MARINE VHF HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER MODEL FM-55 OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK CONTROL LAYOUT PANEL LAYOUT Mic Jack Speaker Jack TH Indicator HU/LO Switch (ror PANEL) Antenna Connector 0ff-0n/Volume —Squeleh (FRONT PANEL) Lcb Display LED tumination Switeh| err BEEP ONIOFF (NT) Switen WX(USA) Private) Sean(e) ~ speaker Mic Battery Pack eloase key (charging Jack forWall ChargerOPERATING INSTRUCTION 1) Appliable only where authorized 1 GENERAL 1.1. Type of Transcelver ‘The FM-5S handheld vansceive is availabe in 3 versions as follows; 1) Intemational Version: Internatonal channels, Dual Watch, Manual scan 2) US. Version Iniecnatonal channels, US. channels, Auto scan, Manual scan, ‘Woathar channls, Dual Watch 3) Special Verso: Function of international or U.S. version plus ited private channels andior auto Sean accorting to authorizaton 1.2 Mode “The FM-55 is provided withthe following channel modes: 1) Normal Channel Mode ‘Any authorized channel can be selected by hiting the channo! ‘number keys or manual scan key. 2) Memory Channel Mode ‘Any channel stored in the memory adcress can be selected by ‘manual scan. 3) Weather Channel Mode () ‘Any channel progeammed in the weather channel address can be selected by manual scan. 44) Private Channel Mode () ‘Any channel programmed inthe private channe! address can be selected by manual scan, 41.3. Charging the Battery Pack ‘When you frst operate afer purchace ofthis radio set, recharge the battory pack through a wall charger suppliod as standard or through @ ‘Quick charger whichis optional avaiable. Normal charging tie is about 15 hours withthe wall chargor BO-500, 60-90 minutos with tne quick charger, BC-501 or BC-503, 1.4 Auto Sean (*) ‘Auto scan is activated by pressing [SHIFTI[A] and the receiver ‘automatcally scans chanoels upward in each channel mode. In the rormal channel mode the channel is automatically abvanced upward every 0.2 seconds n the memory channel mode ({SHIFTJ[MRD, only the stored channels are scanned; in the weather () or private) modes, only the woather cr private channels are scanned, respectively. When the ‘signal is received (squeich opened), scan siops, In 2 seconds after the ‘signal is gone (squelch closed), scan auiomatcaly restarts. Auto scan is ‘ceased by pressing [SHIFTI[A] again or PTT switc NOTE: When two keys are pressed in succession, the interval should be within 2 seconds. Otherwise the radio will revert 10 the earier Sas. 1.5 Manual Scan ‘You can step up or down the channels by pressing [A] or [7] keys. tt yeu keep the kay pressed, the channel wil step Up or down quicky. 2 CHANNEL SELECTION 2A. Ordinary Channel Desired chanael is selected by pressing 2 numeral keys in succession. For example: to select CH, press [O]I6], and to select CH88, press (eye). 22 Channel 16 (International Distress and Call) (CH16 may bo entered either by pressing (1]16] Keys or [16] key. You ‘Should nat use this channel for normal wale other than contact to 8 ‘coastal staton or in emergency conciton. Care should be taken 12 prevent inadvertent selection of Channel 16. NOTE1:The 2nd digit shoul be entored within 2 seconds ate the 1st ‘alt isentored; otherwise the 1st gt entered flashes for another 2 seconds and then the FM-S5 reverts tothe original channel. NOTE2: When unprogrammed channels (CH28, CH70, CH75, otc.) are ‘selecte, the ented number flashes ie 2 seconds and then the receiver reverts tothe orginal channel NOTES: The FM-55 maintains receiving conditon on the orginal channel untl the erty of new channel is completed NOTES:Channel selection cannot be made during transmission 23 US. Channels (*) It your radio is US. version, you can switch the FM-SS to International channels oF U.S.A. channels by pressing [+ ] key. "INT" or "USA" is Indicated on the LCD display accordingly. In the Intemational version, [Tey tuns off or on the key acton boop. 3. WEATHER CHANNEL MODE(’) (U.S. version only) 10 charms are programed in weather chanel acesses 1,2," @ ancomnthe US. Verson 2:1 Weather Channel Press [SHIFTIL+] toy, and he FM-S5 becomes av to receive weather CHI, "WX" and adéoss "1" aro played. Press [A] 0° [7] noe ata tne o continous ntl anche dated wear channels coasted NOTE: Transmission is iva on weatrer chanel 22 Rotum to Normal Channel Mode To etn to normal channol modo, press either [16] key o SHIFT «1 feys. CH6 wi bo solcted. Then elect another channe by pressing the conesponding keys. 4 MEMORY CHANNEL 4.41 Write Memory Channel 4.1.41 Up to 10 most-ften used channels can be stored in memory ‘acdresses for quick selecton, Press [SHIFTIIMR], and tho M55 is set fo Memory Write mode. "MW", "M1" and the ‘contents (CH number ofthe memexy address 1 ae displayed on ‘the LCD. ("--" wil be displayed instead of channel number wien no channel is stored.)4.1.2 Enter the desired CH number, 35 described in 2.1 and 2.2. To store a weather channel (), press [SHIFT]I * ], and "b-" will Be ‘splayed. Wihin 2 seconds entor the weather channel number 1, 2,"",9.0r0. "WX" and the entorad weather channel address wil be displayed and entry is fished. To store @ private channel (), which must be proprogrammod, ross [SHIFT]IZ] and "A-* wll be displayed. Enter the private channel number, To return to ‘normal channel mode, press [18]. 