Synthesized Marine Transceiver VHF/FM 25/1 Watt

REGATTA 2

Models RG2W or RG2B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 ABOVE ALL. SAFETY!..4 3.1 3.2 Symbols used...4 Warnings...4
3.2. General.... 4 3.2.a Radio Frequency / Installation.. 4 3.2.b Environmental.... 4

5.6 5.7 5.8 6

Selecting high and low transmission power.. 15 Instant recall of channel 16.. 15 Display lighting... 15
SCANNING FUNCTIONS... 16 6.1 Channel scanning... 16 6.2 Dual Watch and Triple Watch.. 16 6.3 Activation of Dual Watch/Triple... 16 Memory channels (MEM mode).. 17
6.4. Memory scanning (SCAN MEMORY)..17 6.4.a Reception/Transmission during SCAN MEMORY..17 6.4.b To delete/To jump a pre-selected channel in memory.17

3.3 3.4 3.5 3

Registration of your Marine Transceiver.4 Assistance...5 Manual Notes...5 7
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS.7 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.3 Front panel....Back panel (connections)..8 Microphone....9
USE WITH GPS... 18 7.1 7.2 7.3 Function... 18 GPS information on the display... 18 Customized setup... 18
INSTALLATION... 10 4.1 Contents of package.. 10 4.2 Location for the transceiver... 10 4.3 Mounting the transceiver.. 11 4.4 Adjustment of angle.. 11 4.5 Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure. 12 4.6 Mounting of Microphone... 12 4.7 Connections... 13
4.7.a Power Supply...13 4.7.b GPS device....13 Male (Regatta) connector view...13 4.7.c Antenna....13
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC).. 18 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Introduction... 18 Mobile Marine Identification Service (MMSI).. 18 Navigating the DSC menu... 18 Individual call (Routine To).. 18
8.4. Sending an individual call...19
Group calling (Group Call)... 19
Sending a group call...19
8.6 General call to all ships (ALL SHIP SAFETY ALL SHIP URGENCY)... 20
8.6. Sending a call to all ships...20
8.7. DSC DISTRESS call... 20
8.7.a Sending a DISTRESS call...20
BASIC OPERATION... 14 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Turning REGATTA 2 on/off.. 14 Volume regulation... 14 Squelch Regulation... 14 Selecting an operating channel.. 14
5.4. With alphanumeric keypad...14 5.4.a Using the microphone buttons (UP or DOWN)..14
RECEIVING A DSC CALL.. 22 9.1 Receiving a distress call... 22 9.2 General call to all ships.. 22 Individual call... 22
10 CUSTOMIZATION... 23 10.1 Menu settings... 23 10.2 Navigation in the menu of settings.. 23
Transmission and reception... 14

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10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10
List of settings... 23 Log (list of registered calls).. 23 Dir (Entries in the directory).. 23 Posn(Setting of position co-ordinates and adjustment of UTC time) 24 LCD (display contrast).. 24 Beep (Enable/disable keypad beep).. 24 ZONE(Adjustment of UTC time deviation).. 25 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code). 25
11 MAINTENANCE... 25 11.1 Maintenance and warnings.. TROUBLESHOOTING... TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:.. 27 13.1 Transmitter... 27 13.2 Receiver... FREQUENCY TABLE... 28

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3 ABOVE ALL. SAFETY!

3.1 Symbols used

with current regulations. Not following these instructions can cause personal injury and/or malfunction of the device.
For ease and convenience of viewing, REGATTA 2 uses symbols to highlight urgent situations, practical advice, and general information.
Do not use REGATTA 2 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect working condition although REGATTA 2 is protected, this may seriously damage the stages of transmission power. Do not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna. During transmission, remain at a minimum distance of 3 feet from the antenna.
Warnings such as this, shown using an open hand symbol, indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs, dangerous conditions, safety warnings, advice and/or important information. Ignoring these symbols may result in serious problems and/or damage and/or personal injury. Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal performance with REGATTA 2.

3.2.b Environmental

Pay attention to ambient conditions although REGATTA 2 is designed to operate under the most severe conditions, it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the +5F to +55F range. Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid jarring and excessive vibration REGATTA 2 is built to resist mechanical shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device. Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may cause an explosion.

