Midland Rg2w, Rg2bsynthesized Marine Transceiver Manual

							Page 21 H. GROUNDING
  
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.   
5.  After the distress call, the transceiver will simultaneously check channel 70 and 
channel 16 on a receipt of DSC confirmation and meanwhile appears following: 
  
6.          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 
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 C-
button.  
, 
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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							Page 22 8  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 
to the diagram below for several examples: 8.1  Receiving a distress call When the transceiver receives a distress call, an acoustic alarm will sound.  The 
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 99°99  999°99    88:88. 
8.2  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. 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”.  
 
   DISTRESS CALL                      GENERAL CALL                       INDIVIDUAL CALL
                   TO ALL VESSELS 
						

							Page 23 9 CUSTOMIZATION 9.1  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.  9.2  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. 9.3  List of settings Following find the possible settings: Menu Items 
Description 
Par. 
Log 
Call directory of stored DSC calls type individual or 
distress calls.  9.4 Dir 
Directory of MMSI owner names, MMSI codes and 
their details.  9.5 Posn 
Manual programming of co-ordinates and the UTC 
time setting (in the absence of GPS).  9.6 LCD 
Display contrast adjustment.  9.7 Beep 
Adjustment of  keypad beep  9.8 ZONE  
Local and UTC time deviation settings.  9.9 MMSI 
Entry of your individual MMSI code and you MMSI 
group code.  9.10  9.4  “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.    
9.5  “Dir” (Entries in the directory) 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: 
 
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.    
9.5.a   Addition of addresses 9.a.1 Press the function key “Add”. 
9.a.2 With the alphanumerical keypad  (the 
keys are associated with letters like on a 
cellular phone) 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.   
9.a.3 After the pressure to the  E-button, on the display appears the cursor in 
correspondence to  “MMSI” 
 
Write the identification code using the alphanumerical keypad (
obligatorily 
9 digits
) 
9.a.4  Press the E-button in order to confirm.  
9.5.b  To modify/cancel addresses  1 Press the function key “View”. 
2 Select with the function keys “Next “ or  “Back”  the address you desire to 
modify/cancel.  
3 Press the function key  “Edit”. 
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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 “►”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.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”.  
 
 
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.  
 9.6  “Posn” (Setting of position co-ordinates and adjustment  
of UTC time) 
1.  Press the function key “DSC”. 
2.  Press the key “Menu”. 
3.  Press the key “Posn”.  
4.  To insert the coordinates, press the function key  “Posn”  and through the 
alphanumeric keypad, set up the coordinates.    
5.  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. 
6.  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.  
 
 
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 
compulsory. Sending DSC without setting position and time works but message will lack 
the position and time data.    
9.7  “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”.  
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.  
This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same 
settings when the radio is turned on again.  
9.8  “Beep” (Enable/disable keypad beep) In order to activate or to inhibit the beep to the pressure of the keys operate as 
follows:  1.  Press the function key “DSC”. 
2.  Press the function key “Menu”. 
3.  Press the function key “More”. 
4.  Press the function key “ More”. 
5.  Pressing the function key “Beep” activates or disables the acoustic message to 
the pressure of the keys.    
This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same 
settings when the radio is turned on again.  
 
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							Page 25 9.9  “ZONE” (Adjustment of UTC time deviation) The user can program the time deviation with respect to the UTC time so the 
transceiver’s display will show the time for the current time zone. 
 
1.  Press the function key “DSC”. 
2.  Press the function key “Menu”. 
3.  Press the function key “More”. 
4.  Press the function key “ More”. 
5.  Press the function key “Zone”. 
6. The display will show 
 
 
7.  Pressing the function keys “+”  or  “–“  will set the desired deviation.   
8.  Acting with the function key ◄ will activate or eliminate the visualization of the 
time data on the display.  
9.  Confirm by pressing one of the following buttons:  C , 16,  function key DSC, or 
PTT.  
This setting remains stored on the Eeprom, therefore REGATTA 2 will maintain the same 
settings when the radio is turned on again.  
  9.10  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. , 
Be careful to insert the correct personal MMSI code.  Once the code has been 
saved, it cannot be modified. 
 
1.  Press the function key “DSC”. 
2.  Press the function key “Menu”. 
3.  Press the function key “More”. 
4.  Press the function key “MMSI”. 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.  
6.  Insert the 9 digits, for example 900000000 and press the E-button in order to 
confirm, now on the display appears:   
 
7.  To program the MMSI group code, press the function key corresponding to  “►” 
situated right below. 
8.  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.   
 
If you have accidentally inserted an incorrect code, you will have to return the device to 
your approved vendor for a complete reset. 
 10 MAINTENANCE 10.1 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: , 
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.
 
