1. Introducere
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your ACR SR203 VHF GMDSS Handheld Kit. The ACR SR203 is a robust and reliable VHF handheld radio designed for marine communication, offering GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) compliance for critical situations. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device.
2. Informații de siguranță
- Radio License Requirement: Operation of this device requires a valid radio license. Ensure you possess the necessary license before use.
- Expunerea la apă: While the SR203 is waterproof, ensure all seals and covers are properly secured before exposure to water.
- Siguranța bateriei: Use only approved batteries and chargers. Do not short-circuit, incinerate, or disassemble batteries.
- Îngrijirea antenei: Do not operate the radio without the antenna properly attached. Avoid touching the antenna during transmission.
- Interferențe electromagnetice: Keep the radio away from sensitive electronic equipment to prevent interference.
3. Conținutul pachetului
Verify that all items listed below are present in your ACR SR203 VHF GMDSS Handheld Kit (Model 2828):
- ACR SR203 Radio Unit
- Antenă
- Lanyard (pre-attached)
- Replaceable Lithium Battery (GMDSS compliant)
- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (GMDSS non-compliant)
- Încărcător rapid de baterie
- Adaptoare de alimentare
4. Produs terminatview
Imaginea 1: Față view of the ACR SR203 VHF GMDSS Handheld Radio. The radio is bright yellow with a black antenna. The display shows "16" and "INT". Below the display are control buttons for volume, squelch, channel 16 call, high/low power, scan, and dual watch. The ACR logo is visible at the bottom.
The ACR SR203 is a compact and durable handheld VHF radio. Key components and controls include:
- Antenă: Pentru transmiterea și recepționarea semnalelor radio.
- Afişa: Shows channel number, battery status, signal strength, and other operational indicators.
- Buton de alimentare/volum: Pornește/oprește unitatea și reglează volumul audio.
- Butoanele Canal sus/jos: Selects desired channels.
- 16 CALL Button: Instantly accesses Channel 16 (distress and calling channel).
- Hi/Lo Button: Toggles between high and low transmit power.
- SQ/ENT Button: Adjusts squelch level and confirms selections.
- SCN/MEM Button: Initiates channel scanning or accesses memory channels.
- D/W T/W Button: Activates Dual Watch or Tri-Watch functions.
- Buton PTT (Apăsare și Vorbire): Located on the side, used for transmitting.
5. Configurare
5.1. Instalarea bateriei
- Asigurați-vă că radioul este oprit.
- Localizați capacul compartimentului bateriilor din spatele unității.
- Unscrew or unlatch the cover and remove it.
- Insert either the GMDSS compliant Lithium Battery or the rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery, ensuring correct polarity.
- Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it firmly to maintain waterproofing.
5.2. Charging the Rechargeable Battery
Use the provided Rapid Battery Charger and Power Adaptors for the rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery.
- Connect the power adaptor to the rapid charger.
- Plug the power adaptor into a suitable power outlet.
- Place the radio with the rechargeable battery installed into the charging cradle.
- Observe the charging indicator light (refer to charger manual for specific light indications).
- Charging typically takes several hours. Do not overcharge.
5.3. Atașarea antenei
- Înșurubați antena în sensul acelor de ceasornic pe conectorul antenei din partea superioară a radioului până când este strânsă manual. Nu strângeți prea tare.
6. Instrucțiuni de utilizare
6.1. Pornire/Oprire și Reglare Volum
- Pentru a porni: Rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise until a click is heard and the display illuminates.
- Pentru a regla volumul: Continue rotating the Power/Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Pentru a opri: Rotate the Power/Volume knob counter-clockwise until a click is heard and the display turns off.
6.2. Selectarea canalului
- Utilizați Up şi Jos arrow buttons to cycle through available VHF channels.
- Apăsați tasta 16 Apelați button to quickly switch to Channel 16. Press it again to return to the previous working channel.
6.3. Transmiterea și recepționarea
- Primirea: Ensure the radio is powered on and the volume is adjusted. The radio will automatically receive signals on the selected channel.