Warnings

General
This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device limits. These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interference. This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation. Its settings may be influenced by diverse factors, such as defects or malfunction of the device, environmental conditions or improper use. It is the users responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in navigation, and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for this reasonable prudence and judgement. Do not open the radio for any reason! REGATTA 2s precision mechanics and electronics require expertise and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will nullify the warranty.

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INTRODUCTION

2.1 General

Congratulations for choosing Midlands REGATTA 2 marine transceiver. This product is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver. The following are its principle features: Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned). High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power consumption during short-distance communication and for in harbor use. Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility channel selection and channel 16 recall. Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast constantly shows REGATTA 2s parameters and settings on an easy-to-read display. Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms with the standard IP54. Recall button for Channel 16 for instant access to channel 16 (the universal marine channel for emergency contact). NMEA connection use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system. Once connected, the display will show the automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data. DSC Digital Selective Calling for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically (the transceiver supports DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operations with a specifically designed DSC unit which conforms to the ITU-R standard, M493-10 Class D requirement). MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display. Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any condition. Connection to an external speaker (optional) for listening to communications further away from the transceiver.
In an effort to constantly improve product quality, product characteristics are subject to change without notice. For updates, go to www.midlandradio.com or contact your authorized dealer.

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

3.6 Front panel

(5) FUNCTION keys They enable to enter into the menu pages, to activate some functions such as Triple Watch, SCAN or to activate the ATIS mode. (6) H/L Push the H/L button to select high transmission power (25W) or low power (1W). The LCD display will show HI (high power) or LO (low power). The H/L function is accessible in normal VHF or MEM mode. (7) (Backlight) Hold the button down to activate the display and keypad backlight (LITE appears on the display). You can select 4 different backlight levels. (8) D/W (Dual Watch) This button activates the Dual Watch function, able to search the tuned channel and channel 16 alternatively. (9) Emergency Channel 16 Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to the emergency channel. (10) DISTRESS button The button below a soft cover sends a DISTRESS call for help. The signal also includes your MMSI identification code and the nature of the distress. If a GPS is connected to the device, data regarding position and time are also included in the call. For further details, see paragraph 8.7.

(1) ON/OFF/VOLUME Turns REGATTA 2 on/off and regulates audio volume reception. The radio is turned off when you completely rotate the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks. (2) SQUELCH Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals). (3) MICROPHONE jack Insert the mike connector into this jack. (4) Alphanumeric keypad The keypad gives the possibility to select channels, to add your own MMSI identification code and to activate/deactivate many other functions described in the following pages.
The Distress function, or any other DSC transmission function, is not operative until a MMSI user code has been inserted.
(11) LCD Display The large LCD (liquid crystal) display constantly shows the operating status of the radio as well as being a function guide with the easy-to-read dot matrix area. (12) Internal speaker Provides crystal clear sound.

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Back panel (connections)
Warning! Faulty connections or short-circuits may seriously damage REGATTA 2. Before attempting any connections, consult the specialized sections of this manual.

Antenna Jack

This SO 239 jack is for connecting an appropriate antenna. 2) Power cable
This red/black cable has to be connected to a power source of 12 V DC (red is positive. Attention: A converter is needed for 24 V power sources! 3) Jack for additional external loudspeaker
You can use this jack for the connection to a suitable external loudspeaker (optional), if needed. 4) GPS connector
Allows for connection to the optional receiver module for obtaining, viewing and transmitting (with DSC) information regarding position and current time data.

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Microphone
(1) UP and DOWN buttons These two buttons change the tuning channel. The first scrolls upwards through the tuned marine channels, the second scrolls downwards. (2) Button 16 For ease of use, button 16 performs the same function as button 16 on the front panel of the transceiver. (3) PTT (push to talk) Pressing this button will begin transmission. (4) Microphone During transmission, speak with the microphone a few inches away from your face.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 Contents of package

Before using your transceiver, ensure that your package is complete and contains: (1) Mounting bracket (2) DC power cord with integrated protecting fuse (3) Knobs (2 pieces) (4) Mounting piece for microphone (5) Self-threading screws for mounting bracket (4 pieces) (6) Screws for mounting bracket (4 pieces) (7) Washers (4 pieces) (8) Grained washers (4 pieces) (9) Nuts (4 pieces) (10) Self-threading screws for microphone mount (2 pieces) (11) Screws for the microphone mount (2 pieces) (12) Washers (2 pieces) (13) Grained washers (2 pieces) (14) Nuts (2 pieces) (15) GPS receiver connecting cable (not shown) (16) Operator Warning Label (not shown) (17) Certificate of warranty and instruction manual (not shown)

To change the angle of inclination after installation: 1. Loosen the mounting knobs on the sides of the bracket. 2. Adjust the transceiver to a better angle, lining up the holes of the internal part of the bracket with those on both sides of the transceiver. 3. Tighten the knobs to fix the transceiver into place.