4.1. Press [A] or [7] untl the desied memory address is accessed. 4.1.4 10 channels max can bo stored in memory addresses 1, 2, 9 and 0. 4.1.8 To escape trom memay write mode, press [SHIFTIIMR] and the ‘ago wil be ready for operation onthe channel last memorized on ‘memory read mode. For normal channel mode, press [16] then ‘ontor a desired channel number. 42 Read Memory 4.2.1. Pross [MR], and tho logend "M1" with the contents of memory _adaress 1 wll be indicated on the LCD display. NOTE: If 90 channel is stored in the memory address 1, te rad skins to an addross where a channel has been specified. 4.2.2 Pross [A\] oF [7] until the desired channel is reached. 4.2. To escape from memary read made, press 16] and CHI6 is. recalled on normal channel mode. 5 DUAL WATCH 6.1. Funetion ual watch facitates monitoring CH16 once @ second while listening to the selected channel, When the signal is received on CH16, the receiver locks on CH16. In 5 seconds aftr the signal is gone the lock is releesed, ‘einitating the dual watch. 52 Other Channel ‘Sat the desied channel in normal channel mode, memory channel made, ‘weather channel mode () or private channel mode (). 8.3 Dual Watch Press (SHIFT](16), and dual watch is engaged. "DW" and the receiving channel is dsplayed. 8.4 Coase of Dual Watch Press [SHIFTII16] again or PTT switch, and the other channel paired with CH16 wil be selected. 6 TRANSMISSION Talk o the microphone provided at the leftand side ofthe bottom of the speaker gi, while Keeping the PTT switch pressed. When an extemal ‘speakerimicrophone is connected, the PTT switch, microphone and ‘speaker on the main unt are disabled and only those on the speaker! ‘microphone are operative, 7 KEYLOCK Press [SHIFT}{O], and all keys except [SHIFT] key are disables to avoid inadvertent key operation. "LOCK" is displayed on the LCD. Press ISHIFT][O} again to release keylock 8 BEEP ON/OFF Key operation is confirmed with beep sound. In the International version, ‘the beap sound can be disabled or enabled by pressing [+]. For tho FM-S5 of U.S. version, beep sound is always engaged. Sound levels ‘contaleg wth the VOLUME conto. 9 PRIVATE CHANNEL MODE (')(Special version only) 9.1 Private Mode ross {SHIFTIIVI, and private CH js recalled. "PRV" and address "1" ‘are displayed. Press|] or [V7] nti the desied private channel is reached. 9.2 Return to Normal Channel Mode To return to normal channel mode, press either [16] key or [SHIFTHIV] keys, CHT wil be seloctod. NOTE: Scandinavian Fish Boat changes and Ploasure Craft channols fre handled as PRIVATE CHANNEL. 10 SQUELCH CONTROL ‘Squeich mutes audio output while the radio is receiving no signal. Rotate the squelch control clockwise untl the noise is muted. Be caretu: 100 high a setting will decrease the senstvty and you miss desired signals. 11. VOLUME CONTROL ‘Adjusts the audio level. Rotate the volume contol to increase aucio level ‘This is combined wih the power-off switch. When notin use, never fil to completoly tun off to save battry 12 ILLUMINATION OF LCD DISPLAY “The LOD display is iluminated for nightie operation by pressing the ‘LOD LIGHT switch ocatod above the PTT button. 13 LED INDICATOR {A 10d LED is provided on the top contol panel. When the PTT is Dressed, lights indicating that the radio i Inthe vansmiting conltion ‘The LED also lights on channels whoro transmission is prohibited. Intensity ofthe LED is decreased according to batory discharge. I itis ark you must prepare for recharging the batery pack.14 HVLO OUTPUT SWITCH uiput power is selected by pressing the push-button switch on the top Panel. Projected positon provides high output and pushed:in poston, low output. (Note: Dierence in height ofthe push-button switch forthe 2 statuses is very smal, 1mm; therefor you have to soe caretuly,) This ‘witch is operative on any channel other than listed below: International Version: ints OH? 2d C817 (aways LOW oxo) ‘CHT, CH17, CH77 (abways LOW output) and CH1S (RECEIVE only) 15 HOW TO CHARGE Battery Charger (wall charger) BC-500, ‘Set 