Midland Regatta 1 - Manuals

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 5 www.midlandradio.com Warnings Warnings General This device has been tested for compliance with digital marine device limits. These limits were created to allow for reasonable protection against damaging interfer- ence. This device is to be used solely as an aid to nav...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 6 www.midlandradio.com Included with your REGATTA 1 Included with your REGATTA 1 Transceiver and Microphone Surface Mount Kit Microphone Mounting Kit GPS Interface Cable DC Power Cord

www.midlandradio.com Page 7 Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Squelch Knob PA Button Weather Alert Button Scan/ UIC Button Distress Button HI/LO Power Button 16/9/ Tri -Watch Button Select Button DSC Button Channel Up Button Power/ Volume Knob Channel Down Butt...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 9 www.midlandradio.com Installation Installation The REGATTA 1 will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground bat- tery system. It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your radio on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and envir...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 10 www.midlandradio.com Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers. It is rec- ommended you draw upon the advice of your Midland dealer in determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements. In genera...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 11 www.midlandradio.com Operation Operation Power On/Off: Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR/VOL control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. When you turn the unit On, you will hear a beep, and the channel number will display on the LCD. Note: When yo...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 12 www.midlandradio.com Coast Guard Channel 16/9 : To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 commu- nications, press 16/9/TRI. You can access Coast Guard Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel. Press 16/9/TRI again for Channel 9 Calling communications. ...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 13 www.midlandradio.com Setting Transmit (TX) Power NOTE NOTE : : It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or for It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or for short range communications. short range communications. 1. When you turn...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 14 www.midlandradio.com Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call. This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call. 1. In order to transmit a Distress call, press and hold DISTRESS for 5 seconds. 2. You will see SL in the display. Press t...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 15 www.midlandradio.com Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establish- ing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. Digital Selective Calling has als...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 16 www.midlandradio.com Your RG1 transceiver can be used with an external GPS device. Attach the included GPS adaptor cable (black) to the radio’s GPS connector (tan). Then, the GPS adaptor cable can be connected to a GPS device. When connected to a GPS receiver, the RG...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 17 www.midlandradio.com VHF Marine VHF Marine Channel and Functions Channel and Functions (USA Channels) (USA Channels)

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 20 www.midlandradio.com Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Channels.........................All 49 USA, 54 Canadian & 57 international marine channels Frequency generation...................................................................... P...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 21 www.midlandradio.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 22 www.midlandradio.com Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Your REGATTA 1 is a precision crafted piece of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 23 www.midlandradio.com Midland Radio will repair or replace, at its option without charge, your MODEL REGATTA 1 VHF Marine transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workman- ship within THREE YEARS following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty doe...

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual Page 24 www.midlandradio.com Service and Technical Support Service and Technical Support * If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call first and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be reme- died over the phone without returning the un...

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