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VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
model FM-8500
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO, LTD.
NISHINOMIYA, JAPAN
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© FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., L
9-52 Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN
Telephone: 0798-65-2111
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[ All rights reserved. j Printed in Japan
Pub. No. OME-56030
( AKMU ) FM-8500
*OME56030K20*
TD.
FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer
FIRST EDITION : DEC. 1995
K2 : SEP. 12, 2005
00080762901
CANCELLING A FALSE
DISTRESS ALERT
1. Switch off transmitter immediately.
2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.
3. Make broadcast to "All Stations" giving your vessel's name, callsign and DSC number,
and cancel the false distress alert.
Example message:
All Stations, All Stations, All Stations
This is NAME, CALLSIGN,
DSC NUMBER, POSITION.
Cancel my distress alert of
DATE, TIME, UTC.
=Master, NAME, CALLSIGN.
DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" notices appearthroughoutthis manual. It isthe
responsibility of the operator of the equipment to read, understand and follow these no¬
tices. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, piease contact a
FURUNO agent or dealer.
The level of risk appearing in the notices is defined as follows:
ADANGER
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
A WARNING
This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
A CAUTION
"\ This notice indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
J moderate injury, or property damage.
ii
& WARNING
A Do not open the equipment
except to repiace pa per or
fuse
Hazandous valtage whéch can
cause electrical shock, bum ar
seriaus injury exists inside Ehe
equipment. Only quaiified
personnel should work inside
the equipmenL
Do not disassefnbte or mcdiiFy the
equfpment.
Fire, elecUical shock or senaus injury
oan result.
Tum off the power immeriiately ff water
leaks into the equipment or tfie equip¬
ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use af the equipment can cause
Ure or electrical shock.
Do not plaoe ii quid -H2I e d -containers on
the tap of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock oan result if a
liquid spilis inEo the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment v/ith weL
hånds.
Eiectcical shock can result
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the pawer oard. which can oause fire or
electrical shock.
A CAUTION
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong tiise can result in fire ar
permanens equipment damage.
Do not use the equipment for atrier th an
rts ÉnEended purpose.
Persona! injury can result rf the equipment
is used as a chair ar stepping stool, far
example.
Do not place objects on the top af the
equipment.
The equipment can auerheat ar persanal
injury can result rf the cdjeci fails.
Table of Contents
FOREWORD.vii
System Configuration.viii
1. VHF Radiotelephone Operational OverView
1.1 Controls, Indications.1-2
1.2 Telephone Operation.1-3
2. DSC Terminal Operational OverView
2.1 DSC Messages.2-1
2.2 Controls, LEDs.2-3
2.3 Basic Operation.2-5
2.4 Auto Acknowledge.2-8
3. DSC Distress Alert
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission.3-1
3.2 Manual Entry of Ship’s Position and Time.3-4
3.3 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Ship.3-5
3.4 Distress Relay.3-9
4. DSC Communication
4.1 Transmitting Individual Calls.4-1
4.2 Receiving Individual Call (ACK RQ).4-5
4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls.4-9
4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls.4-12
4.5 Creating and Saving Transmit Messages.4-15
4.6 Writing Over Files.4-17
4.7 Retrieving, Transmitting Files.4-18
4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory.4-19
5. Other Calling Types and Other Functions
5.1 Other Calling Types.5-1
5.2 Making Telephone Calls.5-4
5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station.5-7
5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Nos.5-8
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6. Other Settings
6.1 Printer Setup (Auto/Manual).6-1
6.2 Turning Keyboard Click ON/OFF.6-4
6.3 Aural Alarm Setup.6-5
7. System Confirmation
7.1 Confirming Own Ship’s ID.7-1
7.2 Confirming ROM Version.7-2
7.3 Confirming VHF Section Settings.7-3
7.4 Confirming VHF Channels.7-4
7.5 Confirming Tx Output Power.7-5
8. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
8.1 Maintenance.8-1
8.2 Troubleshooting.8-1
8.3 Diagnostic Test.8-2
9. Specifications
10. Menu List
APPENDIX 1 Marine VHF Channel Lists.AP-1
APPENDIX 2 Memory Channel List.AP-2
APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2).AP-3
Declaration of conformity to type
vi
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this VHF Radiotelephone FM-8500. We
are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become syn-
onymous with quality and reliability.
Dedicated in the design and manufacture of marine electronics
equipment for half a century, FURUNO Electric Company has
gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the industry.
This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our world-
wide distribution and service network.
Piease carefully read and follow the safety information and oper¬
ating and maintenance instructions set forth in this manual before
attempting to operate the equipment and conduct any maintenance.
Your VHF Radiotelephone FM-8500 will perform to the utmost of
its ability only if it is operated and maintained in accordance with
the correct procedures.
Features
The FM-8500 is a highly advanced, semi-duplex, fully synthesized
25W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal, designed to satisfy the
stringent requirements of marine Communications. It complies with
GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general Communica¬
tions.
• Conforms to the following standards and regulations:
IMOA. 694(17)
IMOA. 803(19)
IMOA. 524(13)
IMO MSC 68(68), MSC/Circ.862
IEC-61097-3/7/8
IEC-60945 (3rd edition)
IEC-61162-1
ETS 300 338, 301 033, 300 162
ITU-R M.493-9, M.541-8, M.689-2
• Automatic position and time input and update with connection
of EPFS (Electronic Position-Fixing Equipment).
• Optional printer can automatically print out received messages
and test results.
• Log stores 50 each of latest ordinary, distress and transmitted
messages, in separate memory blocks.
• One-touch testing facility.
Program number
DSC 0550182010 (version 1.12)
RT 0550183006 (version 1.06)
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System Configuration
CH70 Antenna VHF Antenna
Figure 1 FM-8500 system configuration
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1. VHF Radiotelephone
Operational OverView
The FM-8500 system consists of a main transceiver unit and two
antennas. The transceiver unit contains a VHF transmitter, receiver,
and channel 70 watch receiver module. The performance and op¬
eration are controlled on its front panel. The antenna may be of
any type available from FURUNO or market and the recommended
type is a vertically polarized non-directional type. The first an¬
tenna works for transmitting and receiving and the 2nd antenna for
watch keeping.
LCD
Keyboard
(for DSC operation)
Figure 1-1 FM-8500 transceiver unit
1-1
1.1 Controls, Indications
Controls
CHANNEL/ Selects a channel. Pressing the Channel Selector
MODE (rotary control) changes the mode from INTL,
USA, WX, and PRIV in this order. (Appears when
USA/WX and PRIV mode are registered.)
SQUELCH/ Mutes the receiver when no signal is present on
DW/SCAN the channel selected. Auto position automatically
reduces white noise.
Pressing the control changes the operating modes:
Dual watch, Scan and Off.