110/220V select switch at 110V postion for AC input of 100-1200, ‘Fat 220V poston for AC input of 220-240V. Connect the DC plug to the jack on the battery pack. Charging bme is about 1S hours. You can ‘charge the battery pack alone or complete with the main unit. (Transceiver cicuity is eectcaly cisconnected trom the battry pack {and not usable when the charger plug is inserted) CAUTION: It the charger becomes excessively hot, remove it rom the ‘mains supply end consut wth @ dealer. The BC-500 is a charger exclssve for FURUNO handhels vansceiver FML5S. (open terminal voltage: 16.5V Typical) a 0 Wal cnerger Vtage Seezor Ue sn tig OTF NOVAG input" For 320) ie ingut sidehe selector tthe Tig postion) non ae ‘Tabletop Charger (quick charger) 80-501, BC-503 Set 110/220V select switch at 110V poston for AC input of 100-120V, (or at 220V pasion for AC input of 220-240V. Drop the main unit wth the batlory pack into the slat of BC-50% oF into any sot of BC-503 Full charge wil be attained in 60-80 minutes. The charger wil ‘automatcaly tun to Wickle charge ater the quick charge. CCAUTIONT: Shock or ambient temperature ouside 10-80°C wil ‘change status from "quick” to “rickle” before ‘ul chargo is reached. Put off power and reinsert he radios. Avoid use {ata room temperature above 40°C or below 10°C. ‘CAUTION2: For security purpose, do not leave the FM-SS or its battery pack inthe charger more then necessary. NOTE: Beware of AC supply. Transceiver is usable during charging with 2 tabletop charger. If TRICKLE or QUICK lamp isnot ignag, tho Charging contacts on the Botiom of the battery pack ave notin Contact withthe charger. Adlust the posttorng ofthe pack back ‘ang forth, o left and nght. The FM-88 can only be charged wi one of the BC-800, BC-501 or BC-503. eo SPECIFICATIONS OF FM-55 GENERAL 1, Frequency Range . Channel Spacing 2 3. Freugency Stability 4. Class of Emission 8. Antenna . Dimensions & Weight TRANSMITTER 1. RF Output Power RECEIVER 1. AF Output Power 2. Sensitivity EQUIPMENT LIST ‘TX: 156.000 to 158.525 MHz RX: 186.000 to 163.275 MHz 2 kz 15 ke Frequency modulaton with a preemphasis of 6 dBioctave (phase modulation) Helical whip (@NC connector provided for external $0 ohm antenna) 185 (W)x190 (H) x44(0), 650g (P-512 or BP-007) 165 0) 170 (H) x44(0), 6009 ((wBP-509 0° BP-507) "Dimensions exclude projections. 15,3, 2.0r 1W subject o authority ‘approval. Reducibe to below 1WW for '5-2W versions, and about 0.5W for 3 version O.SW (9.6712 battery) (0.W (7.2V battery) SSINAD 1248: 0.32uV (-10d8)) SINAD 2008: 0.50UV (-8dBu) (Standard) 1. Main Unit 2. Battory Pack BP-512, BP-509 or [BP-507 with 450mA NICS, or 'BP-807 with 800mA Nico ‘Wall Charger BC-500 for s10220vAc Holcal Whip Antenna Eerphone Vinyi Case Hand Strap Bot Cip (Optional) “Tabletop Quick Charger 8C-501 for one radio, 1BC-503 for 3 radios 2, External Speeker’Microphone 3. Hard Case (Holstor type) ‘6. 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Transmit 156.050 188.100 388.180 386.200 186.250, 186'300 386.350 386400 156.450 186'500 488.550 186.500 156.680 186.700, 156.800 186.850, 456.900 186.950 187-000 187080 387.300 487350 187.200 187250 187/300 387.380 187.400 156.025 386.075 386.125 186.175 186.225 388275 380.325 186.375 158.825 188.875 388575 188.625 186.678 186.725 386.875, 336.926 186.975 187.025 381 07s 187.125 187.175 187.228, 38728 187325 187378 187825 (USA VERSION) ‘ship Recelve 156.050 188.100 188.150 168.200 186.250 156'300 336350 436.400 156.450 156'500 486.550 186.600 186.650 188.700 156.750 156.800 158.850 486.900 386.950, 161.600 497.050 187.100 387150 161.800 161.880 381'800, 161.950 162.000, 180.825 360.875, “Type of Operation Port Operation, Commercial Intersip Satety Commercial Gormercial (irtership) ‘Commercial and Not-commercial Commercial, Commercial Bort Operation Bridgoto-brdgo, Navigational, 1W Port Operation Environmental (Receive Only) Distress, Safety and Caling Stato-convolod, Ship-o-coast, W Commercial Commercial (Coast Guard Liaision (Port Safety) BS Covornnent uc Correspondance Pubic Correspondence Pubic Correspondence Public Correspondence Public Gorespondence Vessot Trac Service (USCS) Port Operation Port Operation ‘Gemma (itership) Non-commercial Non-commercial Non-commercial Non-commercial (Intrship) Port Operation Port Operation Port Operation (ntership), 10 NNon-commorcia Commercial Commercial US Government Puble Gorrespencence Publ Correspondence Commercial tntership) Weather (Recowve Oy) Weatrer (Receive On) Weatner(Recolve On) Weatner (Recowve Ory) Weare (ReceWve ny) Weather (Recewve Oni) Weather Recove Oni) Weather (Recewve Oni) ‘Weather (Recove Oni) ‘Weather (Receve Oni) ea