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- Page 1 RS40/RS40-B & HS40 Fixed Mount VHF & Wireless Handset User Guide ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
- Page 2 The user is advised to check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. • In some regions/countries, a Radio Operator’s license is required RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 3 DSC functions can be used. You must apply for an MMSI number which is usually obtained from the same authority that issues the radio operator’s license. Contact the appropriate licensing authority in your country. If you’re unsure who to contact, consult your Simrad dealer. •...
- Page 4 However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 5 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 6 (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 7 émetteur. Australia & New Zealand Complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2017 and Radiocommunications (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment – Maritime Mobile Service) Standard 2014. RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 8 Trademarks Simrad® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Digital Selective Calling offers significant safety and convenience advantages over older VHF radios without this functionality.
- Page 9 It is usually a different number to your MMSI. AIS CLASS-B Safety Warning (RS40-B only) Warning: The AIS transceiver in this RS40-B radio is an aid to navigation and must not be relied upon to provide accurate navigation information. AIS is not a replacement for vigilant human lookouts and other navigation aids such as RADAR.
- Page 10 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating a RS40/ RS40-B VHF radio. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
DSC call menu DSC calls Track buddy Contacts AIS menu About AIS AIS receiver function (RS40 and RS40-B) AIS transmitter function (RS40-B) AIS information and display Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom Using the Hailer (PA) function Using the Fog Horn... - Page 12 First startup configuration Specifications Channel charts EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart USA channel chart CANADA channel chart Dimensional drawings RS40/RS40-B fixed mount VHF RS40/RS40-B hand mic Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12) HS40 wireless handset NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list 12 | Contents |...
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Page 13: General Information
AIS dual channel receiver to receive and display AIS targets • AIS Class-B Transmitter to transmit your vessels position and details (RS40-B only) - requires additional VHF antenna to be installed • Ability to communicate with up to 2 optional wireless handsets (HS40) •... -
Page 14: How To Display And Navigate Menus
To step backwards, press the MENU button. Press X to cancel entry and return to previous menu. LCD symbols and meanings When the RS40/RS40-B starts up it momentarily displays the brand, model, country mode, software version, and MMSI. 14 |... - Page 15 AIS function is enabled - Receive only mode AIS Class-B function is enabled – Transmit and Receive mode (RS40-B only) AIS Class-B Silent Switch mode is active – AIS transmissions are disabled (RS40-B only) Internal GPS is enabled, with valid 3D fix...
- Page 16 GPS Simulate mode is active Current channel is set as the Weather channel (use Wx key to select) Current channel is set as the Watch channel (use TRI key to select) MOB waypoint is active. 16 | General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 17: Key Functions
Short press knob to select which control to adjust. Which is currently selected is indicated by a small triangular arrow above the level bar for each option. Turning the knob clockwise increases setting, anti-clockwise decreases it. Volume control is common to | 17 General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 18 Press X to exit NAV mode and return to normal radio operation mode. Long press to mark the current location with a Man-Over-Board (MOB) waypoint. The screen will change to MOB navigation mode to 18 | General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 19 Long press NAV/MOB to set a new MOB waypoint at the current location. A pop up screen will appear with 2 choices: 1. RESUME CURRENT MOB: to close pop up and resume current MOB navigation. | 19 General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 20 TRI / ZOOM+ (Radio and wireless handset) • Normal radio mode: Short press to start DUAL WATCH or TRI WATCH (if ‘watch’ channel set). Long press to set the current channel as the watch channel. 20 | General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 21 PTT. Keep the H/L button pressed down after releasing the PTT button, if wanting to transmit again on high power. Channel change (Handset mic and wireless handset) Short press () goes up one channel, or () goes down one | 21 General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 22 Short press to select which control (Volume and Squelch) to adjust. Use the + & - buttons to adjust. +/- (Wireless handset) Short press to adjust the selected control (Volume and Squelch). LCD (Display) (Radio and wireless handset) 22 | General Information | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 23: Radio Menus
