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1. 156600 1565600 PotOps KERE E gt mae Navigational T 14 156700 156700 PottOps Environmental 156 750 Environmental 16 156800 156800 Safety Calling i7 156 850 E State Control 1 18 156900 161500 is 155950 161550 Comibupex oi roes 16190 PertopeDeper Y 21 157 050 161650 CoastGuardDuplex 22 157 100 161700 CoastGuardDuplex 23 157150 161750 Coast Guard Duplex 24 157200 161 800 Public Corresp Duplex 25 157250 161850 PublicCorrespDuplex 26 1 157300 161 900 PublicCorresp Duplex 27 157350 161950 PublicCorespDupex No 3 Yes 1 1 5 1 m wwe 162000 Public Corresp Duplex Lm Yes 2 eo 156 025 160 625 BEES E iss ross oy 3 160 725 63 156175 160775 AAA 156 275 160 875 nos s Duple F amp E EE 156 375 156 375 lt lt lt xxxix xxu sel eel ele el eel eel ee ele ele ele ele lt 67 156 425 156425 peo 156475 156475 70 liese 7 156575 156575 Non Comi Ves ves 0 ____________ 72 156625 156625 NonComl__________ Yes Ne w 732. 156 675 156675 Potops 1 0 ve ve 0 A53 9 74 156725 156725 PortOps Yes Ves G 3A 7 156 875 156 875 PortOps vs No 3 156 925 161 525 Non Com I Duplex Yes Yes __PA_AX PXAmX gt 9 A A o o ERI 80 457 025 161625 Com Duplx Cs f eters ase Ye fra US Govt Only Duplex A etie e M 3 Ba 157225 161 825 PublicCorespDupex No Yes amp 161 875 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes 157325 161925 Public CorrespDupiex No Yes ________________ 157 375 161 975 Public CorrespDuplex No Yes 157425 162025 Com Dupex Ys 1 MNo _________________ lt g lt 8 wil lt 2 Page 18 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur uu AA VHF Marine Channel and Functions Canadian Channels DESIGN m sd RAE u SHORE A A G0 Rams wx2 162400 NOAA Weather RXOny RXOnty x3 1 162475 NOAA Weather RXOny RXOny Wyd X 12425 NOAA Weather RXOny RXOnly wxs 162450 NOAA Weather 1 RXOny RXOny Wys 162500 NOAA Weather RXOnly RXOny amp
3. amp X7 1 162525 NOAAWeather 1 RXOny RXOny ws 161650 Can Weather RXOny RXOny LEM occum AAA A Bxony U por 156050 160650 a hae ee e Je e 89 157 175 157 175 E Pres E E 84 57 225 Duplex No v 157275 Fa eras imas omm 1e L0 3 Page 19 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual GAA DLAND qe uu OE Page 20 Technical Specifications General Channels es oe All 49 USA 54 Canadian amp 57 international marine channels FREQUENCY Generations adore bei ca op ELTE qa Dre o EET La a dh ch ER TAA PLL synthesizer Frequency TN d mcs ped d a rds us TX from 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RX from 163 275 to 162 550 MHz Anterna Lmpedalte s us ES ES eon ea edd ee S DE Se ie 50 Ohm POWGI SUDDIV s saei ei eras Ta carer cil etas OE DRM ob citas ER EG EG er au 13 8 VDC 15 Operating temperate sus ea es cess ranted ete RS esas eens from 20 C to 50 C Size EW ca OE EE ER EA OT EO ents 70x185x175 mm Welght tdevice only isse cess sue cod bod oae en i Sante ur a Dd esca uu ea 1 26 Kg 2 80 Lb Transmitter Output POWER re GEE SEN Cade EE REP REM Mann da High HI 25W Low LO 1W Modulation Tess SS iei repe ta arae wo cede RE vede RENE FM MICRO ONO GE Ge Ee N N EN DE Ge NG Ge ER Gee EE condenser type Hum and noise attenUat Os VS o add los 35dB
4. Audio diStOllON ESE GER ar komma EG RA Ge env GR Ge teen 5 Harmonics reduction a o mr Sca SE A dra HI 70dB LO 60dB Receiver Sensitivity 20 dB Siad cia de aa 0 3 V SIN Eato CA UBI cere e tant acdc ecd eec dd tes edu ai ete erc a asc e NE ai 0 5 V Sdqielch sensitivitya tte criss De Ee Fax Wes arra AON dad RE ed threshold 0 15 V Adjacent channel Tecna A CN ined Le EN eed eus 70dB Audio output POWE as ied destra a dida gt 2W 8 Ohm AUGIO CISIOFFION ins ese SG cite cides whet Ge oca Gane iene 10 Note these values are average Actual values may be subject to variation www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND iras spi o ee A Page 21 Troubleshootin Problem Possible causes Solution Power supply is not correctly Verify that power supply is connected properly connected ed Vice doen ttum The protection fuse has shorted Verify the cause of the located on the power cable problem and substitute the fuse Device iens on Dal Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that antenna is properly connected acil pele Volume level is too low Adjust volume level Sauelch level is too high Adjust squelch level Unable to contact Incorrect marine channel selected Verify channel and if another pa necessary change channel Other party has Distance is too far and low Select high transmission ou accidentally selected Signal is too weak other party is Try to completely open the too far away a
5. Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive battery supply Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative battery supply The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio Use only a 7 ampere fast blow fuse for replacement Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power pigtail Connect the antenna and all other auxiliary cables and accessories Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors Page 10 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur uu a Operation Power On Off Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR VOL control clockwise Adjust the volume to a comfortable level When you turn the unit On you will hear a beep and the channel number will display on the LCD Note When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase the channel 16 will appear on the LCD Last Channel Memory The REGATTA 1 memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio For example if you turn Off the radio on CH 8 it will be on that channel when turned back On Squelch Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise This raises the Squelch Gate so high that only very strong signals can get through Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss This lowers the Squelch Gate so that everything gets thr