VOLUME/
LOUDSPEAKER
Turns the power on or off and adjusts the volume
of the built-in loudspeaker.
Pressing the control turns the loudspeaker on or
off.
HI/LOW key Alternates high or low output power.
CH16 key Selects channel 16.
Indications
The display shows the following indications;
Indication
Function
xr
Internal loudspeaker OFF, by pressing the VOLUME
control. Internal loudspeaker is automatically turned
off whenever the handset is picked up.
LOW
Lights for low RF power.
TX
Lights while transmitting.
REM
Lights when FM-8500 is under control by RB-700
Remote Station.
USA
USA mode. (Some ITU duplex channels are used as
simplex channels.)
WX
Lights when a weather channel is selected. (Available
in US version.)
DW/SCAN
DW for Dual Watch; SCAN for scanning.
1-2
1.2 Telephone Operation
Turning the power on and off
To tum the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until
you hear a click. To tum the power off, turn the control fully coun-
terclockwise until you hear the click.
Selecting channel modes
While pressing the channel selector, press the CH16 key to select
the channel mode, International, USA (in the case of USA ver¬
sion), private (if authorized), or weather mode (USA version). The
International version of FM-8500 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) un¬
til a desired channel is reached.
Adjusting volume
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.
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 "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.
Every press of the SQUELCH control changes the function as fol-
lows:
I-> OFF-> DW-> SCAN -
1-3
Transmitting
Press the PTT (Press-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone
to talk, and release it to listen for the response.
Output power
• BEFORE transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be commu-
nicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid unecessary inter-
ruptions and ensure that no valuable time is wasted on a busy channel.
• Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the channel is
not already in use.
Each press of the [HI/LOW] key selects HI or LOW output power.
The transmitter power is automatically set for low on the follow-
ing 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.
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 tumed off when the telephone handset is
used on semi-duplex channels.
Channel 16
Press the [CH16] key to select channel CH16, International Call-
ing and Safety Channel.
This is an international calling and safety channel. The use is lim-
ited for 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 Channel 16 for purposes other than distress, ur-
gency and very brief safety Communications when another calling
channel is available.
1-4
Dual watch
The dual watch allows you to keep watch on channel 16 and an-
other channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals
of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively.
To start DW, press the SQUELCH control once. When the receiver
finds a signal on channel 16, it locks on CH16 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 inter-
mittently. If you are annoyed with the intermittence, turn off DW
by pressing the PTT switch on the handset or pressing the
SQUELCH control.
Scanning
The receiver scans all channels in the selected channel mode in
ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as be¬
lo w:
To start scanning, press the SQUELCH control and SCAN is started.
When the receiver finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that chan¬
nel and starts dual watch on it and channel 16.
1 -> 16 -> 2 -> 16 -> 3 -> 16 ->4...
16 <-88 <-16 <-87 <-16 <-86 <-16...
Time-out-timer (U.S.A. type only)
The FM-8500 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.
Remarks on voice Communications
Automatic acknowledge is automatically changed to manual ac-
knowledge when voice Communications begin. (The "auto" indi-
cation, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to prevent
break in Communications. Automatic acknowledge is automatically
restored once voice Communications are terminated.
Priority
The priority of the equipments is as follows.
DSC section of FM-8500 > Wing handset > Handset of FM-8500
> Remote Station RB-700
1-5
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2. DSC Terminal
Operational OverView
2.1 DSC Messages
The contents of a DSC message change with format specifier (call-
ing category).
1. Format: Calling type
IND: Individual Call
TEL: Telephone Call
ALL: All Ships Call
R/A: Relay All Ships Call
R/S: Relay Specific Ships Call
GRP: Group Call
POS: Position Request Call
2. Address: Station’s 9-digit ID number
IDs starting with “00” are coast stations, those starting with “0”
are group IDs or another IDs are ship’s IDs.
3. Category: Communication priority
There are four communication priori ties as below:
DIS: A vessel is in grave and imminent danger and requests im-
mediate assistance.
URG: Announce important safety information or request medical
assistance.
S AF: Transmitting a message containing an important navigational
or an important meteorological warning.
ROU: For routine (individual) calling.
4. DSC: DSC channel
ADSC channel is different from the usual communication channel
because it is not used for voice communication but rather DSC and
acknowledging receipt of message.
5. Telecoml: Telecommand
The communication mode; simplex or semi-duplex.
2-1
6. Channel: Voice communication channel
To communicate with a coast station, a station sends its position
data to the coast station and the coast station determines the chan¬
nel to use. A station may only use CH16 (distress channel) in the
event of distress.
7. Pos: Ship’s position
Position input by radionavigational equipment.
8. UTC: Universal Time Coordination
The equipment contains a clock. External time input from
radionavigational equipment cannot be used.
9. ACK RQ (BQ):
Acknowledge request (RQ) or acknowledge reply (BQ).
2-2
2.2 Controls, LEDs
Controls
[DISTRESS] key and press the key 4 seconds
continuously.
Figure 2-1 FM-8500 transceiver unit
LEDs
[
k
DISTRESS
]
]
The four LEDs surrounding the [DISTRESS] key light when the
key is pressed, 4 seconds continuously.
01 ALARM |Q
n i stop J n
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.
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.
2-3
POSITION AUTOACK TEST
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PRINT C ONTRAS T VOLUME _
Q (S QD CMD
FILE RCVD XMTD
CD CD CD &
QD CD CED ©
Figure 2-2 Keyboard
Key
Function/Purpose
0
~(¥
Enter numeric data.
(cancel)
Cancels wrong data and restores previous menu.
Adjusts illumination of LED and keys in tour levels.
(select)
1. Display “Set up menu” (Main menu).
2. Changes settings of items appearing with blinking question mark.
(en -
r)
Registers key input. (Blinking item is registered when key is pressed.)
a
1. Shifts the cursor leftward.
2. Restores previous display when pressed at displays with a blinking
question mark.
0
Shifts the cursor rightward.
PC
)SITIC
ø
)N
Ship’s position and time are shown while pressed and held down.
AU
TO Al
0
3K
Turns automatic transmission of acknowledge call (AUTO ACK) on/off. (Refer
to page 2-8.) Note that distress alert cannot be automatically acknowledged
by “auto acknowledge”.
TEST
0
Conducts self-tests.
F
3 RINT
0
Printing. (This is also available for automatic setting of the printer.)
CO
NTRÆ
0
lST
Adjusts contrast of LCD in eight levels.
FILE
0
Retrieves files.
1
RCVC
0
l
Displays contents of received messages (Storage capacity: 100 files, 50 each
of distress and other). (Refer to page 4-21.)
<MTD
0
Displays contents of transmitted messages (Storage capacity: 50 files).
(Refer to page 4-19.)
V
OLUN
ø
/IE
Not used.
