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CANCELING DISTRESS ALERT
If less than five seconds has elapsed since the [DISTRESS] key was pressed, the distress alert
may be canceled by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key. Otherwise, do the following:
1. Switch off equipment immediately.
2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.
3. Transmit message to "All Stations” giving your vessel's name, callsign and DSC number to
cancel the distress alert.
Example message:
All Stations, All Stations, All Stations
This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN,
DSC NUMBER, POSITION.
Cancel my distress alert of
DATE, TIME, UTC.
=Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN.
DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Do not touch any part of the antenna
when the equipment is transmitting.
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn
or serious injury exists inside
the equipment. Only qualified
personnel should work inside
the equipment.
Electrical shock can result.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or
permanent equipment damage.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Do not use the equipment for other than
its intended purpose.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result.
Personal injury can result if the equipment
is used as a chair or stepping stool, for
example.
Turn off the power immediately if water
leaks into the equipment or the equip-
ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Do not place objects on the top of the
equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
The equipment can overheat or personal
injury can result if the object falls.
Do not place liquid-filled containers on
the top of the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid
spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Any repair work must be done by a
licensed radio technician.
Improper repair work can cause electrical
shock or fire.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD..................................................................................................................... v
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. vii
1. VHF RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 VHF Controls, Indications .........................................................................................1-2
1.3 Turning the Power On/Off..........................................................................................1-2
1.4 Selecting Channel Modes, Channels ..........................................................................1-3
1.5 Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker .............................................................................1-3
1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions ....................................................1-3
1.7 Transmitting ...............................................................................................................1-4
1.8 Selecting Output Power..............................................................................................1-4
1.9 Turning the Loudspeaker On/Off ...............................................................................1-4
1.10 Automatic Selection of CH16 ..................................................................................1-4
1.11 Dual Watch ...............................................................................................................1-5
1.12 Scanning ...................................................................................................................1-5
1.13 Remarks on Voice Communications ........................................................................1-6
2. DSC TERMINAL OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
2.1 DSC Controls, LED Warnings ...................................................................................2-1
2.2 DSC Operational Overview .......................................................................................2-4
2.3 Turning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off .........................................................2-7
3. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission........................................................................................3-1
3.2 Manual Entry of Own Ship’s Position and Time........................................................3-3
3.3 Canceling a Distress Call ...........................................................................................3-4
3.4 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal ..........3-5
3.5 Distress Alert Relay....................................................................................................3-9
4. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES
4.1 Transmitting Individual Calls.....................................................................................4-1
4.2 Receiving Individual Calls (ACK RQ) ......................................................................4-5
4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls ......................................................................................4-9
4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls.........................................................................................4-12
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4.5 Preparing and Saving Messages ...............................................................................4-16
4.6 Writing Over Files ....................................................................................................4-18
4.7 Opening, Transmitting Files .....................................................................................4-19
4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory ........................................................................4-20
5. OTHER CALLING TYPES
5.1 Selection of Other Calling Types ...............................................................................5-1
5.2 Making Telephone Calls.............................................................................................5-3
5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station ...........................................................5-6
5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Numbers................................................................5-7
6. USER PREFERENCES
6.1 Automatic or Manual Printing (Printer setup) ............................................................6-1
6.2 Turning Key Beep On/Off ..........................................................................................6-4
6.3 Alarm Setup................................................................................................................6-5
7. SYSTEM CONFIRMATION
7.1 Confirming Own Ship’s ID ........................................................................................7-1
7.2 Confirming ROM Version No. ...................................................................................7-2
7.3 Confirming VHF Section Settings .............................................................................7-3
7.4 Confirming VHF Channels ........................................................................................7-4
7.5 Confirming Tx Output Power ....................................................................................7-5
8. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Maintenance ...............................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................8-1
8.3 Diagnostic Test ...........................................................................................................8-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... SP-1
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................A-1
Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................A-1
Marine VHF Channel Lists .............................................................................................A-4
Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2).......................................................................A-9
INDEX......................................................................................................................... Index-1
Declaration of conformity to type
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FOREWORD
A Word to FM-8700 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8700 VHF
Radiotelephone. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO
name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 40 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an
enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This
dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global net-
work of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can
perform its intended function unless operated and maintained prop-
erly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures
for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether
we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The FM-8700 is a highly advanced, full-duplex, fully synthesized
25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy
the stringent requirements of marine communications, and com-
plies with GMDSS carriage requirements for safety and general
communications.
VHF
Antenna
CH70 RX
Antenna
Navigation Device
DX-8700
Wing Handset (port)
DUPLEXER UNIT
Wing Handset (starboard)
AC/DC
Power
Supply
110/220 VAC
24 VDC
Unit PR-300
Handset
24 VDC
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
FM-8700
External Speaker
Distress
Message
Controller
DMC-5
Remote Station RB-700
Distributor DB-500
Printer
Interface
IF-8500
Printer
PP-510
: Standard Supply
: Optional Supply
Figure 1 FM-8700 system configuration
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1. VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The FM-8700 system consists of a transceiver unit, a duplexer unit
and two antennas. The transceiver unit contains a VHF transmit-
ter, receiver, and channel 70 watch receiver module. All opera-
tions are controlled on its front panel.
1.1 Front Panel
Keyboard
(for DSC operation)
Controls for
DSC calling
LCD
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8700
POSITION AUTO ACK
TEST
Watch CH 70
auto
CANCEL
1
2
3
PRINT
CONTRAST VOLUME
6
4
5
DISTRESS CANCEL
DISTRESS
ALARM
FILE
RCVD
XMTD
CALL
STOP
SELECT
7
8
9
VOLUME
SQUELCH
OFF/DW/SCAN(PUSH)
CHANNEL
REM USA WX PRIV
MODE(PUSH)
ENT
0
LOW
TX
(PUSH)
HI
LOW
Controls for
CH16
VHF operation
OFF
AUTO
CH16 key
High/Low power
Channel selector
(Press for Mode selection.)
Volume with
Power ON/OFF
(Press to turn
Squelch control
(Press for DW, Scan.)
Channel No. display
loudspeaker on/off.)
Figure 1-1 FM-8700 transceiver unit
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1.2 VHF Controls, Indications
Control
Function
CHANNEL/
MODE
CHANNEL (Rotary control): Selects a
channel.
MODE (Push): Changes modes in order of
INTL, USA, WX and PRIV. (USA, WX and
PRIV modes available where permitted.)
SQUELCH/
DW/SCAN
SQUELCH (Rotary control): Mutes the
receiver when no signal is present on the
channel selected. AUTO position
automatically reduces white noise.
DW/SCAN (Push): Changes the operating
function in order of Dual Watch, Scan and
Off.
VOLUME
Rotation turns the power on/off and adjusts
the volume of the loudspeaker. Pressing turns
off the internal loudspeaker.
HI/LOW key
CH16 key
Alternates high and low output power.
Selects channel 16.
Indication
Meaning
Internal loudspeaker OFF by pressing the
VOLUME control. Internal loudspeaker is
automatically turned off whenever the handset
is set in its rest.
LOW
TX
Lights RF power is LOW.
Lights while transmitting.
REM
Lights when FM-8700 is being controlled by
Remote Station RB-700.
USA
USA mode. (Some ITU duplex channels are
used as simplex channels.)
WX
Lights when a weather channel is selected.
(Available in USA version.)
DW/SCAN
DW for Dual Watch; SCAN for scanning.
1.3 Turning the Power On/Off
To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME control clockwise until
you hear a click. To turn the power off, turn the control fully coun-
terclockwise until you hear the click.
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1.4 Selecting Channel Modes, Channels
Selecting channel modes
While pressing the CHANNEL selector, press the CH16 key to
select the channel mode: International, USA (in the case of USA
channel permitted), private (if authorized), or weather mode (USA
channel permitted). The International version of the FM-8700 has
no such selection.
On the weather channel mode, a beep is emitted when the weather
alert tone is received.
Note: Private channels are available only where permitted by the
authorities.
Selecting channels
Rotate the CHANNEL selector clockwise (counterclockwise) to
display desired channel in the channel No. display window.
1.5 Adjusting Volume of Loudspeaker
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the loudspeaker.
1.6 Adjusting Squelch, Selecting Operating Functions
Adjusting squelch
The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust
it so that white noise heard in the loudspeaker just fades out. Per-
form this operation when no traffic is being received.AUTO squelch
automatically reduces white noise. Usually select the AUTO posi-
tion. Avoid turning the squelch too far clockwise – you may miss a
long distance communication.
Note: To obtain correct scan watch/dual watch response, adjust
the SQUELCH control precisely.
Selecting operating function
Every pressing of the SQUELCH control changes the operating
function as follows:
OFF
DW
SCAN
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1.7 Transmitting
Press the PTT (Press-to-talk) switch on the handset or microphone
to talk, and release it to listen for the response. The VHF section
keyboard accepts no key input when the PTT switch is operated.
Remarks on transmitting
• Before transmitting, think about the subjects which have to be
communicated and, if necessary, prepare written notes to avoid
unnecessary interruptions and ensure that no valuable time is
wasted on a busy channel.
• Listen before commencing to transmit to make certain that the
channel is not already in use.
1.8 Selecting Output Power
Each press of the [HI/LOW] key selects HI or LOW output power.
LOW appears when low power is selected. The transmitter power
is automatically set for low on the following channels:
International: CH15, CH17
USA:
CH13, CH15, CH17, CH67; to operate USA chan-
nel 13 or 67 in high power, keep [HI/LOW] pressed
while talking into the handset.
