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RD68 VHF10E03912 Issue 2.0Note If an error is made, press  to move back and edit the number.You will be asked to confirm the number. Re-enter the MMS

Instruction Manual11E03912 Issue 2.02 OPERATION2.1 GeneralThe RD68 VHF is very simple to operate, with the controlsfalling into five groups:1. The r

RD68 VHF12E03912 Issue 2.02.3 Backlighting ( )INTHiLLiitteeRx12:40DSCT/WM/SScanINTHiLiteRx12:40PvtWxAuxAuxINTHiLiteRx12:41DSCT/WM/SScanIf channel se

Instruction Manual13E03912 Issue 2.02.4.2 Auxiliary & Private channelsThis function is used to select channels which are not part ofthe standard

RD68 VHF14E03912 Issue 2.02.5 Transmit powerThis function allows toggling of the transmit power between25W (Hi) and 1W (Lo) for short range transmis

Instruction Manual15E03912 Issue 2.0/continued12:43RadCCaallllMenu52o16N001o23ERx12:43RRoouuttiinnee ttooExcaliburRx12:43TTyyppeeCh16SendAAllll SSh

RD68 VHF16E03912 Issue 2.012:44RadCCaallllMenu52o16N001o23ERx12:45Reply on channel1177RxCChhaann12:44Routine toExcaliburRxTypeDDiirrCh26Send12:44Rout

Instruction Manual17E03912 Issue 2.02.7 Making a Distress Alert callWARNING This call should only be made if the vessel is in agenuine distress situ

RD68 VHF18E03912 Issue 2.0To send the call, press and hold the DISTRESS key for fiveseconds. A countdown to the transmission will be displayed.Release

Instruction Manual19E03912 Issue 2.012:50Sinking OOKK23oo47’N 001oo35’E12:50 UTC 2.8 Receiving a DSC callWhen a call is received, the RD68 will ri

RD68 VHF20E03912 Issue 2.02.9 Dual WatchDual Watch allows the radio to scan between a selected workingchannel and the priority channel (normally Ch1

Instruction Manual21E03912 Issue 2.02.10 Tri-WatchTri-Watch operates on the same principle as Dual Watch, butthis function scans between the working

RD68 VHF22E03912 Issue 2.02.11 Scan modeThe Scan function cycles the RD68 sequentially through eachenabled channel, pausing when a signal is detecte

Instruction Manual23E03912 Issue 2.0To re-enable an inhibited channel into the scan cycle, repeatsequence 2:Select channel to be enabledthen press an

RD68 VHF24E03912 Issue 2.02.12.1 Add/remove channels from Memory ScanTo add a channel to the Memory Scan cycle:12:57DSCT/WM/SScanSelect the required

Instruction Manual25E03912 Issue 2.02.13 Priority & User channel selectThe priority channel (usually Ch16, depending on the configura-tion of the

RD68 VHF26E03912 Issue 2.02.14 Viewing the call logThe last 16 incoming DSC calls are logged by the RD68 andcan be viewed later (this function will

Instruction Manual27E03912 Issue 2.03 MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS3.1 Adjusting the LCD contrast13:0052o16N001o23ERx13:00DSCLLCCDDPosnMore13:00DSCRadCal

RD68 VHF28E03912 Issue 2.03.2 Entering position and time manuallyThe boat’s position and the time (transmitted as part of a Dis-tress Alert call) wo

Instruction Manual29E03912 Issue 2.0Note The display will now show the manual Lat and Long when inDSC mode, but the clock display will not be shown (

Instruction ManualIIISimrad RD68Fixed DSC VHF RadioMANUAL

RD68 VHF30E03912 Issue 2.03.3 Entering local timeWhen a GPS is connected to the RD68 via the NMEA interface,the display will show the UTC (GMT) time

Instruction Manual31E03912 Issue 2.03.4 Viewing the directoryThe directory allows up to 16 MMSI numbers to be stored inthe RD68’s memory. These can