2-4
2.3 Basic Operation
Normal display
When the FM-8500 is turned on, the following display appears.
This display is known as the “normal display.”
Normal display
screen
v [2] key pressed to get “auto” screen.
Should you get lost in operation you can return to the normal dis¬
play by pressing the [CANCEL] key several times.
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Selecting and registering items
The arrow key s ([ 4 ] and [ ► ]) function to select items on the LCD.
After selecting item, press the [ENT] key to register it.
Call type <ALL ships>
Blinking
cusor
encloses
current
selection. (Shifts Ol [TO (Shifts
Cursor iLU nirenr
leftward.
cursor
rightward.)
Item selected by cursor
appears here.
Call type
selection screen
(In this example
it is “Call type”.)
Press the [ENT] key.
When blinking question mark appears
Press the [ENT] or [SELECT] key depending on your desire.
Blinking question mark
Format selection screen
(In this example it is format
for “VHF call message”.)
• If change is necessary,
press the [SELECT] key.
i
• If no change is necessary,
press the [ENT] key.
2-5
Preparing and Transmitting Messages
There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit
messages, and they are shown below.
Preparing message for immediate transmission
Prepare message and then transmit it.
Normal display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
FormatØ INDIVIDUAL
For how to prepare a message, refer
to page 4-1.
Y
Atter preparation, press the [CALL]
key to transmit the message.
Preparing and storing message for later transmission
Prepare messages excluding distress message and save them to the
memory. (Maximum 99 files) You may retrieve and transmit a
memory-stored message as follows.
Normal display
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
>
12 3 4
6
7
9 ALM
Press the [7] key.
For how to prepare and store a message, refer to “4.5 Preparing
and Saving Transmit Messages”.
Y
Atter the normal display appears, press keys in the order
shown below to transmit a message.
Press the [7] key. -*■ (Enter file number.) -*■ Press the [CALL] key.
2-6
Status of FM-8500 du ring DSC Call
When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the [DISTRESS]
key), the output power of the FM-8500 is automatically set to maxi-
mum (25 W).
Key entry of VHF
The FM-8500’s keyboard accepts no key input while DSC mes-
sage is transmitted. (Distress call: inoperative about 3 seconds, other
calls: inoperative about 0.5 seconds.)
To unlock it manually, if necessary, press the [CANCEF] key.
The VHF section keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT
switch is operated.
2-7
2.4 Auto Acknowledge
Auto acknowledge functions to automatically acknowledge indi-
vidual calls. Press the [2] (AUTO ACK) key to automatically trans¬
mit the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) to the sending station when
an individual call is received.
An individual message cannot be automatically acknowledged
when it is received while the handset is off hook.
When auto acknowledge is disabled
• Automatic acknowledge is disabled when an Error Checking
Code (ECC) appears at the end of a receive message.
• A distress alert is received. (A distress alert cannot be acknowl¬
edged automatically.)
Turning & AUTO ACK on/off
Each press of the[2] key enables/disables auto acknowledge func-
tion..
“auto” function
Pro vides automatic acknowledge of individual calls. Automatic
acknowledge, however, is disabled when conducting voice Com¬
munications.
“manual” function
Manual acknowledge of all calls. However, an all ship’s call is
automatically acknowledged when no voice Communications are
taking place when the call is received. See page 4-12 for details.
2-8
3. DSC Distress Alert
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission
Basic procedure for transmitting distress alert
In the GMDSS, a vessel in distress contacts a coast station by DSC
to request help.
The procedure for transmitting a distress alert is as shown below.
If the [DISTRESS] key is accidentally pressed, press the [ALARM
STOP] key or [CANCEL] key within five seconds after pressing
the [DISTRESS] key to cancel the distress alert.
3-1
Transmitting the distress call
lf no numeric
key is pressed,
distress alert is
automatically
transmitted.
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. Atter the [DISTRESS] key has been pressed, no further
operation of the radiotelephone is required until you have received
the DIST ACK signal.
(Waiting for distress
acknowldege)
Counts down. If distress call is not
acknowledged it is automatically
retransmitted until acknowledged.
(Do nothing until own ship receives DIST
ACK.)
(continued on next page)
* Wait for dist ack
Next CH7 0 HB min
3-2
(from previous page)
* Received * DISTRESS ACK
ID : C(5 01234567 _
ID of station (usually coast station)
which transmitted DIST ACK.
Commence voice Communications with coast station on CH16.
Distress call
Distress Communications
1. Pro vide the following information to the coast station:
(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:
(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.
3-3
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
Format: DISTRESS
To enter data manually
from the Distress Alert
message, press [ENT]
and select call type
Distress.
Press [ENT], [ENT]
[SELECT] in this order.
Press the [SELECT] key
followed by the [1] key.
Position <
NORTH=
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A
1
0 W
- - V i \
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H
_ J (s -\A (/ -\A
= D v J
V
Enter
latitude.
00
Enter 0 0
longitude.
ti Enter time
(UTC).
->
'To move blinking cursor from NORTH
position to SOUTH, press the [►] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
(Returns to normal
display.)
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.
3-4
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.
3.3 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Ship
In no case is a ship permitted to transmit a DSC distress relay
call on receipt of a DSC distress alert on YHF channel 70.
Conditions necessary for relaying distress alert:
CD When the station in distress is not itself in a position to transmit
the distress message, or
(D 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.
Procedure when in area Al
1. When the FM-8500 receives a distress alert from another ves¬
sel the upper two LEDs (Red) near the [ALARM STOP] key
blink and the FM-8500 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.
3-5
Flow chart - Action by ships upon reception of VHF DSC distress alert
3-6
Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16
Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.
No reply
Reply received
Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in Communicate with vessel in distress,
distress over DSC CH70.
Relay the distress alert to a coast station by DSC. Follow the instructions
of the coast station.
Begin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress.
3-7
Transmitting DIST ACK
When you receive retransmission of distress alert from vessel in
distress.
Received
ID:
* DISTRESS CALL
"V' CH7 0
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.
® 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, transmit it by pressing the [CALL] key.
(Your vessel
transmitting
DIST ACK)
Returns to normal display.
* Call in progress *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
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-8500. Relay distress alert to coast station by MF DSC. Fi¬
nally, follow instruction of the coast station.
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3.4 Distress Relay
General
If a vessel in distress is obviously near own ship and is not able to
transmit the distress alert by itself, you can relay (transmit) the
alert on behalf of the vessel in distress. You may relay a distress
alert in the folio wing conditions;
(DWhen the station in distress is not itself in a position to transmit
the distress message, or
©When the master or person responsible for the vessel not in dis¬
tress, or the person responsible for the coast station, considers
that further help is necessary.
However, DO NOT press the [DISTRESS] key; it is for use when
own vessel is in distress.
