VHF Marine Transceiver

DR-MX15
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver.
Please read this manual carefully before using the
product to ensure full performance, and keep this
manual for future reference as it contains information
on after-sales services. In case addendum or errata
sheets are included with this product, please read
those materials and keep them together with this
instruction manual for future reference.
 WARNING
About VHF Marine channels Features To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this
manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please
This marine radio can operate on all international, USA and Canadian ■ Ultra compact, Output power selectable 25W/1W
read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to
ALERT
VHF marine channels. Be mindful to operating channels according to the
location of your vessel. Use of incorrect channels, useless transmissions
■ Waterproof IPX7 use the product. Environment and condition of use
and harmful inteferences on marine channels may be subject to penalty ■ Dual-watch/Tri-watch Function This symbol is intended to alert the user to an DO NOT use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in areas with tempera-
and/or fine by local authority. Weather channels and alert functions are
usable where N.O.A.A. weather radio signals are receivable. ■ DSC built-in Danger immediate danger that may cause loss of life and tures range of below –20°C or above +55°C. Be mindful to keep the radio
property if the user disregards the warning. warm in extremely cold place as low temperature may temporary cause the
Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to ■ Various scan modes, Key lock This symbol is intended to alert the user to a drop of voltage to batteries.
learn all the functions the product offers. It is important to note that
some of the operations may be explained in relation to information in ■ Weather Alert Function Alert possible hazard that may cause loss of life and Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronics devices,
property if the user disregards the warning. especially medical ones. It may cause interference to those devices.
previous chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may ■ Bright LCD and easy-to-operate backlit This symbol is intended to alert the user a
risk not understanding the complete explanation of the function. Keep the radio out of the reach of children.
■ Position Indication on display (Optional GPS receiver Caution possible hazard that may cause loss of property
In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your
Before transmitting required)
or injure the user if the warning is disregarded.
skin. Rinse with plenty of cold water if the liquid contacted your skin.
There are many radio stations operating in proximity to the frequency
ranges this product covers. Be careful not to cause interference when Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for
transmitting around such radio stations. ■ Emergency Calling Procedure on CH16 Alert symbol. An explanation is given. use such as aboard aircraft, in airports, within or near the operating area of
business wireless stations or their relay stations.
If your DR-MX15 is not equipped with GPS receiver (without DSC
■ Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
setting) and in case your vessel requires assistance, contact other Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may cause interference
During transmissions, your radio generates RF energy that can possibly Warning symbol. An explanation is given.
vessels and the appropriate Coast Guard by sending a distress call on and/or damage to the product(s).
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interfer-
Channel 16.
ence, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Instruction symbol. An explanation is given. The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and
Set the 16CH and: property due to a failure of this product when used with or as a part of a
■ DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE (GPS, MMSI registration 1. Call “MAYDAY” 3 times. device made by third parties.
and preprogramming required.) 2. “THIS IS (name of your vessel)” Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void
1. Open the red key cover, press and hold [DISTRESS] key for 5 sec- 3. Your call sign or other identification of the vessel if any. our warranty for repair.
onds. The channel changes to CH70, Beep sounds 5 times and trans-
4. “LOCATED AT (your position)”
mits a distress call. Environment and condition of use
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
2. Wait for an acknowledgment (ACK) on Channel 70. It automatically
6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or
retries the call until ACK signal is received. property by missing contacts due to failure of this product.
• After the ACK is received, the channel changes to CH16 automatically.
A license may be required to operate this device.Please consult with your
3. Press [PTT] and call MAYDAY 3 times, name of your vessel and na- dealer about radio laws and regulations before purchase.
ture of distress and request of assistance.
 WARNING WARNING

Handling this product For your safety, turn off then remove all related AC-lines to the product and
Be sure to reduce the audio output level before operating. Excessive audio
its accessories including the antenna if a thunderstorm is likely. CAUTION
may damage hearing.
In case of emergency Environment and condition of use Radio Operator Warning
Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer.
Do not use the product in proximity to a audio products such as TV, radio This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting.
Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock, fire and/or In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch
malfunction. off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord. Please and stereo. It may cause interference or receive interference. ● DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may dam-
contact your local dealer of this product for service and assistance. Do not age the radio and may also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits.
Do not touch the heatsink as it may become very hot during/after the DO NOT submerge the radio when dropped to hard floor. It may risk possible
use the product until the trouble is resolved. Do not try to troubleshoot the ● Never touch the antenna while transmitting. It may cause an electric shock. The
operation that may risk burn your skin. damage to the case and water-protection shields to cause leak inside. The
problem by yourself. Unauthorized repair voids warranty of product and radio is transmitting when the “TX” icon appears on the LCD. You can cause the
components inside of radio are NOT water-proof.
ingress protection. radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” key on the microphone.
Do not install in an unstable position. It may result in electric shock, fire and/ ● The RF-exposure limit distance between the antenna and a crew may differ
● When a strange sound, smoke and or strange odor comes out of the
About power-supply: (Coast station) product.
or malfunction when/if the product falls to the ground. depending on type and position of the antenna, output power and the location of
crews (inside/outside of the vessel). At any case no one should stay extremely
Use only appropriate, reliable and certified power supply of correct voltage ● When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked. Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and humidity such
close to the antenna while transmitting.
and capacity. (13.8VDC, 10A class recommended) ● When a liquid penetrated inside. as a heater or a stove. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight.
Do not connect cables in reverse polarity. It may result in electric shock, fire ● When a power-cord ( including DC-cables, AC-cables and adapters) is
damaged.
and/or malfunction. About radio Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper
Do not plug multiple devices including the power-supply into a single wall Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks and ports on disposal of the electronics product, battery-packs and accessories in your
outlet. It may result in overheating and/or fire. Maintenance the product. It may result in damage to the devices. area.

