Page 3 - iiiiiiiiiiiii; The level of risk appearing in the notices is defined as follows:; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; DANGER
iiiiiiiiiiiii i "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" notices appear throughout this manual. It is theresponsibility of the operator of the equipment to read, understand and follow these no-tices. If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions, please contact aFURU...
Page 4 - ii; Keep heater away from equipment.; WARNING
ii DANGER Do not work inside the equip-ment unless totally familiarwith electrical circuits. Hazardous voltage which willcause death or serious injuryexists at the followinglocations: • Transceiver unit• Antenna and antenna coupler (both at TX) Do not disassemble or modify theequipment. Fire, electr...
Page 5 - iii; LIST OF CONTENTS
iii LIST OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. ivSpecifications of MF/HF Radiotelephone model FS-1562 ...................................... v Chapter 1 OPERATION ......................................................
Page 6 - iv; INTRODUCTION; Features
iv INTRODUCTION FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for selecting the FS-1562 MF/HF SSB Radiotelephone.We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality andreliability. To get maximum performance from your unit, please carefully read and follow therecommended procedures...
Page 7 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f M F / H F R a d i o t e l e p h o n e m o d e l F S - 1 5 6 2; GENERAL
v S p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f M F / H F R a d i o t e l e p h o n e m o d e l F S - 1 5 6 2 The model FS-1562-15/25 complies with the following rules and regulations: - IMO A.421(XI), A.610(15), A613(15), A.694(17) - International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea 1974, as amended 1988 (GMDSS ...
Page 9 - Chapter 1 OPERATION
-1.1- Chapter 1 OPERATION 1.1 SYSTEM SET-UP The basic 24 VDC FS-1562 consists of a Transceiver Unit, a Power Amp Unit (for 250 W), anAntenna Coupler, and a Handset. Shown below are the system setup for 150 W and 250 W withDSC (Digital Selective Calling) terminal and other ancillaries. Antenna Couple...
Page 10 - Front View of Transceiver Unit; Rotary controls; VOLUME; Keys; Selects a TX frequency.
-1.2- 1.2 Front View of Transceiver Unit (Same for FS-1562-15 and FS-1562-25) S/N: R 0 2 4 6 8 10 S H3E AGC NB SIMP 1 MODE 2 CURS 3 CLARIFY TX 4 5 SQ 6 SCAN RX 7 TX TUNE 8 HI LOW 9 RCL 2182 INTERCOM 0 TEST ALARM START ENT STOP SSB TRANSCEIVE FS-1562-15 MIC OFF VOLUME RF GAIN FREQ/CH Loudspeaker Oper...
Page 12 - Power Supply Unit; AC and DC power switches; FRONT PANEL OF PR-300
-1.4- 1.3 Power Supply Unit The transceiver unit FS-1562-15 or FS-1562-25 works direct on 24 VDC or through a PowerSupply Unit on AC mains supply (115 or 230 VAC). The power supply unit is type PR-300supplying 24 VDC power (20 A) to the FS-1562-15 (150 W) Transceiver Unit or type PR-850A,supplying 2...
Page 14 - The frequencies are indicated by:; Designated by the CARRIER frequency. Assigned frequencies are 1.4; kHz higher than the carrier frequencies.; Designated by the CENTER frequencies
-1.6- The frequencies are indicated by: Voice frequencies: Designated by the CARRIER frequency. Assigned frequencies are 1.4 kHz higher than the carrier frequencies. Telex, DSC: Designated by the CENTER frequencies TX Freq selection Standard type Netherlands type Special type Free selection NO YES (...
Page 15 - Direct frequency entry; Free selection is possible in Dutch Version (in marine bands only).; SQ
-1.7- Direct frequency entry Free selection is possible in Dutch Version (in marine bands only). RX: To set for a receive frequency of 1636.4 kHz, for example; Press [RX], [1], [6], [3], [6], [4], [ENT] in this order. The decimal point is not required to enter. TX: To set for a transmit frequency of...
Page 16 - Custom channels
-1.8- Custom channels Up to 200 custom channels can be programmed in addition to 412 ITU channels. You can recallthem through the keyboard by channel numbers. Once a channel is selected with the keyboard,the channel can be changed with the FREQ/CH rotary selector. NOTE: Custom channel programming sh...
Page 17 - ITU TELEX channels
-1.9- • The [CURS (cursor)] key shifts the cursor to band or channel number. • To change the channel number, you can use the rotary control. The [FREQ/CH] control changesthe number above the cursor, a band or channel designator. ITU TELEX channels To select the ITU TELEX channel 4012, for example, f...