Procedure
(continued on next page)
3-9
(*1)
(from previous page)
Address < No inform >
input DIGITS=
Enter ID of vessel in distress.
(If not know, enter “99.9” to set up for
“No information”.)
Press the [ENT] key.
Nature of distres sQ
UNDESIGNATED DISTRESS
I—► To designate nature of distress,
press the [SELECT] key.
If unknown, press the [ENT] key, and press the
[SELECT] key.
(To enter position of vessel in distress.)
Position <
>
NORTH=
Manually enter position of vessel in distress, referring to page
3-4. If position is unknown enter "9999" (no information).
Press the [ENT] key, and press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter time.)
Distress UTC:
utcb
Manually enter time.
(“9999” means no information.)
Press the [ENT] key twice.
* Ready for calling *
DIST RELAY ALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key.
(continued on next page)
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For All Ships Call only
(When selecting "R/A" in call type.)
(from previous page)
DISTRESS RELAY
Dist ship ID:
ALL
* Call in progress *
DISTRESS RELAY ALL
V._
- V—
_ j
(Distress ship ID
appears on second line.)
(Transmitting distress
relay to all ships/coast
station.)
Returns to
normal display.
Watch on CH16,
following instructions
of a coast station.
Distress alert transmitted (relayed) for about 3 seconds.
Only for individual Call
(When selecting “R/S” in call type.)
* Wait for relay ack *
Dist: HH min
<-
“Wait for relay ack”
screen
IDofvessel t
in distress Counts down from
five minutes.
If not acknowledged,
* Nc
> ack call received *
r
If acknowledged within
five min., press the
[ENT] key
successively to view
contents of receive
message from coast
station.
Watch on CH16,
following instructions
of a coast station.
Press the [CANCEL] key to return to the normal 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 a coast station.
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4. DSC Communication
4.1 Transmitting Individual Calls
General
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.
© Acknowledge back
(ACK BQ signal)
Figure 4-1 Individual Call
General procedure
4-1
Detailed procedure
Prepare and transmit a message as follows.
Select “ROU”.
Press the [ENT] key.
(continued on next page)
4-2
Select “ROU”.
Select mode desired.
Press the [ENT] key.
Usually select “SMP” or “DUP”.
4-3
(From previous page.)
After receiving the ACK BQ signal, do the following:
* Wait for ack BQ *
Next CH7 0
When the ACK BQ signal is received;
—f ABLE:
Received
ID:
* ACK BQ
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 .
Receiving station ^
accepts working
channel proposed
by your ship.
UNABLE: "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. J
©If you want to view contents of receive
message, press the [ENT] key successively.
Returns to normal display.
4-4
4.2 Receiving Individual Call (ACK RQ)
General
When an individual call is received, the FM-8500 responds to the
call depending on the setting of automatic acknowledge (AUTO
ACK) function:
• AUTO ACK: ON (“auto” appears.)
The DSC transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ)
signal automatically.
• 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)
Own Ship
Coast Station
Figure 4-2 Receiving "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.
4-5
Normally set to ABLE.
Unable < >
NOR BSY -
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To diaplay Setup menu.
Select reason why unable to comply.
(Normal setting: No reason)
Press the [ENT] key.
- Setup menu
(Main menu)
ABLE: To accept
proposal of
transmitting
station.
UNABLE: Proposal is not
accepted. /
Returns to normal display.
Receiving individual call message (ACK RQ) with AUTO ACK On
The FM-8500 sends the ACK BQ signal automatically.
Automatic transmission of ACK BQ
(Alarm sounds.).
appears.
station ID
• When “able to comply” is • When “unable to comply” is
selected. (“ABLE” appears.) selected. (“UNABLE” appears.)
Since the channel of the FM-8500
is automatically set to the channel
designated by a transmitting
station, voice communication can
be initiated by you or transmitting
station.
The channel of the FM-8500 is
restored to the previous channel.
(The channel is diffrent from the
one designated by other station.)
V
Then, prepare a message with
diffrent proposal and transmit it by
pressing the [CALL] key.
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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
ACK BQ.
Other ship ID
Alarm sounds. To silence, press the [ALRAM STOP] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
, Communication mode
DUPLEX
~-
TP No information
Channel
:
Acknowledge call <
EfSl END NEXT DEL
Press the [ENT] key.
* Acknowledge call
TelecomlØ DUPLEX TP
If no change is necessary,
press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BQ CALL CH70
Working channel
Press the [ENT] key twice.
Confirm proposal
from other station.
ACK: Transmits ACK BQ
signal.
END: Returns to normal
display.
NEXT: Recalls received
message.
DEL: Deletes received
message from
memory.
Communication mode
To change communication
mode, press the [SELECT]
key.
(* 1 )
(continued on next page)
Working channel
■ To change working channel, press
the [SELECT] key then enter desired
channel number followed by the
[ENT] key.
To transmit the ACK BQ signal, press
the [CALL] key. -
> Then, communicate
with other station.
Returns to normal display.
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(* 1 )
(from previous page)
When changing communication mode.
t
Telecoml < >
Telecoml < >
UNA
SMP DUP -
UNA SMP DUP
Example when selecting “Unable”.
(Proposal from transmittion station
is not acceptable.)
If a diffrent 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.
4-8
4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls
When to use 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-8500.
Figure 4-3 All Ships Call
General procedure
The procedure for voice communication is shown on the next page.
4-9
Detailed procedure
Select category desired. Usually select priority higher than “SAF”.
(example: SAFety)
Press the [ENT] key.
Category: Safety
TelecomlØ
Press the [SELECT] key.
„ (To select telecommand 1.)
(continued on next page)
4-10
(from previous page)
Press the [4] key.
(To return to
previous menu.)
Telecoml <
>
SMP DUP DAT
—
Usually select “SMP”.
Select communication mode disired.
(example: Simplex)
Channel entry (example:16)
Transmission time
about 0.5 seconds
Returns to nornmal display.
x The channel of the x
FM-8500 is
automatically set to
CH70 and the
message prepared
x here is transmitted.^
Since the channel of the FM-8500 is automatically
set to CH16 (designated above), you can commence
voice communication immediately.
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4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls
General
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-8500
Handset
status
When an all ship's call is received
On hook (*)
1. Equipment automatically switches to working
channel.
2. Caller's voice can be heard.
Off hook (*)
1. Alarm sounds.
2. Press [2 ](AUTO ACK) key to switch to working
channel.
3. Caller's voice can be heard.
* On hook: Handset hung in hook.
Off hook: Handset picked up.
Procedure for on hook status
Basic procedure
4-12
Detailed procedure
Channel is auto-
matically changed.
Listen to voice
message.
End
Procedure for off hook status
Basic procedure
Listen to voice message.
4-13
Detailed procedure
Below is the sequence for manually acknowledging an All Ships
Call when the handset is off hook.