Do not handle a power-supply with a wet hand. It may result in electric Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local Turn off and remove the power-source (AC cable, DC cable, battery, cigar-
shock. dealer of this product for service and assistance. cable, charger adapter etc) from the product when the product is not in use
Use slightly wet clean close to wipe off dirt and salt condensation from the for extended period of time or in case of maintenance.
Securely plug the power-supply to the wall outlet. Insecure installation may
result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire. surface after every use.
Never use high-pressure running water, thinner or benzine for cleaning. Copyright © All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced,
Do not plug the power-supply into the wall outlet if the contacts are dirty and/ Those substances may cause damages to product. IPX7 grade is NOT a
About power-supply (Coast station) translated or transcribed in any from or by any means without the prior permission
or dusty. Shortcircuiting and/or overheating may result in fire, electric shock of Alinco. Inc., Osaka, Japan. Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks
perfect waterproof. Always turn off the power supply when connecting or disconnecting the
and/or damage to the product. of Alinco incorporated, Japan in United States, EU States, Russia, China and
cables.
many other countries. ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsible for any
Do not modify or remove fuse-assembly from the DC-cable. It may result in When using an external antenna, make sure that the antenna ground is not typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of this manual may
fire,electric shock and/or damage to the product. common with the ground of the power supply. be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or
typographical inaccuracies. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Do not put magnetic cards like credit card, magnetic key etc. on/around the the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
radio. It may risk deleting data from the cards. equipment. This product is not intended for sale in countries where FCC/CE confor-
mity is essential for use and distributions.
 Before Operating the Radio CONTENTS
Attention Supplied Accessories ..........................................................1 MMSI Code Programming ............................................................... 13
● Do not remove the case or touch the interior components. Tampering can cause equipment trouble. Supplied Accessories ....................................................................... 1 To Display Your MMSI Code ............................................................ 13
● Do not use or keep the radio where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty places, or near sources of heat. Required Optional Accessories ........................................................ 1 DSC Address ID ............................................................................... 14
● When transmitting for long periods of time at high power, the radio might overheat. This product is NOT a Initial Installation ..................................................................2 Distress Call ..................................................................................... 15
100% duty transmitter. Individual DSC Calling ..................................................................... 17
Mobile Installation ............................................................................ 2
● This radio has temperature and overvoltage protection circiuts built-in.
Antenna Connection ........................................................................ 3 Group DSC Calling .......................................................................... 19
- When overheated, the output power automatically decreases to 1W until it cools down.
Connections ..................................................................................... 3 All Ships Calling ............................................................................... 21
- When connected to wrong DC power source, it won't turn on.
Dimensions ...................................................................................... 4 Position Indication ............................................................................ 22

Getting Acquainted ..............................................................5 Set Mode................................................................................26

The radio has no protection against lightning
Front Panel ...................................................................................... 5 Set Mode.......................................................................................... 26
The user is responsible for providing adequate protection if he/she uses the device and installs the antenna outside. Be aware that any outdoor
antenna creates a direct path for lightning current (more than 10kA) to the radio. This path exists whether the device is turned ON or OFF. Microphone ...................................................................................... 6 Menu ................................................................................................ 27
At any case Alinco declines any responsibility against any damages caused by lightning and other desasters. Display and Icons............................................................................. 6 Maintenance ..........................................................................28
Basic Operations .................................................................8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 28
Priorities
Power ON / OFF .............................................................................. 8 Specifications .......................................................................29
● Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
● You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. Receiving and Transmitting.............................................................. 8 Appendix ...............................................................................30
● False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. Channel Group Selection ................................................................. 8 Channel List ..................................................................................... 30
Privacy Channel Selection ............................................................................ 9
● Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. Call Channel Programming .............................................................. 10
● Indecent or profane language is prohibited. Channel Name ................................................................................. 10
Operation’s License UP / DOWN Key Lock ...................................................................... 11
A licence is required to operate this VHF marine radio except in case of making a distress call. However, non-licensed crews may operate when a Brightness of The Display ................................................................ 11
licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes necessary log entries. Keep a copy of your government rules and regulations abord. Scan ................................................................................................. 11
Station License Setting TAG Channels...................................................................... 11
SHIP STATION LICENSE is also required before using this VHF marine radio. It is illegal to operate a ship station without the license. Scan Operation ................................................................................ 12
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for information.
Dualwatch and Triwatch .................................................................. 12
 1 Supplied Accessories Initial Installation 2
■ Supplied Accessories ■ Mobile installation
Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual: Using the Supplied Mounting Bracket Embedded Mounting
The radio may be installed in any position in your vessel, where the 1. Cut a hole into the instrument panel (or wherever you plan to
controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not inter- mount the transceiver).
Mounting bracket For mounting bracket DC power cable Microphone hanger fere with the safe operation of the vessel. Keep the radio and micro- 2. Slide the radio through the holes as shown below.
Knob bolts Screws (5 x 20) (ADUA98) and screws (3 x 16) phone at least 1 meter away from the magnetic navigation compass.
Be sure to check the visibility of the display as LCD can’t be seen well Dimentions are shown in P.4.
due to its viewing angle.

Flat washers Spring washers Mount the transceiver securely with the 2 supplied screws (5×20) to
(M5) (M5) a surface which is more than 10 mm thick and can support more than
5kg. Mount the radio so that the front panel at 90° to your line of sight
when operating it.
Use a cushion such as rubber or spongy sheet between the radio and
mounting surface to reduce vibration.