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4.5 Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure
For optimal radio settings and minimal user exposure to electromagnetic radio frequency energy, ensure that: The antenna is connected to the transceiver and is properly installed. The antenna is situated away from people and is positioned at least three feet from the transceiver and microphone. The connector is a standard PL259 (male UHF).
4.6 Mounting of Microphone
To install the microphone mount, look first for a mounting point close to the transceiver. The distance between the transceiver and the wall mount must be less than the length of the microphone cable.
Do not pull excessively on the microphone cord. This part is important to the correct operation of the radio: over time, pulling may damage the cord and impede the user from transmitting.

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Wire Colors of Accessory cable:

4.7 Connections

Refer to the following diagram:
ORANGE: Pin 4 to GPS + RED: Pin 1 to GPS GREEN: Pin 3 to + supply for GPS
Male (Regatta) connector view 4.7.c Antenna The antenna is an extremely important part of the device and noticeably influences the settings of any telecommunications device. Contact your supplier regarding the antenna and request advice about how to mount and best connect it to your transceiver.
Warning! Ensure the antenna is in perfect working order. It may otherwise seriously damage the radio! A periodical measurement of the stationary waves is advised using a suitable SWR meter.
4.7.a Power Supply The transceiver power supply must be 12V DC (see specifics in par. 14). The red cable must be connected to the positive pin, the black to the negative pin.
Warning! A faulty connection may seriously damage the radio! The power cable is equipped with a protection fuse. If the fuse shorts, look for its reason before substituting the cable with a new one of the same type and value. Never short-circuit it, as this may damage the radio.
4.7.b GPS device If your REGATTA 2 transceiver is connected to a GPS receiver, you can obtain and view NMEA information relative to the current position the vessel (latitude and longitude) and the local time with respect to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

To activate Dual or Triple watch: Dual watch - Select a desired channel and press the D/W-button. The Display will indicate D/W and you will see the two monitored channels. The Dual Watch function can be stopped in 5 different modes: by pressing the PTTor the 16 buttons on the microphone, D/W- or C-buttons or by sending out a DSC-call. Triple watch select one of the 2 channels you desire to monitor together with channel 16. Hold pressed the function key corresponding to the indication T/W until you hear two beeps. Now on the display appears the script User.(F). Move now to the second channel you desire to monitor, press the function key corresponding to T/W. Now you will see all three channels sliding on the display with indication T/W. Adv appears too, that, similar to SCAN function, has the aim to exclude momentarily the monitoring of the current channel. The Triple Watch function can be stopped by pressing the C-button, the PTT- or the 16-buttons or by sending out a DSC call.
For both modes, the operation can be resumed with the following diagram:

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Once all channels are stored, the scanning can begin (SCAN MEMORY): Press the function key corresponding to the written M/S. The channels will be monitored and the display will show the script M/S which indicates the scanning of the stored channels, - Adv and Del in relation to the 2 function keys. Every time a signal/disturb is found on a channel, the scanning stopps for a few seconds in order to give the user a chance to respond to the call or to cancel the channel, if necessary.
6.4.a Reception/Transmission during SCAN MEMORY
Similar to scanning of marine channels, Dual Watch and Triple watch stop when a signal is found and remain blocked for a few seconds after the signal disappears, in order to give the user a chance to respond to a call, if necessary. Dual/Triple Watch cannot function correctly if the squelch is not correctly regulated, as described in par.5.3
Reception: If REGATTA 2 finds a signal the scanning interrupts. The display indicates RX instead of M/S and the communication will be received through the loudspeaker. Transmission: It is possible to transmit at any time, also when the scanning is active. In that case REGATTA 2 will always transmit on channel 16; if instead the transmission is done after a signal has been found, the device will transmit on the previously busy channel. After the transmission the scanning comes interrupted.

