User's Manual

1 GENERAL

1.1 Introduction

The RS87 is a modular VHF radio and Class D Digital

Selective Calling (DSC) radio telephone system using a fully

featured telephone-style handset to access and control all func-

tions. It supports the latest GMDSS requirements for non-

SOLAS vessels from the International Maritime Organisation

(IMO). It 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 situation occur, with

the RS87 you can quickly raise an alert, indicating your identi-

ty, your position and automatically establish distress communi-

cation on the emergency voice channel.

The RS87 transceiver is robustly constructed using a pressure

die cast aluminium case for effective heat dissipation, ensuring

maximum transmission performance even after many hours

constant use.

Thank you for choosing Simrad

If you are pleased with your VHF we hope you will be interest-

ed in our range of marine electronic equipment, which is man-

ufactured to the same high standards as the RS87. Please con-

tact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue showing our

increasing range of high tech navigational instruments, GPS,

autopilots, Radar, Echosounders, Chartplotters and VHF radio

sets.

Simrad operate a policy of continual development and reserve

the right to alter and improve the speciﬁcation of their prod-

ucts without notice.

RS87 VHF

Part No. E04297

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Fig 1.1 - RS87 Handset