1
■ Required optional accessories 2
An optional external speaker, GPS receiver*, VHF marine antenna with relative cable / base and a DC converter (commonly available 24VDC to
13.8VDC converter which 10A-class is recommended) may be required to properly operate. Please consult your ship / radio dealers for details of instal-
lations.
* NMEA0183 ver.2.0 or 3.01 (RMC, GGA, GNS, GLL) compatible
The heatsink located on the rear panel may become hot while/
after using the transceiver. Be mindful to take enough space
IMPORTANT around the heatsink for effective heat radiation and avoiding
■ About MMSI number to operate optional DSC features. heat damages to the structure around.
Coast Guards use DSC to monitor distress calls, initiate communications, and reports urgent maritime information. All vessels operating on the high
seas require a MMSI number to participate in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. To use Distress related functions in this product, be-
sides GPS receiver, MMSI number of your vessel is required. Please consult your dealer for how to apply for MMSI in your country.Note that MMSI is
not assigned to the radio, but to the vessel.
 2 Initial Installation Initial Installation 2
■ Antenna Connection ■ Connections After connecting the DC power cable, GPS receiver lead and external ■ Dimensions
Please connect an antenna before transmitting. Use appropriate VHF speaker lead, cover the connector and leads with an adhesive tape as Unit: mm
marine-radio antenna and connect to the ANT (antenna) port. The coax below, to prevent water seeping into the transceiver.
cable must be 50Ω. Please consult with your dealer for antenna and nec-
essary hardware. Yellow: NMEA IN (+)
Green: NMEA IN (–)
Blue: Speaker (+)
Self vulcanizing tape
Gray: Speaker (–)
Black： GND (–)
Antenna
Red： DC13.8V (+)
port Fuse Replacement
If a fuse blows, remove the DC cable, fix the cause of trouble and re-
PL-259 connector
GPS Receiver Lead place it with a spare. Consult your radio / ship dealer If it continues to
Connect the yellow lead “NMEA IN(+)” and green lead “NMEA IN(-)” to blow.
To the antenna a GPS receiver for position indication.
• Please power off before replacing the fuse, the required fuse is
• An NMEA0183 ver.2.0 or 3.01 (sentence formatters RMC, GNS, DC10A/250V.
3 IMPORTANT: Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other GLL) compatible GPS receiver is required. 4
matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the anten-
na to the transceiver before transmitting. External Speaker Lead
All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce Connect the blue lead “Speaker(+)” and gray lead “Speaker(-)” to an
the risk of fire, electric shock, and damages. external speaker. An external speaker with output 5W, impedance 4Ω
is recommended to connect.
Avoid using the high-power marine radio when the ship battery is
DC Power Connector not sufficiently charged. Transmitting high power consumes cur-
Connect the supplied DC power cable from this connector to an exter- rent and risks battery discharge.Transmitting high-power drains
nal 13.8V DC power source. NEVER connect to 24VDC direct. nearly 5.5A.

FUSE
Black: GND(–)

Red: DC13.8V(+)
 3 Getting Acquainted Getting Acquainted 3
■ Front panel e DSC / Position Key ■ Microphone ■ Display AND ICONS
q LCD Display i u Press to enter DSC menu.
Press and hold for 1 sec. to show the current position from a GPS re- q
ceiver. (Optional GPS receiver required) Microphone
16 SCAN r Power / Volume Control [VOL]
CH Rotate to turn the power ON and OFF and adjust the audio level.
w WX
t Squelch Control [SQL]
DSC
e Rotate to set the squelch level.
w e
y Distress Key [DISTRESS]
Press and hold for 5 sec. to transmit a Distress call.
u Scan Key [SCAN]
r t y Speaker This key is also used for TAG (favorite) channel setting.
i [Y][Z] / [U/I/C] Icon Description
5 • In this manual, “Press” means you press the key securely once 6
Select the operating channels, set mode settings, etc. q Press-To-Talk key [PTT]
and release immediately. Pressing too long may activate differ-
While Pressing and holding [SCAN], Press [Y] or [Z] to adjust the Appears while transmitting.
ent functions. Press and hold to transmit; release to receive.
• Explanations herein may be abbreviated and details are ex- brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
w UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z]
plained in following chapters. Select one of three channel groups in sequence when both keys are
Press either key to change the operating channel, Set mode settings, etc. Appears when receiving a signal or when the
pressed. squelch opens.
q Channel 16 / Call Channel Key [16] There are other triangle keys on the radio so these keys are refered to
Press to select Channel 16. as UP/DOWN keys hereafter.
Press and hold for 1 sec. to select call channel. Select OFF for the FAVORITE CH menu in the SET mode to operate Appears when a TAG channel is selected.
• “CALL” appears when the call channel is selected. all channels. The default is ON, and only TAG channels can be select-
ed by pressing UP/DOWN keys.
This key is also used for Set mode operation and channel name pro-
gramming. e TRANSMIT POWER KEY [HI/LO] Appears when the call channel is selected.

w Channel / Weather Channel Key Press to select high and low output power.

