TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR COMPACT VHF DSC RM2042

RM20421 INTRODUCTIONThe RM2042 VHF receiver modem, has been developed to fullfil the international requirements statedby IMO, in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System,known as GMDSS.The RM2042 is the first self-contained receiver-modem on the market, which includes a separate receiverwith continous watch on calling ch. 70, and a fullfeatured CLASS A modem for reception and generationof all types of calls.Combined with a VHF in the compact 2000 program, a complete fully automatic VHF-communicationsystem can be build. Furthermore the units can be combined with other compact 2000 units to form acomplete GMDSS installation.The RM2042 combines the IMO requirements on safety, with a lot of user convenient features to be usedin normal VHF-communication. And of course a high security scrambler can be combined with thesystem.This advanced communication controller uses a lot of front end technologies, including a complete newrange of components as well as the well known mechatronic design. Resulting in a high quality product,able to withstand the harsh environmental conditions present at sea.In spite of all the precautions taken in the design of this unit, a regular service and maintenance isrecommended, to increase unit life-time and user safety.S.P. Radio is the European leading manufacturer of maritime radio communication equipment - a positionwhich has been maintained by means of constant and extensive product development. We have a worldwidenetwork of dealers with general agencies in fifty countries. All our dealers are well-trained, and willbe able to make service on all products.PAGE 1-1