GPS information on the display
Refer to the following illustrations:
To avoid accidentally sending a distress call or a call sent incorrectly, contact your vendor or local authorities for updates on DSC operating and emergency procedures. In European inland waterways DSC-function is not allowed.
1. Position indicator Displays GPS or manually inserted co-ordinates. 2. Time indicator Shows data supplied by the GPS or the transceivers clock.
Mobile Marine Identification Service (MMSI)
Important! To send/receive DSC calls, the user must program his personal MMSI code into the transceiver. This is a nine-digit number used by marine transceivers equipped for DSC digital selective calling. This number is used much like a telephone number for contacting other, specific vessels. For further details on programming your MMSI, see par. 10.10.

8.3 7.3 Customized setup

Some GPS receivers may require a change in the manner the radio processes the GPS data. Pressing GPS selection diplays CHECKSUM ON/OFF selection. If no GPS receiver is connected, using WARN BEEP ON/OFF allows the user to defeat the audible warning that new position data is required. Press C button to return to menu.

Navigating the DSC menu

REGATTA 2 offers many DSC functions. For this reason it was created a specific menu of settings and activations accessible via the function keys as follows: 1. Access the CALL-Menu by pressing the related function key. 2. Press the function key corresponding to the word Type to select the type of desired call.
Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the main menu by pressing the Cbutton and terminating the current operation.

CTEST CHECKSUM

ON WARN BEEP ON
Individual call (Routine To)
The user can carry out an individual call to a specific DSC station (a vessel or a costal station). To carry out calls, you have to enter the MMSI code manually or recall it from the preprogramed MMSI directory. For further details on programming the MMSI directory, see par. 10.5.

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8.4. Sending an individual call You can carry out an individual call using the following procedure: 5. Press briefly the function key corresponding to CALL. On the display appears : 6. The outlined line below under "Routine To appears if no owner name was inserted in the column Dir, otherwise a similar situation may appear:

In this case the answer is reached from ship 100000000 and the possible communication channel will be CH06. To confirm the reception of the received message, REGATTA 2 will emit an acoustic message that can be interrupted by pressing the function key corresponding to OK or STOP. Pressing OK beyond interrupting the acoustic signalling, REGATTA 2 is set to the chosen communication channel (in our example 06). If no function key comes pressed at that time (1 minute) the acoustic message will extinguish automatically. If the call is not acknowledged, the display will indicate (M) , by pressing the function key corresponding to M Stop the radio will return to the normal radio mode.
Once inside a sub-menu, you can return at any time to the main individual CALL-menu (Routine to) by pressing the Cbutton and terminating the current operation.
Press the function key Ch 06 to access the sub-menu. Press several times the function key Chan in order to select one of the 23 available channels (simplex channels) and confirm by pressing the E-button. Like mentioned above, it is possible, to insert manually the address you want to call (using the alphanumerical keypad), or to select one of the addresses previously stored (maximum 16) by pressing several times the function key related to the indication DIR. Then, after you have selected the communication channel and the address, the call can be carried out by pressing the function key corresponding to Send and confirmed by pressing the E-button. After the call execution the radio operates as follows:
If you have carried out a call to a ship, after the call, you will get an answer, the radio will move to the channel previously selected under step 3-4.
Group calling (Group Call)
This function allows the user to call a specific group of stations which have the same MMSI group code memorized in their transceivers and which signals the channel the user wishes to speak on. Therefore you can only carry out the group call when you have programmed the addresses in a directory as described in par. 10.10 8.5. Sending a group call 1. You can carry out a group call through following procedure: 2. 1. Press briefly the function key corresponding to Call. On the display appears: 3.
Press three times the function key corresponding to the written Type in order to to visualize on the display the following situation:

You can carry out the distress call through the following procedure: S 1. Open the DISTRESS cover by pushing it to the right and hold it open. 2. Press momentarily the DISTRESS-button below. The display shows: (S) 3. Press the function key corresponding to Undefined in order to select the nature of the call (the pre-selection is UNDEFINED):

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.

UNDEFINED ABANDONING PIRACY M.O.B. (man over board) FIRE FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING
If you wish to confirm the call, press the E-button to continue.