Press to select regular marine or weather channels. • Some marine channels are fixed to low power only due to inter-
national regulations. Turn on with [HI/LO] key pressed to lock UP/ Appears when low power is selected.
This key is also used to operate Dual and Tri-watch functions. DOWN keys.
 3 Getting Acquainted Basic Operations 4
Icon Description Icon Description ■ Power ON / OFF • “When receiving a signal, “ ” appears and audio is emitted
• Rotate [VOL] clockwise to turn power on; from the speaker.
• “WX” appears when a weather channel is
selected. • Indicates the selected operating channel • Rotate [VOL] counter-clockwise to turn power off.
■ Channel Group Selection
• “WX ALT” appears when the weather alert number. (Refer to channel list) This radio is pre-programmed with 59 U.S.A., 59 international and 63
function is in use; blinks when an alert tone • In set mode, indicate the menu and param- ■ Receiving and Transmitting Canadian channels, Select channel group according to the int’l rules to
is received. eters. operate properly.
Transmitting
1. Press [HI/LO] on the microphone to select the output power if nec- 1. Press [CH/WX] to select a marine channel.
Appears when a duplex channel is selected.
essary. • If a weather channel appears, Press [CH/WX] again.
• Appears while valid position data is re- • “LOW” appears when low power is selected. 2. Press [U/I/C] (both [Y] and [Z]) keys to change the channel group.
Indicates whether U.S.A. “U”, International “I”
ceived. or Canadian “C” channel group is in use. • Choose low power for short range communication, choose high • U.S.A., International and Canadian channel groups can be select-
• Blinks when invalid position data is re- power for longer distance communication. ed in sequence. Observe the display for U.I and C icons.
ceived. • Some channels are for low power only. See appendix for channel 3. Press [▲] or [▼] to select a channel.
• Disappears when no GPS receiver is con- restrictions. • “ ” appears for duplex channels.
nected. 2. Press and hold [PTT] to transmit, then speak into the microphone.
7 8
• “ ” is displayed while transmitting.
Appears while operating DSC. • Channel 70 cannot be used for transmission other than DSC.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
Appears while operating Position functions.
Activate Time out timer (TOT) in SET mode to prohibit a contin-
uous transmission exceeding 5 minutes. After being time-out, it
• Alphanumeric channel information appears automatically returns to receive and prohibitys transmission for
if programmed. 10 seconds as a TOT penalty.
• “LOW BATTERY” scrolls when the DC
voltage is close to the lower limit of normal
operations. Receiving
1. Set the audio and squelch levels.
• “SC” blinks during priority scan; “SCAN”
blinks during normal scan. 2. Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance.
• “DW” blinks during Dualwatch; “TW” blinks 3. Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level.
during Tri-watch. 4. Rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise disappears.
 4 Basic Operations Basic Operations 4
■ Channel Selection er [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone, so these keys are refered to as Weather channel related functions are usable only where the ■ Channel NAME
[U/I/C] keys or [U/I/C] (either one) hereafter. NOAA weather station signals are available. Memory channels can be labeled alphanumerically. Up to 10 combina-
Channel 16 : IMPORTANT tions of Capital letters, small letters except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z, numbers 0
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for establish- to 9, some symbols (=*+ - . /) and space can be used. In case the char-
ing initial contact with a station and for emergency communication. ■ Call Channel Programming acter exceeds 6, the display scrolls.
Channel 16 is monitored during both Dual-watch and Tri-watch. While You may replace a default CH9 to the channel of your preference. 1. Select the desired channel.
in standby, you must monitor Channel 16. 1 CALL channel is available to all 3 marine channel groups for a quick • Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or scan in advance.
1. Press [16] to select Channel 16. access to your favorite channel.
2. While Pressing [CH/WX], Press [16] to edit the channel name.
2. Press [CH/WX] to return to the condition before selecting Channel Scrolls 1. Press both [U/I/C] keys several times to select the desired channel
16, or Press [Y] or [Z] to select operating channel. group (U.S.A., International or Canada) to program the CALL chan- • A cursor and the first character start blinking alternately.
Weather Channels nel.
10 weather channels are preprogrammed. While monitoring or scan- 2. Press [16] for 1 second to display the call channel in the selected
ning WX channels, automatically detects a weather alert tone. When group.
Alert function is activated in the Set mode, WX ALT icon appears on
3. Press [16] again for 3 seconds until beep is gone and the channel
the display and it blinks when an alert tone is being received.
starts blinking.
9 1. Press [CH/WX] to select the weather channel group. “WX”is dis- 10
Scrolls played. 3. Press [Y] or [Z] to select the desired character.
When TAG (favorite) channels are set, you may use UP/DOWN keys • “WX ALT” is displayed when the Weather alert function is activated • Press [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward re-
on the microphone to select a channel. in the Set mode. spectively.
2. Press [Y]/[Z] to select a channel to monitor. 4. Repeat step 3 to complete the programming.
Channel 9 (Call Channel) 3. Press [CH/WX] again to switch to the marine channels. 5. Press [DSC] to set.
Each marine channel group has a separate call channel for pleasure use. • The radio does not transmit on WX channels, and alarm beep 4. Press [U/I/C] to select a channel to be stored. • Press [SCAN] to cancel.
The call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. This function can be sounds when PTT is pressed. 5. Press [16] to set, or press [CH/WX] to cancel.
used also as a memory channel to store your favorite channel in each The cursor and the character stop blinking.
channel group for quick recall.
Press [16] for 1 second to select the call channel of the selected
channel group. CALL and call channel number appears on the display.
Default setting is CH9.
• Press [CH/WX] to return to the previous channel, or use [Y]/[Z]
keys on the radio to change the channel to operate. There are oth- When weather alert is OFF. When weather alert is ON.
 4 Basic Operations Basic Operations 4
■ UP / DOWN KEY Lock • When a signal is detected on Channel 16, scan stops until the signal ■ Scan operation PTT to transmit on your operating channel at any time except CH16 or
Turn the power ON with [HI/LO] key is gone. Refer to P.27 in the Set mode and select either Priority or Channel scan CALL operating conditions.
pressed to key lock, repeat to un- • When a signal is received on channels other than 16, the scan mode and its resume condition in advance, and select the channel group to be
lock. becomes like a Dualwatch. (P.12) scanned by [U/I/C] pressed together.
This is to avoid misoperation of UP/ 1. Set TAG channels as explained in previous chapter.
DOWN keys. PTT and HI/LO keys [Y]/[Z] [HI/LO] 2. Be sure that the squelch is set at proper level without noise.
can’t be locked.
3. Press [SCAN] to start. SC blinks and channel numbers automati-
cally change. (Default
4. When a signal is received, it stops and resumes scanning in accor- CALL ch.)
dance with the selected resume condition in the SET mode.
Dualwatch Tri-watch
5. Press [U/I/C] to momentarly stop scanning, hold either [U/I/C] to go
Channel Scan Priority Scan
■ BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY backward or forward , or resume scanning manually. Operation：
Change the brightness of the display to suit your preference. • SC16 blinks on the display when a signal is received on Channel 1. Select Dualwatch or Triwatch in the SET mode.
■ Setting TAG Channels 16 during Priority scan.
Pressing and holding [SCAN], press [Y]/[Z]. 2. Select the desired operating channel.
The channels to be scanned must be set as TAG channels. Channels
11 • [Z] to decrease, [Y] to increase. that are not tagged are excluded from scanning. TAG channels can be 6. Press [SCAN] again to stop scanning. 3. Press and hold [CH/WX] for 1 second to start Dualwatch or Tri- 12
3 levels and OFF are selectable. Release keys to set. assigned to each marine channel groups separately. watch.
1. Select desired group by pressing [U/I/C]keys together.
■ DUALWATCH and TRIWATCH
• “DW” blinks while Dualwatch, “TW” blinks while Triwatch.
■ Scan This is a convenient way to monitor your operating channel and import-
2. Select desired channel to be a TAG. ant channels simltaneously. • A beep sounds when a signal is received on Channel 16.
Use this function to search signals without key operation. Priority scan
3. Press and hold [SCAN] for a second until TAG is displayed to set. Dualwatch monitors CH16 and your operating channel alternately. In 4. To cancel Dualwatch or Triwatch, Press [CH/WX].
and Channel scan are available. When the Weather alert function is acti-
vated, the selected weather channel is monitored during the scan. • Repeat 3 to delete TAG setting. case 2 signals are received at the same time, CH 16 has priority . When
You may set or delete ALL TAG channels at once. a signal is received, stays monitoring it until gone. Press PTT key within
• Select the scan type in the SET mode (P.27) after reading this chap-
3 seconds after that to reply on the same channel, or leave it for more
ter. While pressing [HI/LO] on the microphone, press and hold [SCAN] for 3 than 3 seconds to return to Dualwatch. Press PTT to transmit on your
Channel Scan: seconds until a beep stops. Observe that TAG appears or dissapears on operating channel at any time except CH16 operating condition.
the display. Operate as above 2 and 3 to edit to suit your preference.
Searches all TAG channels. TAG setting is necessary in advance to use Triwatch monitors CH16, CALL and your operating channel alternately.
this function. See the next chapter for setting. In case signals are received at the same time, CH 16 has the first priority Dualwatch Triwatch
Priority Scan: followed by CALL. When a signal is received, stays monitoring it until
gone. Press PTT key within 3 seconds after that to reply on the same 16 and CALL are not displayed in large characters on the screen
Searches all tag channels while monitoring CH16. A small 16 is displayed
channel, or leave it for more than 3 seconds to return to Triwatch. Press during Dual and Triwatch monitoring.
on the right bottom corner of the display when Priority scan is selected.
 4 Basic Operations Basic Operations 4
■ To display your MMSI code ■ DSC Address ID After 9-digit code is correctly entered, press [DSC].
IMPORTANT NOTICE To display your MMSI (DSC self ID) code: DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is used for calling specific vessels. Up to
MMSI and DSC related programming are explained in this section. GPS 5. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode. Press [U/I/C] keys to select 30 DSC address IDs can be stored with up to 5 digit alphanumeric name
receiver is required and programming is necessary before start oper- MMSI displaying. labels. Follow this procedure to set both INDIVIDUAL and GROUP IDs.
ating. Please consult your dealer for proper programmig if you are not
familiar with these functions. Programming DSC ADDRESS ID
To make Individual calls (to call an individual vessel), you need to
store their DSC address ID (9-digit MMSI code) in advance.
5. A cursor appears. Enter the the desired DSC ID name up to 5 al-
■ MMSI Code Programming To program DCS Address ID: phanumeric characters.
1. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode. • Use [U/I/C] keys to select characters.
IMPORTANT: The 9-digit MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity: DSC
self ID) code is programmable only twice, and not available when the 6. Press [DSC], 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code scrolls on the right 2. Press [U/I/C] keys to select “ADDRESS” and press [DSC]. • Press [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward.
MMSI code has been preprogrammed by your dealer already. bottom of the display.

