
The All Ships Call is used to transmit important ship’s safety mes-
sage, safety of life at sea message or meteorological warning.
After transmitting message, you can communicate by voice over
the FM-8700.
1
as
(= coast Station
Own Ship
Figure 4-3 All ships call
General procedure for transmitting an all ships call
Open file to transmit, or prepare message.
|
Press the [CALL] key.
|
Begin voice communications.
The procedure for voice communication is shown on the next page.
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4-10
Detailed procedure for transmitting an all ships call
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Previously selected
format appears here. If
"ALL SHIPS" appears,
press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
F call message *
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select format.)
Call type <
IND TEL ALL ---
y
Place the cursor on "ALL."
Press the [ENT] key.
F call message *
at: ALL SHIPS
Press the [ENT] key.
Category
Telecom1:
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select category.)
DIS: Distress
Category < URG: Urgency
SAF: Safety
DIS URG SAF ROU
ROU: Routine
Select category desired. Usually select priority higher
(example: SAFety) than "SAF."
| Press the [ENT] key.
Category: Safety
Telecom
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select telecommand 1.)
(continued on next page)
(from previous page)
|
Telecoml <
SMP DUP
Usually select "SMP."
Select communication mode desired.
To return to (Example: Simplex)
previous menu,
press the [4] key. | Press the [ENT] key.
Telecom2: No information
Channel
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter working channel.)
Working channel <
input digits =
Channel entry (Example: 16)
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
---> To cancel message
ALL SHIPS CALL CH70 prepared, press the
[CANCEL] key.
Press the [CALL] key.
(To transmit call.)
, Returns to normal display.
* Call in progress *
ALL SHIPS CALL CH70
Transmission time |
about 0.5 seconds CH70 is auto-
matically selected,
and the message
prepared here is
transmitted.
Returns to standby display.
Y
CH16 (designated above) is automatically selected,
so you can commence voice communications
immediately.
4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls
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When an all ship’s call is received while conducting voice com-
munications, press [2] (AUTO ACK) to switch to VHF channel.
The all ship’s call, transmitted by coast station or ship station, pro-
vides navigation and weather alerts and emergency information.
Status of FM-8700 when receiving an all ships call
Handset
When an all ship's call is received
status
1. Equipment automatically switches to working
On hook (*) channel.
2. Caller's voice can be heard.
1. Alarm sounds.
2. Press [2 (AUTO ACK) key to switch to working
channel.
3. Caller's voice can be heard.
Off hook (*)
* On hook: Handset hung in hook.
Off hook: Handset picked up.
Receiving an all ships call in on hook status
Basic procedure for receiving an all ships call while on hook
Watch DSC distress/safety channel.
|
Receive All Ships Call.
|
VHF channel is automatically selected.
|
Listen to message.
Channel is auto-
matically changed.
Detailed procedure for receiving an all ships call while on
hook
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Listen to voice ID:
message.
SIMPLI
Channel:
CH25
Below is the sequence for
receiving an All Ships Call in
auto acknowledge.
* Received * ALL SHIPS CALL
007654321 Safety
Press the [ENT] key.
EX NO INFORM
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
END
NEXT
D
Receive call <
EL
Select END and press the [ENT] key.
Watch VHF CH70
auto
End
Receiving an all ships call in off hook status
Basic procedure for receiving an all ships call while off hook
Notice of All Ships Call arrives while communicating
with other ship.
Watch DSC CH70.
[aeeatemcn |
Press [ALARM STOP ] key to silence alarm.
Press the [2] key.
Listen to voice message.
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Detailed procedure for receiving an all ships call while off
hook
Below is the sequence for manually acknowledging an all ships
call when the handset is off hook.
Watch Do the following to receive an
All Ships Call.
manual
* Received * ALL SHIPS CALL
ID: 007654321 Safety
Press the [2 (AUTO ACK)] key followed by the [ENT] key to
change channel.
SIMPLEX NO INFORM
Channel: CH25
Press the [ENT] key.
| Press the [ENT] key.
Receive call <
END NEXT DEL
Select END and press the [ENT] key.
Watch
manual
Listen to contents of message.
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4.5 Preparing and Saving Messages
There are two ways to prepare and transmit a message:
1. Prepare a message for immediate transmission. (Refer to
page 4-1.)
2. Prepare a message and store it for later transmission.
You can save up to 59 transmit messages (excluding distress mes-
sages) to the memory. These are numbered 01 to 59.
How to prepare transmit messages
Prepare message as follows:
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To display Setup menu.)
Set up menu <
<---- Setup menu
(Main menu)
Press the [7 (FILE)] key.
(To display File menu.)
ISIN ADDRESS T
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format
|
(continued on next page)
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(from previous page)
|
Prepare an Individual message (page 4-1) or All
Ships message (page 4-9).
* Ready for filing *
Press the [ENT] key.
(To select file number under which to save message.)
To select a different file
----> number, use the arrow
keys.
(> }-Up. (<}:Down)
To scroll screen,
press the [P ] key.
Call message <
File No.
(blinking)
Press the [ENT] key.
(To assign file name.)
Assign a file name (max. 16 characters) by
the arrow keys, the [ENT] key and ten keys.
Example File Name: A1
1. Place the cursor on “A” with the arrow keys and press the [ENT] aa
(For alphabet always press the [ENT] key after selection.)
2. Press the [1] key.
To change specific character,
press the [SELECT] key and ...—-—~> - Moves upper cursor
rightward every pressing.
_> (<) : Moves upper cursor
leftward every pressing.
Name < AÑ >
-=--> To change entire name,
END EB cp --- press the [CANCEL] key.
|
Press the [ 4] key to place the lower
cursor on “END”. Using the example above,
the unit saves the transmit
Press the [ENT] key. message to the memory
under file number 1, file
name “A1”.
Next file memory <
END NEXT
To prepare another message;
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to * VHF call message M *
standby display.
Format
4.6 Writing Over Files
You may write over unnecessary files. Simply prepare a message
and store it under file number of unnecessary file.
How to write over files
Example: You want to write over file saved under file number 01.
Enter new name,
referring to
previous page.