1.9 Turning the Loudspeaker On/Off
To turn the loudspeaker on/off, press the VOLUME control. The
loudspeaker off mark appears when the speaker is off. The loud-
speaker is automatically turned off when the telephone handset is
used on semi-duplex channels.
1.10 Automatic Selection of CH16
Press the [CH16] key to select CH16, the International Calling and
Safety Channel. The use is limited to distress, safety and calling.
The transmission on CH16 (156.800 MHz) should be limited to
within 1 minute except for distress calling.
Avoid calling on CH16 for purposes other than distress, urgency
and very brief safety communications when another calling chan-
nel is available.
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1.11 Dual Watch
The dual watch function permits watch on CH16 and another se-
lected channel. CH16 and another channel are watched at intervals
of 0.15 seconds and one second, respectively.
To start DW, first select the other frequency to watch and then
press the SQUELCH control. When the receiver finds a signal on
CH16, it locks on it and restarts dual watching after the signal on
CH16 has gone. If another channel has traffic, it still continues
dual watch. The speech is heard intermittently. If you are annoyed
with the intermittence, turn off DW by pressing the PTT switch on
the handset or pressing the SQUELCH control.
1.12 Scanning
The receiver scans all channels in the selected channel mode in
ascending channel order, watching CH16 between channels as be-
low:
1
16
2
16
3
16
4…
16
88
16
87
16
86
16…
To start scanning, press the SQUELCH control. When the receiver
finds a signal, scanning is stopped on that channel and starts dual
watch on it and CH16.
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1.13 Remarks on Voice Communications
Automatic acknowledge (DSC operation) is automatically changed
to manual acknowledge when voice communications begin. (The
“auto” indication, however, remains on the screen.) This is done to
prevent break in communications. Automatic acknowledge is au-
tomatically restored once voice communications are terminated.
Priority
The priority of the equipment is as follows: DSC section of FM-
8700>Wing handset>Handset of FM-8700>Remote Station RB-
700
Note: Time-out Timer
The FM-8700 is equipped with an automatic timing device that
deactivates the transmitter and reverts the transceiver to the re-
ceive mode after an uninterrupted transmission period of 5 min-
utes. Please contact your dealer if necessary.
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2. DSC TERMINAL OPERATIONAL
OVERVIEW
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is the globally adapted system by
the ITU-R and IMO for selective calling of coast station and ship
radio stations. The DSC system is used for both safety and routine.
The GMDSS requires the use of DSC for distress alerting and safety
calls.
2.1 DSC Controls, LED Warnings
DSC controls
DSC controls
LCD
VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8700
POSITION AUTO ACK
TEST
Watch VHF ch70
auto
CANCEL
1
2
3
PRINT
CONTRAST VOLUME
6
4
5
DISTRESS CANCEL
DISTRESS
FILE
RCVD
XMTD
ALARM
STOP
CALL
SELECT
7
8
9
VOLUME
(PUSH)
SQUELCH
OFF/DW/SCAN(PUSH)
CHANNEL
MODE(PUSH)
ENT
0
LOW
TX
REM USA WX PRIV
HI
LOW
CH16
OFF
AUTO
Transmits messages other than distress.
Silences the receive alarm.
Stops repetitive alerts.
Transmits the distress alert. Press the [DISTRESS]
key 4 seconds continuously.
Figure 2-1 FM-8700 transceiver unit
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LED warnings
The four LEDs surrounding the [DISTRESS] key light continu-
ously when the distress signal is transmitted.
DISTRESS
ALARM
STOP
• The upper two of the four LEDs surrounding the [ALARM
STOP] key blink (and alarm sounds) when distress or urgent
message is received. LEDs can be extinguished and alarm si-
lenced by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key.
• The lower two LEDs (Green) blink (and alarm sounds) when
message other than distress/urgent are received. Alarm is auto-
matically silenced five seconds after message is received.
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DSC control description
POSITION AUTO ACK
TEST
CANCEL
1
2
3
PRINT
CONTRAST VOLUME
6
4
5
Figure 2-2 DSC keyboard
FILE
RCVD
XMTD
SELECT
7
8
9
ENT
0
Key
Function/Purpose
0
9
Enter numeric data.
CANCEL
Cancels wrong data and restores previous menu.
Adjusts illumination of LED and keys in four levels.
1. Displays Set up menu (Main menu).
2. Changes settings of items appearing with blinking question mark.
SELECT
ENT
Registers key input. (Blinking item is registered when key is pressed.)
1. Shifts the cursor leftward.
2. Restores previous display when pressed at displays with a blinking
question mark.
Shifts the cursor rightward.
POSITION
Position and time are shown while pressed and held down.
1
Turns automatic transmission of acknowledge call (AUTO ACK) on/off. (Refer
to page 2-8.) Note that distress alert cannot be automatically acknowledged
by "auto acknowledge."
AUTO ACK
2
TEST
Conducts self-tests.
3
PRINT
Printing. (Also sets up automatic printing.)
Adjusts contrast of LCD in eight levels.
Opens files.
4
CONTRAST
5
FILE
7
RCVD
Displays contents of received messages. (Storage capacity: 100 files, 50
each of distress and other.) (Refer to page 4-20.)
8
XMTD
Displays contents of transmitted messages. (Storage capacity: 50 files.)
(Refer to page 4-20.)
9
VOLUME
Not used.
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2.2 DSC Operational Overview
Standby display
When the FM-8700 is turned on, the following display appears.
This display is known as the “standby display.” This is where you
will begin most operations.
Watch VHF CH70
Standby display
screen
auto
[2] key pressed to get "auto" screen.
Should you get lost in operation you can return to the standby dis-
play by pressing the [CANCEL] key several times.
Selecting and registering items
The arrow keys ([t] and [s]) function to select items on the LCD.
After selecting item, press the [ENT] key to register it.
Item selected by cursor
appears here.
Call type <ALL ships>
Blinking
cursor
encloses
current
Call type
selection screen
IND TEL ALL R/A ---
selection.
(Scrolls
screen
(Scrolls
screen
leftward.)
rightward.)
Press the [ENT] key.
When blinking question mark appears
Press the [ENT] or [SELECT] key depending on your desire.
Blinking question mark
* VHF call message *
Format selection screen
(In this example it is format
for "VHF call message.")
Format ? INDIVIDUAL
If no change is necessary,
press the [ENT] key.
If change is necessary
press the [SELECT] key.
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Preparing and transmitting DSC messages
There are two methods by which you can prepare and transmit
DSC messages, and they are shown below.
Preparing message for immediate transmission
Prepare message and then transmit it as follows:
Standby display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format? INDIVIDUAL
For how to prepare a DSC message,
refer to page 4-1.
After preparation, press the [CALL]
key to transmit the DSC message.
Transmitting a message stored in the memory
99 messages (excluding distress message) can be saved to the
memory. You may open a memory-stored message and transmit it
as follows:
Standby display
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
1 2 3 4
>
6 7 9 ALM
Press the [7] key.
For how to prepare and store a message, refer to "4.5 Preparing
and Saving Messages."
After the standby display appears, press keys in the order
shown below to transmit a DSC messages.
Press the [7] key. / (Enter file number.) / Press the [CALL] key.
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Distress alert transmission and output power
When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the [DISTRESS]
key), the output power of the FM-8700 is automatically set to maxi-
mum (25 W).
When keyboard input is prohibited
The DSC section keyboard accepts no key input while a DSC mes-
sage is being transmitted. (DSC keyboard is inoperative about 3
seconds during a DSC distress call; 0.5 seconds for other DSC
calls.)
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2.3 Turning Remote & Auto Acknowledge On/Off
To enable or disableAUTOACK and remote control, press the [2}
key. Each press of the key enables or disables automatic acknowl-
edge and remote control function in the sequence shown below.
Remote control function
Automatic
At transmission
acknowledge
Watch
Auto
with [CALL] key At reception
pressed
Press [2] key
Press [2] key
Press [2] key
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Watch
OFF
Manual
1) When receiving
all ships call or
call related to
distress: ON
Watch
Limit
OFF
ON
2) When receiving
calls other than
the above: OFF
Limit acknowledge
The limit setting provides restricted use of the remote control func-
tion. It is useful when the following is desired:
• Automatically set a working channel when receiving anAll Ships
call so as not to miss initial voice from the transmitting station.
• Prevent automatic transmission of acknowledge back (ACK BQ)
in response to an individual call, when no operator is present.
• Prevent automatic transmission of own ship position data in re-
sponse to an individual call which requests such data.
Auto acknowledge is automatically disabled when…
• An Error Checking Code (ECC) appears at the end of a receive
message.
• A distress alert is received. (A distress alert cannot be acknowl-
edged automatically.)
• Conducting voice communications.
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3. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Distress Alert Transmission
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* Received * DISTRESS ACK
ID : 001234567
ID of station (usually coast station)
which transmitted DIST ACK.
Commence voice communications with coast station on CH16.
1. Provide the following information to the coast station:
Distress call
(1) Speak slowly and distinctly, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAY-
DAY,” pronounced as the French expression “m’aider.”
(2) This is;
(3) The name of your vessel and call sign three times.
Then, begin the distress communications, which consists of:
Distress communications
(1) Position in latitude and longitude;
(2) The name of the distress;
(3) The kind of assistance desired;
(4) Any other information which might facilitate rescue, for
example, length, color, and type of vessel, number of per-
sons on board.
2. Indicate the end of message by saying “Over.”
Some countries do not have sea area A. In this case “ACK” from
the coast station does not arrive over DSC. Aship nearby will con-
tact the vessel in distress over CH16. After transmitting the dis-
tress alert, conduct voice distress communications as shown above.
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3.2 Manual Entry of Ship’s Position and Time
Entering data manually
If automatic position input is lost for one minute the message "EPFS
error" appears. In this case, enter position manually as below.