Listen to contents of message.
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4.5 Creating and Saving Transmit Messages
General
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 create transmit messages
At the normal display, press the [SELECT] key and the [7 (FILE)]
key. Select “MESSAGE” and press the [ENT] key. Prepare mes¬
sage as follows:
(continued on next page)
4-15
(from previous page)
Prepare a message by referring to
page 4-9 (All Ships) and page 4-1 (individual).
File No.
(blinking)
Press the [ENT] key.
(To select file number under which to save message.)
To select a diffrent file
-> number, use the arrow
key s.
( B :Up ’ 0 :Down )
Press the [ENT] key.
(To assign file name.)
Name < >
isrcni a b c d -
To scroll screen,
press the [►] key.
R
Assign a file name (max. 16 characters) by
the arrow keys, the [ENT] key and ten keys.
Example File Name: Al
1. Place the cursor on “A” with the arrow keys and press the [ENT] key.
(For alphabet always press the [ENT] key after selection.)
2. Press the [1] key.
To change specific character,
press the [SELECT] key and
—>
0
—>
0
rightward every pressing.
Moves upper cursor
leftward every pressing.
-> To change entire name,
press the [CANCEL] key.
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4.6 Writing Over Files
General
You may write over unnecessary files. Simply prepare a message
and store it under file number of unnecessary file.
Procedure
Example: You want to write over file saved under file number 01.
Prepare a message (see page 4-1).
Enter new name,
referring to
previous page.
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4.7 Retrieving, Transmitting Files
Retrieving a file
File name
Transmitting a file
To view contents of message, press the [ENT]
key successively.
* Ready for calling *
• To transmit message: Press the [CALL] key
• To return to normal display: Press the [CANCEL] key.
Watch VHF CH70
(Normal display)
Press the [7 (FILE) ] key. —► (Enter file no.)
, ->• Press the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress *
(Transmitting)
Returns to normal display.
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4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory
General
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.
Retrieving a transmit message
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key at the normal display.
Xmitted log No. <(l) / 50>
—
V J \
,
V V
Format Time
(Call type) transmitted
> Log no. (page number)
Selects next log no.
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. < (l)'50>
Select page by the arrow
key s.
Press the [ENT] key.
[Example: Individual message is retrieved.]
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.l and
changes the log no. of all previously received messages by one.
When the memory is full the oldest file is deleted.
Retrieving a receive message
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key at normal display.
Received call < >
^DISTRESS: Distress alert\
--->
received j
DISTRESS ORDINARY
ORDINARY: Other than J
\ distress /
For example, “ORDINARY” log;
Press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary log No. -(T)'50>
Format (*1) Data received
(Call type)
> Log no. (page no.)
Selects next log no.
Selects previous log
To view contents of message, press the
[ENT] key successively.
(*1): If own ship did not
transmit “ACK BQ”
(acknowledge back)
signal a blinking sharp
symbol (#) appears at
head of Format.
4-21
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.)
Press the [◄] key.
(To return to
previous menu.)
Press the [CALL] key to transmit the ACK BQ signal.
NOTE: If the signal transmitted more than five minutes after re¬
ception of ACK RQ signal, it is treated as an ACK RQ
signal rather than ACK BQ. Finally the “Wait for ACK
BQ” screen appears.
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5. Other Calling Types and
Other Functions
5.1 Other Calling Types
General
The FM-8500 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.
Selection of calling type
Description of all 12 calling types
appears on the next pages.
5-1
IND
:lndividual call (Refer to page 4-1.)
• TEL :Telephone call (semi-auto/auto call.
Refer to page 5-4.)
Call a terrestrial network, for example, your
office through a coast station.
• ALL :AII ships call (Refer to page 4-9.)
• R/A and R/S :Distress relay for All ships and for Se-
lective (Individual) calls (Refer to
page 3-5.)
• DIS :Distress call (Refer to page 3-1.)
• GRP :Group call
Call a specific group by entering group ID
number.
• GEO :Georgraphic area call
Call for ships within a range set by you in
the transmit message (menu). To designate
the range, enter reference point and width
trange) data of both longitude and latitude.
Example: Ocean AD ... 34N 135E dalO do5
'-y- 1
Range data
Area < >
NORTH=00°-00° EAST=000°+00°
Enter latitude Enter range Enter longitude Enter range
(34N). (da =10). (135E). (do = 05).
Press the Press the [ ► ] Press the
[ ► ] key. key twice. [ ► ] key.
Press the
[ENT] key.
5-2
• POS
• POL
• MED
• NEU
:Position request individual call)
Find position of other ship by entering its
ID number.
:Polling call (individual call)
Confirm that own ship is within communi-
cation range with other ship. This provides
only negative response; it does not pro vide
position information.
:Medical transport (All ships call)
Inform all ships, by Urgency category,
that own ship carries medical goods.
:Neutral craft (All ships call)
Inform all ships, by Urgency or Safety
category, that own ship is not a participant
in an armed conflict.
5-3
5.2 Making Telephone Calls
When the coast station serves PSTN telephone service you can
make Telephone Call via Coast Station.
Basic procedure
1. Selection of Format specifier.
2. Entry of Coast Station ID.
3. Entry of Telephone number.
Detailed procedure
5-4
(from previous page)
Recall 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 @ on the page 5-7.
If you hang the handset on the hanger, the display G) shown
on the next page appears to break the communication line.
5-5
Operation atter making DSC 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 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-8500 changes as follows.
Charge time appears.
5-6
(2) When coast station terminates communication, the display of
the FM-8500 is as follows.
When the “End of call” command from
coast station is received;
* Received * END OF CALL
Charge time: C,
Charge time
appears
Display ®
NOTE: If a subscriber hangs the handset on the hanger to termi-
nate voice communication, coast station will transmit the
“End of call” command to you to break the communica¬
tion line.
5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station
Watch
auto
V_
-V-
_ J
Reply signal is automatically
transmitted atter reception.
Alarm of FM-8500 sounds. Take the
handset from VHF hanger within 60
seconds.-NOTE 1
Working
channel
Commence VHF communication. After
completion of communication, the display
changes as shown above: Display © or
Display ®.
NOTE 1: If more than 60 seconds elapses
without taking the handset from
the hanger, call is canceled.
5-7
5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Nos
Registering
You can program often-used station IDs and telephone numbers
under a file name.
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 normal display. Returns to screen for entry of
other station ID or telephone
number.
5-8
Retrieving
You can retrieve a file registered on previous page, and use it with
message which you are currently preparing.
To retrieve a file, press the [7 (FILE) ] key on a display where
the blinking question mark appears.
[Example]
1. Retrieving Other Station ID 2. Retrieving Telephone Number
Individual Call Telephone Call
Press the [ENT] key. Press the [ENT] key.