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ayes ea
Watch VHF CH70
Press [SELECT], [7] and
[ENT] key in that order.
* VHF call message M *
Format
Prepare a message (see page 4-1).
Y
* Ready for filing *
Press the [ENT] key.
Call message <New>
Peso:
| Press the [ 4] key to display "01."
Call message <
DR 50: Al
A
File name
Press the [ENT] key.
Name < A1 >
E% ABCDEFG
LI
If you don t want to change file name,
press the [ENT] key.
* Same file nam xists *
Duplicate name? B43] NO
Press the [ENT] key.
(To write over existing file.)
Next file memory <!
EXD) NEXT
4.7 Opening, Transmitting Files
Opening a file
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [7 (FILE)] key. > (Enter file no.)
— Press the [ENT] key.
File name
Call message <
co 59:
Y
To view contents of message, press the [ENT]
key successively.
* Ready for calling *
|
To transmit message: Press the [CALL] key
To return to standby display: Press the [CANCEL] key.
Transmitting a file
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [7 (FILE) ] key. > (Enter file no.)
— Press the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress *
(Transmitting)
|
Returns to standby display.
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4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory
The transmit message memory stores up to 50 transmitted mes-
sages (numbered 1 to 50) on a first-in, first-out basis. This means
each time you save a transmitted message it is filed as log no. 1
and the log no. of all previously stored transmit messages changes
by one. When the memory is full the oldest file is deleted.
Opening a transmit message
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key at the standby display.
Xmitted log No. <1) 50>
ead fas > Log no. (page number)
v A v 1 : Selects next log no.
Format Time
(Call type) transmitted : Selects previous log no.
To view contents of message, press the
[ENT] key successively.
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Transmitting retrieved message
You can transmit a retrieved message as follows:
Xmitted log No. {1 50>
Select page by the arrow
keys.
| Press the [ENT] key.
[Example: Individual message is retrieved.]
Routine
No infor
| Press the [ 4] key.
Press the [ENT] key. ı (To return to previous
' menu.)
Channel:
EOS: ACK RQ
Press the [ENT] key.
END: Returns to normal
Call again < display.
Citak. et Ate NEXT: Recalls transmitted
aoe | message.
DEL: Deletes transmitted
Select "CALL." message from
Press the [ENT] key. memory.
Channel
> To change working channel,
press the [SELECT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key.
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Receive message memory
All received messages are automatically saved to the memory and
filed according to category, DISTRESS or ORDINARY. The re-
ceive message memory can store up to 50 messages (numbered 1
to 50) of each category on a first-in, fist-out basis. This means
each time the unit receives a message it saves it as log no.1 and
changes the log no. of all previously received messages by one.
When the memory is full the oldest file is deleted.
Opening a receive message
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key at the standby display.
|
Received call <
DISTRESS: Distress alert
= received
DISTRESS ORDINARY ORDINARY: Other than
distress
For example, “ORDINARY” log;
Press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary log No. €1y 50>
aaa (ae > Log no. (page no.)
v á v 2 : Selects next log no.
Format (*1) Data received
(Call type) : Selects previous log no.
| (*1): If own ship did not
To view contents of message, press the transmit “ACK BQ”
[ENT] key successively. (acknowledge back)
signal a blinking sharp
symbol (#) appears at
head of Format.
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Press the [ 4] key. |
(To return to
previous menu.)
Transmitting retrieved message
You can send the acknowledged call (DIST ACK or ACK BQ)
under certain conditions after retrieving a received message. Refer
to page 3-5 for transmitting the DIST ACK signal.
Example: Transmit acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal in response
to an individual call (Refer to page 4-5.)
Received call <
DISTRESS ORDINARY
Select "ORDINARY," then press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary log No. <50>
------------f--- > Select "INDIVIDUAL"
number desired by the
To view contents of message, arrow keys.
press the [ENT] key successively.
END: Returns to normal
Acknowledge call < display.
->| NEXT: Recalls received
ACK END NEXT DEL message.
DEL: Deletes received
Press the [ENT] key. message from
memory.
* Acknolege call *
--> To change, press the
Telecomlg [SELECT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel
E --> To change, press the
[SELECT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BQ CALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key to transmit the ACK BQ signal.
Note: If the ACL BQ signal is transmitted more than five minutes
after reception of ACK RQ signal, it is treated as an ACK RQ sig-
nal rather than ACK BQ.
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5. OTHER CALLING TYPES
5.1 Selection of Other Calling Types
The FM-8700 provides 12 calling types. Of these, individual, all
ships and distress were discussed in previous chapters. This sec-
tion describes the other types of calls available. The procedure for
preparing and transmitting other calls is the same as that for indi-
vidual and all ships calls: Select type of call, prepare message and
transmit it by pressing the [CALL] key.
How to select other calling types
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Calling Format
Type
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select calling type.)
To scroll screen,
Call type < s place the cursor here and
press the [P] key.
IND TEL ALL R/A R/S DIS ~>
D4
Selectable
| Press the [P ] key.
Call type < >
GRP GEO POS POL ME
Description of all 12 calling types
appears below.
Calling types description
IND: Individual call. (Refer to page 4-1.)
TEL: Telephone call. (Semi-auto/auto call. Refer to page
5-3.) Call a terrestrial network, for example,
through a coast station.
ALL: All Ships call. (Refer to page 4-9.)
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R/A and R/S:
DIS:
GRP:
GEO:
Distress relay for All Ships and for Selective (In-
dividual) calls. (Refer to page 3-9.)
Distress call. (Refer to page 3-1.)
Group call. Call a specific group by entering group
ID number.
Geographic area call. Call for ships within a range
set by you in the transmit message (menu). To des-
ignate the range, enter reference point and width
(range) data of both longitude and latitude.
Example: Ocean AD ... 34N 135E dal0 do5
—
Range data
E a
point =da
fee
(ses E
How to enter the data.
Select GEO, press
[ENT] twice, then press
[SELECT].
seo = “5e = do
135E 140E
Area < >
NORTH=00°-00° EAST=000°+00°
E AA
Enter latitude Enter range Enter longitude Enter range
(34N). (da = 10). (135E). (do = 05).