(Normal display)
* VHF call message *
Format: DISTRESS
Watch VHF CH70
To enter data manually
from the Distress Alert
message, press [ENT]
and select call type
Distress.
Press the [SELECT] key
followed by the [1] key.
Press [ENT], [ENT]
[SELECT] in this order.
Position <
NORTH=
>
°
S E=
°
W UTC=
:
Enter
latitude.
Enter
longitude.
Enter time
(UTC).
Press the [ENT] key.
(Returns to normal
display.)
To move blinking cursor from NORTH
position to SOUTH, press the [s] key.
Note: If the manually entered position is not updated within four
hours the buzzer sounds and the message "Warning: Update posi-
tion!" appears on the screen. And if not updated within 23.5 hours
the position entered is erased. Once automatic input of position is
restored, cancel manually entered position as below.
Confirming Ship's Position and Time
Press and hold down the [1] (POSITION) key, ship's position and
time are shown while the key is pressed.
Canceling manually entered data
To cancel the manually entered data, enter 9999 for the time and
press the [ENT] key.
Note: Above procedure may also be used when you do not know
your ship's position. This data is input as NO INFORMATION in
POS&TIME in the DISTRESS ALERT MESSAGE.
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3.3 Canceling a Distress Call
Within five seconds after pressing the [DISTRESS]
key
If the [DISTRESS] key is pressed by mistake, press the [ALARM
STOP] key immediately (within 5 seconds). The distress call will
be canceled.
[ALARM STOP] key
* Ready for calling *
DISTRESS CALL
CH70
DISTRESS CANCEL
DISTRESS
ALARM
STOP
CALL
CHANNEL
LOW
TX
REM USA WX PRIV
MODE(PUSH)
HI
LOW
CH16
Figure 3-1 ALARM STOP key
If more than five seconds elapses after the
[DISTRESS] key is pressed
1. Switch off equipment immediately.
2. Switch equipment on and set to Channel 16.
3. Transmit message to “All Stations” giving your vessel's name,
callsign and DSC number to cancel the distress alert.
Example message
All Stations, All Stations, All Stations
This is VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN,
DSC NUMBER, POSITION.
Cancel my distress alert of
DATE, TIME, UTC.
=Master, VESSEL'S NAME, CALLSIGN.
DSC NUMBER, DATE, TIME UTC.
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3.4 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel,
Transmitting DIST ACK Signal
In no case is a ship permitted to transmit a DSC distress relay
call on receipt of a DSC distress alert on VHF channel 70.
Procedure when in area A1
1. When the FM-8700 receives a distress alert from another ves-
sel the upper two LEDs (Red) near the [ALARM STOP] key
blink and the FM-85700 sounds the distress alarm.
2. Silence the alarm by pressing the [ALARM STOP] key.
3. Wait up to three minutes until the DIST ACK signal from a
coast station is received. Be prepared to follow the instructions
of the coast station.
4. If you do not receive the DIST ACK signal, follow the flow
chart shown on the next page.
If further DSC alerts are received from the same source and the
ship in distress is beyond doubt in the vicinity, a DSC
acknowledgement may, after consulation with an RCC or Coast
Station, be sent to terminate the call.
Note 1: An asterisk (*) in a received distress alert message indi-
cates error or unknown at the location marked with the asterisk.
Note 2: Do not send DISK ACK in response to receipt of distress
alert having a nature of distress of EPIRB emission.
Your Ship
About 20 to 30 miles
(Sea area A1)
Coast station
Distress Alert
Transmission
Vessel in Distress
Figure 3-2 Receiving distress alert from other vessel
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Flow chart for determining if you should/should not
transmit DIST ACK signal
DSC Distress alert received.
Press [ALARM STOP]
key to silence alarm.
Listen on CH16 for
5 minutes.
Did you receive
acknowledge from
CS and/or RCC?
No
No
Is distress call
continuing?
No
Is distress traffic
in progress?
Yes
Yes
Is own
vessel able
to assist?
Yes
Yes Acknowledge the alert by
radiotelphony to the ship
in distress on VHF CH16.
1. Say "MAYDAY" ONCE.
No
2. Say ID number of vessel
in distress THREE TIMES.
3. Say "This is" ONCE.
4. Say ID number of your vessel
THREE TIMES.
CS = Coast Station
RCC = Rescue Co-ordination Center
5. Say "Received MAYDAY"
ONCE.
Inform CS and/or RCC.
Enter details in log.
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Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16
Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.
No reply
Reply received
Transmit DIST ACK to vessel in
distress over DSC CH70.
Communicate with vessel in distress.
Relay the distress alert to a coast station over DSC.
Follow the instructions of the coast station.
Begin search and rescue operation for the vessel in distress.
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Transmitting DIST ACK signal
To transmit the DIST ACK signal, do the following:
* Received * DISTRESS CALL
ID:
CH70
ID of vessel in distress
1 Press the [ALARM STOP] key to silence the alarm.
Then, press the [ENT] key successively to view
contents of distress message.
Acknowledge call <
>
ACK RELAY END ---
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
2 If you do not receive DIST ACK from coast station
within three minutes and your vessel meets
requirements (see previous page) for transmitting
DIST ACK, press the [CALL] key to transmit the
DIST ACK.
(Displayed while your
vessel is transmitting
DIST ACK.)
* Call in progress *
DIST ACK CALL CH70
Returns to standby display.
After transmitting DIST ACK
Begin search and rescue operations for the vessel in distress, com-
municating with the vessel over CH16 (automatically set) on the
FM-8700. Relay distress alert to coast station by MF DSC. Fi-
nally, follow instruction of the coast station.
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3.5 Distress Alert Relay
When you should relay a distress alert
You may relay a distress alert in the following conditions;
1 When the station in distress is not itself in a position to trans-
mit the distress message, or
2 When the master or person responsible for the vessel not in
distress, or the person responsible for the coast station, consid-
ers that further help is necessary.
DO NOT press the [DISTRESS] key to relay a distress alert; it is
for use when own vessel is in distress.
Relaying a distress alert
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
auto
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To select call type.)
Call type < >
Refer to page 5-1
for detail of items.
IND TEL ALL R/A R/S DST
Relay/ALL
(All Ships Call)
To call specific coast station
(individual call), select R/S and
press the [ENT] key. Then, enter
the coast station ID.
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF Call message *
Format: DIST RELAY ALL
(Display for
All Ships Call)
(*1)
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter ID of vessel in distress.)
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(*1)
Address < No inform >
input digits=
Enter ID of vessel in distress.
(If not know, enter all "9s" to set up for No
information.")
Press the [ENT] key.
Nature of distress?
UNDESIGNATED DISTRESS
To designate nature of distress,
press the [SELECT] key.
If nature of distress is unknown, press the [ENT] key
followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter position of vessel in distress.)
Position <
NORTH=
>
Manually enter position of vessel in distress, referring to page
3-4. If position is unkmown enter "9999" (no information).
Press the [ENT] key followed by the [SELECT] key.
(To enter time.)
Distress UTC:
UTC?
Manually enter time of distress.
Press the [ENT] key twice.
* Ready for calling *
DIST RELAY ALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key.
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DISTRESS RELAY ALL
Dist ship ID:
(Distress ship ID
appears on second line.)
* Call in progress *
DISTRESS RELAY ALL
(Transmitting distress
relay to all ships/coast
station.)
For All Ships Call only
(When selecting "R/A" in call type.)
Distress alert transmitted (relayed) for about 3 seconds.
Returns to
standby display.
Only for individual Call
(When selecting R/S in call type.)
* Wait for relay ack *
Wait for relay ack
screen
Watch on CH16,
Dist:
4.8 min
following instructions
of a coast station.
ID of vessel
in distress
Counts down from
five minutes.
If acknowledged within
five min., press the
[ENT] key
successively to view
contents of receive
message from coast
station.
If not acknowledged,
* No ack call received *
Watch on CH16,
following instructions
of a coast station.
Press the [CANCEL] key to return to the standby display. Then,
relay distress call by all ships call, contact coast station, and
search and rescue vessel in distress.
After relaying the alert, you must conduct search and
rescue for the vessel in distress, following instructions
of coast station.
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4. DSC OPERATION FOR
NON-DISTRESS CASES
4.1 Transmitting Individual Calls
The individual call is for sending message to a specific station.
After transmitting message (calledACK RQ transmission), wait to
receive the acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal from receiving
station. You should receive it within five minutes.
2 Acknowledge back
(ACK BQ signal)
1 Individual call
(ACK RQ transmission)
Own Ship
Coast Station
Figure 4-1 How an individual call is transmitted
General procedure for transmitting an individual call
Load saved Tx message, or prepare
message.
Transmit message.
Receive ACK BQ from receiving station.
Communicate with station.
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Detailed procedure for transmitting an individual call
Prepare and transmit a message as follows:
Watch VHF CH70
Previously selected
format appears here. If
“INDIVIDUAL” appears,
Press the [ENT] key.
press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select format.)
Call type <
>
IND TEL ALL ---
Place the cursor on “IND”.
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format: INDIVIDUAL
Press the [ENT] key.
Address?
Category:
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter other station ID.)
Address <
>
input digits =
Entry of other station ID
Ship station: 9 digits
Coast station: 00 + 7 digits
Press the [t] key.
(To return to
previous menu.)
Press the [ENT] key.
Address:
Category?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select category.)
Category <
>
“ROU” (Routine) is
normally selected.
DIS URG SAF ROU
Select “ROU”.
Press the [ENT] key.
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Telecom1??
Telecom2:
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To eselect telecommand 1.)