Display ©
ID number selected is input into the
transmit message.
Telephone number selected is input
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
(Alphabetical order)
File Name
Press the [SELECT] key. —(Numeric order)
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6. Other Setti ngs
6.1 Printer Setup (Auto/Manual)
You can select either automatic or manual printing by following
the procedure shown below. (Factory setting: Auto)
Procedure
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.
6-1
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.
No.
Printing
Timing of [4] key pressing
Example
Pringout
Contents of {VHF call message}
During “VHF call message” display to “Ready
for calling ” display
Contents of all transmitted logs
{Xmitted log No. < >}
Displayed [Xmitted log No. < >]
(To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.
Contents of specific log no. (for example,
log no. 1)
{Xmitted log No. <1/50>}
Press the [ENT] key.
During “[Xmitted...] O Press the [ENT] key.’
display to “EOS” display.
V
Call message (again)
Call again
CALL END...
Press the [ENT] key.
->
Channel?
to
Ready for calling
While these
> displays
appears
Contents of all received logs (Ordinary log
No. < >} (Distress)
Displayed [Ordinary log No. < >]
(Distress)
(To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.)
Contents of specific log no. (for example,
log no. 1)
{Ordinary log No. <1/50>}
(Distress)
[Ordinary... ] display O Press the [ENT] key.
* Received *
© Currently received message
to
Received *
ECC: OK
While these
>. displays
appears
Press the [ENT] key.
-V —
) Acknowledge message
“Ready for calling” is displayed.
Acknowledge call <
©
Contents of currently prepared
{VHF call message M}
During “VHF call message M” display to
“Ready for filing ” diaplay.
All lists of {saved message} or contents of
all {Address or Tel No.} files.
• Press the [SELECT] key. O
Press the [7] key.
File < >
Address Tel No.
Message
• For example, to print out all coast addresses
in the memory, press the [4] key at display ©
on page 5-9.
Press the [4] key to print out all list of
saved messages.
6-2
Example printout
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
000000000
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK RQ
ECC
DSC ch :
: 70
Xmt message 00:09
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
004310000
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK RQ
DSC ch :
: 70
Rev message 00:07
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
431000001
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK RQ
ECC
OK
DSC ch :
: 70
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
431000001
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK BQ
DSC ch :
: 70
**** Call message file ****
01: FURUNO Individual
02: CAPTAIN All ships
***** Xmitted log *****
Xmt message 12:34
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
004310000
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK BQ
DSC ch :
: 70
***** ordinary log *****
Rev message 02:04
Format
ALL SHIPS
Category
Safety
Telecoml
SIMPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
16
EOS
EOS
ECC
OK
DSC ch :
: 70
Xmt message 02:03
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
004310000
Category
Safety
Telecoml
SIMLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
No information
EOS
ACK RQ
ECC
OK
DSC ch :
: 70
Format
INDIVIDUAL
Address
000000000
Category
Routine
Telecoml
DUPLEX TP
Telecom2
RES No.18
Channel
23
EOS
ACK RQ
ECC
OK
DSC ch :
: 70
6-3
6.2 Turning Keyboard Click ON/OFF
You can turn keyboard click (response) on or off as follows:
Normal display appears.
6-4
6.3 Aural Alarm Setup
The aural alarm which sounds when messages other than distress
and urgency are received may be tumed on or off and the distress
alarm tone may be selected.
Procedure
Normal display appears. Normal display appears.
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7. System Confirmation
OverView
This chapter shows how to confirm the system; no items can be
changed.
7.1 Confirming Own Ship’s ID
Own Ship’s ID can be confirmed as follows:
Procedure
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
7-1
7.2 Confirming ROM Version
You can see ROM Version (as registered in the memory) as fol-
lows:
Procedure
At screen (T) previous page, select “V” and press the [ENT] key.
ROM version
RT:1.0 6
DSC:1.10
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
RT is the VHF section’s ROM version.
DSC is the section’s ROM version.
7-2
7.3 Confirming VHF Section Settings
You can confirm VHF section settings as follows:
If you want to change VHF section settings, contact FURUNO
agent or dealer for service.
Procedure
Press the [CANCEL] key
to go to previous display.
Select USA/PRIV mode in the
VHF channel mode.
In on-hook status, 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) appears.
ON: Monitor Tx AF signal
from RB-700, Wing HS, HS
and DSC.
Automatic TX power
reduction status (ON/
OFF) appears.
Dual watch and scanning
status is displayed.
Auto squelch status is
shown.
To escape, press the [ENT] key and then press the [CANCEL]
key twice or to see VHF channels, press the [ENT] key twice.
At screen CD on page 7-1, select “RT” and press the [ENT] key.
7-3
7.4 Confirming VHF Channels
You can confirm VHF channels registered as follows:
Procedure
At screen CD, select “CH” and press the [ENT] key.
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
HI
(Simplex)
(25W)
Rx : Rx only
DUP
LOW
(Duplex)
(1W)
Unable : Channel not used
7-4
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.
Procedure
At screen CD on page 7-1, select “PO” and press the [ENT] key.
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times. The normal dis¬
play appears.
Appears when private
channels are registered.
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times. The normal display
appears.
7-5
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8. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
8.1 Maintenance
Do not work inside the
equipment unless totally
familiar with electrical
circuits.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn or
serious injury exists inside the
equipment.
Antenna connectors
1. Check that each connector is firmly connected.
2. Clean corroded or soiled connectors.
3. Check coaxial cable for damage. If damaged, replace.
4. Check that bolts fixing the antenna are firmly tightened.
8.2 Troubleshooting
When the power cannot be turned on
1. Check if power plug is firmly connected.
2. Check breaker at the rear of the equipment. If it has tripped,
push it in to reset.
3. If power cannot be turned on, contact a FURUNO agent or rep¬
resentative.
8-1
8.3 Diagnostic Test
Regulations require that the DSC section be checked daily for proper
operation.
Procedure
Select a channel not in use and press and hold down the PTT switch
of the handset for more than one second before starting self test.
Distress alarm sounds and red LED near the [DISTRESS] key lights.
Press [ALARM STOP] to silence the aural alarm.
For "NG" (No Good), press the [ENT] key
(continued on next page)
For "GOOD\ press [CANCEL] key
to return to the normal dispay.
to find reason for NG.
8-2
(from previous page)
Press [ENT] to view results of test.
Check end: [CANCEL] key
TRANSMIT POWER : NG
= P.A. of transmission section
error or Antenna
TX PCB(PLL LOCK) : NG
= PLL(U5) error on the Tx PCB
CONTROL PCB:NG
= MODEM(U29) error on the Control PCB
or
CH70 Rx PCB: NG
= VHF RX/CH70 RX PCB error
Press the [◄] key. To escape, press the [CANCEL] key.