Press the Press the [>] Press the Press the
[>] key. key twice. [>] key. [ENT] key.
POS: Position request (Individual call). Find position
of other ship by entering its ID number.
POL: Polling call (Individual call). Confirm that own
ship is within communication range with other ship.
This function provides only negative response; it
does not provide position information.
MED: Medical transport (All ships call). Inform all
ships, by using “urgent” category, that own ship
carries medical goods.
NEU: Neutral craft (All ships call). Inform all ships by
Urgency or Safety category, that own ship is nota
participant in an armed conflict.
5.2 Making Telephone Calls
Watch VHF CH70
auto
F call message *
F call message *
at? PSTN CALL
When the coast station serves PSTN telephone service you can
make Telephone Call via Coast Station.
Basic procedure for making a telephone call
1. Selection of Format specifier.
2. Entry of Coast Station ID.
3. Entry of Telephone number.
Detailed procedure for making a telephone call
Coast AD <
7 DIGITS =
Press the [2] key successively
until "auto" appears. Coast Station ID Entry
Press the [ENT] key. (aie ee oe)
Press the [ENT] key.
Coast AD: 001234567
Tel No.?
Previously selected format
appears here.
Press the [SELECT] key.
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter telephone number
(max. 16 digits.)
Telephone number
DIGITS =
Place the cursor on "TEL."
Press the [ENT] key.
A
v
Enter telephone no. here.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
Press the [ENT] key.
PSTN CALL 001234567
Coast AD?
Press the [CALL] key to
Tel No. transmit message.
Press the [SELECT] key. l
(To enter coast station ID.) (continued on next page)
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(from previous page)
PSTN CALL
Immediately
* Call in progress *
PSTN CALL CH70 AUTO R
(Transmission time is about 0.4 - 0.6 seconds.) Counts down.
= C)
If ACK BQ from coast station is not If ACK BQ is received, PSTN
received within five seconds PSTN CALL (EOS) signal and carrier are
call is automatically retransmitted. transmitted (NOTE 1).
n
* Call in progress *
* Call in progress *
AUTO RETRY CH70 CARRIER
Working channel designated
by coast station.
* Waiting for ack BQ * Transmission time is about
two seconds.
* PSTN CALL connec
Counts down.
If ACK BQ is received;
To end call: [CANC]
If ACK BQ is not received; |
Ringer bell of VHF sounds. Take handset
* No response * from VHF hanger and commence voice
communication (see NOTE 2).
Try again after 15 min
Re-call after 15 minutes.
(NOTE 1) When you receive "unable to comply" (BUSY) command
instead of "able," the FM-8500 waits for "Ring back call" from
coast station for 15.5 minutes. Then, if it is received, carrier
is automatically transmitted.
(NOTE 2) If there is no reply (voice response) from subscriber within
one minute at "PSTN CALL connected" display, the
communication line will be disconnected. The display should
look something like the display (2) on the page 5-7.
If you hang the handset on the hanger, the display () shown
on the next page appears to break the communication line.
Operation after making DSC telephone call
Voice communication is started. After completion of communica-
tion, the display changes as shown in (1) or (2) below depending
on how voice communication was terminated.
(1) When you end voice communication by pressing the [CAN-
CEL] key or hanging the handset on the hanger of the VHF, the
display of the FM-8700 changes as follows.
Note: If a subscriber hangs the handset on the hanger to
terminate voice communication, coast station will transmit the
“End of call” command to you to break the communication
line.
PSTN CALL
ae Display
Working channel
* Call in progress *
END OF CALL
| Transmits "End of call" command.
* Waiting for end call ack *
AUTO RELAY ini2 seo
Counts down.
If "End call ack" is not received If "End call ack" is
within two seconds; received;
* Call in progress *
AUTO RETRY
* Waiting for end call ack *
2 sec to go
If "End call ack" is received;
If not received;
* End call not received * * Received * END OF CALL
No charge information Charge time: <I
(No charge time information)
Charge time appears.
(2) When coast station terminates communication, the display of
the FM-8700 is as follows:
When the "End of call" command from
coast station is received;
* Received * END OF CALL
Display (2)
Charge time: <“
Charge time
appears here.
Note: If a subscriber hangs the handset on the hanger to terminate
voice communications, coast station will transmit the “End of call”
command to you to break the communication line.
5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station
Watch VHF ch70
* Call in progress *
auto PSTN CALL < ot Working
channel
N J
ta
Reply signal is automatically
transmitted after reception.
* Call in progress *
CARRIER
PSTN CALL (EOS) signal and
carrier is transmitted.
* Call in progress *
PSTN CALL ACK CH70 * PSTN CALL connec
To end call: [CANC
* Auto ack * ABLE PSTN CALL
Pick up the handset! Commence VHF communication. After
completion of communication, the display
changes as shown above: Display ®© or
Display @).
Alarm of FM-8700 sounds. Take the
handset from VHF hanger within 60 NOTE 1: If more than 60 seconds elapses
seconds. ----- NOTE 1 without taking the handset from
Les the hanger, call is canceled.
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5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Numbers
Registering other station IDs, telephone numbers
You can store often-used station IDs and telephone numbers under
a file name.
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [SELECT] key, and
press the [7] key.
Address: Other Station ID
(max. 99)
Tel No. : Telephone No.
(max. 50)
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Address number < Telephone number <
9 DIGITS= DIGITS=
I
w
Y
- Enter number. Enter telephone number.
i ra receive eae Ship Station: 9 digits (max. 16 digits)
calls having group fees oe
numbers registered here. Coast Station: 00 + 7 digits
Group Call: 04+ 8 digits
Press the [ENT] key three times.
Assign file name by following the
procedure shown on page 4-16. After
assigning file name, place the cursor
on END then press the [ENT] key.
|
Next file memory <
END NEXT
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to standby display. Returns to screen for entry of
other station ID or telephone
number.
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Opening other station IDs, telephone numbers
You can open a file registered on previous page, and use it with the
message which you are currently preparing.
To retrieve a file, first press the [7 (FILE)] key on a display where
the blinking question mark appears.