6. RG1 Owner s Manual Model GL Owners Manual ALAND Warnings General This device has been tested for compliance with digital marine device limits These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interfer ence This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation Its settings may be influ enced by diverse factors such as defects or malfunction of the device environmental conditions or improper use It is the user s responsibility to observe reasonable pru dence and judgement in navigation and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for reasonable prudence and judgement Do not open the radio for any rea son REGATTA 1 s 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 Radio Frequency Installation Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequen cy exposure Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate con formity to the FCC Regulations All changes or modifications must be approved in writ ing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy EME at radio frequency RF and as such must be installed and placed in operating conditions that are in confo
7. it also watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station To cancel the Distress call press 16 9 TRI 3 If an acknowledgment is not received the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment is received from theCoast Guard shore station Note f the radio receives a Distress call an emergency alert will sound RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS 1 Make sure your radio is on 2 Tune to channel 16 3 Press the microphone button and speaking slowly clearly calmly say a MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY for situations involving Immediate Danger to Life and Property or b PAN PAN PAN for urgent situations where there in No Immediate Danger to Life or Property 4 Say THIS IS INSERT VESSEL S NAME INSERT VESSEL S NAME INSERT VESSEL S NAME INSERT VESSEL S CALL SIGN OVER 5 Release the microphone button briefly and listen for acknowledgement If no one answers repeat steps 3 amp 4 6 If there is no acknowledgement or if the Coast Guard or another vessel responds say MAYDAY or PAN INSERT VESSEL S NAME 7 DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION using latitude and Longitude coordinates LORAN coordinates or range and bearing from a known point 8 STATE THE NATURE OF THE DISTRESS 9 GIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AND THE NATURE OF ANY INJURIES 10 ESTIMATE THE PRESENT SEA WORTHINESS OF YOUR VESSEL 11 B
8. 156825 A FT lese 156 678 Part Ops Yee 8s 78 156925 156925 NonGComl ves ves 0 79 156975 156975 Com eso es 3 3 J 80 1 157025 157025 Com dt es vYe H H8 88 18 958 f coas Suad o 88 Yeg IIIa aI USGovtOnly Yes Yes 0 0 0 C O He E 3 ELCHE HER Pubns corresp Buses EE en ee a e ee DE e mae compiten R DR COMES Dee E R k EEE Page 17 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND oe ene EE VHF Marine Channel and Functions International Channels DESIGN TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE 63275 OT RXOny NOAA Weather RXOnly 16240 NOoAAWeaher RXOny 162475 NOAAWesther RXOniy NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAAWeather NOAAWeather Can Weather Can Weather 156 050 VTS Duplex 155 300 3607 PortOpsDuplex Los o 60 780 Port Ops Duplex 156 200 PortOpsDuplex VIS Duplex 156 300 4 Safety amp Com Duplexl 156 400 Com j Com l amp Non Coml Com amp Non Com 8g AF Mn REEN Com Esso 19659 Gem 12
9. ATTA 1 Page 23 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur a E Service and Technical Support If you have a problem which you believe requires service please call first and speak with a service technician Many problems can be reme died over the phone without returning the unit for service For Technical Support Contact Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City Missouri 64120 Phone 816 241 8500 Fax 816 241 5713 E mail mail midlandradio com Website www midlandradio com If after talking with technical support you still feel your unit needs to be returned for service follow the below instructions 1 Pack the unit in its original box and packing Then pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton Caution Improper packing may result in damage during shipment 2 Include the following a full description of any problems b daytime telephone number name amp address 3 For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an authorized dealer or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale 4 You do not need to return accessory items Fused DC power cord mounting hardware Owners Guide unless they might be directly relat ed to the problem 5 A flat rate of 55 00 will apply to repairs not covered by warranty or units that are over three years old Send only cashier s check money order or Master Card or Visa card number Send to Midland Ra