If NG appears, have a technician replace corresponding p.c. board.
NOTE :Do not open the equipment at any time. Electrical shock hazard exists
inside the equipment. Contact FURUNO agent or dealer for service.
8-3
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9. Specifications
General
Channel Programs:
INTL Channel: 55
USA Channel: 55
WX Channel: 10
PRIV Channel: 20 (authorization required)
Oscillator:
PLL synthesizer
Communication System:
Semi-duplex & Simplex
Class of Emission:
G3E, G2B
Antenna Impedance:
50 0
Dimensions and Mass:
258 (W) X 108 (H) X 230 (D) mm, 5kg
Temperature:
-20°C to 55°C
Relative Humidity:
93% at +40°C;
Waterproofing:
Panel: IEC529IPX4
Chassis: IEC529IPX2
Power Supply:
24 VDC -10% ~ +30%
Transmit: 150 W
Receive: 10 W
Color:
Panel: Munsell N3.0
Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY 5/1.5
Transmitter
Frequency Range:
155.00 to 161.475 MHz
RF Output Power:
25W (HI), 1W (LOW)
Modulation AF Response:
Within +1/-3 of 6dB/oct pre-emphasis characteristics at
300 to 3000 Hz
Frequency Deviation:
±5 kHz max.
Spurious Emission:
Less than 0.25 pW
Modulation System:
Reactance Type
9-1
Receiver
Frequency Range:
155.000 to 166.075 MHz
Receiving System:
Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequency:
First IF: 21.4 MHz
Second IF: 455 kHz
Sensitivity:
-8dBmV at SIN AD 12 dB
Adj acent Channel Selectivity:
70 dB min.
Spurious Response Rejection:
70 dB min.
Audio Output:
Internal Speaker: 3W min. (8ohms)
Handset: 2mW min. (200ohms)
DSC Section
Protocol:
Complies with ITU-R Rec. M.493-9 (ClassA), M.541-8
and M.689-2
Modulation Rate:
1200 baud -30 p.p.m. max.
Modulation:
AFSK
Modulation Frequency:
Mark: 1300 Hz -10 Hz max.
Spece: 2100 Hz -10 Hz max.
Nav. Equipment Interface:
IEC61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver. 2.00)
CH70 Receiver Sensitivity:
Symbol Error Rate 10 2 , input -3dBmV
9-2
10. Menu List
~Y~
key.
key.
1 > (Latitude/Longitude/UTC)
(p. 3-4)
2.> COMPLY STATUS
(Proposal from
(p. 4-5) other station is
acceptable or not.)
ABLE
■—UNABLE
NOR/BSY/DSA/CH/MOD
(Reason why unable to comply)
4 > PRINT OUT
(p. 6-1)
AUTO/MENU
AUTO
(Automatic printing)
MENU (Manual printing)
— EEPROM (Contens of EEPROM)
6 .s» SOUND
(p. 6-4)
7 > FILE —
9>SYSTEM
(p. 7-1)
KEY-CLICK
ON
OFF
MESSAGE
(Storing message. Max. 59)
ADDRESS (Storing other station ID. Max. 99)
TEL No. (Storing telephone number. Max. 50)
(p. 4-15)
(p. 5-8)
Q(Confirmation of ROM version number)
— P (Protection of data)
— ID (Own ship ID)
— DSC
— RT
— CH
— PO
Threse settings can not
, be changed once
registered by Installing
technician.
ALM > ALARM -
(Receive alarm)
(p. 6-5)
ON/OFF
'—TYPE
r m
L- OFF
— 0/H/2.../9
(Distress and urgent
alarm tones)
Default settings shown
in highlight.
10-1
Normal display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF Call mesage *
Format Q
(Preparing transmit message)
FORMAT
INDIVIDUAL-ADDRESS
CATEGORY-TELECOM -
WORKING CH
TELEPHONE-COAST ADDR — TEL NO.
(DIALPHONE)
ALLSHIPS
CATEGORY-TELECOM
WORKING CH
R/A (DISTRESS RELAY...ALLSHIPS)
R/S (DISTRESS RELAY...INDIVIDUAL) - COAST ADDR
DIST SHIP ID-N. OF DIST-POS & TIME
□
DISTRESS
GROUP
NATURE OF DISTRESS
POSITION & TIME
GROUP ADDR - CATEGORY -TELECOM
WORKING CH
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
OCEAN ADDR — CATEGORY-TELECOM -
WORKING CH
POSITION REQUEST
POLLING -
ADDR-CATEGORY-TELECOM (POSITON)
(Normally ROUTINE)
MEDICAL TRANSPORT
NEURAL CRAFT
ADDR-CATEGORY-TELECOM (POLLING)
(Normally ROUTINE)
TELECOM-WORKING CH
CATEGORY-WORKING CH
10-2
• Normal display
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key.
Received call < >
DISTRESS ORDINARY
(Viewing contents of receive message)
ORDINARY
LOG No.
(1 -50)
INDIVIDUAL
SEMI-AUTO/
AUTO-
(DIALPHONE)
ACK—
ACK
NEXT
DEL
TELECOM— WORKING CH
— ALLSHIPS-
— GROUP —
■— GEOGRAPH J L DEL
-i- END
- NEXT
DISTRESS
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
r DIST ACK
- RELAY
- END
- NEXT
L- DEL
• Normal display
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key.
Xmitted log No. < >
(Viewing contents of transmit message)
■— XMITTED
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
t CALL
- END
- NEXT
L DEL
WORKING CH
10-3
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APPENDIX 1
Marine VHF Channel Lists
■ INTERNATIONAL
CHANNELS
1!
1111
RX
II
llliill
llllljll
01
156.050
160.650
60
156.025
160.625
02
156.100
160.700
61
156.075
160.675
03
156.150
160.750
62
156.125
160.725
04
156.200
160.800
63
156.175
160.775
05
156.250
160.850
64
156.225
160.825
06
156.300
156.300
65
156.275
160.875
07
156.350
160.950
66
156.325
160.925
08
156.400
156.400
67
156.375
156.375
09
156.450
156.450
68
156.425
156.425
10
156.500
156.500
69
156.475
156.475
11
156.550
156.550
70
156.525
156.525
12
156.600
156.600
71
156.575
156.575
13
156.650
156.650
72
156,625
156.625
14
156.700
156.700
73
156.675 i
156.675
15
156.750
156.750
74
156.725 i
156.725
16
156.800
156.800
77
156.875 !