 
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							Page 26 11 Troubleshooting   
Problem Possible causes  Solution Refer.
Power supply is not correctly 
connected Verify that power supply is 
properly connected 3.7.a 
Device doesn’t turn 
on The protection fuse has shorted 
(located on the power cable) Verify the cause of the 
problem and substitute the 
fuse - 
Antenna is not correctly connected Verify that antenna is 
properly connected 3.7.c  Volume level is too low  Adjust volume level  4.2 
Device turns on, but 
doesn’t receive 
signals 
Squelch level is too high  Adjust squelch level  4.3 Unable to contact 
another party Incorrect marine channel selected  Verify channel and, if 
necessary, change channel 4.4 Other party has 
difficulty in hearing 
you Distance is too far and low 
transmission power (LO) was 
accidentally selected Select high transmission 
power (HI)  4.6 
Squelch level is too high  Adjust squelch level  4.3 Signal is too weak (other party is 
too far away and/or antenna is 
blocked by obstacles) Try to completely open the 
squelch and/or move closer 
to the other party 4.3 Other users are using the same 
radio channel Verify radio traffic on desired 
channel and, if necessary, 
change channel 4.4 
Reception is broken 
and/or disturbed 
Other interference devices 
(televisions, computers, 
transceivers, etc.) too close to 
REGATTA 2 Move other interference 
devices further from 
REGATTA 2 - Impossible to 
transmit or use high 
transmission power Some channels operate only on 
low power or are only for receptionTune to another channel 
4.4 DSC, MMSI or ATIS 
functions unusable Individual MMIS and/or ATIS 
codes have not been programmedProgram the codes 
4.10 Vessel battery runs 
down sooner than 
expected Excessive use of transmission  Try to reduce transmission 
times and/or use low 
transmission power 4.6 Scanning and/or 
Dual/Triple Watch 
malfunctioning Squelch has not been correctly 
adjusted Adjust squelch level 
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							Page 27 12 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 -20°C to +55°C 
Size (HxLxW) ................................................................................................................. 70×160×170 mm  
Weight (device only) ................................................................................................................... 1.305 Kg 
 12.1  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 
 12.2  Receiver 
Sensitivity @ 20 dB Sinad ............................................................................................................. 2W su 8 Ohm 
Audio distortion .................................................................................................................................. 10% 
 
Note: these values are average.  Actual values may be subject to variation. 
  
						

							Page 28 13 Frequency Table 
Channel Number  Frequency MHz  . INT CAN  US  TX  RX  Mode  Note 01 01   156.050  160.650  D    01A 
156.050 156.050 S 
 02 02   
156.100  160.700  D 
 03 03   
156.150  160.750  D 
 04    
156.200  160.800  D 
  04A   
156.200 156.200 S 
 05    
156.250  160.850  D 
  05A 05A 
156.250 156.250 S 
 06  06  06  156.300   156.300   S   07    
156.350  160.950  D 
  07A 07A 
156.350 156.350 S 
 08  08  08  156.400   156.400   S   09  09  09  156.450   156.450   S   10  10  10  156.500   156.500   S   11  11  11  156.550   156.550   S   12  12  12  156.600   156.600   S   13  13  13  156.650   156.650   S   14  14  14  156.700   156.700   S   15  15    156.750   156.750   S  *   15  -  156.750   R   16  16  16  156.800   156.800   S   17  17  17  156.850   156.850   S  * 18    
156.900  161.500  D 
  18A 18A 
156.900 156.900 S 
 19    
156.950  161.550  D 
  19A 19A 
156.950 156.950 S 
 20 20*  20 
157.000  161.600  D 
   20A 
157.000 157.000 S 
 21    
157.050  161.650  D 
  21A 21A 
157.050 157.050 S 
  21B   
- 161.650 R 
 
INT CAN US TX  RX  Mode  Note 22    
157.100 161.700 D 
  22A 22A
157.100 157.100 S 
 23 23   
157.150 161.750 D 
   23A
157.150 157.150 S 
 24 24  24 
157.200 161.800 D 
 25 25  25 
157.250 161.850 D 
 26 26  26 
157.300 161.900 D 
 27 27  27 
157.350 161.950 D 
 28 28  28 
157.400 162.000 D 
 60 60   
156.025 160.625 D 
 61    
156.075 160.675 D 
  61A  
156.075 156.075 S 
 62    
156.125 160.725 D 
  62A  
156.125 156.125 S 
 63    
156.175 160.775 D 
   63A
156.175 156.175 S 
 64 64   
156.225 160.825 D 
  64A  
156.225 156.225 S 
 65    
156.275 160.875 D 
  65A 65A
156.275 156.275 S 
 66    
156.325 160.925 D 
  66A* 66A
156.325 156.325 S 
 67 67  67 156.375 156.375  S  68 68  68 156.425 156.425  S   69 69  69 156.475 156.475  S   70 70  70 156.525 156.525  S  ** 71 71  71 156.575 156.575  S   72 72  72 156.625 156.625  S   73 73  73 156.675 156.675  S   74 74  74 156.725 156.725  S   75    156.775 156.775  S  * 76    156.825 156.825  S  * 77 77* 77* 156.875  156.875  S    
						

							Page 29 INT CAN  US  TX  RX  Mode  Note 
78    
156.925  161.525  D 
  78A 78A 156.925 156.925 S  79    
156.975  161.575  D 
  79A 79A 
156.975 156.975 S 
 80    
157.025  161.625  D 
  80A 80A 
157.025 157.025 S 
 81    
157.075  161.675  D 
  81A 81A 
157.075 157.075 S 
 82    
157.125  161.725  D 
  82A 82A 
157.125 157.125 S 
 83 83   
157.175  161.775  D 
  83A 83A 
157.175 157.175 S 
 84 84  84 
157.225  161.825  D 
     
   
 85 85  85 
157.275  161.875  D 
         86 86  86 
157.325  161.925  D 
     
   
  87   
157.375  161.975  D 
 87    
157.375 157.375 S 
  88   
157.425  162.025  D 
 88  88A 
157.425 157.425 S 
         
  
 
S= Simplex 
D= Duplex 
*= obligatory low transmission power of 1 Watt 
**= classified to DSC communications 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
(Nautico1) WEATHER (WX) RECEIVER FREQUENCY CHART (MHz) 
 
CH.#  CH. Freq.    CH. #  CH. Freq. 
W1 
162.550   W6 
162.500 W2 
162.400   W7 
162.525 W3 
162.475   W8 
161.650 W4 
162.425   W9 
161.775 W5 
162.450   W10 
163.275   
Channels 8,9 and 10 are designated Canadian Marine Frequencies 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1120 Clay Street 
North Kansas City, MO  64116 
www.midlandradio.com
 
 
 
  
						

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