Midland Neptune 100 User Manual

1ENGLISHINDEX1. ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! ... 31.1

10 ENGLISHwith those on both sides of the transceiver (you can choose the preferred notch in order to best adjust the angle of the transceiver’s front

11ENGLISH4.7 ConnectionsRefer to the following diagram:4.7.a Power SupplyThe transceiver power supply must be 12Vdc. The red cable must be connecte

12 ENGLISH5. BASIC OPERATION5.1 Turning NEPTUNE 100 on/offTo turn the transceiver on, rotate the PWR/VOL knob clockwise until it clicks on. You will

13ENGLISH5.6 Selecting high and low transmission powerThe transmission phase absorbs the most energy. To reduce the risk of wearing out the battery,

14 ENGLISH6. SCANNING FUNCTIONS 6.1 Channel scanningNEPTUNE 100 can automatically search for signals throughout the marine band by scannin

15ENGLISHTriple WatchThis function allows the monitoring of three channels at the same time: channel 16, channel in use and one channel of your choi

16 ENGLISH7. USE WITH GPS7.1 FunctionIf connected to a GPS receiver (GR213), the transceiver will display the vessel position (latitude and longitude)

17ENGLISH8. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 8.1 IntroductionDigital Selective Calling is a semiautomatic method for controlling VHF, MF and HF radio

18 ENGLISHThe transmission is sent and WAITING ACK will blink on the display; if your call is conrmed by the other party, the display shows his name

19ENGLISH8.7 DSC DISTRESS call8.7.a Sending a DISTRESS callIMPORTANT! You can only send a DSC call if you have been assigned an individual MMSI c

2 ENGLISH8. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ... 178.1 Introduction ...

20 ENGLISH8.9 STAND BY optionEverytime a DSC call is received, you can manually choose whether accept or refuse it. If you activate the Stand By optio

21ENGLISH10. CUSTOMIZATION 10.1 “ Log” (list of registered calls) With this menu you can consult a directory of the latest registered incoming call

22 ENGLISH10.3 GPSCoordinates (latitude and longitude) can be manually inserted without any connection to a GPS antenna. Follow these steps: • Keep

23ENGLISH10.6 Display/keypad backlight According to the environmental conditions you can adjust the display/keypad backlight.• Hold down MENU/SELEC

24 ENGLISH10.10 “ATIS” (Setting of ATIS code and activation –deactivation of automatic transmission)Your marine transceiver is able to activate, if n

25ENGLISH11. Programming and selection of private channels Only authorized customers are allowed to use private channels. For detailed informations

26 ENGLISH13. Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Rifer.Device doesn’t turn onPower supply is not correctly connectedVerify that power su

27ENGLISH14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSChannels ...All 57 international m

28 ENGLISH15. FREQUENCY TABLEINTERNATIONAL (INT))CHFrequency (MHz)TX RX Mode Note01 156.050 160.650 D02 156.100 160.700 D03 156.150 160.750 D04

3ENGLISH1. ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! 1.1 Symbols usedFor ease and convenience of viewing, NEPTUNE 100 uses symbols to highlight urgent situations, practic

4 ENGLISH1.2.d EnvironmentalPay attention to ambient conditions – although NEPTUNE 100 is designed to operate under the most severe cond

5ENGLISH2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 GeneralitiesCongratulations for choosing Midland’s marine transceiver NEPTUNE 100. This product is a high performance, m

6 ENGLISH3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS3.1 Front panel1. PWR/VOL - Turns NEPTUNE 100 on/off and regulates audio volume reception. 2. SQU

7ENGLISH3.2 Back panel (connections) Warning! Faulty connections or short-circuits may seriously damage NEPTUNE 100. Before attempting

8 ENGLISH4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Contents of packageBefore using your transceiver, ensure that your package is complete and contains: Mounting bracket1.

9ENGLISH4.2 Location for the transceiverBefore continuing, look for a place to install the transceiver which: Is far enough away from any devi