10. PMibLanD TESSE rr nor orf norrerer eeeevccecre eeeeccoccv eecceect seeececcct seececectt noo Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio with DSC Owner s Manual www imiclancracio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND AE AA Table of Contents Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics 3 Major REGATTA 1 Features 3 FCC Licensing Information 4 Station License 4 International Station License 4 Radio Call Sign 4 Canadian Ship Station License 4 Warnings 5 Included with your REGATTA 1 6 Controls and Indicators 7 Front Panel 7 Back Panel 8 LCD Indicators 8 Installation 9 10 Operation 11 13 Distress 14 Digital Selective Calling 15 GPS NMEA0183 Input Connection Specification 16 USA Channel and Function Chart 17 International Channel and Function Chart 18 Canada Channel and Function Chart 19 Technical Specifications 20 Troubleshooting 21 Care and Maintenance 22 Limited Warranty 23 Service and Technical Support 24 Other Midland Products 25 Page 2 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND uu M MM Welcome to the World of Midland Electronics Congratulations on your purchase of the Midland REGATTA 1 VHF Marine Radio This fixed mount radio gives you 2 way vessel to vessel and vessel to shore communica tion for both safety and navigational purposes With the REGATTA 1 you can call for help get information from other boaters and talk to loch or bridge tenders In addi tion
11. RIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR VESSEL INSERT LENGTH COLOR HULL TYPE TRIM MASTS POWER AND ANY ADDITIONAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES 12 Say I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 21 62 13 End message by saying THIS IS INSERT VESSEL S NAME amp CALL SIGN 14 If your situation permits standby the radio to await further communications with the Coast Guard or another vessel If no answer repeat then try another channel www midlandradio com Model RG1 Owner s Manual A DLAND EL dd RE A DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call it has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for establish ing VHF MF and HF radio calls Digital Selective Calling has also been selected as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS This service will let you instantly send a Distress call with GPS position when optional GPS receiver is connected to the REGATTA 1 to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also let you initiate or receive distress urgency safety position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver Press the DSC Button to enter DSC Call Mode DSC has 2 options as follows 1 INDIVIDUAL Press the DSC button once IN will be displayed on the LCD Press Select to choose INDIVIDUAL MODE You will then need to enter the MMSI number fo
12. d URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call is transmitted the radio will switch to Channel 16 You should wait a few minutes before transmitting the ALL SHIPS call information again Page 15 www midlandradio com Model RG1 Owner s Manual A DLAND A A EE EE REGATTA GPS Input Connection Specification Your RG1 transceiver can be used with an external GPS device Attach the included GPS adaptor cable black to the radio s GPS connector tan Then the GPS adaptor cable can be connected to a GPS device When connected to a GPS receiver the RG 1 transceiver will display the Midland Globe icon When the globe icon is dis played the GPS NMEA data is available for transmitting distress or DSC calls If the GPS is disconnected or the RG1 is not receiving NMEA data from the GPS a minute long warning tone will sound can be deactivated by pressing any button This tone will sound every 4 hours In conjunction the globe icon will flash indicating no GPS information available Many GPS units allow you to configure the NMEA0183 This can be done through the GPS set up menu Page 16 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur Uu ee VHF Marine Channel and Functions USA Channels prius TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC EO SP LO SHORE 0 SHORE pee MEE a set ewe O WE 162400 NOAA Weather RX Only RXOnly Cid wxs 162475 NOAAWeather RXOny RXOny 1 NOAA Weather PRX Only AXO
13. d Indicators cont Back Panel Antenna Connector NMEA GPS External DC Accessory Speaker Connectors Connector PA Connector LCD Indicators 1 2 3 TIX Hi LO SL SCAN TRI SUED EED 13 ALERT WX Y l SA INT em f m 11 DSC 12 HA quum A DL AN D LO Low Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt HI High Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts TX Transmit Indicates radio is transmitting TRI Triple Watch Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect SCAN Indicates channel scan mode is in effect WX Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated Alert Indicates the weather alert mode is activated INT Indicates International Channel Mode USA Indicates US Channel Mode 10 CAN Indicates Canada Channel Mode 11 DSC Indicates the radio is in the DSC mode 12 Globe Indicates a GPS data receiver is receiving a signal 13 Channel Display Indicates Channel Number in use Q 005 0 Ui UN H Page 8 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur ET Installation The REGATTA 1 will only operate with a nominal 13 8 volt negative ground bat tery system It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your radio on your vessel Electrical mechanical and environmental considerations must all be taken into account You should select the optimum relationship among these consid erations Features which shoul