Telecom1 <
>
Usually select SMP or DUP .
SMP Dup DAT FAX NO
Select mode desired.
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel?
Press the [SELECT] key.
Note; Working channel is normally set by coast
station. Therefore, set up for "No information"
by setting the working channel as 9999.
Working channel <
input digit =
>
Enter channel followed by
[ENT] key.
* Ready for calling
To cancel message
prepared, press the
[CANCEL] key.
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70
(Return to normal display.)
Press the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress
(Transmitting)
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70
Transmission time
about 0.5 seconds
* Wait for ack BQ *
Next CH70
5.0 min
Counts down from five minutes.
Regulations prohibit calling to
same station during this time.
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After receiving the ACK BQ signal, do the following:
* Wait for ack BQ *
Next CH70
When the ACK BQ signal is received;
ABLE:
Receiving station
accepts working
channel proposed
by your ship.
* Received *
ACK BQ
ROUTINE
UNABLE: "16" is displayed
when other ship
rejected working
channel proposed
by your ship. If
ID:
Received station ID
coast station was
called, however,
the LCD shows
"QUEUE INDI-
1Alarm sounds. To silence, press the
[ALARM STOP] key.
CATION,"
meaning the coast
station is busy.
Wait on channel
designated; the
coast station will
2If "ABLE" appears, communicate with other
station over the VHF.
If "UNABLE" appears, prepare a message with
different proposal and transmit it by pressing the
[CALL] key. Repeat until proposal is mutually
accepted.
contact you.
3If you want to view contents of receive
message, press the [ENT] key successively.
Returns to normal display.
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4.2 Receiving Individual Calls (ACK RQ)
When an individual call is received, the FM-8700 responds to the
call depending on the setting of automatic acknowledge (AUTO
ACK) function:
• AUTO ACK “ON” (“Auto” appears.)
The DSC transmits the acknowledge back (ACK BQ)
signal automatically.
• AUTO ACK “OFF” (“Manual” appears.)
Verify contents of receive message by pressing the
[ENT] key successively, then manually transmit the
ACK BQ signal by pressing the [CALL] key.
Individual call (ACK RQ)
Own Ship
Coast Station
Figure 4-2 How to receive an individual call
Setting of “ABLE” or “UNABLE”
When AUTO ACK function is ON, you can select either “able” or
“unable” (to comply) for proposal from other station. See the next
page.
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Watch VHF CH70
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To diaplay Setup menu.)
Set up menu <
1 2 3 ---
>
Setup menu
(Main menu)
Select 2 followed by the [ENT] key.
ABLE:
To accept
proposal of
transmitting
station.
Comply status <
UNABLE ABLE
Press the
>
Normally set to ABLE.
UNABLE: Proposal is not
accepted.
Press the [ENT] key.
[ENT] key.
Unable <
>
NOR BSY ---
Select reason why unable to comply.
(Normal setting: No reason)
Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to standby display.
Receiving individual call with AUTO ACK ON
Automatic transmission of ACK BQ
(Alarm sounds.).
ABLE or UNABLE appears.
Other station ID
* Auto ack *
ID:
When "able to comply" is
selected.("ABLE" appears.)
When "unable to comply" is
selected. ("UNABLE" appears.)
Since the channel of the FM-8700
is automatically set to the channel
designated by a transmitting
station, voice communication can
be initiated by you or transmitting
station.
The channel of the FM-8700 is
restored to the previous channel.
(The channel is diffrent from the
one designated by other station.)
Then, prepare a message with
diffrent proposal and transmit it by
pressing the [CALL] key.
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Receiving ACK RQ with AUTO ACK OFF
After verifying contents of receive message, manually transmit the
ACK BQ signal by pressing the [CALL] key within five minutes.
If the signal is transmitted more than five minutes after reception
ofACK RQ signal, it is treated as an ACK RQ signal rather than an
ACK BQ signal.
Other ship ID
* Received * ACK RQ
ID:
Alarm sounds. To silence, press the [ALRAM STOP] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Communication mode
DUPLEX TP No information
Confirm proposal
from other station.
Channel:
Working channel
ACK: Transmits ACK BQ
Press the [ENT] key twice.
signal.
END: Returns to normal
display.
NEXT: Recalls received
message.
Acknowledge call <
>
ACK END NEXT DEL
DEL: Deletes received
message from
Press the [ENT] key.
memory.
* Acknowledge call *
Communication mode
Telecom1? DUPLEX TP
To change communication
mode, press the [SELECT]
key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel?
(*1)
(continued on next page)
Working channel
If no change is necessary,
press the [ENT] key.
To change working channel, press the
[SELECT] key then enter desired
channel number followed by the
[ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BQ CALL CH70
To transmit the ACK BQ signal, press
the [CALL] key.
Then, communicate
with other station.
Returns to standby display.
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4.3 Transmitting All Ships Calls
Purpose of all ships call
The All Ships Call is used to transmit important ship’s safety mes-
sage, safety of life at sea message or meteorological warning.
After transmitting message, you can communicate by voice over
the FM-8700.
Coast Station
Own Ship
Figure 4-3 All ships call
General procedure for transmitting an all ships call
Open file to transmit, or prepare message.
Press the [CALL] key.
Begin voice communications.
The procedure for voice communication is shown on the next page.
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Detailed procedure for transmitting an all ships call
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Previously selected
format appears here. If
"ALL SHIPS" appears,
Press the [ENT] key.
press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select format.)
Call type <
>
IND TEL ALL ---
Place the cursor on "ALL."
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format: ALL SHIPS
Press the [ENT] key.
Category?
Telecom1:
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select category.)
DIS: Distress
URG: Urgency
SAF: Safety
Category <
>
DIS URG SAF ROU
ROU: Routine
Select category desired.
(example: SAFety)
Usually select priority higher
than "SAF."
Press the [ENT] key.
Category: Safety
Telecom1?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select telecommand 1.)
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Telecom1 <
>
Usually select "SMP."
SMP DUP DAT ---
Select communication mode desired.
(Example: Simplex)
To return to
previous menu,
press the [t] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Telecom2: No information
Channel?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter working channel.)
Working channel <
>
input digits = 16
Channel entry (Example: 16)
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ALL SHIPS CALL CH70
To cancel message
prepared, press the
[CANCEL] key.
Press the [CALL] key.
(To transmit call.)
Returns to normal display.
* Call in progress *
ALL SHIPS CALL CH70
Transmission time
about 0.5 seconds
CH70 is auto-
matically selected,
and the message
prepared here is
transmitted.
Returns to standby display.
CH16 (designated above) is automatically selected,
so you can commence voice communications
immediately.
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4.4 Receiving All Ships Calls
When an all ship’s call is received while conducting voice com-
munications, press [2] (AUTO ACK) to switch to VHF channel.
The all ship’s call, transmitted by coast station or ship station, pro-
vides navigation and weather alerts and emergency information.
Status of FM-8700 when receiving an all ships call
Handset
When an all ship's call is received
status
1. Equipment automatically switches to working
channel.
2. Caller's voice can be heard.
On hook (*)
Off hook (*)
1. Alarm sounds.
2. Press [2 ](AUTO ACK) key to switch to working
channel.
3. Caller's voice can be heard.
* On hook: Handset hung in hook.
Off hook: Handset picked up.
Receiving an all ships call in on hook status
Basic procedure for receiving an all ships call while on hook
Watch DSC distress/safety channel.
Receive All Ships Call.
VHF channel is automatically selected.
Listen to message.
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Detailed procedure for receiving an all ships call while on
hook
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Below is the sequence for
receiving an All Ships Call in
auto acknowledge.
Channel is auto-
matically changed.
Listen to voice
message.
* Received * ALL SHIPS CALL
ID: 007654321 Safety
Press the [ENT] key.
SIMPLEX NO INFORM
Channel: CH25
Press the [ENT] key.
EOS: EOS ECC: OK
Press the [ENT] key.
Receive call <
END NEXT DEL
>
Select END and press the [ENT] key.
Watch VHF CH70
auto
End
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Receiving an all ships call in off hook status
Basic procedure for receiving an all ships call while off hook
Notice of All Ships Call arrives while communicating
with other ship.
Watch DSC CH70.
Receive All Ships Call.
Press [ALARM STOP ] key to silence alarm.
Press the [2] key.
Listen to voice message.
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Detailed procedure for receiving an all ships call while off
hook
Below is the sequence for manually acknowledging an all ships
call when the handset is off hook.
Watch
Do the following to receive an
All Ships Call.
manual
* Received * ALL SHIPS CALL
ID: 007654321 Safety
Press the [2 (AUTO ACK)] key followed by the [ENT] key to
change channel.
SIMPLEX NO INFORM
Channel: CH25
Press the [ENT] key.
EOS: EOS ECC: OK
Press the [ENT] key.
Receive call <
END NEXT DEL
>
Select END and press the [ENT] key.
Watch
manual
Listen to contents of message.
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4.5 Preparing and Saving Messages
There are two ways to prepare and transmit a message:
1. Prepare a message for immediate transmission. (Refer to
page 4-1.)
2. Prepare a message and store it for later transmission.
You can save up to 59 transmit messages (excluding distress mes-
sages) to the memory. These are numbered 01 to 59.
How to prepare transmit messages
Prepare message as follows:
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To display Setup menu.)
Set up menu <
1 2 3 ---
>
Setup menu
(Main menu)
Press the [7 (FILE)] key.
(To display File menu.)
File <
>
MESSAGE ADDRESS TEL No.
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format?
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4.6 Writing Over Files
You may write over unnecessary files. Simply prepare a message
and store it under file number of unnecessary file.
How to write over files
Example: You want to write over file saved under file number 01.