This menu is for choosing a scan mode to enable, as well as selection of the channels scanned per the MY CHANNELS list. ¼ Note: Scanning is not available if ATIS mode is turned on. | 23 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 24: Watch
‘listened’ to briefly every 3 seconds, to determine if there is any active radio communication. ¼ Note: Watch modes are not available if ATIS mode is turned on. Dual watch Select this to watch the current channel and the priority channel (Channel 16). 24 | Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 25: Display
If turned ON, Time display is turned OFF, due to screen space constraints. Backlight Backlight level Select to make adjustment to the backlight level using the Channel knob. Range is 1 to 10. Press MENU SELECT button to activate night mode (inverts display). | 25 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 26: Radio Setup
Network group Set this value to the same as other Simrad devices on NMEA 2000 in order to control backlight levels simultaneously. To keep backlight control inpedenent, set to a value not used elsewhere. Contrast Select to make adjustment of the screens contrast, using the Channel knob. - Page 27 ‘M’ indicating manual entry. ¼ Note: The manual entry is automatically replaced when a real GPS position is received via the NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 or Internal GPS, depending on the GPS SOURCE setting. | 27 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 28 GPS source Depending on your radio model, you have several options available - you can select an External (Networked (RS40)) or Internal GPS source (RS40 and RS40-B). ¼ Notes: • A valid GPS source is required for DSC, AIS and Navigation functions to operate.
- Page 29 Select AUTO for the radio to always turn ON when power is applied to the radio. Menu timeout An inactivity timeout can be set up to return the radio to normal operational mode when no activity is seen from the radio operator | 29 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 30: Dsc/Atis Setup
DO NOT enter a random ‘made up’ number. ¼ Note: Contact a Simrad dealer if you need to change your ATIS ID after initial input. 30 | Radio menus |... - Page 31 With AUTO SWITCH set to OFF: • Any channel change request will require manual confirmation. • The following symbol will be displayed: | 31 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 32: Ais Setup
AIS setup This radio is equipped with an AIS receiver which can receive information from other vessels transmitting AIS static data. Additionally, the RS40-B is also equipped with an AIS transmitter which can transmit your vessel’s AIS static data. ¼ Note:... - Page 33 When ON, AIS transmissions are paused, this is indicated by you will still receive AIS traffic. Select OFF to resume AIS transmit mode. Silent mode can also be activated from your Simrad MFD. AIS display When viewing the AIS plotter screen, AIS targets can be displayed with the vessels NAME or the vessels MMSI.
- Page 34 Once you are satisfied all details are entered correctly, press: TRI button to save the details; TRI again to confirm save, or, X button to exit and not save; X again to confirm exit without saving the details. 34 | Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 35: Alarms
Confirm Vessel details (AIS static data) Once all Vessel Details fields are entered and saved, select View Vessel Details to confirm the AIS static data details. ¼ Note: Contact a Simrad dealer if you need to change the vessel details after saving. Alarms GPS alert The GPS alert is a warning to the user that the selected GPS source is not outputting valid position data. -
Page 36: Wireless Handset
VHF Radio as if you were controlling the radio directly. Before a wireless handset can be used with the radio, it must be paired with the radio through the pairing process. 36 | Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 37: Reset
Select the handset you wish to remove, press ENT and then YES. Reset Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any customized channel names. | 37 Radio menus | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 38: Dsc Call Menu
The nature of the distress call must be selected from the list of options - this will be displayed on other radios receiving the call. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. 38 | DSC call menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 39 GCID, or by selecting a group from the RECENT list. When the SEND TO page is displayed, turn the channel knob to select the channel to use for voice communication. | 39 DSC call menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 40: Track Buddy
