Installation Manual

MMSI and license information:
You must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into your RS35
in order to use the DSC functions. Contact the appropriate authorities in your country. If
you are unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer.
The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number, similar to a personal telephone number. It is
used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC (Digital Select Calling).
Depending upon your location, you may need a radio station license for the RS35. You
may also need an individual operator’s license.
Simrad recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio
communications authorities before operating DSC functions.
IMPORTANT:
1. DSC functions will not operate on the RS35 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC
Setup section for details.
2. The radio channels installed into this Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country de-
pending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.
3. Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country
before using this Simrad VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper
radio installation and usage practices.
4. A DSC warning label is supplied with this Simrad VHF radio. To comply with FCC regulations,
this label must be axed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this
radio. Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label.
5. This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue.
To be eective as a safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic range of
a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The geographic range
may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.
RF Emissions notice:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. This device’s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must
be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person’s body (excluding
extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s sole
responsibility to install and use the
instrument and transducers in a manner that
will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is
solely responsible for observing safe boating
practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS,
DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement,
any instruction manuals, user guides and
other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to,
or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of any
conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version
of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the RS35 and HS35 as
at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and
its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve
the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Copyright © 2013 Navico Holding AS.
Simrad© is a registered trademark of Navico
Holding AS.
FCC Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
Important safety information
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