User manual MIDLAND REGATTA2W OWNERS GUIDE

[. . . ] REGATTATM 2 Synthesized Marine Transceiver VHF/FM 25/1 Watt Models RG2W or RG2B Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ABOVE ALL. . . SAFETY!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 1 1. 2 Symbols used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 2. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 2. a Radio Frequency / Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 2. b Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4. 7 4. 8 5 5. 1 5. 2 5. 3 Instant recall of channel 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Display lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Before the scanning automatically starts again, REGATTA 2 waits for a few seconds in case the user wishes, if necessary, to respond to a call even if in truth you will see the channels being scanned. The REGATTA 2 scanning happens with a minimum of 2 channels to a maximum of 56 channels on the INT band (channel 70 is not selectable). · In order to execute the scanning of the marine channels, it is necessary to create a list of channels Fig. Operate in the following way: Select a channel you desire to insert into the scanning list. B); button for 2 seconds; the radio beeps twice and on the display appears for a short time, then the words "Scan Ena" (Fig. In that case the display is showing "Scan Inh". 5. 2 · · Dual Watch and Triple Watch Dual Watch ­ allows the user to remain tuned to a channel of choice while periodically performing an automatic verification of signals on channel 16. Triple Watch ­ as written above, including a third channel chosen by the user. The meaning of these terms are: 5. 3 · Activation of Dual Watch/Triple To activate Dual or Triple watch: Dual watch - Select a desired channel and press the D/W-button. The Display will indicate "D/W" and you will see the two monitored channels. The Dual Watch function can be stopped in 5 different modes: by pressing the PTTor the "16" buttons on the microphone, "D/W"- or "C"-buttons or by sending out a DSC-call. Triple watch ­ select one of the 2 channels you desire to monitor together with channel 16. Hold pressed the function key corresponding to the indication T/W until you hear two beeps. Move now to the second channel you desire to monitor, press the function key corresponding to T/W. Now you will see all three channels sliding on the display with indication T/W. "Adv" appears too, that, similar to SCAN function, has the aim to exclude momentarily the monitoring of the current channel. The Triple Watch function can be stopped by pressing the "C" button, the PTT- or the 16-buttons or by sending out a DSC call. 2. 3. 4. Once created your list, you can activate the scanning by pressing the function key corresponding to the word "Scan" (Fig. If you want to eliminate (useful if there are distortions) or to exclude · momentarily (useful for undesired conversations) a channel during scanning, operate as follows: · DEFINITIVE EXCLUSION OF A CHANNEL: If your REGATTA 2 is operating on a busy channel, press the "Inh" (Fig. Fig. D For both modes, the operation can be resumed with the following diagram: Fig. F · TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF A CHANNEL: Press the function key corresponding to the written "Adv" to advance the scanning and to temporarily remove this channel from the scanning list. At the end of the complete scanning cycle, the channel previously jumped will be monitored again. Page 16 inserted into scan cycle, select the channel press and hold the "M/S" function key until the display shows "M/S Del". Once all channels are stored, the scanning can begin (SCAN MEMORY): Press the function key corresponding to the written "M/S". The channels will be monitored and the display will show the script "M/S" ­ which indicates the scanning of the stored channels, - "Adv" and "Del" in relation to the 2 function keys. [. . . ] Confirm by pressing one of the following buttons: C , 16, function key DSC, or PTT. This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again. Fig. Z It is possible to change the MMSI group code whenever you want, while the personal MMSI code can be inserted only one time; for this reason, we recommend to pay attention. If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to your approved vendor for a complete reset. 9. 10 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code) This function allows the user to insert their personal MMSI identification code assigned by an appropriate authority. Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code. Once the code has been saved, it cannot be modified. 10 10. 1 MAINTENANCE Maintenance and warnings REGATTA 2 is a marine VHF transceiver that conforms to IP54 standard, making the transceiver very reliable when used correctly. [. . . ]