Introduction; Front Panel Description - PRESIDENT MC 6800 DSC Manuel D'utilisation

1. INTRODUCTION

The MC 6800 DSC is a class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF marine radio.
It includes a VHF marine radio and a DSC controller in one set, therefore it is very convenient
for use. The MC 6800 DSC support the latest GMDSS requirements for non-SOLAS vessels
from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It will enable you to make digitally se-
lected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make then conventional voice calls using chan-
nel 16. Should distress situation occur, with the MC 6800 DSC you can quickly raise an alert,
indicating your identity, your position and automatically establish distress communication on
the emergency voice channel.
Groupe President Electronics operates a policy of continual development and reserves the
right to alter and improve the specification of their products without notice.

2. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. Power switch button
Press the "POWER" button switch on the radio. The VHF starts up automatically on channel
16 at maximal power 25W. (If the radio could not be turned on for the first time after the power
source connected, please disconnect the power source, then connect it and turn on the radio
again.)
2. Microphone socket
3. Volume up/down ( / )
To increase the volume, Press the volume key. To reduce the volume, Press the volume
key.
4. Squelch up/down ( / )
Those keys are used to adjust the receiver muting threshold (squelch) level. To cut noise or
weaker signals by pressing the squelch key until the background interference noise disap-
pears .To receive weaker signals, press squelch key.
5. Channel up/down ( / )
Press the channel up key the channels go up. Press the channel down key, the chan-
nels go down.
6. LCD Display
7. Speaker
8. Clear (CLR)
Stop task and return to main screen.
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