Page 18 - Do not transmit any signal; After one of the above is done; Monitoring transceiver output power:
-1.10- 1.6 Transmitting After selecting class of emission and frequency, youcan transmit by pressing the PTT (press-to-talk) switchon the handset or microphone. Output power can beevaluated on the operation display. Do not transmit any signal other than emergency during thesilence period, 00 to 03 m...
Page 19 - Reducing transmitter power:; Maximum
-1.11- Reducing transmitter power: To conserve energy and to minimize possible interference to other stations, reduce thetransmission power. This should be done when using the transceiver in a harbor, near the shore orclose to communication partner (other ship). Each pressing of the [HI/LOW] key sel...
Page 20 - Distress frequencies
-1.12- 2. Distress calls and Distress message (1) Speak slowly and distinctly, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, pronounced as theFrench expression “m’aider”. (2) This is; (3) The name of your vessel and call sign three times. Then, continue with the distress message, which consists of: (1) The distress sign...
Page 21 - In the Event of Antenna Coupler Failure; HIGH TENSION HAZARD; DO NOT TRANSMIT WHEN ATU IS OPENED; DSC Distress Calling; When connected to a DSC Terminal without remote control:
-1.13- 1.8 In the Event of Antenna Coupler Failure HIGH TENSION HAZARD DO NOT TRANSMIT WHEN ATU IS OPENED The Antenna Coupler automatically tunes a wire or whip antenna to the transceiver. When thetuning cannot be completed for all frequencies, TUNE OK will not appear on the operationdisplay. In thi...
Page 22 - Clarifier adjustment:; 50 Hz) on system code 9921. Note however that; Monitoring traffic on intended transmit frequency:
-1.14- 1.10 Receiving You can select a receiving frequency by one of the following methods:- Direct frequency entry, or- Channel number entry Adjusting RF gain: In normal use the RF GAIN control should be set for maximum. If the audio on the receivedchannel is unclear or interfered with other signal...
Page 23 - Recall Custom or ITU channel
-1.15- Squelch control: Squelch is used to mute the receiver audio output when the receiver input is less than a preset valueor dominant noise is higher than a preset (1000 Hz) level. To switch the squelch function ON,press the [5] SQUELCH key. Make sure the label “SQ” appears on the display. To pic...
Page 24 - LOW; AGC NB SWEEP SCAN
-1.16- ITU channels: To select the scan group (band or channel), shift the cursor to either the position of the band orchannel number by pressing the [2] CURS key. (Band scan is useful to watch frequencies on thesame channel in different bands.) 2. Press the [6] SCAN key, and “SCAN” appears. The rec...
Page 25 - Chapter 2; Telex Communication; FURUNO NBDP Terminal DP-6; Telephony SSB
-2.1- Chapter 2 OPERATION ofOPTIONAL DEVICES 2.1 Telex Communication Telex communication is performed with a Narrow-band direct-printing (NBDP) Terminalconnected with an SSB transceiver. The recommended terminal for the FS-1562 is FURUNODP-6. Other makes can also be connected with the FS-1562, if th...
Page 26 - Press the PTT switch to talk. Release the switch to listen.; Terminating the intercom
-2.2- 2.2 Intercom The intercom provides communications between the FS-1562 and the RB-500 Remote Station(option). They must be wire-connected. When intercom mode is in use, there is no radiotransmission. Calling RB-500 1. Press the [0] INTERCOM key. “COM” appears on the FS-1562 display panel. 2. Pr...
Page 27 - Chapter 3; when the “MEMO” appears on the display.; MEMO; CUSTOMIZING BY OPERATOR; Code
-3.1- Chapter 3 CHANGING SYSTEMSETTING 3.1 SYSTEM SETUP 1. While pressing and holding down the [RCL] key, turn on the power. Release the [RCL] key when the “MEMO” appears on the display. MEMO System code Setting value 2. Turn the FREQ/CH control to select a desired code number.3. Press the [RCL] key...
Page 31 - Testing the transmitter with a dummy antenna; transceiver restores the previous frequency setting.
-4.1- Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 Weekly Checks Check the radiotelephone at appropriate intervals as required by Administration. For instance,Japanese Administration requires check of DSC every day. US 47 CFR 47, PART 80.869-Test ofradiotelephone station calls for: Unless the normal use of the require...
Page 33 - readout change to all; LOW TUNE; MEMOREMCOMDUMMYTONE
-4.3- 4.3 LCD/Keyboard Test & ROM Version No. Confirmation 1. While pressing and holding down the [ENT] key, turn on the power. All LCD segments appear. 2. Release the [ENT] key. 3. Press keys one by one. Check if the indication on the operation display is correct as shown below: Key Indication ...