14. d be considered are 1 The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf on a bulkhead or for overhead mounting 2 The accessory speaker wires can be used with an external speaker 3 All connections are plug in type for easy removal of the radio 4 Front fire built in speaker allows for convenient in dash mounting Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your REGATTA 1 1 Select a location that is free from spray and splash 2 Keep the battery leads as short as possible Direct connection to the battery is most desirable If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead any extension should be made with 10 AWG wire Long extensions should use larger gauge wire 3 Keep the antenna lead as short as possible Long antenna leads can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmitting 4 Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects The reli able range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height 5 Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio 6 Select a location well away from the ship s compass Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios The REGATTA 1 has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise H
15. dio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City Missouri 64120 Page 24 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND A AAA DMibLanp dd e Ta KEER T mr ae N J ss GMRS b 5 EMERGENCY CRANK wi CITIZEN BAND RADIOS RADIOS WEATHER RADIOS RADIOS RADIOS CHECK OUT THE OTHER GREAT MIDLAND PRODUCTS AT www midlandradio com Page 25 www midlandradio com MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 Call 816 241 8500 visit us at http www midlandradio com Note Features amp Specifications are subject to change without notice MIDLAND is not responsi ble for unintentional errors or omissions on its packaging
16. e United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat s registration number and state of registry e g Illinois 1234 AB be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the ves sel Canadian Ship Station License You need a Radio Operator s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian waters Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power Squadron Visit their website http www cps ecp ca contact the nearest field office or write Industry of Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1A 0C8 Regisiration of your Manne This transmitter will operite on channels frequencies that have f restricted use in the United States The channel assignments For using GMDSS and DSC functions the operator include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the US must have a GMDSS radio operator s certificate SRC Coast Guard use in Canada and use in international waters or LRC and apply for a ships MMSI number at the Operation in these Ls tl without proper authorization is local radio authority Without MMSI number the strictly forbidden For frequencies channels that are currently radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine for use in the U S without an individual license please contact radio without DSC Your distributor may program the FCC Call Center at 1 888 CALL FCC your radio according to your needs Page 4 www midlandradio com d Model
17. e between the radiating element and people Larger antennas 6 dB or 9 dB should be installed keeping at least a six foot separation distance No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting CAUTION The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This device is approved with emissions having a source based time averaging duty factor not exceeding 5096 The safe operating distance between the general population and the antenna when transmitting is 35 inches Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits Installing the REGATTA 1 After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location position the radio with the bracket microphone power cord antenna and any auxiliary cables installed into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items Mark the location of the mounting bracket Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the mounting hardware Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface Then attach the Note Do not use any other mounting radio to the mounting bracket knobs than the ones enclosed using the included knobs Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket
18. in the USA and Canada you can access the NOAA weather broadcast with the 10 weather channels and be alerted to severe weather emergencies with the weath er alert feature The REGATTA 1 is a quality piece of electronic equipment skillfully constructed with the finest components This radio is designed for reliable and trou ble free performance for years to come Enjoy Major REGATTA 1 Features e Submersible meets J1S7 specifications All Marine Channels US International and Canada 10 NOAA Weather Channels NOAA Weather Alert DSC Digital Selective Calling for security on the water and the ability to make quick calls automatically Channel Scan HI LO Power Settings Last Channel Memory Tri Watch Large High Visibility Display PA Function Distress Button Instant Emergency Channel 16 9 for instant access to channel 16 the universal marine channel for emergency contact Front Firing Speaker NMEA connection use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from transceiver to optional GPS system 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 Page 3 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND qe see OE FCC Licensing I nformation The REGATTA 1 radio complies with the FCC Federal Co
19. member to use the LO position in port or for short range communications 1 When you turn the radio On for the first time the unit is automatically set to transmit at 25 watts HI 2 Press HI LO to change the transmitter output to 1 watt LO 3 Press HI LO again to change back to 25 watts HI Note Each time the HI LO is pressed a short tone sounds CH13 is set as 1 watt LO channel On the LO power channels you cannot set the transmit power to HI LO power channels are 13 and 67 for USA and 13 15 17 and 20 for CAN Channel Scan Press the SCAN UIC button to begin rapidly scanning channels for an active channel If a channel is active the unit will lock on that channel To begin scanning again press the SCAN UIC button again If no active channel is found press the SCAN UIC button to end scan mode Channel Band Selection Press the SCAN UIC button for 6 seconds to switch the unit to International band Repeat again to switch to Canada band Repeat a 3rd time to return to US band User MMSI Federal MMSI s are issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Non Federal MMSI s are issued by the Federal Communications Commission FCC You will need to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the REGATTA 1 The information obtained from the application is useful to the U S Coast Guard to help in search and rescue operations To obtain an MMSI number visit one of the following websites h
20. mmunication Commission requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service This radio incorpo rates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156 025 to 162 550 MHz It requires 13 8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one 1 or 25 watts The transceiver is capable of DSC Digital Selective Calling opera tion The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable for use according to U S A International or Canadian regulations Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S A waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carry ing a HF single side band radiotelephone or carrying a marine satellite terminal must obtain a station license FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations can be downloaded through the Internet at http www fcc gov Forms can also be obtained by calling the FCC at 888 225 5322 International Station License If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the U S A or Canada you should contact that country s communications regulatory authori ty for licensing information Radio Call Sign Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license Th
21. n Up Button Power Channel Volume Down Knob Button DSC Button Select Button 16 9 es Tri Watch Button HI LO PA Power Button Button Weather Distress Alert Button Button Scan UIC Power Volume Knob On Off Volume Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the speaker volume Squelch Knob Rotate this knob to eliminate background noise when a signal is not being received PA Button Press this key to enable the PA Public Address feature Weather Alert Button Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather channels Press and hold this key for 2 sec onds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode Scan UIC Button Press this key once to activate channel scan mode Press and hold for 2 seconds to change chan nel modes from USA to CANADIAN to INTERNATIONAL Distress Button Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of emergency HI LO Power Button Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or Low Default mode is high power 16 9 Tri Watch Button Press this key instantly to change to Channel 16 Channel 9 or current channel Pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds will activate the Triple Watch Feature Select Button n DSC mode this key is used to makes selections DSC Button Press this button to enter DSC mode Channel Up Down Buttons These keys are used to arrow through the channels Page 7 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur Go Controls an