Up to 5 vessels from the Contacts list can be sent recurring position requests, at an adjustable time interval. The buddy list is saved in the memory, and tracking can be turned on and off as required. 40 | DSC call menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 41 If tracking is already taking place, the START TRACKING text is replaced with STOP TRACKING. Interval The frequency that ‘buddies’ are polled with position requests can be selected between: 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. | 41 DSC call menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 42: Contacts
¼ Note: Adding a group to this list will in turn make the radio respond to a group call made from any other radio with the same group number in it’s memory. 42 | DSC call menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 43: Ais Menu
Default transmit rate is normally every 30 seconds, but this can be varied according to | 43 AIS menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 44: Ais Receiver Function (Rs40 And Rs40-B)
B transceivers, AtoNs and AIS base stations, but do not transmit any information about the vessel on which they are installed. The RS40 radio contains an AIS receiver only function. The RS40-B radio contains an AIS Class-B CS transceiver. AIS receiver function (RS40 and RS40-B) -
Page 45: Ais Information And Display
Silent mode is active. Silent mode can be selected on the radio via the AIS Setup menu > SILENT MODE; or via a connected compatible Simrad MFD. : the radio is in AIS receive only mode. - Page 46 Alert screen will automatically pop up with an alert tone. Press X to stop the alert. The alert will sound again after 1 minute if the AIS alarm has not been resolved. 46 | AIS menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 47 You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other. ¼ Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode. | 47 AIS menu | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 48: Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom
Release PTT to LISTEN for a response. • Press X to return to normal radio operation mode. ¼ Note: It is not possible to enter HAILER mode from the optional wire- less handset. 48 | Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 49: Using The Fog Horn
Long press the AIS/IC key and select INTERCOM. Press PTT to talk to the handsets. Release PTT to hear a reply. Press X to quit the INTERCOM mode. | 49 Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 50: Wireless Handset
¼ Notes: • The HS40 must be paired to the RS40/RS40-B base station radio before it can be used. See “Pair a handset” on page 37 on how to pair the wireless handset to the RS40/RS40-B. -
Page 51: My Channels
The available shortcut channels can be changed at any time using EDIT MY CHANNELS. ¼ Note: Channels on this list are also used in some SCAN options. Access to edit the MY CHANNELS list is also available from the SCAN menu. | 51 My channels | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 52: Shortcuts
It’s purpose is solely for displaying radio information in one easy to access location. It provides detail on the MMSI number, GPS data status, and Vessel Callsign (if entered). Once the desired shortcuts have been selected, they are accessible directly from the Shortcuts page: 52 | Shortcuts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 53: Installation
Documents: user’s manual, warranty card, mounting template. Before you start: • A VHF antenna is not provided. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice on selecting the correct antenna for your installation. • This radio must only be connected to a 12V DC, Negative ground power source. -
Page 54: Installation Options
+/-20 deg from the front of the display. ¼ Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and ensure the loca- tion is suitable. 20° 20° 20° 20° 54 | Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 55 Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle. Fit the bezel trim to the front of the radio to cover dash mount screw holes. | 55 Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 56 Use a 2.5 mm (3/32” ) drill bit to drill the 2 pilot holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the Mic mount using the supplied 3.5x20 mm selftapping screws to the mounting location. Hang the fist mic on the mount. 56 | Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 57 • Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface. ¼ Note: Ensure the surface mounting area is clean with no dirt, old paint or debris. • Run the GPS cable to the transceiver: | 57 Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 58 Hailer speaker Battery - (BLACK): connect to vessel’s negative busbar. Battery + (RED): connect to vessel’s 12 V DC, via a switch panel or breaker (comes with inline 8 amp fuse ready fitted). 58 | Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 59 Handset microphone (rear) connection: Alternative connection for the removable handset microphone. Optional 1 m and 5 m extension cable available. AIS antenna (RS40-B only): connect to a marine VHF antenna using 50 ohm cable fitted with a PL-259 connector. ¼ Notes: •...
