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 / Installation.......................................................... 4 
1.2.b Environmental................................................................................... 4 
1.3  Registration of your Marine Transceiver ......................................4 
1.4 Assistance...................................................................................5 
1.5 Manual Notes ..............................................................................5 
2  DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ...................7 
2.1 Front panel ..................................................................................7 
2.2  Back panel (connections) ............................................................8 
2.3 Microphone .................................................................................9 
3 INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 10 
3.1  Contents of package ................................................................. 10 
3.2   Location for the transceiver ....................................................... 10 
3.3   Mounting the transceiver ........................................................... 11 
3.4   Adjustment of angle .................................................................. 11 
3.5   Installation of the antenna/electromagnetic exposure................ 12 
3.6   Mounting of Microphone ............................................................ 12 
3.7   Connections .............................................................................. 13 
  3.7.a Power Supply ........................................................................ 13 
 3.7.b GPS device ........................................................................... 13 
  Male (Regatta) connector view……………………………………....13 
  3.7.c  Antenna ................................................................................ 13 
4 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................... 14 
4.1  Turning REGATTA 2 on/off ....................................................... 14 
4.2 Volume regulation ..................................................................... 14 
4.3 Squelch Regulation ................................................................... 14 
4.4  Selecting an operating channel ................................................. 14 
4.4a. With alphanumeric keypad ............................................................. 14 
4.4.b Using the microphone buttons (UP or DOWN) .............................. 14 
4.5  Transmission and reception ...................................................... 14 
4.6  Selecting high and low transmission power ............................... 15 4.7  Instant recall of channel 16 ....................................................... 15 
4.8 Display lighting.......................................................................... 15 
5 SCANNING FUNCTIONS .............................................................. 16 
5.1 Channel scanning ..................................................................... 16 
5.2  Dual Watch and Triple Watch ................................................... 16 
5.3  Activation of Dual Watch/Triple ................................................. 16 
  Memory channels (MEM mode) ................................................ 17 
5.4. Memory scanning  (SCAN MEMORY) ...........................................17 
5.4.a Reception/Transmission during SCAN MEMORY .........................17 
5.4.b To delete/To jump a pre-selected channel in memory...................17 
6  USE WITH GPS ............................................................................. 18 
6.1 Function .................................................................................... 18 
6.2  GPS information on the display................................................. 18 
6.3 Customized setup ..................................................................... 18 
7  DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ........................................ 18 
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 18 
7.2  Mobile Marine Identification Service (MMSI) ............................. 18 
7.3  Navigating the DSC menu ........................................................ 18 
7.4  Individual call (Routine To) ....................................................... 18 
7.4.  Sending an individual call ...............................................................19 
7.5  Group calling (Group Call) ........................................................ 19 
Sending a group call ...............................................................................19 
7.6  General call to all ships (ALL SHIP SAFETY – ALL SHIP 
URGENCY) .............................................................................. 20 
7.6.  Sending a call to all ships ...............................................................20 
7.7   DSC DISTRESS call ................................................................. 20 
7.7.a Sending a DISTRESS call .............................................................20 
8  RECEIVING A DSC CALL ............................................................. 22 
8.1  Receiving a distress call ........................................................... 22 
8.2  General call to all ships ............................................................. 22 
 Individual call ............................................................................ 22 
9 CUSTOMIZATION ......................................................................... 23 
9.1 Menu settings ........................................................................... 23 
9.2  Navigation in the menu of settings ............................................ 23 
9.3 List of settings ........................................................................... 23  
						

							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)
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9.7  ”LCD” (display contrast) ............................................................ 24 
9.8  “Beep” (Enable/disable keypad beep) ....................................... 24 
9.9  “ZONE”(Adjustment of UTC time deviation) .............................. 25 
9.10  MMSI (Setting of personal MMSI code and MMSI group code) . 25 
10 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 25 
10.1  Maintenance and warnings ....................................................... 25 
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 26 
12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ................................................... 27 
12.1 Transmitter ................................................................................ 27 
12.2 Receiver .................................................................................... 27 
13 FREQUENCY TABLE .................................................................... 28   
						