22. nd or antenna is squelch and or move closer blocked by obstacles to the other part Reception is broken Other users are using the same Verify radio traffic on desired and or disturbed radio channel channel and if necessary change channel Other interference devices Move other interference televisions computers i transceivers etc too close to REGATTA Impossible to Some channels operate only on Tune to another channel transmit or use high low power or are only for reception transmission power 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 Squelch has not been correctly Adjust squelch level Tri Watch adjusted malfunctioning www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND EA a ee Care and Maintenance Your REGATTA 1 is a precision crafted piece of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly Due to the rugged design very little maintenance is required However a few precautions should be observed f the antenna has been damaged you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio Never open the device transceiver or microphone as this may compromise the water seal f the device become
23. nly ws 162 450 NOAAWeather RXOny RXOnly 12 1 156600 156600 PotOps n amp Ye Ves 13 1 1 156 650 156650 14 315670 15670 Potop Ye Ye A G 16 156800 156 800 Safety Calling Yes vYes 1 r lies 150 050 Stat Control e es 18 56900 3 15690 Com es ____ ves 01 pig 1 156950 156 950 Coml Yes vYes h h o o w 20 157000 157000 Port Ops RX Duplex Yes Yes 157 050 157050 Coast Guard Yes Yes 0 0 00 0 22 157100 157 100 Coast Guard Yes Yes 23 157150 157150 Coast Guard Wes ves o 24 157200 161800 PublicComespDupex No vYes 1 0 25 157250 161850 PublicCorespDupex No Yes D EE pye 157 350 161 950 Public CorrespDuplex___ No Yes Fa ree eom pubie comes R DR eo Ll Ll Z fr 3 EE pa J 7 4 h N nu ee ea ases ases o 64 156 225 156 2235 000 000 000 0 0 00 0 9 00 0 00 0 65 1 6 156275 156275 PortOps es es e soss eces j Po Ops RET Neg u uA 156 375 Com TX1W ony Yes NO E E 156425 Non Comi Yes Yes De 76 ses
24. ough noise weak signals and strong signals Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise ZEIT VII ir Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops Now the u n S Signals Squelch Gate allows only strong signals through C Medium Signals Weak Signals Page 11 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur uu ee A Operation Cont Coast Guard Channel 16 9 To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 commu nications press 16 9 TRI You can access Coast Guard Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel Press 16 9 TRI again for Channel 9 Calling communications Press 16 9 TRI a third time to return to the channel selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16 Channel 9 commnunications The display will indicate the selected channel Tri Watch Tri Watch monitors Channel 16 Channel 9 and the current Marine Channel To activate Tri Watch press and hold 16 9 TRI for 2 seconds TRI appears on the LCD indicating Tri Watch mode is in effect If a signal is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9 the radio remains on that channel until the signal ends Press and hold 16 9 TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode Manual Tuning To manually select a channel press the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button Communication channel
25. owever in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference All DC battery wires antenna lead and accessory cables should be routed away from the engine and engine compartment and from power cabling carrying high currents Page 9 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ur Uu P I nstallation cont Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers It is rec ommended you draw upon the advice of your Midland dealer in determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements In general communication range is increased by using a high gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line Antennas should be located away from metal objects Antennas should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables Antenna Selection and Installation REGATTA 1 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas However the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting antennas Therefore the antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to insure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by Small whip antennas 3 dB or smaller should be installed keeping at least three feet separation distanc
26. r the individual you would like to call Use the CH UP DOWN arrows to choose the Ist digit Press select to move to the next digit It will be blinking Repeat this procedure until all 9 digits have been programmed When finished press SELECT and the unit will scan one by one through the digits entered Press SELECT again and it sends the DSC call to the MMSI number entered Note Only 2 digits at a time can display on the LCD while programming the MMSI into the radio 2 ALL SHIPS This radio has the ability to send 3 types of all ships calls The following are examples of what these types of calls would be used for Urgency This call is for a vessel not yet in Distress but may have a serious problem Safety This call is used for a reason like debris in the water Routine This call is used for normal calls How to Use Press the DSC button once Use the CH UP DOWN buttons to toggle to ALL SHIPS MODE AL will be displayed on the LCD Press SELECT to choose ALL SHIPS MODE The radio will then have you choose which type of ALL SHIPS message you would like to send URGENCY UR SAFETY SA or ROUTI NE RO Note ROUTINE calls tune to the previously selected channel Use the CH UP DOWN buttons to toggle to URGENCY or SAFETY When chosen press SELECT to transmit the ALL SHIPS DSC call When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message all radios will automatical ly move to channel 70 until all of the data is received After your selecte
