NAVICOM PACK RT311 Operating instructions
VHF Marine Radio
PACK RT-311
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION GUIDE
Navicom plaisance: Z.A. des Boutries, 78700 Conflans Ste Honorine
Tel: 01.39.72.19.90 Fax: 01.39.19.28.98
Navicom Pro: 3, rue J. Cugnot, Z.A.C Petit Guelen, 29000 Quimper
Tel: 02.98.94.64.70 Fax: 02.98.94.69.71
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Equipment Description…………………………………....……….…..…2
Introduction….…………………………………..………..………………..2
Safety Information……………………………………………….………..3
Using The Radio…………………………………………....…….…….…3
Display...………………………………………………………….……......3
Function And Location Of The Controls……………………….…….….4
Basic Operation………………………………………..……….…........…4
Turning On/Off Your Transceiver……………………………….……….5
Adjusting Squelch…………………………………...…...…………….…5
Selecting High/Low Power or Lock keypad………………...............…5
Selecting a Channel………………………………………………………5
Transmitting and Receiving………………………………………………5
Scanning Features………………………………………………………..6
Adding Channels to Memory………………………………………........7
Using the Monitor Modes………………………………………….……..7
Dual Watch…………………………………………………………....…...7
Tri Watch……………………………………………………………...…...8
Resetting the Radio……………………………………………………....8
Attaching and Charging Your Battery Pack……………………..........9
Using the Belt Clip………………………………………………..…......9
Technical Specifications……...…………………………………..…….10
Frequency Charts…….…………………………………………......11
Cigarette Lighter Battery compartment, Cigarette Lighter Battery
Charging and Earphone Manual……………………………………….12
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Equipment Description
INTRODUCTION
Your marine transceiver PACK RT311 represents the state-of-the-art
in high-tech engineering. Designed for international operation. This
allows you to transmit and receive on all international channels in the
VHF marine band, as assigned by the international Union (ITU). This
unit is a quality piece of electronic equipment, skillfully constructed
with the finest components. It is approved with commercial-grade
standards to give you clear, reliable communication.
Your transceiver is designed for many years of reliable, trouble-free
performance. It is under control of a microprocessor resulting in
enhanced features and performance. The microprocessor controls
not only the marine band tuning but also dual watch, memory
channels, and a host of other useful features.
Your transceiver has the following features:
Channel 16 Switch -------- provides quick access to channel 16, the
universal marine frequently used channel.
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry ---- Provides accurate
and stable channel selection.
Squelch Adjustment ----------------------- help eliminate noise between
transmissions.
Key Lock ----------- lets you lock the keypad in order to prevent the
controls from accidental pressing.
High/Low Power Selection ---- lets you save power by selecting a
suitable transmitting power for long or short distances.
Battery Level Indicator ---- shows the battery pack’s condition.
Supplied Battery Charge ------ lets you conveniently recharge your
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transceiver’s battery pack.
Backlit LCD Display -------- allows you to operate the transceiver in
dark environment.
Memory Channels ---- lets you store channels as memory channels.
Du/Tri ---- lets you to select DW/normal mode or Tri/normal mode.
We recommend you record your transceiver’s serial number here.
This number is on the transceiver’s back panel.
Serial Number_______________________
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your hand-held marine VHF radio contains a low power transmitter.
When the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is pushed it sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
USING THE RADIO
DISPLAY
Your radio comes with a multifunctional display.
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16 DU/TRI
SCAN
HL
FUNCTION AND LOCATION OF THE CONTROLS
BASIC OPERATION
Before operating your transceiver, you should make the following
preparations. You should install the battery pack on to the main unit
and fully charge your 7.2V Ni-MH battery pack or charge it separately
before its being attached onto the radio, then you can use it after
making sure to attach the antenna on your radio.
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Turning On/Off Your Transceiver
Rotate VOLUME knob to turn the transceiver on or off with an
indicating voice of click. And adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Adjusting Squelch
Rotate SQ knob to adjust squelch threshold level.
Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise and allows
for silent operation of the PACK RT311 until a transmission is
received. If the squelch is too high, only the strongest transmissions
can be heard, and when too low, intermittent static and noise are
heard.
Selecting High/Low Power or Lock keypad
Press and release this key to toggle the transmit power between high
and low. When the unit is operating at low power, “Lo” appears on
LCD and “Hi” appears on LCD when operating at high power.
You also can lock your radio keypad to avoid accidental pressing of
keys by activating the key lock. Pressing and holding HL button until
key lock icon will appear on LCD if it is enabled. The function is
effective to all other knobs/keys except PTT and HL buttons.
Selecting a Channel
Press the ▲/▼(UP/DOWN) button to scroll through the available
channels.
Note: Not all channel numbers are available in INT bands.
Transmitting and Receiving
Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to transmit on the
selected channel, then release to receive. The TX indicator appears
while transmitting.