1. Rotate [VOL] to turn OFF. While pressing and holding [DSC], ro-
tate [VOL] to turn ON .
13 2. Release [DSC]. A blinking cursor appears on the display. 14
DSC ID name

Scrolls
After characters are correctly entered, press [DSC] to complete, or
MMSI Scrolls 3. Press [U/I/C] to select “ADD” and Press [DSC]. press [SCAN] to cancel and exit the DSC mode.
7. Press [DSC] to complete.
PROGRAMMING GROUP ID
Programming procedures are the same as progamming DSC address
3. Use [U/I/C] keys to enter the 9-digit MMSI code. ID.
• Press [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward. Group address ID is NOT MMSI codes of vessels, but are ANY 9-digit
4. After being completed, press [DSC] to set and exit from MMSI pro- codes starting with zero “0”. When you input 1st digit ‘0’ followed by
gramming. 4. Press [U/I/C] to enter 9-digit address ID (MMSI ID of a specific ves- other 8 digits (e.g.012345678), the ID is automatically registered as a
sel). group ID and a group ID name will be listed in the group call list.
• Press [16] or [CH/WX] to move the cursor forward or backward. To make Group calls (all vessels in a group), all members in the group
should store the same Group ID address in advance.
• Press [SCAN] to cancel and exit the setting mode.
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To delete DSC address ID / Group ID ■ Distress Call To Receivie Distress Calls from other stations
1. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode. While monitoring CH70 and a Distress call is received, same event
2. Press [U/I/C] keys to select either “ADDRESS” and Press [DSC]. IMPORTANT: A Distress call should be transmitted only in case the takes place as explained above, and displays scrolling “RCV DIS-
vessel or crew(s) abord is in danger and immediate rescue is neces- TRESS”. Press any key to stop alarm and remain monitoring CH16,
sary. FALSE/ ABUSE Distress call will be subject to penalty and fine. as other stations may request your assistance.

To operate DISTRESS CALL operation, GPS receiver installation and Scrolls

MMSI programming is necessary in advance. Be sure that DISTRESS 2. Remains monitoring on CH70 for an acknowledgment (ACK) call.
CALL is not being received from other vessels.
• Repeat 1 to retransmit a distress call.
Transmit a distress call is not necessary to active on DSC WATCH but
Scrolls for receiving a distress call DSC WATCH must be activated in advance • Press any key other than [DISTRESS] to stop repeat calling and
(refer to No.5 at P.27). move to CH16.
3. Press [U/I/C] to select “DEL” and Press [DSC]. Scrolls
• The distress alert contains “Undesignated distress” and latest GPS
• When address ID are no being programmed, “NO ID” appears on To transmit a DISTRESS CALL position data (held for 23.5 hrs or until turned OFF the radio).
the display. To exit DSC mode, press [U/I/C] or [16] to monitor Before using this function, be sure your MMSI code is set (refer to To receive Distress Relay Calls from other stations
CH16. P.13). While monitoring CH70 and a Distress relay call is received, same
To receive a Distress Call Acknowledgement
15 1. Emergency alarm sounds continually until any key is being pressed event takes place as explained in previous, and displays scrolling “RCV 16
1. Open the red cover and press [DISTRESS] key for 5 seconds.
to stop alarm. RELAY”. Press any key to stop alarm and remain monitoring CH16,
Beep sounds 5 times and transmits the Distress call on CH70.
as other stations may request your assistance.
2. Move to CH16 automatically and “RCV DISTRESS ACK” scrolls on
the display.

4. Use [U/I/C] keys to select the desired ID to delete and Press [DSC].
“READY” is displayed .

• TX icon is displayed while transmitting. DCS REPEAT scrolls after- Scrolls

wards.
Scrolls
• It transmits the call every 3-4 minutes until the acknowledgment
call is received. Beep sounds 5 times before retransmitting. 3. Communicate with the acknowledging station on CH16 asking for
assistance.