[Example]
1. Displaying Other Station ID 2. Displaying Telephone Number
Individual Call Telephone Call
Channel:
Tel No.@)
Blinking Blinking
Press the [7] key. Press the [7] key.
Address file < Tel < >
--- Display @
Coast AD Ship AD 01/50
Select one. (Example: Coast AD) Select desired telephone file
Press the [ENT] key. number with the arrow keys.
Coast AD <
- Display ©
Select desired ID number (file
File No. ų number) with the arrow keys. y
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Y Y
ID number selected is input into the Telephone number selected is input
transmit message. into the transmit message.
Note: Each press of the [SELECT] key at display © or display © alternates file number
and alphabet-prefixed file name.
Press the [SELECT] key at display @).--->
@)/z2:
-> File Name
(Alphabetical order)
Press the [SELECT] key. — (Numeric order)
6. USER PREFERENCES
6.1 Automatic or Manual Printing (Printer setup)
You can select automatic or manual printing as follows. The de-
fault setting is “automatic.”
Selecting automatic or manual printing
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu < .
<---- Setup menu (Main menu)
L233 SS
Press the [4] key.
(To select Print out menu.)
Print out <
AUTO/MANU
Press the [ENT] key after
selecting "AUTO/MANU."
mo MANU: Manual printing
Print out < AUTO: Automatic printing
AUTO MANU
Select either one.
Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to normal display.
Automatic printing
With connection of the optional printer and “AUTO” is selected as
above, all transmitted and received messages will be automatically
printed out when transmitted and received.
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Manual printing
When “Manual” is selected, press the [4 (PRINT)] key to print out
message desired. Note that manual printing is available even when
“AUTO” is selected.
The contents to be printed depend on when the [4] key is pressed,
as shown in the table below.
er IS ; Example
No. Printing Timing of [4] key pressing panaoil
1 Contents of {VHF call message} During “VHF call message” display to “Ready @
for calling ” display
2 Contents of all transmitted logs Displayed [Xmitted log No. < >] ©
{Xmitted log No. < >} (To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.
3 Contents of specific log no. (for example, During “[Xmitted...] >> Press the [ENT] key.” ©
log no. 1) display to “EOS” display.
{Xmitted log No. <1/50>}
Press the [ENT] key.
V pees >| | Ch 1? )
$ Call message (again) ! cea @
While these
Call again to > displays
CALL END... appears
Ready for calling
—> Press the [ENT] key. ---------
5 Contents of all received logs {Ordinary log Displayed [Ordinary log No. < >] @
No.< >} (Distress) (Distress)
(To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.)
6 Contents of specific log no. (for example, [Ordinary... ] display => Press the [ENT] key. ©
log no. 1) A ea ta fl
{Ordinary log No. <1/50>} Vv
(Distress) * Received * While these
; to displays
7 @ Currently received message - appears
* Received * | aes
| Press the [ENT] key. |
V
@) Acknowledge message “Ready for calling” is displayed. ®
Acknowledge call < > |
8 Contents of currently prepared During “VHF call message M” display to ©
{VHF call message M} “Ready for filing ” diaplay.
9 All lists of {saved message} or contents of e For example, to print out all coast addresses
all {Address or Tel No.} files. in the memory, press the [4] key at display ©
e Press the [SELECT] key. 5> on page 5-9.
Press the [7] key.
File < > -- Press the [4] key to print out all list of
Address Tel No. saved messages.
Example printouts
Format INDIVIDUAL (b) KAREK XMLECEd” Lög **e* *
Address : 000000000 Xmt message 12:34
Category : Routine Format INDIVIDUAL
Telecoml : DUPLEX TP Address : 004310000
Telecom2 : RES No.18 Category : Routine
Channel : 23 Telecoml : DUPLEX TP
EOS : ACK RQ Telecom2 : RES No.18
ECC i nyie Channel : 23
EOS : ACK BQ
DSC ch ¿i 70
DSC ch : 70
Xmt message 00:09
Format INDIVIDUAL
Address : 004310000 qd) ***** Ordinary log *****
Category : Routine Rev message 02:04
Telecoml : ne TP Format » ALL SHIPS
Telecom2 : RES No.18 Category : Safety
Channeli me Telecoml : SIMPLEX TP
POS ACK RQ Telecom2 : RES No.18
DSC ch : 70 ogi i za
ECG + OK
Rev message 00:07 DSC ch : 70
Format INDIVIDUAL
Address : 431000001 Xmt message 02:03
Category : Routine Format : INDIVIDUAL
Telecoml : DUPLEX TP Address : 004310000
Telecom2 : RES No.18 Category : Safety
Channel : 23 Telecoml : SIMLEX TP
EOS ACK RQ Telecom2 : RES No.18
ECC OK Channel : No information
EOS : ACK RQ
DSC ch 70 ECC : OK
DSC ch : 70
Format INDIVIDUAL
Address : 431000001
Category : Routine
Telecoml : DUPLEX TP g) Format : INDIVIDUAL
Telecom2 : RES No.18 Address : 000000000
Channel 23 Category : Routine
EOS ACK BO Telecoml : DUPLEX TP
Telecom2 : RES No.18
DSC ch 70 Channel : 23
EOS : ACK RQ
ECC : OK
DSC ch =: 70
x*x*x* Call message file ****
O01: FURUNO Individual
02: CAPTAIN All ships
6.2 Turning Key Beep On/Off
You can turn on/off the beep tone which sounds when a key is
pressed.
Watch VHF CH70
auto
| Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
123 467 9 ALM
Press the [6] key.
Keyboard click <
ON
Select ON or OFF and press
the [ENT] key.
Standby display appears.
6.3 Alarm Setup
The receive alarm, which sounds when messages other than dis-
tress and urgency are received, may be turned on or off. Further-
more, the distress (and urgency) alarm tone may be selected.
How to turn receive alarm on/off, select distress
alarm tone
Watch VHF CH70
auto
| Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
123 467 9 ALM
Press the [ALARM STOP] key, or select ALM
followed by the [ENT] key.