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SCANNING FEATURES
The PACK RT311 is equipped with three types of scan options: All
Scan, Saved(Memory) Scan and Priority Scan. If there are no
channels in memory, the default is All Scan. This function
automatically searches for transmissions on the channel set being
scanned. If a TX signal is received, the scan stops on the receiving
channel as long as it is present and the SCAN indicator flashes. If the
signal is lost for five seconds, the radio resumes scanning. During the
Scan Modes:
Press the Channel ▲/▼(UP/DOWN) button to change the scan
direction. UP increments the channel while DOWN decrements it.
Press and release the SCAN button to terminate the SCAN mode.
Du/TRI button do not function and sound an error beep if pressed.
Note: Scan modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
All Scan
Press and release the SCAN button when no channels are stored in
memory to activate the All Scan function. The SCAN indicator
appears on the LCD during All Scan. In All Scan mode, all channels
in the channel set are scanned in sequence, assuming no channels
have been stored in memory. After the last channel number has been
scanned, the cycle repeats.
Saved (Memory) Scan
Press and release the SCAN button when there is at least one
channel in memory to activate the Saved Scan function. In Saved
Scan Mode, the SAVED and SCAN indicators appear on the LCD. In
Saved Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in
memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel
number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.
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Adding Channels to Memory
The PACK RT311 can store any channel (including Private Channels).
The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Saved (Memory)
Scan mode.
To Add Channels to Memory
1. During normal operation mode, use the UP/DOWN key to select
the desired channel for programming.
2. Press and hold the scan key for 3 seconds.
The SAVED icon appears to indicate the current channel has been
saved in memory. Any number of channels can be saved as memory
channels.
To Delete Channels from Memory
1. During the normal mode, use the UP/DOWN key to select the
channel to be deleted.
2. Press and hold the scan key for 3 seconds.
The selected channel is deleted from memory.
Using the Monitor Modes
The Watch Modes monitor the programmed Priority Channel and
other user selected channel(s). The watch is halted when activity is
detected on a monitored channel. The PACK RT311 is equipped with
2 types of monitor operations: Dual Watch and Tri Watch.
Note: Monitor modes are disabled when the ATIS operation is active.
Dual Watch
Press and release the Du/TRI button to activate the Dual Watch
mode. The DUAL indicator appears on the LCD. Dual Watch monitors
the current working channel and Channel 16 in cycle. Dual Watch is
demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is
CH 72.
Press and release the Du/TRI button to terminate Dual Watch and
return to the previous working channel.
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Press and hold the Du/TRI button to terminate Dual Watch mode
and go into Tri Watch mode.
Press and release the 16 button to terminate Dual Watch mode and
switch to the Priority channel.
Note: During Dual Watch mode, the SCAN and Channel ▲/▼(UP/DOWN)
button are inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed.
Tri Watch
Press and hold the Du/TRI key for 3 seconds to activate Tri Watch
mode. The TRI indicator appears on the LCD. Tri Watch monitors in
cycle Channel 16, the current working channel and the channel you
have set as the Favourite (PLUS) Channel. Tri Watch is
demonstrated in the figure to the left; the sample working channel is
CH 72.
Press and release the Du/TRI button to terminate Tri Watch and
return to the previous working channel.
Press and release the 16 button to terminate Tri Watch mode and
switch to the Priority Channel.
Note: During Tri Watch Mode, the SCAN, and Channel ▲/▼(UP/DOWN)
keys are inactive and sounds an error beep if pressed.
Resetting the Radio
You can reset many radio settings back to their factory defaults, this
will:
• Erase any channels stored in memory
• Return to International channels, if another mode is selected
• Turn OFF the Weather Alert setting, if active
• Return power settings to their original state
To perform the reset:
1. Turn the radio OFF.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the SCAN & UIC button.
3. While continuing to hold these keys, power the radio ON.
The LCD remains blank for 2 seconds, and then the unit switches to
channel 16.
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Attaching and Charging Your Battery Pack
Before attaching the pack, you should detach the belt clip first, then
aligningly place the pack on the unit and secure it using the supplied
screw.
The design of the battery pack let you can charge it either when it is
attached on the radio or being detached. You should use the supplied
specialized wall charger to charge it (7.2V Ni-MH battery pack) for
14~15hrs. For charging the battery pack, Connect the AC wall
adapter into a standard wall socket and insert the plug into the charge
jack on the side of the battery pack to start the charging.
Note: The charging can not stop itself without prevention, even when the
battery pack has been fully charged. Do not forget to take the radio/battery
pack out of the charger cradle when it has been fully charged.
Overcharging batteries may result in damage to both the battery pack and
radio.
Using the Belt Clip
The supplied belt clip lets you easily attach the transceiver to
your belt. To attach the belt clip, put it onto the back of your
transceiver aligning the fitting groove and use a standard
PHILIP screw driver to secure.
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