User's Manual Part 1

Instruction manual
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6 INTRODUCTION
The RS82 is a modular, dual station VHF radio and Class D
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) radio-telephone system using
a fully-featured telephone-style handset to access and control
all functions. It supports the latest GMDSS requirements for
non-SOLAS vessels from the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) and will enable you to make digitally
selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than
traditional voice calls using channel 16. Should a distress sit-
uation occur, with the AHS82 you can quickly raise an alert,
indicating your identity, your position and automatically
establish distress communication on the emergency voice
channel.
The transceiver “black box” is robustly constructed using a
pressure die-cast aluminium case for effective heat dissipa-
tion, ensuring maximum transmission performance even after
many hours constant use.
The operation of the AHS82 handset, which has a separate
external loudspeaker, is designed to be simple and intuitive.
Large buttons and a rubber-profiled handle-back ensure safe
and comfortable handling, whilst the over-sized, backlit LCD
and numeric keypad allow easy reading, even in difficult
conditions.
The handset is tough and waterproof, designed to withstand
the rigours of the marine environment.
7 MAIN FUNCTIONS
7.1 General notes
Although it has many advanced features, the AHS82 has been
designed to be as simple and intuitive to operate as possible.
The S
HIFT key is used to access the secondary functions printed
above each key – press S
HIFT, then press the appropriate key.
These secondary functions are shown in this manual in brack-
ets, e.g. (G
ROUP).
NOTE Shift mode will automatically time out after 2 seconds, unless
another key is pressed. At any time, pressing O
N/C will cancel
the current operation.
The lowest occupied port is the master controller, any opera-
tions initiated on this handset will override all other stations.
WX WATCH
SPEAKER
DIR
TEL CALL
VOL
VOL
ON/C
LAT/LON
CH SET
LIFT
COVER DISTRESS
16
VOLUME 1 1
SQUELCH 07
INT
AHS82 handset