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I. LISTING L. SINKING M. ADRIFT
4. To send out the distress call hold down the DISTRESS-button for 5 seconds. An acoustic alert will emit and the distress call will be carried out on channel 70 even when the channel is in use. After the distress call, the transceiver will simultaneously check channel 70 and channel 16 on a receipt of DSC confirmation and meanwhile appears following: At this point:
If the distress call is received and confirmed by another DSC radio station, the acoustic alarm will stop sounding and the display will return to normal use in VHF mode on channel 16, sending T on high transmission power. If no confirmation is received, the device will re-send the distress call at intermissions of 3.5 4.5 minutes (even with channel 70 in use), until a confirmation is received or until the user manually cancels the call through the Cbutton.
By pressing button 16, the transceiver will return to normal VHF operation, but the call will not be cancelled and the person who responded to the call may not have called off rescue operations. If, at step 4, the user stops pressing the DISTRESS button before 5 seconds have elapsed, the distress call will not be sent. To exit and return to VHF mode, press button 16. The acoustic alarm will only stop definitively once the transceiver has received confirmation from the receiver of the call. It is possible to arrest the acoustic alarm by pressing the button C or 16.

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9 Receiving a DSC call
When the user receives a DSC call, the transceiver will automatically respond according to the type of call. Information shown on the LCD display will vary according to the type of call. Refer
DISTRESS CALL GENERAL CALL TO ALL VESSELS INDIVIDUAL CALL
General call to all ships
When the transceiver receives a general call related to all vessels, it automatically moves to the communication channel and emits an acoustic emergency alarm. The pressure of the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm.
to the diagram below for several examples:
9.3 9.1 Receiving a distress call
When the transceiver receives a distress call, an acoustic alarm will sound. The

Individual call

When the transceiver receives an individual call, it automatically move to the channel indicated by the DSC signal and emits a tone to alert the user of an incoming call. The pressure to the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm. The MMSI owner code contained in the signal appears on the display. If the MMSI owner code has been programmed previously with name in the directory, the name of the caller appears too. Every time REGATTA 2 receives a call (distress, individual or general) an entry will be stored in the list of registered calls LOG.

pressure to the function key STOP will deactivate the alarm. When the signal also includes position and time data, this information will appear on the display. If no position and time data are included in the signal, the display will indicate 88:88.

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10 CUSTOMIZATION
10.5 Dir (Entries in the directory) 10.1 Menu settings
REGATTA 2 can carry out a series of settings in order to personalize the transceiver to your requirements and to insert the necessary data to its operation. You can insert into the directory the MMSI codes from frequently called stations, by giving them a name (e.g. vessel or owner). Then you can search and use them more comfortably. When receiving a call, MMSI owner name and MMSI code will be displayed. 1. Press the function key Menu. 2. Press the function key More. 3. Press the function key Dir. 4. At this point you enter to the directory pages. If no MMSI owner address was stored, the display will show Empty, throughout it has been stored one or two MMSI owner addresses, the type of indication will appear as follows: U 5. By pressing the function key Add you will have the possibility to add further MMSI addresses. Pressing the function key VIEW you will have the possibility to modify/cancel the address shown on the display.
10.2 Navigation in the menu of settings
To access the menu of setting use the functions keys. All programmed settings are stored in non-volatile memory.

10.3 List of settings

Following find the possible settings: Menu Items Log Dir Posn LCD Beep ZONE MMSI Description Call directory of stored DSC calls type individual or distress calls. Directory of MMSI owner names, MMSI codes and their details. Manual programming of co-ordinates and the UTC time setting (in the absence of GPS). Display contrast adjustment. Adjustment of keypad beep Local and UTC time deviation settings. Entry of your individual MMSI code and you MMSI group code. Par. 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10
10.5.a Addition of addresses
6.a.1 Press the function key Add. 6.a.2 With the alphanumerical keypad (the keys are associated with letters like on a cellular phone) V you are able to write the name you want to associate with the MMSI code (f.e. TOM), then press the E-button to confirm. 6.a.3 After the pressure to the E-button, on the display appears the cursor in correspondence to MMSI
Log (list of registered calls)
With this menu you can consult a directory of the latest registered calls, in analogous way to the registrers of calls on a cellular phone.
- Press the function key DSC. - Press the buttons DSC and Log. It will be shown the latest registered message. - By pressing the function key corresponding to Back all the other registered messages will be shown. - Using the function keys corresponding to the symbol ? you will get some more information: co-ordinates and time.

