RS35 VHF User Guide ENGLISH simrad-yachting.
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4-3 Ring volume (RING VOLUME) ...................................................................................................... 30 4-4 Key beep volume (KEY BEEP) ...................................................................................................... 30 4-5 Select units (UNITS)......................................................................................................................... 31 4-6 Internal speaker connections (INT SPEAKER)............................................
REL)............................................................................................................................................................... 61 9-4 Distress relay individual (INDIV DISTR RELAY)....................................................................... 61 Section 10 - AIS functionality...........................................................................62 10-1 About AIS..................................................................................................
1-2 Customizing your Simrad VHF radio You can customize the radio to suit your individual preferences. Some preferences can be set directly through the keys as explained in this section. Other preferences are set up through the built-in menus and these are explained in the other sections. 1-3 How to display and navigate menus 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press MENU (or CALL) key. Some line items may show an ▲ or ▼ indicator. This means there is more information available to show.
Duplex operation. Otherwise, blank for Simplex operation. D Priority channel is selected. PRI ACK Your DSC call has been received. Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5 V). FISH 275 Waypoint name and bearing. 800nm Distance to waypoint. 0.00 XTE (Cross track error). NO GPS GPS data is not available. X Section 2 - Basic operation and key functions All possible keys and their functions are listed here. Note that some of the keys may not be available, depending on your Simrad VHF radio model.
PTT Press To Talk Radio and DSC setup MENU mode (Located on the handset mic). Press PTT to transmit at any time on an allowable channel. This automatically exits you from menu mode and stops scanning. You must release PTT to receive a signal. Hold down for about 1 second to show the radio MENU so that you can customize your radio. See section 4. WX/NAV If PTT sticks, a built-in timer will automatically shut down a transmission after five minutes and sound a short error beep.
SCAN Scan (ALL SCAN & 3CH SCAN) IC (FOG HORN mode) There are two SCAN modes you can use to find the broadcast channel: • ALL SCAN mode scans ALL channels in sequence, and checks the priority channel every 2 seconds. • 3CH SCAN mode scans the favorite channels and CH16. Hold down for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select FOG HORN. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected. See section 10 for HAILER functionality.
MOB (Temporary waypoint) To mark your current position as a temporary waypoint, hold down MOB and release the key before the 3 second countdown ends. You will see the following sequence of LCDs: HOLD 3 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 2 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE HOLD 1 SEC FOR MOB RELEASE TO SAVE The new temporary waypoint is shown in your waypoints list. Hold down MENU, press ENT, then press ENT again to display the waypoints list (TEMP1, WP001, WP002).
Section 3 - Radio MENU SELECT options Hold down CALL MENU for about 1 second to access any of the following radio MENU SELECT options. Menu options shown inside the gray boxes are explained in this section.
3-1 Manage your waypoints list (WAYPOINT) • • • • You can store a maximum of 200 waypoints with their LL positions. When your waypoint list is full, you cannot make a new entry until you have deleted an existing entry Each waypoint name can have a maximum of 6 alphanumeric characters Waypoints are stored in order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first The waypoints are displayed in columns of 6 with a box.
3. Press ENT to set the nearest waypoint as the active waypoint OR move the cursor to another waypoint and then press ENT. 3. 4. The chosen waypoint is shown on the bottom line of the LCD. 5. 6. 3-1-5 Go to temporary waypoint MENU SELECT ►WAYPOINT BACKLIGHT BUDDY LIST LOCAL/DIST▼ 1. 2. 3. 4. WAYPOINT WP LIST NEAREST WP ►TEMP TEMP ►TEMP1 TEMP2 TEMP1 ►GO TEMP EDIT DELETE The waypoint details are displayed. The cursor is at the first character of the name.
3-3 Maintain your buddy list (BUDDY LIST) 3-3-2 Edit or delete an entry Use the buddy list to store the names and associated MMSIs of 20 favorite people. Names are stored in the order of entry, with the most recent entry shown first. The following sections show how to add, edit and delete entries on your BUDDY LIST. Section 7-3 explains how to call a buddy. 3-3-1 Add an entry You can enter a maximum of 20 buddy names.
3-4-2 Set local sensitivity MENU SELECT BACKLIGHT ▲ BUDDY LIST ►LOCAL/DIST CONTRAST ▼ 1. 2. SENSITIVITY DISTANT ►LOCAL Select LOCAL/DIST then scroll to LOCAL. Press ENT to activate the LOCAL setting. This disables distance sensitivity and the menu is displayed again. LOCAL is displayed on the LCD as a reminder that sensitivity is reduced. 3-6-1 Manually enter position and UTC time (MANUAL) Note: this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.