156.875
17
156.850
156.850
78
156.925
161.525
18
156.900
161.500
79
156.975
161.575
19
156.950
161.550
80
157.025
161.625
20
157.000
161.600
81
157.075
161.675
21
157.050
161.650
82 ;
157.125
161.725
22
157.100
161.700
83
157.175
161.775
23
157.150
161.750
84
157.225
161.825
24
157.200
161.800
85
157.275
161.875
25
157.250
161.850
86
157.325
161.925
26
157.300
161.900
87
157.375
161.975
27
28
157.350
157.400
161.950
162.000
88
157.425
162.025
(MHz)
■ USA
CHANNELS
CH
Jflij J
HK
OH
llliill
HK
01A
156.050
156.050
60
156.025
160.625
02A
156.100
156.100
61
156.075
160.675
03A
156.150
156.150
62
156.125
160.725
04A
156.200
156.200
63A
156.175
156.175
05A
156.250
156.250
64
156.225
160.825
06
156.300
156.300
65A
156.275
156.275
07A
156.350
156.350
66A
156.325
156.325
08
156.400
156.400
67
156.375
156.375
09
156.450
156.450
68
156.425
156.425
10
156.500
156.500
69
156.475
156.475
11
156.550
156.550
70
156.525
156.525
12
156.600
156.600
71
156.575
156.575
13
156.650
156.650
72
156.625
156.625
14
156.700
156.700
73
156.675
156.675
15
156.750
74
156.725
156.725
16
156.800
156.800
77
156,875
156.875
17
156.850
156.850
78A
156.925
156.925
18A
156.900
156.900
79A
156.975
156.975
19A
156.950
156.950
80A
157.025
157.025
20
157.000
161.600
81A
157.075
157.075
21A
157.050
157.050
82A
157.125
157.125
22A
157.100
157.100
83A
157.175
157.175
23A
157.150
157.150
84
157.225
161.825
24
157.200
161.800
85
157.275
161.875
25
157.250
161.850
86
157.325
161.925
26
157.300
161.900
87
157.375
161.975
27
28
157.350
157.400
161.950
162.000
88A
157.425
157.425
(MHz)
■ WEATHER
CHANNELS
CH i
I
wxo
163.275
WX1
162.550
WX2
162.400
WX3
162.475
WX4
162.425
WX5
162.450
WX6
162.500
WX7
162.525
WX8
161.650
WX9
161.775
(MHz)
AP-1
APPENDIX 3
Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)
Input sentences
GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, ZDA
Schematic diagram
NMEA
< i
< 2
RD-A < 3
RD-B < 4
F.GND < 5
<
<
<-
i
< _C35j_ C36^
li fiooopfiooop
05P0616
05P0620
jul
J5
s
s
i :
i
J6
1 5 \
i i
1 ,
1
i
Load requirements as listner
Isolation
Input impedance
Max. Voltage
Threshold
Optocoupler
560 ohms
± 15V
4 mA
AP-3
GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data
$--GGA,hhmnnss.ss,ll
ll ) a,yyyyy.yyy,a, x , xx , x . x , x . x ,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
I I I I I
III I +-11
| | | +—10
| | +-9
+™+- 8
+--+-7
+- 6
+-5
+-4
+—+-3
1. UTC of position
2. Latitude, N/S
3. Longitude, E/W
4. GPS quality indicator (see note)
5. Number of satllite in use,00-12, may be different from the number in view
6. Horizontal dilution of precision
7. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel, m
8. Geoidal separation, m
9. 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 nuil field.
AP-4
GLL - Geographic position - latitude and longitude
$--GLL,IIIUII,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF>
II II I I I I
II II III +-6
II II II +-5
|| || +-3
| | + -+- 2
+...+- 1
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 nuil fields.
AP-5
RMA - Recommended minimum navigation information - Loran C data
$—RMA,A,I
+ - +
a >yyyyyyy> a > xx > xx > xx > xx > xx > a > a *hh<CR><LF>
i i 111
| | | | +- 10
I I I +-9
| +_+- 8
+-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
- 1
+—+-
1. Status: A=data valid, V=blink, cycle or SNR warning
2. Latitude, degrees N/S
3. Longitude, degrees E/W
4. Time difference A, microseconds
5. Time difference B, microseconds
6. Speed over ground, knots
7. Course over ground, degrees true
8. Magnetic variation(see note 1),degree E/W
9. Mode indicator(see note 2)
10. Checksum
NOTE 1 - Easterly variation(E) subtracts from true course
Westerly variation(W) adds to true course
NOTE 2 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 nuil fields.
AP-6
RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data
$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
I III I I I I I I I I I
I III I I I I I III + — 10
| i,, | | | | +-7
| i,, i,, + -6
| i,, || + -5
| i,, +_+-4
| | +—+-3
j +-2
+-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 nuil fields.
ZDA-Data and time
$--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF>
| il, +-5
| | | +-4
| | +-3
j +-2
+-1
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
AP-7
INDEX
A
arrow key.2-5
Automatic acknowledge.1-5
2-8
AUTO squelch.1-3
C
Calling Types.5-1
Comply status.4-5
10-1
D
DIS.2-1
F
Front panel.1-1
I
ID number.2-1
INTL.1-2
M
MAYDAY.3-3
N
Nature of distress.3-2
O
ON hook.4-12
P
Power settings.7-5
PRIV.1-2
Q
QUEUEINDIC ATION.4-4
R
ROU.2-1
U
USA.1-2
V
VHF transceiver.v
VSWR.8-2
PSTN call
5-4
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
9-52 Ashihara-Cho, Nishinomiya City, 662-8580, Hyogo, Japan
Tel: +81 798-65-2111 Fax: +81 798-65-4200
[Pub NO. DOC-831
Declaration of conformity
We 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 Type FM-8500 and its ancillary equipment: Printer interface IF-
8500, Remote station RB-700, Distribution box DB-500, Printer PP-510, AC power supply
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)
Standards Test standards
IMO Resolution MSC.36(63), A.694(17) ETS 300 162: 1998-03, ETS 300 338: 1995-11
IMO Resolutions A.385(X), A.524(13) EN 60945: 1997-01 (IEC 60945 Ed.03: 1996-11)
IMO Resolutions A.803(19). MSC.68(68) A.1 IEC 61162-1: 2000-07
MSC Circular MSC/Circ.862
ITU-R Recommendations M.489-2, M.493-10, 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
• EC type-examination certificate {Module B) N°: 99212005/A A/0 2 of 10 August 2005 issued by
Telefication, The Netherlands
• Product Quality System (Module D) certificate No. P112 of 20 May 2005 issued by Telefication, The
Netherlands
• Test reports 953265(00), 953265(01) and 953265(02) of 8 February 1996 and 983265(03) of 8 July
1996 issued by Telefication, The Netherlands
This declaration is issued according to the provisions of European Council Directive 96/98/EC on
marine equipment modified by Commission Directive 2002/75/EC.
On behalf of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
Hiroaki Komatsu
Nishinomiya City, Japan Manager,
September 1,2005 International Rules and Reguiations
Place and date of issue)
fname and siqnature or equivalent marking of authorized person'