Watch VHF CH70
Press [SELECT], [7] and
[ENT] key in that order.
* VHF call message M *
Format?
Prepare a message (see page 4-1).
* Ready for filing *
Press the [ENT] key.
Call message <New>
02/59:
Press the [t] key to display "01."
Call message < >
01/59: A1
File name
Press the [ENT] key.
Name < A1 >
END ABCDEFG
Enter new name,
referring to
previous page.
If you don t want to change file name,
press the [ENT] key.
* Same file name exists *
Duplicate name? YES NO
Press the [ENT] key.
(To write over existing file.)
Next file memory <End>
END NEXT
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4.7 Opening, Transmitting Files
Opening a file
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [7 (FILE)] key. / (Enter file no.)
/ Press the [ENT] key.
File name
Call message <
/59:
>
To view contents of message, press the [ENT]
key successively.
* Ready for calling *
To transmit message:
Press the [CALL] key
To return to standby display: Press the [CANCEL] key.
Transmitting a file
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [7 (FILE) ] key. / (Enter file no.)
/ Press the [CALL] key.
* Call in progress *
(Transmitting)
Returns to standby display.
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4.8 Transmit/Receive Message Memory
The transmit message memory stores up to 50 transmitted mes-
sages (numbered 1 to 50) on a first-in, first-out basis. This means
each time you save a transmitted message it is filed as log no. 1
and the log no. of all previously stored transmit messages changes
by one. When the memory is full the oldest file is deleted.
Opening a transmit message
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key at the standby display.
Xmitted log No. <1/50>
Log no. (page number)
: Selects next log no.
Format
(Call type)
Time
transmitted
: Selects previous log no.
To view contents of message, press the
[ENT] key successively.
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Transmitting retrieved message
You can transmit a retrieved message as follows:
Xmitted log No. <1/50>
Select page by the arrow
keys.
Press the [ENT] key.
[Example: Individual message is retrieved.]
AD:
Routine
DUP TP
No infor
Press the [t] key.
(To return to previous
menu.)
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel:
EOS: ACK RQ
Press the [ENT] key.
Call again <
END: Returns to normal
display.
>
NEXT: Recalls transmitted
message.
CALL END NEXT DEL
DEL: Deletes transmitted
message from
Select "CALL."
Press the [ENT] key.
memory.
Channel?
To change working channel,
press the [SELECT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
INDIVIDUAL CALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key.
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Receive message memory
All received messages are automatically saved to the memory and
filed according to category, DISTRESS or ORDINARY. The re-
ceive message memory can store up to 50 messages (numbered 1
to 50) of each category on a first-in, fist-out basis. This means
each time the unit receives a message it saves it as log no.1 and
changes the log no. of all previously received messages by one.
When the memory is full the oldest file is deleted.
Opening a receive message
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key at the standby display.
DISTRESS: Distress alert
Received call <
>
received
ORDINARY: Other than
distress
DISTRESS ORDINARY
For example, “ORDINARY” log;
Press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary log No. <1/50>
Log no. (page no.)
: Selects next log no.
Format (*1)
(Call type)
Data received
: Selects previous log no.
(*1): If own ship did not
transmit “ACK BQ”
(acknowledge back)
signal a blinking sharp
symbol (#) appears at
head of Format.
To view contents of message, press the
[ENT] key successively.
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Transmitting retrieved message
You can send the acknowledged call (DIST ACK or ACK BQ)
under certain conditions after retrieving a received message. Refer
to page 3-5 for transmitting the DIST ACK signal.
Example: Transmit acknowledge back (ACK BQ) signal in response
to an individual call (Refer to page 4-5.)
Received call <
>
DISTRESS ORDINARY
Select "ORDINARY," then press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary log No. <1/50>
Select "INDIVIDUAL"
number desired by the
arrow keys.
To view contents of message,
press the [ENT] key successively.
END: Returns to normal
display.
Acknowledge call <
>
NEXT: Recalls received
message.
DEL: Deletes received
message from
ACK END NEXT DEL
Press the [t] key.
(To return to
previous menu.)
Press the [ENT] key.
memory.
* Acknolege call *
To change, press the
[SELECT] key.
Telecom1?
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel?
To change, press the
[SELECT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* Ready for calling *
ACK BQ CALL CH70
Press the [CALL] key to transmit the ACK BQ signal.
Note: If the ACL BQ signal is transmitted more than five minutes
after reception of ACK RQ signal, it is treated as an ACK RQ sig-
nal rather than ACK BQ.
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5. OTHER CALLING TYPES
5.1 Selection of Other Calling Types
The FM-8700 provides 12 calling types. Of these, individual, all
ships and distress were discussed in previous chapters. This sec-
tion describes the other types of calls available. The procedure for
preparing and transmitting other calls is the same as that for indi-
vidual and all ships calls: Select type of call, prepare message and
transmit it by pressing the [CALL] key.
How to select other calling types
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Calling
Type
Format?
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To select calling type.)
To scroll screen,
place the cursor here and
press the [s] key.
Call type <
>
IND TEL ALL R/A R/S DIS
Selectable
Press the [s] key.
Call type <
>
GRP GEO POS POL MED NEU
Description of all 12 calling types
appears below.
Calling types description
IND:
TEL:
Individual call. (Refer to page 4-1.)
Telephone call. (Semi-auto/auto call. Refer to page
5-3.) Call a terrestrial network, for example,
through a coast station.
ALL:
All Ships call. (Refer to page 4-9.)
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R/A and R/S: Distress relay forAll Ships and for Selective (In-
dividual) calls. (Refer to page 3-9.)
DIS:
Distress call. (Refer to page 3-1.)
GRP:
Group call. Call a specific group by entering group
ID number.
GEO:
Geographic area call. Call for ships within a range
set by you in the transmit message (menu). To des-
ignate the range, enter reference point and width
(range) data of both longitude and latitude.
s
s
s
POS:
POL:
Position request (Individual call). Find position
of other ship by entering its ID number.
Polling call (Individual call). Confirm that own
ship is within communication range with other ship.
This function provides only negative response; it
does not provide position information.
MED:
NEU:
Medical transport (All ships call). Inform all
ships, by using “urgent” category, that own ship
carries medical goods.
Neutral craft (All ships call). Inform all ships by
Urgency or Safety category, that own ship is not a
participant in an armed conflict.
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5.2 Making Telephone Calls
When the coast station serves PSTN telephone service you can
make Telephone Call via Coast Station.
Basic procedure for making a telephone call
1. Selection of Format specifier.
2. Entry of Coast Station ID.
3. Entry of Telephone number.
Detailed procedure for making a telephone call
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Coast AD <
>
7 DIGITS = 00
Press the [2] key successively
until "auto" appears.
Coast Station ID Entry
(Example: 1234567)
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format?
Coast AD: 001234567
Tel No.?
Previously selected format
appears here.
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter telephone number
(max. 16 digits.)
Press the [SELECT] key.
Format <
>
Telephone number
DIGITS =
IND TEL ALL ---
Place the cursor on "TEL."
Press the [ENT] key.
Enter telephone no. here.
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF call message *
Format? PSTN CALL
* Ready for calling *
PSTN CALL 001234567
Press the [ENT] key.
Coast AD?
Tel No.
Press the [CALL] key to
transmit message.
Press the [SELECT] key.
(To enter coast station ID.)
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PSTN CALL
(*)
Immediately
* Call in progress *
PSTN CALL CH70
* Waiting for ack BQ *
AUTO RETRY in 5 sec
(Transmission time is about 0.4 - 0.6 seconds.)
(*)
Counts down.
If ACK BQ from coast station is not
received within five seconds PSTN
call is automatically retransmitted.
If ACK BQ is received, PSTN
CALL (EOS) signal and carrier are
transmitted (NOTE 1).
* Call in progress *
* Call in progress *
CARRIER
AUTO RETRY
CH70
Working channel designated
by coast station.
Transmission time is about
two seconds.
* Waiting for ack BQ *
5 sec to go
* PSTN CALL connected *
To end call: [CANCEL]
Counts down.
If ACK BQ is received;
If ACK BQ is not received;
Ringer bell of VHF sounds. Take handset
from VHF hanger and commence voice
communication (see NOTE 2).
* No response *
Try again after 15 min
Re-call after 15 minutes.
(NOTE 1) When you receive "unable to comply" (BUSY) command
instead of "able," the FM-8500 waits for "Ring back call" from
coast station for 15.5 minutes. Then, if it is received, carrier
is automatically transmitted.
(NOTE 2) If there is no reply (voice response) from subscriber within
one minute at "PSTN CALL connected" display, the
communication line will be disconnected. The display should
look something like the display 2 on the page 5-7.
If you hang the handset on the hanger, the display 1 shown
on the next page appears to break the communication line.
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Operation after making DSC telephone call
Voice communication is started. After completion of communica-
tion, the display changes as shown in (1) or (2) below depending
on how voice communication was terminated.
(1) When you end voice communication by pressing the [CAN-
CEL] key or hanging the handset on the hanger of the VHF, the
display of the FM-8700 changes as follows.
Note: If a subscriber hangs the handset on the hanger to
terminate voice communication, coast station will transmit the
“End of call” command to you to break the communication
line.
PSTN CALL
Display 1
Working channel
* Call in progress *
END OF CALL
Transmits "End of call" command.
* Waiting for end call ack *
AUTO RELAY in 2 sec
Counts down.
If "End call ack" is not received
within two seconds;
If "End call ack" is
received;
* Call in progress *
AUTO RETRY
* Waiting for end call ack *
2 sec to go
If "End call ack" is received;
If not received;
* End call not received *
No charge information
* Received * END OF CALL
Charge time:
(No charge time information)
Charge time appears.