							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 practical advice that we suggest be followed for optimal 
performance with REGATTA 2. 
1.2 Warnings 1.2 General , 
This device has been tested for compliance with Class D digital marine device 
limits.  These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against 
damaging interference.  
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This device is to be used solely as an aid to navigation.  Its settings may be 
influenced by diverse factors, such as defects or malfunction of the device, 
environmental conditions or improper use. 
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It is the user’s responsibility to observe reasonable prudence and judgement in 
navigation, and as such this device should not be considered a substitute for this 
reasonable prudence and judgement. 
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Do not open the radio for any reason!  REGATTA 2’s precision mechanics and 
electronics require expertise and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the 
radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated 
for maximum performance.  Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will nullify the 
warranty. 
1.2a Radio Frequency / Installation , 
Midland recommends following the requirements for prevention of radio frequency 
exposure.  Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may invalidate 
conformity to the FCC Regulations. All changes or modifications must be approved 
in writing by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION. 
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This VHF DSC transceiver generates and irradiates electromagnetic energy (EME) 
at radio frequency (RF), and as such must be installed and placed in operating 
conditions that are in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual and with current regulations.  Not following these instructions can cause personal 
injury and/or malfunction of the device. 
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Do not use REGATTA 2 before connecting a suitable antenna that is in perfect 
working condition – although REGATTA 2 is protected, this may seriously damage 
the stages of transmission power. 
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Do not use transmit before ensuring proper connection of the antenna.  During 
transmission, remain at a minimum distance of 3 feet from the antenna. 
1.2b Environmental , 
Pay attention to ambient conditions – although REGATTA 2 is designed to operate 
under the most severe conditions, it is important to avoid exposure to 
environments that are excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the  
+5°F to +55°F range.  Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight. 
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Avoid jarring and excessive vibration – REGATTA 2 is built to resist mechanical 
shock and vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device. 
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Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments.  A single spark may 
cause an explosion. 
1.3  Registration of your Marine Transceiver For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator must have a GMDSS radio 
operator’s certificate (SRC or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the local 
radio authority.  Without MMSI number the radio can only be used as conventional 
VHF marine radio without DSC. Your distributor may program your radio according 
to your needs.  
						

							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 transmit your distress call using Digital Selective Calling on channel 70. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1.5 Manual Notes Writing of this manual has been completed with the intention of supplying information 
that is comprehensive, precise and up-to-date.  Nevertheless, Midland does not 
assume responsibility for the actual correspondence with the product and for the 
consequences of possible errors caused by factors over which it has no control.  
Equipment and options described may differ according to varying countries. 
USING CHANNEL 16 
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.” 
2.  “THIS IS ………….” (name of vessel) 
3.  Your callsign or other indication of the vessel (and 9-digit DSC 
ID if you have one. 
4.  “LOCATED AT …………” (your position) 
5.  The nature of the distress or assistance required. 
6.  Any other information which might facilitate the rescue. USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (ch70) 
DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURE 1.  While holding aside the key cover, press the DISTRESS key. 
2.  Repeat pressing soft key “Undefined” to select the type of 
distress. 
3.  Holding aside the key cover, press and hold the DISTRESS key 
for 5 seconds until you have heard 5 beeps. 
4.  Wait for an acknowledgement from  a coast station.  Channel 
16 is automatically selected. 
5.  Press PTT and transmit the information listed above. 
 NOTE                                                    
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 A WARNING STICKER is supplied with this transceiver.   To comply 
with FCC regulations, this sticker must be affixed in such a location 
as to be readily seen from the operating controls of the radio as in the  
diagram below.  Make sure the chosen location is clean and dry 
before applying the sticker.  
						

