PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B SR-102Ô Product No. 2726A GMDSS 16/6 Survival Radio ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO.................................................... 1 1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 2 2.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 3 2.1 This Manual.................................................................................. 3 2.2 Purpose .......................................................................................
FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO Y1-03-0079-1 Rev.
1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING FREQUENCY CHAN FREQUENCY (MHz) FUNCTION 16 6 156.800 156.300 Distress Calling Communications/USCG TRANSMITTER Power Output (ERP) Frequency Control Modulation Type Max. Modulation Audio Bandwidth 500 mW ±2.5 dB Quartz Crystal (±.001%) Phase ±5 kHz 300/2500 Hz RECEIVER Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Audio Output 1.0mV 300 mW BATTERY Type Storage Life Operating Life under typical duty cycle of 1:9 (i.e.
2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 THIS MANUAL 2.1.1 This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2726A 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety. A photocopy of the suggested procedures for distress communications outlined in section 7.
3.0 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3.1 OPERATING CONTROLS All radio controls are flat panel, push-types located on the front surface of the radio (see Figure 2.) ON/OFF VOL Ù Press for one (1) second to turn ON, and press again to turn OFF. Volume Ù (increases audio output level to maximum) VOL Ú Volume Ú (decreases audio output level). PTT Push-To-Talk activates transmitter while switch is depressed. When switch is released, radio returns to receive mode automatically.
4.0 OPERATION 4.1 CHANNEL 16 OPERATION (CHAN 16) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Remove control panel protective cover. Strap the unit around operator's wrist, hand or glove. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn ON the Survival Radio*. CHAN 16 button stays lit (red). Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. Press blinking PUSH TO TALK button to transmit. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"—6" (7.5 cm to 15 cm). h.
5.0 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 INSTALLATION The Survival Radio and its protective cover shall be packed with the ship’s survival craft or in a survival suit. When not packed with a life raft, the radiotelephone should be stored in an accessible place, as close to the survival craft as possible. 5.2 MANDATORY TESTING 5.2.1 Radiotelephones operated within the U.S.A. must be operationally tested on a periodic basis (FCC regulations, Part 80, section 80.834, until superseded by section 80.1095).
j. If a response is not heard (full quieting), have the radio unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. k. Press the CHAN 6 key to tune unit to channel 6. l. Set the monitoring transceiver to channel 6 (156.3 MHz). m. Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 6). n. If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats). o.
FIGURE 3: CONTROL PANEL PROTECTIVE COVER Y1-03-0079-1 Rev.
6.0 BATTERY INFORMATION FIGURE 4: BATTERY REPLACEMENT Y1-03-0079-1 Rev.
6.1 Battery Options 6.1.1 Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) The Survival Radio is supplied with a replaceable lithium battery pack. This primary battery pack will operate the radio for at least 8 hours, in compliance with IMO/SOLAS and FCC requirements for a survival craft radio. To maintain compliance with these regulations, the lithium battery pack must be replaced after 5 years or after any use (with the exception of activating the unit for the purpose of testing.
b. Use the world recognized expression M'AIDER or MAYDAY to call for help. Note that MAYDAY is commonly pronounced as it is read in English, when utilized in English speaking countries. To improve the chances of being understood internationally, it is best to pronounce the above expression two ways: 1. The internationally recognized way, M'AIDER (in French) pronounced phonetically as “mě - dě,” (see any French language instruction book for further details) and, 2.
d. Antenna height and range of communications are intimately related. In general, a higher antenna will have a longer range than a similar lower antenna. The typical range for a transmitting radio held at about 1.2 meters (4.0 ft) above average water level is expected to equal 4.5 kilometers (2.8 statute miles). The receiving shipborne antenna can extend the range if it is mounted high.