Write the identification code using the alphanumerical keypad (obligatorily 9 digits) 6.a.4 Press the E-button in order to confirm.
10.5.b To modify/cancel addresses
1 Press the function key View.

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2 Select with the function keys Next or Back the address you desire to modify/cancel. 3 Press the function key Edit. 4 If you desire to change the name or the code, press one of the 2 function keys associated to the name or the MMSI code ?.
compulsory. Sending DSC without setting position and time works but message will lack the position and time data.
10.7 LCD (display contrast)
The user can adjust the display contract to optimise visibility according to ambient conditions. 1. Press the function key DSC. 2. Press the function key Menu.
6.b.5 If it is desired to eliminate completely the directory, press the function key Del and confirm by pressing subsequently the function key Yes. If you desire to cancel the operation, press the function key NO.
3. Press the function key LCD. 4. Using the function keys corresponding to ? ; ? you can increase the contrast of the display. 5. Confirm by using one of the following buttons: C , 16, function key DSC, or the PTT.
It is possible to memorize max. 16 addresses. If the directory is filled up, on the display will appear the indication Full and it will not be possible to add further addresses. In this case it is necessary to cancel some.
This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same settings when the radio is turned on again.
10.8 Beep (Enable/disable keypad beep) 10.6 Posn(Setting of position adjustment of UTC time)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the function key DSC. Press the key Menu. Press the key Posn. To insert the coordinates, press the function key Posn and through the alphanumeric keypad, set up the coordinates. Confirm by pressing the E-button. If non-existent coordinates have been inserted, REGATTA 2 will emit a double error beep rendering necessary the re-insertion. In order to set the time, press the function key corresponding to UTC, and confirm through the E-button the executed operation. An eventual error message will indicate the wrong entry of time data.

co-ordinates

In order to activate or to inhibit the beep to the pressure of the keys operate as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the function key DSC. Press the function key Menu. Press the function key More. Press the function key More. Pressing the function key Beep activates or disables the acoustic message to the pressure of the keys.
The insertion of time coordinates is required to carry out DSC calls. If REGATTA 2 is connected to a compatible GPS receiver (GPS 200) the setting of these data is not

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10.9 ZONE(Adjustment of UTC time deviation)
The user can program the time deviation with respect to the UTC time so the transceivers display will show the time for the current time zone. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the function key DSC. Press the function key Menu. Press the function key More. Press the function key More. Press the function key Zone. The display will show 5. To insert the personal MMSI code press the function key to the right under the arrow corresponding to the script DSC. The display will show the message Enter MMSI". Insert the 9 digits, for example 900000000 and press the E-button in order to confirm, now on the display appears: To program the MMSI group code, press the function key corresponding to ? situated right below. On the display will appear the message Enter Group MMSI, now program 8 numbers (the first fixed number is 0 (zero)) and confirm by pressing the E-button.
It is possible to change the MMSI group code whenever you want, while the personal MMSI code can be inserted only one time; for this reason, we recommend to pay attention.
7. 8. 9. Pressing the function keys + or will set the desired deviation. Acting with the function key ? will activate or eliminate the visualization of the time data on the display. Confirm by pressing one of the following buttons: C , 16, function key DSC, or PTT.
If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to your approved vendor for a complete reset.

11 MAINTENANCE

11.1 Maintenance and warnings
REGATTA 2 is a marine VHF transceiver that conforms to IP54 standard, making the transceiver very reliable when used correctly. The device was designed so as to avoid requiring maintenance. To keep your transceiver in optimal operating conditions:
10.10 MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code)
This function allows the user to insert their personal MMSI identification code assigned by an appropriate authority.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code. Once the code has been saved, it cannot be modified.

