Navico UK Ltd RD68 Manuale Utente

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1  GENERAL
1.1  Introduction
The  RD68 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) unit.  It supports the latest GMDSS
requirements for non-SOLAS vessels from the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO).  It will enable you to make digi-
tally selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than
traditional voice calls using Channel 16.  Should a distress situ-
ation occur, with the  RD68 you can quickly raise an alert, indi-
cating your identity, your position and automatically establish
distress communication on the emergency voice channel.
The RD68 is robustly constructed using a pressure die cast alu-
minium case for effective heat dissipation, ensuring maximum
transmission performance even after many hours constant use.
Thank you for choosing Simrad
If you are pleased with your VHF we hope you will be interest-
ed in our range of marine electronic equipment, which is man-
ufactured to the same high standards as the RD68.  Please con-
tact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue showing our
increasing range of high tech navigational instruments, GPS,
autopilots, Radar, Fishfinders and VHF radio sets.
Simrad operate a policy of continual development and reserve
the right to alter and improve the specification of their prod-
ucts without notice.
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Fig 1.1 - RD68 Combined VHF & DSC