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(2) When coast station terminates communication, the display of
the FM-8700 is as follows:
When the "End of call" command from
coast station is received;
* Received * END OF CALL
Display 2
Charge time:
Charge time
appears here.
Note: If a subscriber hangs the handset on the hanger to terminate
voice communications, coast station will transmit the “End of call”
command to you to break the communication line.
5.3 Receiving Telephone Call from Coast Station
Watch VHF ch70
auto
* Call in progress *
PSTN CALL
Working
channel
Reply signal is automatically
transmitted after reception.
* Call in progress *
CARRIER
PSTN CALL (EOS) signal and
carrier is transmitted.
* Call in progress *
PSTN CALL ACK CH70
* PSTN CALL connected *
To end call: [CANCEL]
* Auto ack * ABLE PSTN CALL
Pick up the handset!
Commence VHF communication. After
completion of communication, the display
changes as shown above: Display 1 or
Display 2.
Alarm of FM-8700 sounds. Take the
handset from VHF hanger within 60
NOTE 1: If more than 60 seconds elapses
without taking the handset from
the hanger, call is canceled.
seconds.
NOTE 1
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5.4 Other Station IDs and Telephone Numbers
Registering other station IDs, telephone numbers
You can store often-used station IDs and telephone numbers under
a file name.
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [SELECT] key, and
press the [7] key.
Address: Other Station ID
File <
>
(max. 99)
Tel No. : Telephone No.
(max. 50)
MESSAGE ADDRESS TEL No.
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Address number <
9 DIGITS=
>
Telephone number <
DIGITS=
>
Enter number.
Enter telephone number.
(max. 16 digits)
You can receive group
calls having group ID
numbers registered here.
Ship Station: 9 digits
Coast Station: 00 + 7 digits
Group Call:
0 + 8 digits
Press the [ENT] key three times.
Name <
END A B C D ---
>
Assign file name by following the
procedure shown on page 4-16. After
assigning file name, place the cursor
on END then press the [ENT] key.
Next file memory <
END NEXT
>
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to standby display.
Returns to screen for entry of
other station ID or telephone
number.
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Opening other station IDs, telephone numbers
You can open a file registered on previous page, and use it with the
message which you are currently preparing.
To retrieve a file, first press the [7 (FILE)] key on a display where
the blinking question mark appears.
[Example]
1. Displaying Other Station ID
2. Displaying Telephone Number
Telephone Call
Individual Call
Address?
Channel:
Tel No.?
Blinking
Blinking
Press the [7] key.
Press the [7] key.
Address file <
>
Tel <
01/50
>
Display 2
Coast AD Ship AD
Select one. (Example: Coast AD)
Press the [ENT] key.
Select desired telephone file
number with the arrow keys.
Coast AD <
01/99:
>
Display 1
Select desired ID number (file
number) with the arrow keys.
File No.
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
ID number selected is input into the
transmit message.
Telephone number selected is input
into the transmit message.
Note: Each press of the [SELECT] key at display 1 or display 2 alternates file number
and alphabet-prefixed file name.
Press the [SELECT] key at display 1.
(Alphabetical order)
A1/ZZ:
File Name
Press the [SELECT] key. / (Numeric order)
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6. USER PREFERENCES
6.1 Automatic or Manual Printing (Printer setup)
You can select automatic or manual printing as follows. The de-
fault setting is “automatic.”
Selecting automatic or manual printing
Watch VHF CH70
(Standby display)
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
1 2 3 ---
>
Setup menu (Main menu)
Press the [4] key.
(To select Print out menu.)
Print out <
>
AUTO/MANU EEROM
Press the [ENT] key after
selecting "AUTO/MANU."
Print out <
AUTO MANU
>
AUTO: Automatic printing
MANU: Manual printing
Select either one.
Press the [ENT] key.
Returns to normal display.
Automatic printing
With connection of the optional printer and “AUTO” is selected as
above, all transmitted and received messages will be automatically
printed out when transmitted and received.
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Manual printing
When “Manual” is selected, press the [4 (PRINT)] key to print out
message desired. Note that manual printing is available even when
“AUTO” is selected.
The contents to be printed depend on when the [4] key is pressed,
as shown in the table below.
Example
No.
1
Printing
Timing of [4] key pressing
Pringout
Contents of {VHF call message}
During “VHF call message” display to “Ready
for calling ” display
a
Contents of all transmitted logs
Displayed [Xmitted log No. < >]
(To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.
2
3
b
c
{Xmitted log No. <
>}
Contents of specific log no. (for example,
log no. 1)
During “[Xmitted…] e Press the [ENT] key.”
display to “EOS” display.
{Xmitted log No. <1/50>}
Press the [ENT] key.
Channel?
4
a
Call message (again)
While these
Call again
CALL END…
displays
appears
to
Ready for calling
Press the [ENT] key.
Contents of all received logs {Ordinary log
No. < >}
Displayed [Ordinary log No. <
>]
5
6
d
e
(Distress)
(Distress)
(To stop printing, press the [CANCEL] key.)
Contents of specific log no. (for example,
log no. 1)
[Ordinary… ] display e Press the [ENT] key.
{Ordinary log No. <1/50>}
(Distress)
* Received *
While these
displays
appears
to
1 Currently received message
7
ECC: OK
* Received *
Press the [ENT] key.
2 Acknowledge message
“Ready for calling” is displayed.
f
Acknowledge call <
>
Contents of currently prepared
{VHF call message M}
During “VHF call message M” display to
“Ready for filing ” diaplay.
8
9
g
h
All lists of {saved message} or contents of
all {Address or Tel No.} files.
• Press the [SELECT] key. e
Press the [7] key.
• For example, to print out all coast addresses
in the memory, press the [4] key at display 1
on page 5-9.
File <
>
Press the [4] key to print out all list of
saved messages.
Message Address Tel No.
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Example printouts
Format : INDIVIDUAL
***** Xmitted log *****
Xmt message 12:34
a
c
b
d
Address : 000000000
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 004310000
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
EOS
ECC
: ACK RQ
: ……
EOS
: ACK BQ
DSC ch : 70
DSC ch : 70
Xmt message 00:09
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 004310000
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
***** Ordinary log *****
Rcv message 02:04
Format : ALL SHIPS
Category: Safety
Telecom1: SIMPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 16
EOS
: ACK RQ
DSC ch : 70
EOS
ECC
: EOS
: OK
DSC ch : 70
Rcv message 00:07
e
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 431000001
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
Xmt message 02:03
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 004310000
Category: Safety
Telecom1: SIMLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : No information
EOS
ECC
: ACK RQ
: OK
EOS
ECC
: ACK RQ
: OK
DSC ch : 70
DSC ch : 70
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 431000001
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
f
e
Format : INDIVIDUAL
Address : 000000000
Category: Routine
Telecom1: DUPLEX TP
Telecom2: RES No.18
Channel : 23
g
EOS
: ACK BQ
DSC ch : 70
EOS
ECC
: ACK RQ
: OK
DSC ch : 70
**** Call message file ****
01: FURUNO
Individual
02: CAPTAIN All ships
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6.2 Turning Key Beep On/Off
You can turn on/off the beep tone which sounds when a key is
pressed.
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
>
1 2 3 4 6 7 9 ALM
Press the [6] key.
Keyboard click <
>
ON OFF
Select ON or OFF and press
the [ENT] key.
Standby display appears.
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6.3 Alarm Setup
The receive alarm, which sounds when messages other than dis-
tress and urgency are received, may be turned on or off. Further-
more, the distress (and urgency) alarm tone may be selected.
How to turn receive alarm on/off, select distress
alarm tone
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu <
>
1 2 3 4 6 7 9 ALM
Press the [ALARM STOP] key, or select ALM
followed by the [ENT] key.
To turn the receive alarm on or
off, select ON/OFF. To select
distress alarm tone, select TYPE.
Alarm
ON/OFF
TYPE
Press the [ENT] key.
Press the [ENT] key.
Ordinary alarm <
ON OFF
>
Distress alarm type <
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
>
Select ON or OFF and
press the [ENT] key.
Select desired distress alarm
tone and press the [ENT] key.
Standby display appears.
Standby display appears.
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7. SYSTEM CONFIRMATION
7.1 Confirming Own Ship’s ID
Own ship’s ID can be confirmed as follows:
How to confirm own ship's ID
Watch VHF CH70
auto
Press the [SELECT] key.
Set up menu
1 2 3 4 6 7 9 ALM
Press the [9] key, or the [s] key seven times and the [ENT] key.
System <
>
Screen 1
V P ID DSC RT CH PO L
Select "ID" and press the [ENT] key.
* Own indentificaion No. *
protected MMSI: 123456789
Own ship’s ID
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
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7.2 Confirming ROM Version No.
You can see the ROM version no. (as registered in the memory) as
follows:
How to confirm ROM version no.
At screen 1 previous page, select “V” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
ROM version
RT:1.04 DSC:1.04
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
RT: VHF section’s ROM version
DSC: DSC section’s ROM version
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7.3 Confirming VHF Section Settings
You can confirm VHF section settings as shown below. To change
VHF section settings, contact FURUNO agent or dealer for ser-
vice.
How to confirm VHF section settings
At screen 1 on page 7-1, select “RT” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
RT 1-Mode: USA/WX PRIV
Status (ON/OFF) of USA/WX
and PRIV channels
protected
ON OFF
Press the [CANCEL] key
to go to previous display.
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 2-Hookworking: CH16 SP
In on-hook state, CH16 and
speaker status appear.
protected
ON ON
CH16: ON>Automatically switches to CH16
when handset is on hook.
