User Guide

2-1
2. OPERATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 Telex Communication
Telex communication is performed with a Narrow-band direct-printing (NBDP) Terminal con-
nected with an SSB transceiver. The recommended terminal for the FS-1503 is the FURUNO
DP-5/DP-6. Other makes can also be connected with the FS-1503, provided they comply with
the interfacing requirements. Telex operation requires the REMOTE-A Board (option). Note
that an Rx narrow filter (option) is also available.
FURUNO NBDP Terminal DP-5/DP-6
No special operation is required; class of emission and frequencies are automatically set on the
DP-5/DP-6.
Other makes of NBDP Terminal:
1. Select “TLX” with the [MODE/1] key.
2. Select a desired frequency.
3. Tune the antenna coupler by pressing the [TUNE/7] key.
Distress frequencies for telephony and telegraphy are as below. For other traffic frequen-
cies, refer to APPENDIX.
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28125.78125.4712
52145.70245.7714
512621360.86260.
19285.41485.6738
09221
775210.025210.
024615.40861
596610.