To turn the receive alarm on or
off, select ON/OFF. To select
distress alarm tone, select TYPE.
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary alarm < Distress alarm type <
ON OFF 1.2 3-45 76 7 8 9
Select ON or OFF and
press the [ENT] key.
Select desired distress alarm
tone and press the [ENT] key.
Standby display appears. Standby display appears.
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7. SYSTEM CONFIRMATION
7.1 Confirming Own Ship’s ID
Own ship’s ID can be confirmed as follows:
How to confirm own ship's ID
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu
1234 67 9 ALM
Press the [9] key, or the [P ] key seven times and the [ENT] key.
ae a Screen (1)
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L
Select "ID" and press the [ENT] key.
* Own indentificaion No. *
protected MMSI: 123456789
Own ship’s ID
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
7.2 Confirming ROM Version No.
You can see the ROM version no. (as registered in the memory) as
follows:
How to confirm ROM version no.
At screen (1) previous page, select “V” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
ROM version
RT:1.04 DSCc:1.04
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
RT: VHF section’s ROM version
DSC: DSC section’s ROM version
7.3 Confirming VHF Section Settings
Press the [CANCEL] key |
to go to previous display. :
You can confirm VHF section settings as shown below. To change
VHF section settings, contact FURUNO agent or dealer for ser-
vice.
How to confirm VHF section settings
At screen (1) on page 7-1, select “RT” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
RT 1-Mode: USA/WX PRIV
protected ON OFF
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 2-Hookworking: CH16 SP
protected ON ON
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 3-Time out timer: off
protected
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 4-Tx AF monitor: OFF
protected
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 5-Auto 1W: ON
protected
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 6-Scanning: DW SCAN
protected OFF OFF
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 7-AutoSQ: LOW HIGH HOLD
protected 00 03 30
Status (ON/OFF) of USA/WX
and PRIV channels
In on-hook state, CH16 and
speaker status appear.
CH16: ON---Automatically switches to CH16
when handset is on hook.
SP: ON---Handset is off hook: SP is OFF.
Handset is on hook: SP is ON.
Time-out timer status
(ON/OFF)
ON: Monitors Tx AF signal
from RB-700, Wing HS, HS
and DSC.
Automatic TX power
reduction status
(ON/OFF)
Dual watch and scanning
status (ON/OFF).
Auto squelch threshold levels
for low, high and hold.
To escape, press the [ENT] key and then press the [CANCEL]
key twice. To see VHF channels, press the [ENT] key twice.
7.4 Confirming VHF Channels
You can confirm VHF channels registered as follows:
How to confirm VHF channels
At screen (1), select “CH” and press the [ENT] key. Then, follow
the procedure below.
INTL CH: 016-Tx SIMP HI
protected sel [MODE] / [CH]
Press the [CANNEL] key to select channel mode.
USA CH: 16-Tx SIM
protected sel [MOD
Rotate the [CHANNEL] key control to view channels.
USA CH: 16-Tx SIM
protected sel [MOD
Do one of the following:
Continue channel confirmation: Operate the [CHANNEL] key.
Escape: Press the [CANCEL] key.
Confirm Tx power: Press the [ENT] key twice.
VHF channel status
Tx: Tx/Rx SIMP (Simplex) HI (25 W)
Rx: Rx only DUP (Duplex) LOW (1 W)
Unable: Channel not used
7.5 Confirming Tx Output Power
The Tx output power on three VHF bands (low, CH60; med, CH14,
high, CH88) can be confirmed as shown below. Tx output power
on private mode channels can also be confirmed if applicable.
How to confirm Tx output power
At screen (1) on page 7-1, select “PO” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
[ENT]
Smp power: CH60 CH40 CH88 Dup power: CH60 CH14 CH88
Protected 13 2s T29 TZS
Press the [HI/LOW] key
Press the [HI/LOW] key
to see low Tx output power.
to see low Tx output power.
Smp power: CH60 CH14 CH88 Dup power: CH60 CH14 CH88
Power
Protected 102 104 101 settings
To view other channel modes,
press the [CHANNEL] key.
Tx output power
settings on private
channels can be
confirmed by
rotating the
Press the [ENT] key [CHANNEL] control.
to return to the screen 1.
Appears when private Tx power: Priv01/CH123
channels are registered.
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
The standby display appears.
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8. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Maintenance
A WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn or
serious injury exists inside the
equipment. Do not work inside
the equipment unless familiar
with electrical circuits.
Periodic checks
Pa es S
Check that each connector is firmly connected.
Clean corroded or soiled connectors.
Check coaxial cable for damage. If damaged, replace.
Check that bolts fixing the antenna are firmly tightened.
8.2 Troubleshooting
When the power cannot be turned on
1.
2.
Check if power plug is firmly connected.
Check breaker at the rear of the equipment. If it has tripped,
push it in to reset.
If power cannot be turned on, contact a FURUNO agent or
representative.
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8.3 Diagnostic Test
8-2
Regulations require that the DSC section be checked daily for proper
operation.
How to start the diagnostic tests
Select a channel not in use and press and hold down the PTT switch
of the handset for more than one second before starting the test.
Watch VHF CH70 Standby display
auto
Press the [3 (TEST)] key.
* Text in progress *
Appears during testing
please wait!
Several seconds later
* Completed * Daily test .
p 2 End diagnostic test
VHF DSC: GOOD
If the PTT switch was not pressed
before diagnostic test, "NO TX
CHECK" is displayed.
Distress alarm sounds and red LED near the [ALARM STOP] key lights.
|
Press [ALARM STOP] to silence the aural alarm.
= For "GOOD" (no error), press
[CANCEL] key to return to the
standby display.
For "NG" (No Good), press the [ENT] key to find reason for NG.
(continued on next page)
(from previous page)
Y NG display and PCB error
Press [ENT] to view results of test. TRANSMIT POWER: NG
= P.A. of transmission section
TX PCB error
TX PCB: NG
= TX PCB error
OK for normal operation; NG
(No Good) for error.
CONTROL PCB: NG
= MODEM(U29) Control PCB error
or
CH70 Rx PCB: NG
= CH70 RX PCB error
Check end: [CANCE RX PCB: NG
= RX PCB error
DUPLEXER PCB: NG
= DUPLEXER PCB error
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key.