Never open the device (transceiver or microphone) as this may compromise the water resistant seal. If the device becomes dirty or dusty, do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasives to clean it. Use only a soft cloth, slightly dampened with water. For more persistent cases, use a mild detergent.
Press the function key DSC. Press the function key Menu. Press the function key More. Press the function key MMSI. The display will show:

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12 Troubleshooting
Possibile causes Power supply is not correctly connected Device doesnt turn The protection fuse has shorted on (located on the power cable) Solution Verify that power supply is properly connected Verify the cause of the problem and substitute the fuse Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that antenna is Device turns on, but properly connected doesnt receive Volume level is too low Adjust volume level signals Squelch level is too high Adjust squelch level Unable to contact Incorrect marine channel selected Verify channel and, if another party necessary, change channel Other party has Distance is too far and low Select high transmission difficulty in hearing transmission power (LO) was power (HI) you accidentally selected Squelch level is too high Adjust squelch level Signal is too weak (other party is Try to completely open the too far away and/or antenna is squelch and/or move closer blocked by obstacles) to the other party Other users are using the same Verify radio traffic on desired Reception is broken radio channel channel and, if necessary, and/or disturbed change channel Other interference devices Move other interference (televisions, computers, devices further from transceivers, etc.) too close to REGATTA 2 REGATTA 2 Impossible to Some channels operate only on Tune to another channel transmit or use high low power or are only for reception transmission power DSC, MMSI or ATIS Individual MMIS and/or ATIS Program the codes functions unusable codes have not been programmed Vessel battery runs Excessive use of transmission Try to reduce transmission down sooner than times and/or use low expected transmission power Scanning and/or Squelch has not been correctly Adjust squelch level Dual/Triple Watch adjusted malfunctioning Problem Rifer. 4.7.a 4.7.c 5.2 5.23 5.4 5.6 5.23 5.23 5.4

5.4 10.10 5.6

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13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Channels..All 48USA, 55 Canadian & 57 international marine channels, Frequency generation.... PLL synthesizer Frequency range....TX from 156.025 to 157.425 MHz....RX from 156.050 to 162.550 MHz Antenna Impedance..... 50 Ohm Power supply.....12 VDC Operating temperature.... from -20C to +55C Size (HxLxW).... 70160170 mm Weight (device only)....1.305 Kg

13.1 Transmitter

Output power....High (HI): 25W/Low (LO):1W Modulation Type....FM Microphone..... condenser type Hum and noise attenuation.... 34dB Audio distortion.....5% Harmonics reduction.... HI: 80dB/LO:60dB

13.2 Receiver

Sensitivity @ 20 dB Sinad.... <0.5V S/N ratio (20dB).....0,8V Squelch sensitivity....threshold -12dBV (EMF) Adjacent channel rejection.... 70dB Audio output power....>2W su 8 Ohm Audio distortion.....10%
Note: these values are average. Actual values may be subject to variation.

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14 Frequency Table
Channel Number INT CAN US 19 19A 20 20* 21 21A 21B 05A 06 07A 18A 03 04A TX Frequency MHz RX 160.650 156.050 160.700 160.750 160.800 156.200 160.850 156.250 156.300 160.950 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 156.900 161.550 156.950 161.600 157.000 161.650 157.050 161.650 Mode D S D D D S D S S D S S S S S S S S S R S S D S D S D S D S R. Note INT CAN US 22 TX RX 161.700 157.100 161.750 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 156.075 160.725 156.125 160.775 156.175 160.825 156.225 160.875 156.275 160.925 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 Mode D S D S D D D D D D D S D S D S D S D S D S S S S S S S S S S S S Note 157.100 22A 22A 157.23 157.150 23A 157.157.157.157.157.157.60 156.156.075 61A 156.156.125 62A 156.156.175 63A 156.64 156.225 64A 156.156.275 65A 65A 156.156.325 66A* 66A 156.156.156.156.156.156.156.156.156.156.156.77* 77* 156.875
156.050 01A 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.200 156.250 05A 156.156.300 156.350 07A 156.156.156.156.156.156.156.156.700 156.16 156.156.850 156.900 18A 156.900 156.950 19A 156.157.000 20A 157.000 157.050 21A 157.050 -

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INT CAN US 86
RX 161.525 156.925 161.575 156.975 161.625 157.025 161.675 157.075 161.725 157.125 161.775 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 157.375 162.025 157.425
Mode D S D S D S D S D S D S D D D D S D S
156.925 78A 78A 156.925 156.975 79A 79A 156.975 157.025 80A 80A 157.025 157.075 81A 81A 157.075 157.125 82A 82A 157.157.175 83A 83A 157.84 157.85 157.157.325
157.375 157.157.425 88A 157.425
S= Simplex D= Duplex *= obligatory low transmission power of 1 Watt **= classified to DSC communications

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