LM Y X W V S T U Q R V U Q W A O P U S Q M D E* F G X K H M I G I Zone boundaries are approximate h m Map outline © Mountain High Maps Compiled by HM Nautical Almanac Office Z A B C C* D 180° 150°W 120°W 90°W P 60°W L H L I* K 0 –1 –2 –3 – 3 30 –4 30°W h m D* – 4 30 E E* E† F F* –5 – 5 30 – 5 45 –6 – 6 30 0° G H I I* K K* * K Standard Time = Universal Time – value from table Universal Time = Standard Time + value from table O Corrected to January 2011 L
3-6-7 GPS alert (GPS ALERT) If the GPS Alert is ON and the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds. Note: The default setting is ON for the RS35 EU and OFF for the RS35 US. MENU SELECT LOCAL/DIST▲ CONTRAST ►GPS/DATA RADIO SETU▼ GPS/DATA MANUAL ►SETTING 1. 2. Select GPS/DATA then SETTING. Select GPS ALERT. 3. Select ON (on) or OFF (off ) as desired.
RADIO SETUP UIC ►CH NAME RING VOLUME KEY BEEP ▼ 63 CH NAME PHONE-PORTOP PHONE-PORTOP ►EDIT DELETE EDIT CH NAME PHONE-PORTOP 1. Select RADIO SETUP then CH NAME. Use the Channel Select knob or + or - to step through the channel name tags until you see the one you want to change then press ENT. 2. To delete the channel name, select DELETE and press ENT. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. To edit the channel name, select EDIT to edit the existing name tag. Input the new name over the existing name.
4-8 Weather alerts (WX ALERT) RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE ►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼ US model only. Use WX ALERT to set your preferences for weather alert information. The NOAA provides several weather forecast channels on USA and Canadian channel banks. If severe weather such as storms or hurricanes are forecast, the NOAA broadcasts a weather alert on 1050 Hz.
RADIO SETUP INT SPEAKE▲ WATCH MODE ►WX ALERT COM PORT ▼ WX ALERT TONE ALERT SAME ALERT ►SAME CODE SAME CODE 012011 ►STORE CANCEL SAME CODE ►NEW CODE 0122003 SAME CODE ►NEW CODE INPUT SAME CODE Select RADIO SETUP then WX ALERT. Select SAME CODE. If you have already entered any SAME codes, they are listed on the LCD. 3. Select NEW CODE. Enter the new SAME code along the dashed line, one number at a time. Press ENT to confirm each correct entry and to move to the next digit.
Section 5 - DSC setup menu (DSC SETUP) USER MMSI 876543210 ►STORE CANCEL WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into the radio before these DSC functions can be used. See Section 5-1 for instructions on entering your USER MMSI. Hold down CALL/MENU key for about 1 second to access the following DSC SETUP options. The following menu options are explained in this section.
5-2-2 Edit or delete a group name or group MMSI (GROUP SETUP) You can edit a group name or group MMSI at any time. DSC SETUP USER MMSI ►GROUP SETUP ATIS MMSI ATIS SELEC▼ GROUP SETUP MANUAL NEW ►FISHING 1 SAILING FISHING 1 012345678 ►EDIT DELETE EDIT NAME FISHING 1 ENTER MMSI 012345678 FISHING 1 012345678 ►STORE CANCEL Select DSC SETUP then GROUP SETUP. The existing group names are displayed. Select the group you want to edit. Press ENT. 3. To delete the group, select DELETE then YES.
5-5 Response to individual calls (INDIV REPLY) You can respond to incoming individual calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. An automatic response sends an acknowledgement and then sets the request link channel, ready for a conversation. A manual response asks if you want to acknowledge the call, and then asks if you want to converse with the caller. 1. Select DSC SETUP, then INDIV REPLY. 2. Select AUTO for an automatic response, or MANUAL for a manual response. 3.
5-9 DSC Test Reply (TEST REPLY) Section 6 - AIS setup menu (AIS SETUP) You can respond to incoming DSC TEST calls with an automatic response or with a manual response. • MANUAL manual response is required, press ENT to confirm or press EXIT to cancel. • AUTO automatically replies after a 10 second delay with an ACK to any incoming DSC TEST call.
6-4 GPS redirection (GPS REDIR) GPS redirection option set to output the GPS information to the chartplotter eliminating the need for an additional multiplexer. If “yes” is selected, the string $RMC will be redirected to the chartplotter once it is received. Note: The REDIR function will only redirect RMC and GLL messages from NMEA 0183 input port to the AIS output port. AIS SETUP ►GPS REDIR CPA ALARM CPA TCPA GPS REDIR ►NO YES 6-5 Closest point of approach alarm (CPA ALARM) Enables the CPA alarm.