5. Press [DSC] to delete the address ID and exit the DSC mode.
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■ Individual DSC calling 4. Press [DSC]. Channel 70 is automatically selected and displays 7. When the “Able to comply” acknowledgement (ACK) signal is re-
This function is used to transmit DSC signals to a specific vessel only. It “READY”. ceived (this is sent by your desired specific vessel), the channel
requires preprogramming of DSC address IDs of other vessels and DSC moves to the intership channel selected in previous 3 and an in-
WATCH must be activated in the SET mode in advance. Intership channel terrupted beep twice sounds repeatedly. Press any key to stop the
beep. “RCV UNABLE ACK” scrolls on the display.
To transmit an Individual call Press any key to ignore the call. Or press PTT to communicate to
the station that replied in the intership channel. Scrolls
1. Press [DSC] to enter the DSC mode. “INDIVIDUAL” is displayed.
• In case “Unable to comply” ACK is received (this is sent by your 3. Press [U/I/C] keys to select either “ABLE” or “UNABL”.
desired specific vessel), radio automatically selects the original
channel of operation before DSC mode and an interrupted beep
twice sounds repeatedly. Press any key to stop the beep “RCV
5. Press [DSC] to transmit the individual call. ABLE ACK” scrolls on the display respectively.
• A beep sounds and TX icon is displyed while transmitting.
Scrolls • If CH70 is busy, it holds and waits until CH70 is clear.

2. Press [DSC] to select a desired preprogrammed individual address 4. Press [DSC] to enter selected Individual call ACK mode. READY”
17 by pressing [U/I/C] keys.The DSC ID name is shown on the right is displayed. 18
bottom of the display. Press [DSC] to set. If there is no DSC ad-
dress ID is stored it shows “NO ID”.
Scrolls

6. It stays monitoring CH70 until an acknowledgement (ACK) is re- To transmit an Individual Call Acknowledgement
ceived. “WAIT ACK” scrolls on the display. When you are called individually, you can send back an ACK signal
either “able to comply” or “unable to comply”.
DSC ID name 5. Press [DSC] to transmit the ACK signal to the selected station.
1. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode.
3. Press [U/I/C] keys to select a desired INTERSHIP channel (channel 2. Press [U/I/C] keys to select “INDV ACK ”and press [DSC].
that both your and specific vessel will use for communication later • “INDV ACK ”is displayed after an Individual Call is received.
one received “Able to comply” acknowledgement from them) and • “INDV ACK ”turns off after another call is received after the INDV
press [DSC] to set. Intership channel is displayed on the right bot- call.
tom, and sorted in recommended order. Scrolls
• The Individual acknowledgement is transmitted to the latest INDV
call only. 6. When “ABLE” is selected, after the Individual ACK signal is being
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sent, the display turns automatically to the intership channel speci- 3. Press any key other than [DSC] to ignore the call. 4. Press [U/I/C] keys to select a desired INTERSHIP channel and 7. The display moves to the intership channel after the group call is
fied by your calling station. To reply on the call. Press [DSC]. Intership channels are displayed on the right bottom, made. Communicate to the responding station by pressing PTT.
Press [DSC], at right bottom of display appears “ABLE”, then press and sorted in recommended order.
[DSC] a beep sounds and radio sends the “Able to comply” ACK 5. Press [DSC]. Channel 70 is automatically selected and displays
via CH70 (CH70 is automatically selected). The display moves “READY”.
to the intership channel specified by calling station. Press PTT to
communicate to the station that called in the intership channel.

■ GROUP DSC calling

Scrolls This function is used to transmit DSC signals to all vessels in a specific Scrolls
7. When “UNABL” is selected, display moves to previous channel be- group. All members in the group should store the same Group ID ad-
dress, and DSC WATCH must be enabled in the SET mode in advance.
To receive a Group call
fore receiving the call.
While monitoring Channel 70 through DSC WATCH function and a
group call for you is received:
To receive an Individual call To transmit a group call
While monitoring Channel 70 through DSC WATCH function and an 1. Press [DSC] to enter the DSC mode. 1. The alarm or beeps sound depending on the category of the call.
6. Press [DSC] to transmit the group call.
individual call for you is received: 2. Use [U/I/C] keys to select “GROUP”. Press [DSC]. • Alarm sounds in case of DISTRESS or URGENCY.
• A beep sounds and TX icon is displyed while transmitting.
19 1. The alarm or beeps sound depending on the category of the call. • Beep sounds for others. 20
• If CH70 is busy, it holds and waits until CH70 is clear .
• Alarm sounds in case of DISTRESS or URGENCY. DSC and scrolling “RCV GROUP”are displayed.
• Only Routine category is available.
• Beep sounds for others. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm or beeps.
DSC and scrolling“RCV INDIVIDUAL”are displayed.
DSC and scrolling “RCV GROUP” dissapears when any key is
2. Press any key to stop the alarm or beeps. pressed or power off the radio.

DSC and scrolling “RCV INDIVIDUAL” dissapears when any key 3. Select a desired preprogrammed group address by pressing [U/I/C]
is pressed or power off the radio. keys. The group DSC ID name is shown on the right bottom of the
display. Press [DSC] to set. If there is no group DSC address ID is
stored it shows “NO ID”.

Scrolls

Group DSC ID name 3. Press [DSC] to reply on the intership channel specified by calling
Scrolls station, or press any key other than [DSC] to ignore the call.
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■ ALL SHIPS calling 5. The display changes to CH16 automatically and CALLING scrolls 3. Press [DSC] the display changes to CH16 automatically and mon- ■ Position Indication
Large vessels monitors CH70. This function is used to transmit DSC sig- after the signal has been sent. itor the message, or press any key other than [DSC] to ignore the A compatible GPS receiver must be installed in advance to use this func-
nals to all stations. DSC WATCH must be activated in the SET mode in call. tion. (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 RMC,GGA, GNS, GLL)
advance. Press [DSC] for a second to display the current position.
To receive a Geographical Area Call
When a Geographical Area Call (where your vessel is located at) is • The Latitude and Longitude information is displayed on the bottom
To transmit an ALL SHIP call
being received while monitoring CH 70: right corner. “NO POSITION” is displayed when the GPS receiver is
1. Press [DSC] to enter the DSC mode.
1. The alarm or beeps sound depending on the category of the call. not in use.
2. Use [U/I/C] keys to select “ALL SHIP”.
Scrolls • Alarm sounds in case of DISTRESS or URGENCY. • The priority of sentence formats is in order of RMC, GGA, GNS and GLL.

