Midland Rg2w, Rg2b Synthesized Marine Transceiver Manual

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REGATTA™ 2 
Synthesized Marine Transceiver  
VHF/FM 25/1 Watt 
 
Models RG2W or RG2B  

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
1 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY!..................................................................4 
1.1 Symbols used..............................................................................4 
1.2 Warnings .....................................................................................4 
1.2. General ............................................................................................. 4 
1.2.a Radio Frequency /...

Page 3 9.4  “ Log” (list of registered calls) .................................................... 23 
9.5  “Dir” (Entries in the directory) .................................................... 23 
9.6  “Posn”(Setting of position co-ordinates and adjustment of UTC time)
 24 
9.7  ”LCD” (display contrast) ............................................................ 24 
9.8  “Beep” (Enable/disable keypad beep) ....................................... 24 
9.9  “ZONE”(Adjustment of UTC time deviation)...

Page 4 1 ABOVE ALL... SAFETY! 1.1 Symbols used For ease and convenience of viewing, REGATTA 2 uses symbols to highlight urgent 
situations, practical advice, and general information. , 
Warnings such as this, shown using an open hand symbol, indicate a crucial 
description regarding technical repairs, dangerous conditions, safety warnings, 
advice and/or important information.  Ignoring these symbols may result in serious 
problems and/or damage and/or personal injury. 
 
Notes such as this one indicate...

Page 5 1.4 Assistance We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided 
below.  This number is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be useful 
in the event of repair/assistance and/or loss and/or theft. 
 
 
 
 
Serial number _______________________ ____________________________________________ 
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
 
If you have need of assistance, contact other vessels and the Coast guard by 
sending a distress signal on Channel 16. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Or...

Page 6 INTRODUCTION 
General Congratulations for choosing Midland’s REGATTA™ 2 marine transceiver.  This 
product is a high performance, mobile VHF DSC marine transceiver.  The following 
are its principle features: 
• Equipped with all international channels available (correctly assigned). 
• High transmission power of 25W, which allows the user to maintain contact 
from large distances, and a low transmission power of 1 W to reduce power 
consumption during short-distance communication and for in...

Page 7 2  DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND 
CONNECTORS 2.1. Front panel 
 (1) ON/OFF/VOLUME 
Turns REGATTA 2 on/off and regulates audio volume reception.  The radio is turned 
off when you completely rotate the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks. 
(2) SQUELCH 
Regulates the squelch level (noise silencer in absence of signals). 
(3) MICROPHONE jack 
Insert the mike connector into this jack.  
(4)  Alphanumeric keypad  
The keypad gives the possibility to select channels, to add your own MMSI...

Page 8 2.2 Back panel (connections) , 
Warning!  Faulty connections or short-circuits may seriously damage REGATTA 2.  
Before attempting any connections, consult the specialized sections of this 
manual. 
 
1) Antenna Jack 
This SO 239 jack is for connecting an appropriate antenna. 
 
2) Power cable 
This red/black cable has to be connected to a power source of 12 V DC (red is 
positive.  Attention: A converter is needed for 24 V power sources!
 
 
3)  Jack for additional  external loudspeaker 
You can...

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2.3. Microphone 
 
(1)  UP and DOWN buttons These two buttons change the tuning channel.  
The first scrolls upwards through the tuned marine channels, the second 
scrolls downwards. 
(2) Button 16 
For ease of use, button 16 performs the same function as button 16 on the front 
panel of the transceiver. 
(3)  PTT (push to talk) 
Pressing this button will begin transmission. 
(4) Microphone 
During transmission, speak with the microphone a few inches away from your face.  

Page 10 3. INSTALLATION 3.1  Contents of package Before using your transceiver, ensure that your package is complete and contains: 
(1) Mounting bracket 
(2)  DC power cord with integrated protecting fuse 
(3) Knobs (2 pieces) 
(4) Mounting piece for microphone 
(5)  Self-threading screws for mounting bracket (4 pieces) 
(6)  Screws for mounting bracket (4 pieces) 
(7)  Washers (4 pieces) 
(8) Grained washers (4 pieces) 
(9) Nuts (4 pieces) 
(10)  Self-threading screws for microphone mount (2 pieces)...