8-3 Send an individual call (INDIVIDUAL) Section 8 - Sending and receiving DSC Calls Call to a Buddy WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these DSC functions can be used. See section 5-1. 8-1 What is DSC? DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has been designated as an international standard by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and is part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
8-6 Send a group call (GROUP) 8-4 Acknowledgement of an individual incoming call (INDIV) When an incoming call is received, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes and INDIVIDUAL is displayed. INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 NO AUTO SW ▼ 00:01 ROUTINE FROM 123456789 NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST ▲▼ 00:02 DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL ►LAST CALL GROUP ALL SHIPS ▼ 123456789 NO AUTO SW CH12 REQUEST 12:45 UTC ▲ 00:03 Press SILENC softkey (AIS/IC key) to silence the alert.
8-8 Send using the call log (CALL LOG) 8-9 Send using the distress log (DIST LOG) The Call Log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent incoming calls, so that you can call any of them again quickly. When the call log is full, the oldest entry is overwritten. DSC CALL GROUP ▲ ALL SHIPS ►CALL LOG DISTR LOG ▼ 11 12345678 INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 09:45 UTC 11 12345678 ►CALL BACK DELETE SAVE MMSI 3. 4. 5. ►INTER-SHIP MANUAL Select DSC CALL then CALL LOG.
8-10 View sent call log (SENT CALL) 8-12 Track your Buddy (TRACK BUDDY) The Sent Call log contains the contact details for the 20 most recent sent calls, so that you review details of the call. DSC CALL CALL LOG ▲ DISTR LOG ►SENT CALL LL REQUEST ▼ 01 BOBBY D INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE 10:45 UTC BOBBY D ►DELETE 8-12-1 Start or stop tracking a Buddy (START TRACK) 1. 2. Select DSC CALL then SENT CALL. Scroll down to the desired sent call details.
8-12-3 Add or delete a Buddy on your track list (TRACKLIST) DSC CALL SENT CALL ▲ LL REQUEST ►TRACK BUDD DSC TEST ▼ 1. 2. TRACK BUDDY START TRACK SET BUDDY ►TRACKLIST INTERVAL TRACKLIST ►ADD NEW SEAROSE ADD NEW ►MERMAID IV SEASPRAY 6. Select DSC CALL then TRACK BUDDY. Select TRACKLIST. Any buddies already on the tracklist will be listed. Note: To delete a buddy from the tracklist, select that buddy then press ENT. Select YES then press ENT again to delete. Select ADD NEW to show your buddy list.
8-14 View user MMSI and GPS information 4. The call data is stored in your Call Log (see Section 7-8). The radio’s MMSI can be viewed as well as the current position. DSC CALL LL REQUEST▲ TRACK BUDDY DSC TEST ►MMSI/GPS ID:123456789 99°99.999’X 999°99.000’Y 8-17 Receiving an individual call (INDIV) INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE FROM 123456789 AUTO SWITCH ▼ 00:01 8-15 Receiving DSC calls 1.
press EXIT to return the current DSC receive process. If the display shows "AUTO SWITCH", the radio will automatically switch to the designated channel after 10s if no user intervention. For "AUTO SW OFF", a manual change is required - for "AUTO SWITCH" options , see section 5-8. You do not need to send an acknowledgement. If desired, press PTT to initiate voice contact on the designated channel. 3. 4.
5. 6. You now have the following options: RESEND, PAUSE, CANCEL: To RESEND the call, press RESEND softkey (AIS/IC key) to enter "HOLD DISTRESS 3 SECONDS TO SEND" screen. Hold down DISTRESS key for 3s to resend the call or press EXIT softkey (AIS/IC key) to return to waiting for an acknowledgement call. To PAUSE the call, press PAUSE softkey (WX/NAV key) to pause the "Call repeat" mode, press EXIT softkey (AIS/IC key) to resume the same call.
Section 10 - AIS functionality WARNING A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before these AIS functions can be used. See section 5-1. 10-1 About AIS The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It allows vessels equipped with AIS to automatically and dynamically share and regularly update their position, speed, course and other information such as vessel identity with similarly equipped vessels.
10-4 AIS Information and display CAUTION Not all vessels transmit AIS information and therefore not all vessels will be displayed or listed in the following AIS screens. AIS vessel information can be displayed on the radios LCD screen: 1. Press the AIS/IC button to display the AIS plotter screen Note: You must have LAT/LON position information for targets to be displayed on the plotter PPI. 7.
Section 11 - General functionality HAILER PA ►FOG HORN INTERCOM 11-1 Using the Fog Horn An appropriate PA speaker must be connected to the Hailer wiring before the FOG HORN function can be used. The FOG HORN will sound certain international standard fog horn tones through the hailer speaker depending on the mode selected. 1. 2. Press and hold the AIS/IC button for about 1 second to enter HAILER mode. Select FOG HORN and press ENT.