If NG appears, have a technician replace corresponding PCB.
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SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
1. GENERAL
(1) Number of Channels
(2) Frequency Stability
(3) Communication System
(4) Class of Emission
(5) Antenna Impedance
2. TRANSMITTER
(1) Frequency Range
(2) Output Power
(3) Frequency Deviation
3. RECEIVER
(1) Frequency Range
(2) Receiving System
(3) Intermediate Frequency
(4) Sensitivity
FM-8700
INTL: 55
USA: 55
Weather: 10
Private: 20
Within +1.5 kHz
Full-duplex/Semi-duplex/Simplex
G3E (Voice)
G2B (DSC)
50 ohms
155.000 to 161.475 MHz
25 W max., 1 W at power reduction
+5 kHz
155.000 to 166.075 MHz
Double Super heterodyne
1st: 21.4MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
-8 dBuV (12 dB SINAD)
(5) Adjacent Channel Selectivity
(6) Spurious Response
(7) AF output
4. DSC
(1) Protocol
(2) Baud Rate
(3) Modulation
(4) Frequency Shift
(5) Navigation Data
70 dB or more
70 dB or more
Built-in Speaker: 2 W (8 ohms)
ITU-R Rec. 541-7, 493-8 (class A) and 689
1200 baud +30 ppm max.
AFSK
1700 +400 Hz
Mark: 1300 Hz
Space: 2100 Hz
NMEA0183
SP -1
5. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER
(1) Receiving Frequency 156.525 MHz
(2) Sensitivity Symbol error rate: less than 1% (at 0 dBuV)
(3) Conducted Spurious Emission
Less than 2 nW
6. POWER REQUIREMENTS
(1) Power Supply 24 VDC, +30% -10%
(2) Power Consumption Transmit: 170 W
Receive: 25 W
7. DIMENSIONS & MASS
See outline drawings
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
(1) Temperature -15°C to 55°C (IEC945)
(2) Relative Humidity 93% (at 40°C)
(3) Waterproofing
Transceiver Unit Chassis: IEC529 IPX2
Panel: IEC529 IPX4
Duplexer Unit TEC529 IPX2
9. COATING COLOR
(1) Transceiver Unit Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5
Panel: Munsell N3.0
(2) Duplexer Unit Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5
SP -2
APPENDIX
Menu Tree
Press the [ENT] key.
(p. A-2)
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key.
——— (p. A-3)
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key.
—— > (p. A-3)
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set Up menu <
(Set up menu)
1 2 3 --- ALM
1 > (Latitude/Longitude/UTC)
(p. 3-4)
Qe > COMPLY STATUS —— BG
(Proposal from
(p. 4-5) other station is
acceptable or not.) '_ UNABLE —————— NOR/BSY/DSA/CH/MOD
(Reason why unable to comply)
4 > PRINT OUT ————_— FUe NSU —— GUIO] (Automatic printing)
(p. 6-1) — MENU (Manual printing)
'_ EEPROM (Contens of EEPROM)
Ghani > SOUND ——————— KEY-CLICK —— N
(p. 6-4) — OFF
7> FILE UESN (Storing message. Max. 59) (p. 4-16)
— ADDRESS (Storing other station ID. Max. 99) (p. 5-7)
— TEL No. (Storing telephone number. Max. 50)
Q > SYSTEM [J (Confirmation of ROM version number)
-— P (Protection of data)
(p. 7-1) — ID (Own ship ID)
— psc Threse settings can only
| be changed by a tech-
r— RT nician.
— CH
— PO Default settings shown
in highlight.
— L (English/Japanese) 7
ALM---> ALARM ——————_— ei ON |
(Receive alarm) OFF
(p. 6-5) — TYPE ——————— 0/]2.../9_ (Distress and urgent
alarm tones)
Standby display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF Call mesage * . i
(Preparing transmit message)
Format
FORMAT
| — INDIVIDUAL—— ADDRESS ——— CATEGORY—— TELECOM WORKING CH
m~ TELEPHONE —— COAST ADDR — TEL NO.
(DIALPHONE)
m~~ ALL SHIPS ——— CATEGORY —— TELECOM ——— WORKING CH
m~ R/A (DISTRESS RELAY ALL SHIPS) Bi DIST SHIP ID — N. OF DIST —— POS & TIME
m R/S (DISTRESS RELAY INDIVIDUAL) ——— COAST ADDR—
m~ DISTRESS ——— NATURE OF DISTRESS ————— POSITION & TIME
m~ GROUP ———— GROUP ADDR — CATEGORY —— TELECOM WORKING CH
| GEOGRAPHIC AREA
—_ OCEAN ADDR — CATEGORY —— TELECOM WORKING CH
M~~ POSITION REQUEST ———————_ ADDR ———— CATEGORY ——— TELECOM (POSITON)
(Normally ROUTINE)
m~~ POLLING ADDR ——— CATEGORY —— TELECOM (POLLING)
(Normally ROUTINE)
m~ MEDICAL TRANSPORT ——————- TELECOM ———- WORKING CH
—— NEURAL CRAFT CATEGORY —— WORKING CH
Standby display
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key.
Received call <
(Viewing contents of receive message)
DISTRESS ORDINARY
ORDINARY —— INDIVIDUAL ACK TELECOM— WORKING CH
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
— SEMI-AUTO/ |} ACK
AUTO NEXT
(DIALPHONE) — DEL
— ALL SHIPS END
— GROUP NEXT
— GEOGRAPH DEL
— DISTRESS —— DIST ACK
LOG No. — RELAY
(1 - 50) — END
— NEXT
— DEL
Standby display
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key.