RD68 VHF32E03912 Issue 2.03.4.1 Adding an entry to the directoryDirectory01Excalibur002321167DSCBackNextEditDSCNNeexxttEditDirectory02Saucy Sue00232

Instruction Manual33E03912 Issue 2.03.4.2 Editing/deleting an entryTo edit an existing entry:The main directoryscreen shows thenumber of entriesDSCV

RD68 VHF34E03912 Issue 2.0To delete an entry from the directory:DSCVViieewwAddDirectoryUsed 05/1618:06Directory01Excalibur002321167DSCDDeellDSCNextEE

Instruction Manual35E03912 Issue 2.03.5 Disabling the key beepAll key presses on the RD68 are normally confirmed by a“beep” – this feature can be dis

RD68 VHF36E03912 Issue 2.03.6 Second country modeIn countries where it is permitted, the RD68 can operate on asecondary set of channels, such as the

Instruction Manual37E03912 Issue 2.04 INSTALLATION4.1 VHF installationThe radio should be sited so that engine noise and vibration orother backgrou

RD68 VHF38E03912 Issue 2.0The radio is fixed to the bracket using a simple clamp arrange-ment. The peg on the left side of the radio is slotted into t

Instruction Manual39E03912 Issue 2.0The RD68 has five electrical connections – the handset/fistmikesocket is on the front panel below the LCD display (

RD68 VHFPart No. E03912 Issue 2.0 14-Feb-05 CR/MDLThe technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best

RD68 VHF40E03912 Issue 2.0The antenna is connected to the radio using a standard PL259-type connector as fitted to most marine antennas. If fitting to

Instruction Manual41E03912 Issue 2.0The most popular antennas for marine use are 1 m (3 ft 3 in)long. On sailboats these are usually mounted on the m

RD68 VHF42E03912 Issue 2.0The quality of any connections and integrity of the cable (with-out breaks in the sheathing) will directly affect the perfo

Instruction Manual43E03912 Issue 2.05 APPENDIX5.1 Operating proceduresThe following operating procedure summary has been proposedby the UK Maritime

RD68 VHF44E03912 Issue 2.05.1.3 Cancelling a Distress AlertIf a DSC Distress Alert is sent accidentally, cancel it immediate-ly on the RD68 by press

Instruction Manual45E03912 Issue 2.05.3 Transmission rangeBecause VHF signals travel in a straight line and are not reflect-ed back off the ionospher

RD68 VHF46E03912 Issue 2.05.4 Channel frequenciesNote Ch 0 will only be made available in the UK to Coastguardusers with written authorization.Chann

Instruction Manual47E03912 Issue 2.05.5 TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause RemedyUnit will not switch on * Faulty connection to power * Check pow

RD68 VHF48E03912 Issue 2.05.6 AccessoriesThe following accessories are available from your SimradTechnical Dealer. Please quote the relevant part nu

Instruction Manual49E03912 Issue 2.05.8 Dimensions185 mm (7.4 in)158 mm (6.2 in)66 mm (2.6 in)22 mm (0.9 in)47 mm (1.8 in)55mm (2.2 in)79 mm (3.1 in

Instruction Manual1 GENERAL 1.1 Introduction ... 71.2 Licensing ...

RD68 VHF50E03912 Issue 2.0English Hereby, Simrad Limited (Margate) declares that this RD68 VHF Radio is in com-pliance with the essential requiremen

Instruction Manual51E03912 Issue 2.05.10 Service & WarrantyYour radio should seldom need servicing, although it will bene-fit from an application

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5 APPENDIX 5.1 Operating procedures ... 435.1.1 Sending a Distress Alert ...

Instruction Manual7E03912 Issue 2.01 GENERAL1.1 IntroductionThe RD68 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Select-ive Calling (DSC) unit. It

RD68 VHF8E03912 Issue 2.01.2 LicensingNote Prior to use please check the national licensing requirementsfor operators.In the UK license applications

Instruction Manual9E03912 Issue 2.01.3 Entering MMSI numbersAt the time of issue of your vessel’s radio license, an MMSI(Maritime Mobile Service Ide