Section 12 - Wireless Handset functionality This radio can operate with up to two optional HS35 wireless handsets. When an HS35 wireless handset is successfully 'subscribed' to the radio, the button and screens on each device will be mimicked. Note: The HS35 must be subscribed to the RS35 base-station radio before it can be used. See Section 7 on how to subscribe the wireless handset to the RS35. Note: Maximum of two handsets can be subscribed to the RS35.
Appendix A - Technical specifications Unit LIMIT Intermediate Frequency : 1st MHz 21.4 KHz 450 dBuV ≤-6 dBuV ≤6 : 2nd Simrad RS35 GENERAL Unit Standard Operation Temperature °C LIMIT -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF) Normal Working Voltage V 12 V DC battery system (negative ground) Low battery detect Voltage V 10.5 Rx Current Drain at : Max Audio Power A ≤1.5 : Stand-By A ≤0.25 : Hailer Power A ≤3.5 : Hi Power A ≤6 (@13.6 V DC) : Lo Power A ≤1.5 (@13.6 V DC) mm 180.
RS35 NMEA 2000 PGNS Wireless Handset: Unit LIMIT Rx Frequency MHz 2401~2480 127250 Vessel Heading Rx Channel Number 80 Rx Sensitivity @ PER <=1% dBm -92 127258 Magnetic Variation mA <60 Rx Current 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update Nominal Transmit Power/Peak Power dBm 18+/-2 Tx Frequency Error ppm <+/-30 129029 GNSS Position Data <150 129033 Time & Date Tx Current Functional range mA mtrs 129038 Class A position report (Rx,Tx) HS35 cradle voltage V
Appendix B - Troubleshooting 1. The transceiver will not power up. A fuse may have blown or there is no voltage getting to the transceiver. a) Check the power cable for cuts, breaks, or squashed sections. b) After checking the wiring, replace the 7 Amp fuse. c) Check the battery voltage. This must be greater than 10.5V. 2. The transceiver blows the fuse when the power is switched on.
62 156.125 160.725 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 63 156.175 160.775 D Port Operations No Yes PORT OPS 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence No Yes TELEPHONE 65 156.275 160.875 D Port Operations No Yes 66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operations No Yes 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, bridge-to-bridge Yes 68 156.425 156.425 S Inter-ship 69 156.475 156.475 S Port Operations 70 156.525 156.525 - 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.
68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No SHIP - SHIP 69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes PLEASURE 70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling - DSC ------ ------ DSC 71 156.575 156.575 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes Yes 72 156.625 156.625 S Boat Operations, Recreational Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 S Port Operations Yes 74 156.725 156.725 S Port Operations 77 156.875 156.875 S 78A 156.925 156.925 79A 156.
“Receive only” channels. 62A 156.125 156.125 S Canadian Coast Guard Yes Yes CANADIAN CG 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Correspondence, Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 64A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Government, Canadian Commercial Yes Fishing Yes UNAUTHORIZED 65A 156.275 156.275 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 66A 156.325 156.325 S Port Operations Yes Yes PORT OPS 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No COMMERCIAL 68 156.425 156.
C-5 EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) alerts National Codes Nature of Activation Emergency Action Notification (National only) State and Local Codes Nature of Activation Event Codes Message EAN WARNING EAT ADVISORY National Information Center NIC ADVISORY National Periodic Test NPT TEST Required Monthly Test RMT TEST Required Weekly Test RWT TEST State and Local Codes Nature of Activation Event Codes Message Avalanche Warning AVW WARNING Avalanche Watch AVA WATCH Blizzard Warning B
Appendix D - EU VHF marine channel charts The following channel charts are provided for reference only and may not be correct for all regions. It is the operators responsibility to ensure correct channels and frequencies are used for local regulations. For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. D-1 EU international channel chart CH TX (MHz) RX (MHz) MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE NAME TAG REMARK 62 156.125 160.
D-2 Inland waterways country specific table - ATIS ON 77 For specific channel information for your country, please refer to local authorities. CH SPECIFIC FOOTNOTES TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY (MHZ) SHIP 86 SHIP-TO-SHIP SHIP-TO PORT NAUTICAL INFORMATION a) 156.025 160.625 x 01 a) 156.05 160.65 x 61 a) 156.075 160.675 x 02 a) 156.1 160.7 x 62 a) 156.125 160.725 x 03 a) 156.15 160.75 x 63 a) 156.175 160.775 x 04 a) 156.2 160.8 x 64 a) 156.225 160.
Explanation of specific footnotes in Country Specific table: D-3 Special channels a. In the countries mentioned under remark 2, it is strictly prohibited to use this channel. b. This channel is not allowed to be used between Rhine km 150 and km 350. Country Item Chart c. In the Netherlands, this channel is used by for its on-scene communications during safety operations on the North Sea, IJsselmeer, Waddenzee, Ooster- and Westerschelde.
*988-10264-001* Appendix E - MMSI and license information You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS35 in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer. The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