Xmitted log No. <
(Viewing contents of transmit message)
XMITTED —— CALL —— WORKING CH
LOGNo. | END
(1 - 50) — NEXT
L DEL
Marine VHF Channel Lists
MARINE VHF CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
(INTERNATIONAL version)
CH NO Ship TX Ship RX Type of operation
01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
05 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
06 156.300 156.300 Safety
07 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
08 156.400 156.400 Intership
09 156.450 156.450 Port Operation
10 156.500 156.500 Port Operation
11 156.550 156.550 Port Operation
12 156.600 156.600 Port Operation
13 156.650 156.650 Bridge-to-bridge, Navigational, 1W
14 156.700 156.700 Port Operation
15 156.750 156.750 Coast-to-ship, 1W
16 156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety and Calling
17 156.850 156.850 State-controlled, Ship-to-coast, 1W
18 156.900 161.500 Port Operation
19 156.950 161.550 Port Operation
20 157.000 161.600 Port Operation
21 157.050 161.650 Port Operation
22 157.100 161.700 Port Operation
23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence
60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
61 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
62 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
63 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
65 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
66 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
67 156.375 156.375 Port Operation
68 156.425 156.425 Port Operation
69 156.475 156.475 Port Operation
70* 156.525 156.525 * For DSC ONLY
71 156.575 156.575 Intership, Port Operation
72 156.625 156.625 Intership
73 156.675 156.675 Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Port Operation
75 Guard band
76
77 156.875 156.875 Intership, 1W (In USA, Pilot and docking :1 W)
78 156.925 161.525 Port Operation
79 156.975 161.575 Port Operation
80 157.025 161.625 Port Operation
81 157.075 161.675 Port Operation
82 157.125 161.725 Port Operation, Public Correspondence
83 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence
84 157.225 161.825 Port Operation, Public Correspondence
85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence
86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence
87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence
88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence
* NOTE:
22A 157.100 157.100 Port safety. USCG requires in foreign vessels, too,in US
navigable waters. Accessible by [M] keyoperation.
MARINE VHF CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
(USA version)
CH NO Ship TX Ship RX Type of operation
O1A 156.050 156.050 Port Operation, Commercial
02 156.100 160.700 Port Operation, Commercial
03 156.150 160.750 Port Operation, Commercial
04 156.200 160.800 Port Operation, Commercial
05A 156.250 156.250 Port Operation, Commercial
06 156.300 156.300 Safety, Intership
07A 156.350 156.350 Commercial
08 156.400 - Intership
09 156.450 156.450 Commercial and Non-commercial
10 156.500 156.500 Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Commercial
12 156.600 156.600 Port Operation
13 156.650 156.650 Bridge-to-bridge, Normally low output; manual override for high.
14 156.700 156.700 Port Operation
15 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)
16 156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety and Calling
17 156.850 156.850 State-controlled, Ship-to-coast, 1W
18A 156.900 156.900 Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Commercial
20A 157.000 - Intership only
21 157.050 161.650 US Government
22A 157.100 157.100 Port safety (Required in foreign vessels, too)
23A 157.150 157.150 Public Correspondence
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence
60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
61 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
62 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
63A 156.175 156.175 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
65A 156.275 156.275 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Public Correspondence, Port Operation
67 156.375 156.375 Navigational, Intership. Normally low output; manual override
for high.
68 156.425 156.425 Non-commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Non-commercial
70* 156.525 156.525 For DSC ONLY
71 156.575 156.575 Non-commercial
72 156.625 - Intership only
73 156.675 156.675 Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Port Operation
75
76
77 156.875 156.875 Pilot, Docking operation (Intership), 1W
78A 156.925 156.925 Non-commercial
79A 156.975 156.975 Commercial
80A 157.025 157.025 Commercial
81A 157.075 157.075 US Governmental
82A 157.125 157.125 US Governmental
83A 157.175 157.175 US Governmental
84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence
85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence
86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence
87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence
88A 157.425 157.425 Commercial (Intership)
WEATHER CHANNELS (Included in US version)
WX! 162.550 Weather (Receive only) WxX6 162.500 Weather (Receive only)
WxX2 162.400 Weather (Receive only) WX7 162.525 Weather (Receive only)
WX3 162.475 Weather (Receive only) WX8 162.650 Weather (Receive only)
WX4 162.425 Weather (Receive only) WX9 161.775 Weather (Receive only)
WX5 162.450 Weather (Receive only) WxX0 163.275 Weather (Receive only)
PRIVATE CHANNELS (U.K. MARINERS)
Key Squence Ship Ship Application
Transmit | Recive
Coast Guard 00 156.000 156.000 for contact with U.K. C.G
M1 (37P) 157.850 157.850 for pleasure boat
M2 161.425 161.425 for pleasure boat
CH 80 UK (u) 161.625 157.025 for UK marina to contact foreign
yachtsmen on ITU CH 80
PRIVATE CHANNELS (NORDIC)
Key squence FISHING Ship Ship Application
BOATS CH Transmit | Recive
Fl 155.625 155.625 Fishing boat F1
155.775 155.775 Fishing boat F2
155.825 155.825 Fishing boat F3
Key squence PLEASURE Ship Ship Application
BOATS CH Transmit | Recive
Ll 155.500 155.500 Pleasure craft L1
L2 155.525 155.525 Pleasure craft L2
L3 155.650 155.650 Pleasure craft L3
PRIVATE CHANNELS (NETHERLANDS - INLAND)
Key squence Ship Ship Application
Transmit | Recive
157.550 162.150 Yacht harbor (CH31)
Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)
Input sentences
GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, ZDA
Schematic diagram
NMEA
al :
= a ae a
J6
<i< < i eos 21 >
<2< ' 500 <0 any
RD-A < 3 23 <+———+>_ 03 >
RD-B < 4 oe 24 C> 24 pt2 price
<5< x 25 a 26 ?