Page 34 - Antenna Coupler Test; DANGER - Electrical Shock Hazard
-4.4- 4.4 Antenna Coupler Test The CPU and the relays which select capacitors and coils for tuning can be checked. ForCompetent technicians only DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Still alive at OFF Discharge before servicing DANGER - Electrical Shock Hazard Procedure1. Open the antenna coupler cover.2. Open the s...
Page 37 - Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting List
-5.1- Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Troubleshooting List For qualified personnel only The troubleshooting list below gives common symptoms of equipment malfunction and means torestore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, please do not check inside anyunit. Any repair is best lef...
Page 39 - FRONT PANEL OF PR-850A
-5.3- 5.2 Error Indication When the FS-1562 detects a fault in the synthesizer unit (frequency unlocked), the frequency orchannel number blinks. 5.3 Replacing Fuses To protect the unit from overcurrent and equipment fault, two 20 A fuses for the transceiver unit(and two 30 A fuses for the PA-2500) a...
Page 41 - APPENDIX; C U S TO M C H A N N E L S / F R E Q U E N C I E S; CH NO
APPENDIX C U S TO M C H A N N E L S / F R E Q U E N C I E S - To b e p r o g r a m m e d b y F u r u n o D e a l e r s CH NO Ship Receive (kHz) Ship Transmit (kHz) Remarks -AP.1-
Page 42 - MF band working carrier frequencies - ref. US CFR 47 Part 80.371
MF band working carrier frequencies - ref. US CFR 47 Part 80.371 Region Ship Transmit (kHz) Ship Receive (kHz) Region Ship Transmit (kHz) Ship Receive (kHz) East Coast 2031.5 2490.0 Gulf Coast 2009.0 2466.0 2118.0 2514.0 2134.0 2530.0 2126.0 2522.0 2142.0 2538.0 2142.0 2538.0 2158.0 1 2550.0 2166.0 ...
Page 43 - MF band SSB working carrier frequencies
MF band SSB working carrier frequencies CH NO Ship Receive (kHz) Ship Transmit (kHz) CH NO Ship Receive (kHz) Ship Transmit (kHz) 241 1635 2060 271 1725 2069 242 1638 2063 272 1728 2072 243 1641 2066 273 1731 2075 244 1644 2069 274 1734 2078 245 1647 2072 275 1737 2081 246 1650 2075 276 1740 2084 24...
Page 45 - MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies (ITU RR APPENDIX 16)
8 MHz ITU SSB carrier frequencies (ITU RR APPENDIX 16) The following frequencies are factory programmed. x e l p u D - ) E 3 J ( B S S z H M 8 x e l p m i S - ) E 3 J ( B S S z H M 8 O N H C U T I X R p i h S X T p i h S ) O N H C U T I ( X R p i h S X T p i h S 1 0 8 9 1 7 8 5 9 1 8 ) 1 0 ( 0 4 8 1...
Page 48 - TELEX CHANNELS; MF BAND Telex FREQUENCY TABLE
TELEX CHANNELS MF BAND Telex FREQUENCY TABLE The following frequencies are factory programmed. . O N H C t i m s n a r T p i h S ) C S D , P D B N ( e v i e c e R p i h S ) C S D , P D B N ( 1 0 2 0 . 2 4 1 2 0 . 7 0 6 1 C S D / P D B N 2 0 2 5 . 2 4 1 2 5 . 7 0 6 1 3 0 2 0 . 3 4 1 2 0 . 8 0 6 1 4 0...
Page 51 - 2 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE
12 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE The following frequencies are factory programmed. 12 MHz TELEX 12 MHz TELEX 12 MHz TELEX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX 12001 12579.5 12477.0 12056 12607.0 12504.5 12111 12634.0 12532.0 12002 12580.0 12477.5 12057 126...
Page 53 - 6 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE
16 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE The following frequencies are factory programmed. X E L E T z H M 6 1 X E L E T z H M 6 1 X E L E T z H M 6 1 . O N H C X R P I H S X T P I H S . O N H C X R P I H S X T P I H S . O N H C X R P I H S X T P I H S 1 1 1 6 1 5 . 3 4 7 6 1 5 . 1 6 8 6 1 6 6 1...
Page 55 - 2 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE
22 MHz BAND ITU NBDP (Telex) FREQUENCY TABLE The following frequencies are factory programmed. 22 MHz TELEX 22 MHz TELEX 22 MHz TELEX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX CH NO. SHIP RX SHIP TX 22001 22376.5 22284.5 22051 22401.5 22309.5 22101 22426.5 22334.5 22002 22377.0 22285.0 22052 224...
