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1.2.d Environmental
Pay attention to ambient conditions – although NEPTUNE is designed to operate under
the most severe conditions, it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are
excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the –15 to +55°C range. Also
avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Avoid jarring and excessive vibration – NEPTUNE is built to resist mechanical shock and
vibration as long as these are within the norm for any electrical device.
Do not use this device in potentially explosive environments. A single spark may cause
an explosion.
1.3 ETSI Information
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) has established specific requirements
(EN 301 025-1/2/3) for marine transceivers with DSC function class ”D”. For use on non-SOLAS
vessels.
1.4 Registration of your Marine Transceiver
For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator must have a GMDSS radio operator’s certifi-
cate (SRC or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the local radio authority. Without MMSI
number the radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine radio without DSC. For seagoing
ships, entering the European inland waterways you can apply for an additional licence and can
obtain an ATIS number for the ship’s radio station. For ships, operating only on inland waterways,
a ship’s licence can be obtained for ATIS mode only. Switching to ATIS mode is requested on all
european inland waterways. In ATIS mode, automatically some restrictions of transmit power apply
on certain channels, and some functions like Dual and Triple Watch are not available. Your distribu-
tor may programm your radio according to your needs.
1.5 Assistance
We urge you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below. This num-
ber is found on the back panel of the transceiver and will be useful in the event of repair/assistance
and/or loss and/or theft.
Serial number _______________________
1.6 Manual Notes
Writing of this manual has been completed with the intention of supplying information that are
comprehensive, precise and up-to-date. Nevertheless, the manufacturer does not assume re-
sponsibility for the actual correspondence with the product and for the consequences of possible
errors caused by factors over which it has no control. Equipment and options described may differ
according to varying countries.
E. and O.E.
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