- Transmiterea: Before transmitting, listen to ensure the channel is clear. Press and hold the PTT butonul de pe lateralul radioului. Vorbiți clar în microfon. Eliberați butonul PTT buton pentru a asculta.
6.4. Reglarea squelch-ului
Squelch eliminates background noise when no signal is being received.
- Apăsați tasta SQ/ENT buton.
- Utilizați Up şi Jos arrow buttons to adjust the squelch level. A higher number means stronger squelch (less noise, but potentially missed weak signals).
- Presa SQ/ENT again to confirm and exit squelch adjustment.
6.5. Selecție putere mare/mică
Use high power for maximum range and low power for shorter distances to conserve battery life.
- Apăsați tasta Salut/Lo button to toggle between high and low transmit power. The display will indicate the current power setting.
6.6. Scanning (SCN)
The scan function monitors multiple channels for activity.
- Apăsați tasta SCN/MEM button to start scanning. The radio will cycle through programmed or all channels.
- Când este detectat un semnal, scanarea se va întrerupe pe canalul respectiv.
- Presa SCN/MEM din nou pentru a opri scanarea.
6.7. Dual Watch (D/W) / Tri-Watch (T/W)
These functions allow monitoring of Channel 16 and one or two other selected channels.
- Apăsați tasta D/W T/W button to activate Dual Watch or Tri-Watch. Refer to the display for the active mode.
- The radio will periodically check Channel 16 and your selected channel(s) for activity.
- Presa D/W T/W din nou pentru a dezactiva.
7. Întreținere
7.1. Curatenie
- Ștergeți radioul cu un moale, damp pânză. Nu utilizați agenți de curățare abrazivi sau solvenți.
- Rinse with fresh water after exposure to saltwater and ensure it is thoroughly dry before charging or opening battery compartments.
7.2. Îngrijirea bateriei
- Depozitați bateriile într-un loc răcoros și uscat atunci când nu sunt utilizate.
- Periodically charge rechargeable batteries to maintain their capacity, even if not used frequently.
- Aruncați bateriile vechi conform reglementărilor locale.
8. Depanare
| Problemă | Cauza posibila | Soluţie |
|---|---|---|
| Radioul nu pornește. | Bateria este descărcată sau instalată incorect. | Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the GMDSS battery. Ensure battery is correctly seated. |
| Fără sunet sau sunet foarte slab. | Volume too low; squelch too high; speaker obstructed. | Increase volume. Decrease squelch. Check speaker for obstructions. |
| Nu se poate transmite. | PTT button not pressed; antenna not connected; low battery. | Ensure PTT is pressed firmly. Check antenna connection. Charge or replace battery. |
| Recepție slabă. | Antenna issue; out of range; interference. | Check antenna connection. Move to a location with better line of sight. Identify and remove sources of interference. |
9. Specificații
| Caracteristică | Detaliu |
|---|---|
| Numărul de model | 2828 |
| Dimensiunile produsului | 12 x 6.5 x 3.5 inci |
| Greutatea articolului | 2 lire sterline |
| baterii | 1 Lithium Ion (GMDSS compliant, included), 1 Lithium Polymer (rechargeable, included) |
| Caracteristici speciale | Waterproof, Radio Frequency |
| Culoare | Galben |
| Numărul de canale | 21 |
| Gama de frecvente | 156-174 MHz |
| Raza de vorbire maximă | 5 kilometri |
| Voltage | 3.7 volți |
| Nivel de rezistență la apă | Impermeabil |
| Producător | ACR Electronics |
10. Garanție și asistență
10.1. Informații despre garanție
The ACR SR203 VHF GMDSS Handheld Kit comes with a 1 an garanție from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects under normal use. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, accidents, unauthorized modifications, or improper maintenance.
10.2. Asistență pentru clienți
For technical assistance, warranty service, or further inquiries, please contact ACR Electronics customer support. Refer to the official ACR Electronics website-ul sau ambalajul produsului pentru cele mai recente informații de contact.
