ACR&Artex Survival Radio - Manual (Page 12)

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To test the radiotelephone, follow the steps given below.
NOTE: This test requires that a separate VHF marine radio
transceiver be used to monitor transmitted and received signals.
Any transmissions effected for the purpose of testing the Survival
Radio shall be as brief as possible. The recommended test message
format is as follows: “<name of station receiving the test message>
THIS IS <name of station transmitting this text><station
call
sign or call letters>”. EXAMPLE: “BLUE DUCK
THIS IS MARY JANE WXT599”.
When a second radiotelephone or the
ship's receiver is utilized to monitor
proper operation of the Survival Radio,
the test distance between devices
should be kept to a maximum and the
following message format should be
observed:
“<name of station
transmitting this text> THIS IS <name
of
station transmitting this text>
MOBILE 1”. EXAMPLE: “MARY JANE
THIS IS MARY JANE MOBILE 1
WXT599”
NOTE: If the unit to be tested is not on
board the vessel containing the fixed
station, “UNIT 1” should be used rather
than “MOBILE 1”.
1. Remove the radio from its survival
craft package.
2.
Remove control panel protective
cover.
3. Slide ON/OFF switch up to ON
position.
4.
Listen for the tone and for the
squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit.
5.
The receiver tunes to Channel 16 automatically when unit is
turned ON.
6.
Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 16).
7. If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have
someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test
message formats).
Figure 4- Protective Cover