SP: ON>Handset is off hook: SP is OFF.
Handset is on hook: SP is ON.
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 3-Time out timer: off
protected
Time-out timer status
(ON/OFF)
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 4-Tx AF monitor: OFF
protected
ON: Monitors Tx AF signal
from RB-700, Wing HS, HS
and DSC.
Press the [ENT] key.
Automatic TX power
reduction status
(ON/OFF)
RT 5-Auto 1W: ON
protected
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 6-Scanning: DW SCAN
Dual watch and scanning
status (ON/OFF).
protected
OFF OFF
Press the [ENT] key.
RT 7-AutoSQ: LOW HIGH HOLD
Auto squelch threshold levels
for low, high and hold.
protected
03 30
00
To escape, press the [ENT] key and then press the [CANCEL]
key twice. To see VHF channels, press the [ENT] key twice.
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7.4 Confirming VHF Channels
You can confirm VHF channels registered as follows:
How to confirm VHF channels
At screen 1, select “CH” and press the [ENT] key. Then, follow
the procedure below.
INTL CH: 016-Tx SIMP HI
protected sel[MODE]/[CH]
Press the [CANNEL] key to select channel mode.
USA CH: 16-Tx SIMP LOW
protected sel[MODE]/[CH]
Rotate the [CHANNEL] key control to view channels.
USA CH: 16-Tx SIMP LOW
protected sel[MODE]/[CH]
Do one of the following:
Continue channel confirmation: Operate the [CHANNEL] key.
Escape: Press the [CANCEL] key.
Confirm Tx power: Press the [ENT] key twice.
VHF channel status
Tx: Tx/Rx
SIMP (Simplex)
DUP (Duplex)
HI (25 W)
Rx: Rx only
LOW (1 W)
Unable: Channel not used
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7.5 Confirming Tx Output Power
The Tx output power on three VHF bands (low, CH60; med, CH14,
high, CH88) can be confirmed as shown below. Tx output power
on private mode channels can also be confirmed if applicable.
How to confirm Tx output power
At screen 1 on page 7-1, select “PO” and press the [ENT] key.
Then, follow the procedure below.
[ENT]
key
Smp power: CH60 CH40 CH88
Protected 732 729 725
Dup power: CH60 CH14 CH88
Protected
753 748 747
Press the [HI/LOW] key
Press the [HI/LOW] key
to see low Tx output power.
to see low Tx output power.
Smp power: CH60 CH14 CH88
Protected 102 104 101
Dup power: CH60 CH14 CH88
Power
settings
103 105 103
Protected
To view other channel modes,
press the [CHANNEL] key.
Tx output power
settings on private
channels can be
confirmed by
Tx power: Priv01/CH123
Protected HI:753 LOW:108
Appears when private
channels are registered.
rotating the
[CHANNEL] control.
Press the [ENT] key
to return to the screen 1.
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key three times.
The standby display appears.
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8. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Maintenance
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can
cause electrical shock, burn or
serious injury exists inside the
equipment. Do not work inside
the equipment unless familiar
with electrical circuits.
Periodic checks
1. Check that each connector is firmly connected.
2. Clean corroded or soiled connectors.
3. Check coaxial cable for damage. If damaged, replace.
4. Check that bolts fixing the antenna are firmly tightened.
8.2 Troubleshooting
When the power cannot be turned on
1. Check if power plug is firmly connected.
2. Check breaker at the rear of the equipment. If it has tripped,
push it in to reset.
3. If power cannot be turned on, contact a FURUNO agent or
representative.
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8.3 Diagnostic Test
Regulations require that the DSC section be checked daily for proper
operation.
How to start the diagnostic tests
Select a channel not in use and press and hold down the PTT switch
of the handset for more than one second before starting the test.
Watch VHF CH70
Standby display
auto
Press the [3 (TEST)] key.
* Text in progress *
Appears during testing
please wait!
Several seconds later
* Completed * Daily test
End diagnostic test
VHF DSC: GOOD
If the PTT switch was not pressed
before diagnostic test, "NO TX
CHECK" is displayed.
Distress alarm sounds and red LED near the [ALARM STOP] key lights.
Press [ALARM STOP] to silence the aural alarm.
For "GOOD" (no error), press
[CANCEL] key to return to the
standby display.
For "NG" (No Good), press the [ENT] key to find reason for NG.
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NG display and PCB error
Press [ENT] to view results of test.
TRANSMIT POWER: NG
= P.A. of transmission section
TX PCB error
TX PCB: NG
This area shows test results:
OK for normal operation; NG
(No Good) for error.
= TX PCB error
CONTROL PCB: NG
= MODEM(U29) Control PCB error
or
CH70 Rx PCB: NG
= CH70 RX PCB error
Check end: [CANCEL] key
RX PCB: NG
= RX PCB error
DUPLEXER PCB: NG
= DUPLEXER PCB error
To escape, press the [CANCEL] key.
If NG appears, have a technician replace corresponding PCB.
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SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE
FM-8700
1. GENERAL
(1) Number of Channels
INTL:
USA:
55
55
Weather: 10
Private: 20
(2) Frequency Stability
(3) Communication System
(4) Class of Emission
Within ±1.5 kHz
Full-duplex/Semi-duplex/Simplex
G3E (Voice)
G2B (DSC)
(5) Antenna Impedance
50 ohms
2. TRANSMITTER
(1) Frequency Range
(2) Output Power
155.000 to 161.475 MHz
25 W max., 1 W at power reduction
±5 kHz
(3) Frequency Deviation
3. RECEIVER
(1) Frequency Range
(2) Receiving System
(3) Intermediate Frequency
155.000 to 166.075 MHz
Double Super heterodyne
1st: 21.4MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
(4) Sensitivity
-8 dBµV (12 dB SINAD)
(5) Adjacent Channel Selectivity
70 dB or more
(6) Spurious Response
(7) AF output
70 dB or more
Built-in Speaker: 2 W (8 ohms)
4. DSC
(1) Protocol
ITU-R Rec. 541-7, 493-8 (class A) and 689
1200 baud ±30 ppm max.
AFSK
(2) Baud Rate
(3) Modulation
(4) Frequency Shift
1700 ±400 Hz
Mark: 1300 Hz
Space: 2100 Hz
(5) Navigation Data
NMEA0183
SP - 1
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5. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER
(1) Receiving Frequency
(2) Sensitivity
156.525 MHz
Symbol error rate: less than 1% (at 0 dBµV)
(3) Conducted Spurious Emission
Less than 2 nW
6. POWER REQUIREMENTS
(1) Power Supply
24 VDC, +30% -10%
Transmit: 170 W
Receive: 25 W
(2) Power Consumption
7. DIMENSIONS & MASS
See outline drawings
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
(1) Temperature
(2) Relative Humidity
(3) Waterproofing
Transceiver Unit
-15°C to 55°C (IEC945)
93% (at 40°C)
Chassis: IEC529 IPX2
Panel: IEC529 IPX4
IEC529 IPX2
Duplexer Unit
9. COATING COLOR
(1) Transceiver Unit
Chassis: Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5
Panel: Munsell N3.0
(2) Duplexer Unit
Munsell 2.5GY5/1.5
SP - 2
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APPENDIX
Menu Tree
Press the [ENT] key.
(p. A-2)
Watch VHF CH70
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key.
(p. A-3)
Press the [SELECT] key.
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key.
(p. A-3)
Set Up menu <
1 2 3 --- ALM
>
(Set up menu)
1
(Latitude/Longitude/UTC)
(p. 3-4)
2
ABLE
COMPLY STATUS
(Proposal from
other station is
(p. 4-5)
acceptable or not.)
UNABLE
NOR/BSY/DSA/CH/MOD
(Reason why unable to comply)
PRINT OUT
4
AUTO/MENU
AUTO (Automatic printing)
MENU (Manual printing)
(p. 6-1)
EEPROM (Contens of EEPROM)
SOUND
FILE
6
KEY-CLICK
ON
OFF
(p. 6-4)
(p. 4-16)
(p. 5-7)
7
MESSAGE (Storing message. Max. 59)
ADDRESS (Storing other station ID. Max. 99)
TEL No. (Storing telephone number. Max. 50)
(Confirmation of ROM version number)
9
V
SYSTEM
P (Protection of data)
(p. 7-1)
ID (Own ship ID)
Threse settings can only
be changed by a tech-
nician.
DSC
RT
CH
PO
Default settings shown
in highlight.
L (English/Japanese)
ALARM
ALM
ON/OFF
ON
(Receive alarm)
OFF
(p. 6-5)
TYPE
0/ 1 /2…/9 (Distress and urgent
alarm tones)
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Standby display
Press the [ENT] key.
* VHF Call mesage *
(Preparing transmit message)
Format ?
FORMAT
INDIVIDUAL
ADDRESS
CATEGORY
TEL NO.
TELECOM
WORKING CH
TELEPHONE
(DIALPHONE)
COAST ADDR
CATEGORY
ALL SHIPS
TELECOM
WORKING CH
R/A (DISTRESS RELAY ALL SHIPS)
R/S (DISTRESS RELAY INDIVIDUAL)
DIST SHIP ID
N. OF DIST
POS & TIME
COAST ADDR
DISTRESS
GROUP
NATURE OF DISTRESS
POSITION & TIME
TELECOM
GROUP ADDR
CATEGORY
WORKING CH
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
OCEAN ADDR
CATEGORY
ADDR
TELECOM
WORKING CH
POSITION REQUEST
POLLING
CATEGORY
TELECOM (POSITON)
(Normally ROUTINE)
ADDR
CATEGORY
TELECOM (POLLING)
(Normally ROUTINE)
MEDICAL TRANSPORT
NEURAL CRAFT
TELECOM
CATEGORY
WORKING CH
WORKING CH
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Standby display
Press the [8 (RCVD)] key.