27. rmity with the instructions contained in this manual and with current regulations Not following these instructions can cause personal injury and or malfunc tion of the device Do not use REGATTA 1 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect working condition although REGATTA 1 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 Environmental Pay attention to ambient conditions although REGATTA 1 is designed to oper ate under the most severe conditions it is important to avoid exposure to envi ronments that are excessively humid or dusty or to temperatures outside the 20 C to 50 C range Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight Avoid jarring and excessive vibration REGATTA 1 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 Page 5 www midlandradio com Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mi DLAND ee Included with your REGATTA 1 Transceiver and Microphone Surface Mount Kit DC Power Cord Microphone Mounting Kit GPS Interface Cable Page 6 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND ge ee EE Controls and Indicators Front Panel PTT Channel Butto
28. s are located on channel 01 28 and 60 88 Weather channels are located on channels WX 0 9 Weather Channels To select Weather Channels 0 9 press WX ALERT The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel Press the CHANNEL UP DOWN buttons to select a different Weather Channel To exit from Weather Channel press WX ALERT The radio returns to the previously selected Marine channel Weather Alert To activate Weather Alert mode press WX ALERT for 2 seconds ALERT will display on the LCD When the radio is in Alert mode it scans weather every 7 sec onds When an alert is received the unit will switch to the current weather channel and emit a loud siren noise To turn off the siren press WX ALERT Transmitting The REGATTA 1 transmits on fifty four marine frequencies and receives on eighty marine frequencies Channel 70 of the USA International and Canadian fre quencies and channel 15 of the USA frequencies and WX CH are for receiving only The radio transmits on channel 70 when sending DSC information Your radio will not transmit on these channels PA Function Press the PA button once to enter PA function The LCD will display PA instead of channel You must have an external PA speaker connected in order for this to work To exit PA mode press the PA button again Page 12 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND qe ene A Operation Cont Setting Transmit TX Power NOTE It is important to re
29. s 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 Page 22 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual GAA DLAND op ene Ea Limited Warrant Midland Radio will repair or replace at its option without charge your MODEL REGATTA 1 VHF Marine transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workman ship within THREE YEARS following the initial consumer purchase This warranty does not include the cost of labor for removal or re installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase including any connec tor cords or adapters Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product freight prepaid along with a readable copy of the original dated sales receipt to Midland Radio Corporation Warranty Service Department 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 Note The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions or from U S military exchange This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Midland Radio Corporation 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City MO 64120 Tel 816 241 8500 E mail mail midlandradio com URL www midlandradio com Model REG
30. ttp wireless fcc gov marine or http www boatus com mmsi This portion of the SETUP menu will allow you to program an MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity for sending and receiving DSC calls Setting the MMSI To enter MMSI setup mode with the unit off press and hold the DSC button while simultaneously turning the radio on Using the up and down arrows enter the nine digit number Note Only 2 digits at a time can display on the LCD while programming the MMSI into the radio The first digit represents the number position 1 9 the second digit is the selected mmsi number 0 9 Press SELECT button after each digit is selected to advance to the next digit After setting the MMSI number turn off the unit Please note You can only program your radio once with an MMSI number After that send your radio to Midland for factory service Page 13 www midlandradio com d Model RG1 Owner s Manual S Mu DLAND op nee E Distress Note You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call Page 14 1 In order to transmit a Distress call press and hold DISTRESS for 5 seconds 2 You will see SL in the display Press the SELECT button and the Distress call will be transmitted 2 The Distress call is transmitted and it waits for about 210 270 seconds This is continued internally After the Distress call has been sent the Distress alert will sound every other second and
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