							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 harbor use. 
• Principal commands duplicated on the microphone for faster accessibility – 
channel selection and channel 16 recall. 
• Backlit LCD display and adjustable contrast – constantly shows REGATTA 
2’s parameters and settings on an easy-to-read display.  
• Extraordinary capability for water resistance, conforms with the standard 
IP54. 
• Recall button for Channel 16 – for instant access to channel 16 (the universal 
marine channel for emergency contact). 
• NMEA connection – use the interface cable supplied for easy connection from 
transceiver to optional GPS system.  Once connected, the display will show the 
automatically updated coordinates (latitude and longitude) and time data. 
• DSC Digital Selective Calling – for security on the water and the ability to 
make quick calls automatically. 
• MMSI directory, which simplifies the sending of DSC calls to frequently called 
contacts and allows viewing of contact name on the display. 
• Mounting on adjustable bracket for stable and comfortable positioning in any 
condition. 
• Connection to an external speaker (optional) – for listening to 
communications further away from the transceiver.  
In an effort to constantly improve product quality, product characteristics are subject to 
change without notice. For updates, go to www.midlandradio.com
  or contact your 
authorized dealer. 
  
						

							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 
identification code and to activate/deactivate many other functions described in the 
following pages.  
 (5) FUNCTION keys 
They enable to enter into the menu pages, to activate some functions such as Triple 
Watch or SCAN.  
(6) H/L 
Push the H/L button to select high transmission power (25W) or low power (1W).  
The LCD display will show 
HI
 (high power) or 
LO
 (low power). 
The H/L function is accessible in normal VHF or MEM mode.   
(7) 
(Backlight)
 
Hold the  
button down to activate the display and keypad backlight (“LITE” 
appears on the display). You can select 4 different backlight levels.  
(8) D/W (Dual Watch) 
This button activates the Dual Watch  function, able to search the tuned channel and 
channel 16 alternatively. 
(9) Emergency Channel 16 
Pressing the 16 button provides quick access to the emergency channel. 
(10) DISTRESS button 
The button below a soft cover sends a DISTRESS call for help. The signal also 
includes your MMSI identification code and the nature of the distress.  If a GPS is 
connected to the device, data regarding position and time are also included in the 
call.  For further details, see paragraph 8.7.  
 
The Distress function, or any other DSC transmission function, is not operative until a 
MMSI user code has been inserted. 
(11) LCD Display 
The large LCD (liquid crystal) display constantly shows the operating status of the 
radio as well as being a function guide with the easy-to-read dot matrix area. 
(12) Internal speaker 
Provides crystal clear sound.  
						

							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 use this jack for the connection to a suitable external loudspeaker 
(optional), if needed.  
 
4) GPS connector 
Allows for connection to the optional receiver module for obtaining, viewing and 
transmitting (with DSC) information regarding position and current time data. 
  
						

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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) 
(11)  Screws for the microphone mount (2 pieces) 
(12)  Washers (2 pieces)  
(13) Grained washers (2 pieces) 
(14) Nuts (2 pieces) 
(15)  GPS receiver connecting cable (not shown) 
(16)  Operator Warning Label (not shown) 
(17)  Certificate of warranty and instruction manual (not shown)  
Depending on the model, some parts may already be attached/connected to the device.  
In any case, if any parts are missing, immediately contact your supplier. 
 
 
3.2 Location for the transceiver Before continuing, look for a place to install the transceiver which: 
•  Is far enough away from any device sensitive to magnetic/electromagnetic 
fields (e.g. compass) in order to avoid interference during their use. 
•  Allows for accessibility to the front panel of REGATTA 2. 
•  Provides easy connection to a power supply, for the antenna and for other 
cables. 
•  Has sufficient space close by for installation of the microphone support. 
•  Allows for mounting of the antenna at least 3 feet from the transceiver.  
The supplied universal mounting bracket allows for mounting of the transceiver high up 
(with the bracket above the device) or on the bridge (with the bracket below the device) 
with an angle range of 45°. 
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Warning!  Installation and connections must be performed in part by qualified 
persons.