Received call <
>
(Viewing contents of receive message)
DISTRESS ORDINARY
INDIVIDUAL
ACK
TELECOM
WORKING CH
ORDINARY
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
SEMI-AUTO/
AUTO
(DIALPHONE)
ACK
NEXT
DEL
ALL SHIPS
GROUP
GEOGRAPH
END
NEXT
DEL
DIST ACK
RELAY
END
DISTRESS
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
NEXT
DEL
Standby display
Press the [9 (XMTD)] key.
Xmitted log No. <
>
(Viewing contents of transmit message)
WORKING CH
CALL
END
XMITTED
LOG No.
(1 - 50)
NEXT
DEL
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Marine VHF Channel Lists
MARINE VHF CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
(INTERNATIONAL version)
CH NO
Ship TX
Ship RX
Type of operation
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
160.650
160.700
160.750
160.800
160.850
156.300
160.950
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Safety
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Intership
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
13
14
15
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.650
156.700
156.750
Bridge-to-bridge, Navigational, 1W
Port Operation
Coast-to-ship, 1W
16
156.800
156.800
Distress, Safety and Calling
17
18
19
20
21
22
156.850
156.900
156.950
157.000
157.050
157.100
156.850
161.500
161.550
161.600
161.650
161.700
State-controlled, Ship-to-coast, 1W
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
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24
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.350
157.400
156.025
156.075
156.125
156.175
156.225
156.275
156.325
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
160.675
160.725
160.775
160.825
160.875
160.925
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
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67
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.525
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
* For DSC ONLY
68
69
70*
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
Intership, Port Operation
Intership
Port Operation
Port Operation
Guard band
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
157.425
156.875
161.525
161.575
161.625
161.675
161.725
161.775
161.825
161.875
161.925
161.975
162.025
Intership, 1W (In USA, Pilot and docking :1 W)
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation
Port Operation, Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Port Operation, Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
* NOTE:
22A
157.100
157.100
Port safety. USCG requires in foreign vessels, too,in US
navigable waters. Accessible by [M] keyoperation.
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MARINE VHF CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
(USA version)
CH NO
Ship TX
Ship RX
Type of operation
01A
02
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.050
160.700
160.750
160.800
156.250
156.300
156.350
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Port Operation, Commercial
Port Operation, Commercial
Port Operation, Commercial
Port Operation, Commercial
Port Operation, Commercial
Safety, Intership
03
04
05A
06
07A
08
Commercial
Intership
09
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
Commercial and Non-commercial
Commercial
10
11
Commercial
12
Port Operation
13
Bridge-to-bridge, Normally low output; manual override for high.
Port Operation
14
15
Environmental (Receive only)
16
156.800
156.800
Distress, Safety and Calling
17
156.850
156.900
156.950
157.000
157.050
157.100
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.350
157.400
156.025
156.075
156.850
156.900
156.950
-
State-controlled, Ship-to-coast, 1W
Commercial
18A
19A
20A
21
Commercial
Intership only
161.650
157.100
157.150
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
160.675
US Government
22A
23A
24
Port safety (Required in foreign vessels, too)
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
25
26
27
28
60
61
62
156.125
156.175
156.225
156.275
156.325
156.375
160.725
156.175
160.825
156.275
156.325
156.375
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
Public Correspondence, Port Operation
63A
64
65A
66A
67
Navigational, Intership. Normally low output; manual override
for high.
68
156.425
156.425
Non-commercial
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69
156.475
156.525
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.475
156.525
156.575
-
Non-commercial
For DSC ONLY
Non-commercial
Intership only
70*
71
72
73
156.675
156.725
Port Operation
Port Operation
74
75
76
77
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
161.825
161.875
161.925
161.975
Pilot, Docking operation (Intership), 1W
Non-commercial
78A
79A
80A
81A
82A
83A
84
Commercial
Commercial
US Governmental
US Governmental
US Governmental
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
Public Correspondence
85
86
87
88A
157.425
157.425
Commercial (Intership)
WEATHER CHANNELS (Included in US version)
WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
162.550
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
WX0
162.500
162.525
162.650
161.775
163.275
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
Weather (Receive only)
162.400
162.475
162.425
162.450
PRIVATE CHANNELS (U.K. MARINERS)
Key Squence
Ship
Ship
Application
Transmit Recive
Coast Guard 00
M1 (37P)
156.000
157.850
161.425
161.625
156.000
157.850
161.425
157.025
for contact with U.K. C.G
for pleasure boat
M2
for pleasure boat
CH 80 UK (u)
for UK marina to contact foreign
yachtsmen on ITU CH 80
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PRIVATE CHANNELS (NORDIC)
Key squence
FISHING
Ship
Ship
Application
BOATS CH
Transmit Recive
F1
F2
F3
155.625
155.775
155.825
155.625
155.775
155.825
Fishing boat F1
Fishing boat F2
Fishing boat F3
Key squence
PLEASURE
BOATS CH
Ship
Ship
Application
Transmit Recive
L1
L2
L3
155.500
155.525
155.650
155.500
155.525
155.650
Pleasure craft L1
Pleasure craft L2
Pleasure craft L3
PRIVATE CHANNELS (NETHERLANDS - INLAND)
Key squence
Ship
Ship
Application
Transmit Recive
157.550
162.150
Yacht harbor (CH31)
A-8
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Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2)
Input sentences
GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, ZDA
Schematic diagram
NMEA
05P0616
J5
05P0673
J1
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J6
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21
22
23
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25
21
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25
U21
R103
560
6
4
1
3
RD-A
RD-B
CR1
TLP121-GB
C22
C23
1SS190
6
7
1000p 1000p
30
30
Load requirements as listner
Isolation
Optocoupler
560 ohms
± 15V
Input impedance
Max. Voltage
Threshold
4 mA
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GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data
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1. UTC of position
2. Latitude, N/S
3. Longitude, E/W
4. GPS quality indicator (see note)
5. Number of satllite in use,00-12, may be different from the number in view
6. Horizontal dilution of precision
7. Antenna altitude above/below mean sealevel, m
8. Geoidal separation, m
9. Age of differential GPS data
10. Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
11. Checksum
NOTE
0 = fix not available or invalid
1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid
2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid
3 = GPS PPS mode, fix valid
4 = Real Time Kinetic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers
5 = Float RTK. Satellite system used in RTK mode with floating fingers
6 = Estimated (dead reckoning) mode
7 = Manual input mode
8 = Simulator mode
The GPS quality indicator shall not be a null field.
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GLL - Geographic position - latitude and longitude
$--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF>
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1. Latitude, N/S
2. Longitude, E/W
3. UTC of position
4. Status: A=data valid, V=data invalid
5. Mode indicator(see note)
6. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field shall be
set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for A=Autonomous and
D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator and Status field shall not
be null fields.
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RMA - Recommemded minimum navigation
information - Loran C data
$--RMA,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
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1. Status: A=data valid, V=blink, cycle or SNR warning
2. Latitude, degrees N/S
3. Longitude, degrees E/W
4. Time difference A, microseconds
5. Time difference B, microseconds
6. Speed over ground, knots
7. Course over ground, degrees true
8. Magnetic variation(see note 1),degree E/W
9. Mode indicator(see note 2)
10. Checksum
NOTE 1 - Easterly variation(E) subtracts from true course
Westerly variation(W) adds to true course
NOTE 2 Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
and Status field shall not be null fields.
A-12
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RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data
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1. UTC of position fix
2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver warning
3. Latitude, N/S
4. Longitude, E/W
5. Speed over ground, knots
6. Course over ground, degrees true
7. Date: dd/mm/yy
8. magnetic variation, degrees E/W
9. Mode indicator(see note)
10. Checksum
NOTE Positioning system Mode indicator:
A = Autonomous
D = Differential
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator
N = Data not valid
The Mode indicator field supplements the Status field. The Status field
shall be set to V=invalid for all values of Operating Mode except for
A=Autonomous and D=Differential. The positioning system Mode indicator
and Status field shall not be null fields.
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1. UTC
2. Day, 01 to 31(UTC)
3. Month, 01 to 12(UTC)
4. Year(UTC)
5. Local zone hours, 00h to +-13h
6. Local zone minutes, 00 to +59
as local hours
7. Checksum
A-13
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INDEX
A
S
ACK RQ 4-5
Alarm Setup 6-5
All Ships Call 4-9
Auto Acknowlege 2-7
Saving Message 4-16
Scanning 1-5
squelch 1-3
Standby display 2-4
C
T
Calling type 5-1
CH16 1-4
channel mode 1-3
telephone call 5-3
Telephone Number 5-7
Time-out Timer 1-6
transmit message 4-20
Transmitting a file 4-19
Tx output power 7-5
D
diagnostic test 8-2
DIST ACK signal 3-6
Distress Alert 3-1
distress alert 3-5
Distress Alert Relay 3-9
Distress call 3-2
DSC message 2-5
Dual Watch 1-5
V
VHF Section Setting 7-3
I
Indivedual Call 4-1
L
LED Warnings 2-1
Loudspeaker 1-4
N
Nature of Distres 3-1
O
Opening a file 4-19
operating function 1-3
Other Station ID 5-7
Output Power 1-4, 7-5
Own Ship Position 3-3
Own Ship’s ID 7-1
P
position 3-3
PPT (Press-to-talk) 1-4
prepare transmit message 4-16
Printer setup 6-1
Priority 1-6
R
receive message 4-22
retrieved message 4-21
ROM Version 7-2
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