<6< a cop , TIEI
<7< — 30 E 20 Í
Load requirements as listner
Isolation Optocoupler
Input impedance 560 ohms
Max. Voltage +15V
Threshold 4mA
A-10
GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss, lll Ill,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,X,Xx,X.X,X.X,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
| | | I ILIE |I
| | | IO LLLE CIPE | +11
| | | IO LLLE EI E L | +10
| | | e LE i ee h i a 9
| Pol, ob) ARIS eee 8
| [Ts A rap e 7
| (Ua OR 8 ce racecar 6
| Mapo ee 5
| pe eee 4
| I1 e 3
| oe 2
+H------------------------------------------------------------- 1
. UTC of position
. Latitude, N/S
. Longitude, E/W
. GPS quality indicator (see note)
. Number of satllite in use,00-12, may be different from the number in view
. Horizontal dilution of precision
. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel, m
. Geoidal separation, m
. Age of differential GPS data
10. Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
11. Checksum
NOTE
0 = fix not available or invalid
1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid
2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid
3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid
4 = Real Time Kinetic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers
5 = Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floating fingers
6 = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode
7 = Manual input mode
8 = Simulator mode
The GPS quality indicator shall not be a null field.
OANDABRWN =
GLL - Geographic position - latitude and longitude
$--GLL Illl.llla,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF>
| | | I LIE]
|
|
|
|
J t=
+---+
1. Latitude, N/S
2. Longitude, E/W
3. UTC of position
4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid
5. Mode indicator(see note)
6. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be
set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and
D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not
be null fields.
A-11
A-12
RMA - Recommemded minimum navigation
information - Loran C data
$--RMA, A, IIILIlla,yyyyy.yy,a,X.X,X.X,X.X,X.X,X.X,a,a*nh<CR><LF>
1
2
3
4
5.
6
7
8
9
1
. Status: A=data valid, V=blink, cycle or SNR warning
. Latitude, degrees N/S
. Longitude, degrees E/W
. Time difference A, microseconds
Time difference B, microseconds
. Speed over ground, knots
. Course over ground, degrees true
. Magnetic variation(see note 1),degree E/W
. Mode indicator(see note 2)
0. Checksum
NOTE 1 - Easterly variation(E) subtracts from true course
Westerly variation(W) adds to true course
NOTE 2 Positioning system Mode indicator:
T
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
he Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A
a
=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
nd Status field shall not be null fields.
RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data
$--RMC,hhmmss:.ss,A,llll.Ill,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,X.X,X.X,XXXXXX,X.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
|o
| Pie ol | | | |
ASS Th TR se e. SI AT ol ea t6
ee Dae a ee Ce Me ce
po ae SA g
Do ad ae IWMI: aa 7
Ie E e E 6
Eo HWE A ee 5
W UDA eere 4
| | +---+---------------------------------------- 3
| +--------------------------------------------------- 2
Henna nnn anno nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nena = 1
1. UTC of position fix
2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning
3. Latitude, N/S
4. Longitude, E/W
5. Speed over ground, knots
6. Course over ground, degrees true
7. Date: dd/mm/yy
8. magnetic variation, degrees E/W
9. Mode indicator(see note)
10. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
and Status field shall not be null fields.
ZDA — Time and date
$--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,XX,XXXX,XX,XX*hh<CR><LF>
1. UTC
2. Day, 01 to 31(UTC)
3. Month, 01 to 12(UTC)
4. Year(UTC)
5. Local zone hours, OOh to +-13h
6. Local zone minutes, 00 to +59
as local hours
7. Checksum
A-13
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INDEX
A
ACK RQ 4-5
Alarm Setup 6-5
All Ships Call 4-9
Auto Acknowlege 2-7
C
Calling type 5-1
CH16 1-4
channel mode 1-3
D
diagnostic test 8-2
DIST ACK signal 3-6
Distress Alert 3-1
distress alert 3-5
Distress Alert Relay 3-9
Distress call 3-2
DSC message 2-5
Dual Watch 1-5
l
Indivedual Call 4-1
L
LED Warnings 2-1
Loudspeaker 1-4
N
Nature of Distres 3-1
O
Opening a file 4-19
operating function 1-3
Other Station ID 5-7
Output Power 1-4, 7-5
Own Ship Position 3-3
Own Ship’s ID 7-1
P
position 3-3
PPT (Press-to-talk) 1-4
prepare transmit message 4-16
Printer setup 6-1
Priority 1-6
R
receive message 4-22
retrieved message 4-21
ROM Version 7-2
S
Saving Message 4-16
Scanning 1-5
squelch 1-3
Standby display 2-4
T
telephone call 5-3
Telephone Number 5-7
Time-out Timer 1-6
transmit message 4-20
Transmitting a file 4-19
Tx output power 7-5
V
VHF Section Setting 7-3
Index-1
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
[Ss (UJ [ p} WUJ [N] i 9-52 Ashihara-Cho, Nishinomiya City, 662-8580, Hyogo, Japan
Tel: +81 798-65-2111 Fax: +81 798-65-4200
Pub NO. DOC-468
Declaration of conformity
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
(Manufacturer)
9-52 Ashihara-Cho, Nishinomiya City, 662-8580, Hyogo, Japan
(Address)
hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product
VHF radio telephone with DSC model FM-8700 and its ancillary equipment: Duplexer unit DX-8700,
Printer interface IF-8500, Remote station RB-700, Distribution box DB-500, Printer PP-510, AC
powersupply PR-300 and Distress message controller DMC-5
(Model names, type numbers)
to which this declaration relates conforms to the following standard(s) or normative document(s)
a
Standards Test standards
IMO Resolution MSC.36(63)
IMO Resolutions A.385(X), A.524(13) ETS 300 162: 1998-03
IMO Resolutions A.803(19). MSC.68(68) A.1 ETS 300 338: 1995-11
IMO Resolution A.694(17) EN 60945: 1997-01 (IEC 60945 Ed.03: 1996-11)
MSC Circular MSC/Circ.862
IEC 61162-1: 2000-07
ITU-R Recommendations M.489-2, M.493-9, M.541-8, M.689-2
(title and/or number and date of issue of the standard(s) or other normative document(s))
For assessment, see
e EC type-examination certificate N°: 99212006/AA/01 of 14 May 2002 issued by Telefication, The
Netherlands
e Test reports 97360630, 97360631 and 67360632 of 6 March 1998 issued by KTL, The Netherlands
T
This declaration is issued according to the provisions of European Council Directive 96/98/EC on
marine equipment modified by Commission Directive 2001/53/EC.
On behalf of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
Hiroaki Komatsu
Nishinomiya City, Japan Manager,
June 17, 2002 International Rules and Regulations.