• Beep sounds for others. • GPS icon blinks when GPS data is invalid.
To receive an ALL SHIP call DSC and scrolling “RCV GEOGRAPHICAL” are displayed.
When an ALL Ship Call is being received while monitoring CH 70
through DSC WATCH function:
2. Press any key to stop the alarm or beeps.
1. The alarm or beeps sound depending on the category of the call. 3. Press [DSC] to move to the channel specified by the calling station
and monitor the message or communicate. Press any key other
Scrolls • Alarm sounds in case of DISTRESS or URGENCY. than [DSC] to ignore the call.
21 22
3. Press [DSC]. Channel 70 is automatically selected and displays • Beep sounds for others. Scrolls
“READY”. If your GPS receiver connected to the radio is not properly func-
DSC and scrolling “RCV ALL SHIPS” are displayed.
tioning, you may receive ALL geographical calls regardless of
2. Press any key to stop the alarm or beeps. your location. To transmit Position Request Call
Position Request call is used to inquire the current position of specific
DSC and scrolling “RCV ALL SHIPS” dissapears when any key ships.
is pressed or power off the radio.
1. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode.
2. Press [U/I/C] keys to select “POS REQUEST”. Press [DSC].
4. Press [DSC] to transmit the All Ships call.

Scrolls

Scrolls
Scrolls
 4 Basic Operations Basic Operations 4
3. Press [U/I/C] keys to select an individual address to make the call. To transmit Position Report Call 5. Press [DSC] to make a Potition Report call. A beep sounds, TX To receive a Position Report Call
Preprogramming of addresses are required in advance just like Position Report call is used to acknowledge your current position to a is displayed while transmitting and WAIT ACK is displayed when
When a Position Report call is being received while monitoring CH 70:
other DSC calling functions. specific vessel. completing the call.
1. A beep sounds, DSC and scrolling “RCV POS REPORT” are dis-
1. Press [DSC] to enter DSC mode. played.
2. Press [U/I/C] keys to select “POS REPORT”. Press [DSC]. 2. Press any key to stop the beep.
3. Press [DSC] to reply the call or press any key to ignore the call.

Scrolls
4. Press [DSC] to display CH70 and “READY”.
6. Press any key to return to regular operation, or wait until the ACK
Scrolls signal is being received.

3. Press [U/I/C] keys to select an individual address to make the call. To receive a Position Request Call Scrolls
Preprogramming of addresses are required in advance just like When a Position Request call is being received while monitoring CH
23 other DSC calling functions. 70 : To receive a Position Request Reply Call 24
1. A beep sounds, DSC and scrolling “RCV POS REQUEST” are dis- When a Position Reply call is being received while monitoring CH 70:
5. Press [DSC] to make a Potition Request call. A beep sounds, TX
played. 1. DSC and scrolling“POS REPLY” are displayed.
is displayed while transmitting and WAIT ACK is displayed when
completing the call. 2. Press any key to stop the beep. 2. Press any key to stop the beep.
3. Press [DSC] to reply the call or press any key to ignore the call. The position from the called station is displayed in order of latitude
and longutitude.
• Select AUTO ACK in the setmode to automatically reply to this call.
4. Press [DSC] to display CH70 and “READY”.

Scrolls
Scrolls
6. Press any key to return to regular operation, or wait until the ACK
signal is being received.
Scrolls
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To receive a Position Report Reply Call ■ set mode
Same event takes place as above. Set mode is used to customize functions to suit your operating conditions
and needs. Following features (Menu) are available in the set mode. Set Mode Operation
The position of your vessel is displayed in order of latitude and longu-
1. Turn OFF the power.
titude.
2. Turn on the power with [16] pressed to enter Set mode.
• Select AUTO ACK in the setmode to automatically reply to this call.
3. Release [16] when “SCAN” is displayed.
4. Press [16] to select menu.
5. Press [U/I/C] to select the desired parameter. Repeat until all menu
are set to suit your preference and needs.
6. Turn OFF, then turn ON again to set and operate.

Scrolls
No. Display Function Option Default
1 SCAN Scan type n- (normal scan) / p- (priority scan) n- (normal scan)
25 2 TIMER Scan resume timer OFF / ON OFF 26

3 WX ALERT Weather alert OFF / ON OFF

4 DUAL Dual/Tri-watch d-(Dualwatch) / t- (Tri-watch) d-(Dualwatch)
5 DSC WATCH DSC watch OFF / ON OFF
6 BEEP Beep tone OFF / ON ON
7 AUTO ACK Auto acknowledgement OFF / ON OFF
8 FAVORITE CH Favorite channel OFF / ON ON
9 TOT Time out timer OFF / ON OFF
 5 Set Mode Maintenance 6
■ MENU signal is received on another channel, DSC watch pauses until the ■ TROUBLESHOOTING
q Scan Type signal disappears. This function may not be available for some chan- Following troubles are typical and you may check the radio, accessories and connections by yourself to fix troubles before consulting your radio dealer.
nel groups due to dealer programming.
There are 2 scan types: Normal scan and Priority scan.
y Beep Tone Trouble Possible Cause Solutions
• Normal scan searches all TAG channels in the selected channel
group. Select OFF to mute the beep that sounds when you operate keys. 1. DC cable has troubles. 1. Check DC cable connection, polarity and fuse.
This parameter won’t affect alert beeps. Can’t turn on.
• Priority scan searches all TAG channels in sequence while monitor- 2. The voltage exceeds 17V or below 9V. 2. Use proper power source of 13.8V
ing Channel 16. u Automatic Acknowledgement
Select ON to reply Position Request call and Position Report call au- 1. Hardware related 1. Check GPS setting and cable connections.
w Scan Resume Timer Unable to connect with GPS.
tomatically in DSC operations. 2. GPS format related 2. GPS format should be NMEA0183-2.0
The scan resume timer determines the resume condition of the scan.
i Favorite Channel
OFF : The scan pauses and monitors until the signal is gone. Can’t scan TAG setting is incorrect. Set TAG channels.
Select OFF to use [Y]/[Z] keys on the microphone to select all chan-
ON : The scan pauses 5 seconds and resume scanning except that nels.
the receiving signal is on CH16. Can’t transmit Receive-only channel Weather CH and CH70 can't transmit.
Default is ON, and [Y]/[Z] keys select only TAG setting channels.
e Weather Alert
o Time-out timer 1. Lowpower-only CH is selected. 1. Choose other channels.
NOAA broadcast stations transmit a weather alert tone to notify the Can’t transmit high power
27 Select ON to use a TOT. After 5 minutes elapsed, TOT cuts off the 2. Low power output is selected. 2. Set High power. 28
important weather information. Select ON to detect such alert and “WX
ALT” icon blinks until the radio is operated. transmission and prohibits transmission for 10 seconds as a time-out
penalty. This is to prevent useless long calls and unintentional trans- Observe a small A on the right of the CH number.
The last weather channel monitored is always checked during stand- mission by mistake. Can’t talk on the same channel. A duplex channel is selected.
Select the same channel (i.e. 65 and 65A)
by or while scanning.
• “WX ALT” is displayed instead of “WX” when this function is acti-
vated. No beep Beep off Select ON in SET mode.

r Dual / Tri-watch Can’t transmit a distress call. Programming is incorrect. Program the IDs correctly.
Select DUAL or TRIWATCH function according to your preference.
t DSC Watch 1. Squelch level too high. 1. Rotate [SQL] knob to adjust the squelch level.
No sound from the speaker.
PLEASE SELECT ON to operate DSC features properly. 2. Audio level too low. 2. Rrotate [VOL] knob to adjust the volume.
DSC watch monitors Channel 70 while you are receiving another
channel. Please consult your dealer for technical assistance and details of programming.
If a distress signal is received on Channel 70, the radio monitors
Channel 16 and 70 alternately until the distress signal is gone. If a
 19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156

7 Specifications 20A Appendix

157.000 157.000 67*2
867 67 156

General Specification Receiving Specification ■ Channel list 23

*1
Low power only. Momentary high power. DSC operation.
*2 *3

TX: 156.025-157.425 MHz Sensitivity ≤0.2uV

Frequency coverage
RX: 156.050 -163.275 MHz Squelch sensitivity ≤0.2uV
Mode FM (16K0G3E) DSC (16K0G2B) Adjacent channel selectivity ≥70dB 01 01 156.050 160.650 21 21 157.050 161.650 68 68 68 156.425 156.425 86A 157.325 157.325
01A 156.050 156.050 21A 21A 157.050 157.050 69 69 69 156.475 156.475 87 87 87 157.375 161.975
Frequency stability ± 10ppm Spurious response rejection ratio ≥70dB
02 02 156.100 160.700 21b Only receiver 161.650 70*3 70*3 70*3 156.525 156.525 87A 157.375 157.375
Operating temperature range -20°C ~ +60°C Intermodulation rejection ratio ≥70dB 03 03 156.150 160.750 22 157.100 161.700 71 71 71 156.575 156.575 88 88 88 157.425 162.025
Dimensions (W×H×D) 153mm×67mm×152mm Max. current drain ≤1.5A 03A 156.150 156.150 22A 22A 157.100 157.100 72 72 72 156.625 156.625 88A 157.425 157.425
04 156.200 160.800 23 23 157.150 161.750 73 73 73 156.675 156.675
Weight (main unit) 742g (with microphone) Audio output power (External speaker) ≥4.5W (10%)
04A 156.200 156.200 23A 157.150 157.150 74 74 74 156.725 156.725
Output impendence 4Ω 05 *1 *1 *1

*1 *1 *1
Transmitting Specification
06 06 06 156.300 156.300 25b Only receiver *1 *1

Output power 25W / 1W 07 156.350 160.950 26 26 26 157.300 161.900 78 156.925 161.525

Max. frequency deviation ±5.0 kHz 07A 07A 156.350 156.350 27 27 27 157.350 161.950 78A 78A 156.925 156.925
29 30
08 08 08 156.400 156.400 28 28 28 157.400 162.000 79 156.975 161.575
Spurious emissions ≥70dB
09 09 09 156.450 156.450 28b Only receiver 162.000 79A 79A 156.975 156.975
Adjacent channel power ≥70dB 10 10 10 156.500 156.500 60 60 156.025 160.625 80 157.025 161.625
Audio harmonic distortion ≤10% 11 11 11 156.550 156.550 61 156.075 160.675 80A 80A 157.025 157.025
12 12 12 156.600 156.600 61A 61A 156.075 156.075 81 157.075 161.675
≤5.5A (H)
Current drain 13*2 13 13*1 156.650 156.650 62 156.125 160.725 81A 81A 157.075 157.075
≤1.5A (L) 14 14 14 156.700 156.700 62A 156.125 156.125 82 157.125 161.725 1 Only receiver 162.550
15*2 15*1 15*1 156.750 156.750 63 156.175 160.775 82A 82A 157.125 157.125 2 Only receiver 162.400
Specifications and functions are subject to change at any time without
16 16 16 156.800 156.800 63A 156.175 156.175 83 83 157.175 161.775 3 Only receiver 162.475
notice and obligations.
17*1 17 17*1 156.850 156.850 64 64 156.225 160.825 83A 83A 157.175 157.175 4 Only receiver 162.425
Alinco declines any typographical erros found in this manual. 18 156.900 161.500 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 83b Only receiver 161.775 5 Only receiver 162.450
18A 18A 156.900 156.900 65 156.275 160.875 84 84 84 157.225 161.825 6 Only receiver 162.500
19 156.950 161.550 65A 65A 65A 156.275 156.275 84A 157.225 157.225 7 Only receiver 162.525
19A 19A 156.950 156.950 66 156.325 160.925 85 85 85 157.275 161.875 8 Only receiver 161.650
20 20 20*1 157.000 161.600 66A 66A 66A*1 156.325 156.325 85A 157.275 157.275 9 Only receiver 161.775
20A 157.000 157.000 67*2 67 67 156.375 156.375 86 86 86 157.325 161.925 10 Only receiver 163.275
 [MEMO]

■ IPX7 water proof

7: No water penetration / Submerge the device for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter from the fresh water’s surface.
The IPX7 designation provides for limited fresh water proofing of the radio, per specified above. This compatibility is factory guaranteed for a period
of one year provided all specified conditions of use are respected, any accessories connected must be specified genuine Alinco accessories and the
device has not been disassembled by the consumer. The device is designed to remain operational when used in rain, severe weather or in accidental
cases of dropping it in wet place when used in extreme conditions. Warranty will not cover devices that are damaged due to negligence or misuse of
the product. A periodical, professional maintenance is recommended when the ingress protection is very important to you.
In case of accidental drop to the water, pick it up immediately, dry with a clean cloth and never connect to power source and antenna until they are
completely dry.
Dropping it in deep water may cause damage due to water pressure and the warranty is void.
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