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Page 60: Cradle Charger (Bc-12)
Connect the red wire to battery (+) via 2A fuse (not provided) Install an optional power switch Connect the black wire to battery (-) 32.9mm 32.9mm 54.5mm 12V DC [1.29"] [1.29"] [2.15"] Handset release tabs Red wire Black wire Switch Fuse 2A 60 | Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 61: First Startup Configuration
¼ Note: MMSI entry can only be done once. Changing the MMSI requires radio be returned to a Simrad dealer. If you have selected the Country mode to be EU, some EU regions require you to setup ATIS. Enter the ATIS ID number. Re-enter... - Page 62 Set the time offset for your region. Choose whether to display time in 12 or 24 hour: Select 12 HOUR or 24 HOUR format: Select CONFIGURE AIS to configure CLASS-B AIS (RS40-B only). 62 | Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 63: Specifications
> 15.8 V +/- 0.5 V Current drain (transmit): ≤ 6 A @ 25 W / 1.5 A @ 1W (12 V DC) Current drain: - RS40 (receive): Less than 760 mA in standby - RS40-B (receive): Less than 850 mA in standby Replacement fuse: 8 A, Glass type 3 AG;... - Page 64 NMEA 0183 port: NMEA 0183 input: - RS40/RS40-B: RMC, GGA, GLL, GNS - RS40-B: HDG, HDM, HDT NMEA 0183 output: DSC, DSE, MOB, VDM (RS40 + RS40-B) VDO (RS40-B only) NMEA 2000 port: Yes, see chapter 13 for supported PGNs External speaker:...
- Page 65 ATIS TX deviation, - at 1.3 KHz: 1.3 ± 0.13 KHz - at 2.1 KHz: 2.1 ± 0.21 KHz RECEIVER 12dB SINAD sensitivity: 0.25 µV (distant) / 0.8 µV (local) 20db SINAD sensitivity: 0.35 µV | 65 Specifications | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 66 161.500 to 162.025 MHz in 25 kHz steps Output power: 33 dbm ± 1.5 db Channel bandwidth 25 kHz Modulation modes: 25 kHz GMSK for AIS TX and RX FrBit rate: 9600 b/s ± 50 ppm (GMSK) 66 | Specifications | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 67 2412-2462 MHz (for US) Rx Sensitivity (802.11 b - 11 Mbps): -86 dBm (+/-2) Tx Power RS40: 9.89 dBm, RS40-B: 9.77 dBm (802.11 b - 11 Mbps): (Declaration for EU Compliance) Functional range (base 80 m (direct line of sight, no station ->...
- Page 68 -10.88 dB μA/m @ 10 m Environmental: IPx7 ACCESSORIES VHF antenna: type Dipole. Gain value: 6 dBi AIS antenna type: Dipole. Gain value: 6 dBi (RS40-B) ¼ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 68 | Specifications | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 69: Channel Charts
Recommendation ITU-R M.1084-5 Annex 4, Tables 1 and 3. The Table below also describes the harmonized channels where the digital technologies defined in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 could be deployed. (WRC-15) | 69 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 70 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 PORT OPS 156.125 160.725 PORT OPS 156.175 160.775 PORT OPS 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 PORT OPS 156.325 160.925 PORT OPS 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM 156.425 156.425 SHIP-SHIP 70 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 71 Nos. 51.69, 51.73, 51.74, 51.75, 51.76, 51.77 and 51.78. However, the use of the channels which | 71 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 72 (channels 10, 67, 73) may also be used, if so required, by the individual administrations concerned, for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue and anti- 72 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 73 Additionally, AIS 1 and AIS 2 may be used by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for the reception of AIS transmissions from ships. (WRC-07) q) When using these channels (10 and 11), all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel70. (WRC-07) | 73 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 74 Recommendation ITU-R M.2092, subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-15) x) From 1 January 2017, in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Democratic Republic of 74 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 75 Article 5. From 1 January 2017, the frequency bands 157.025-157.100 MHz and 161.625-161.700 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81 | 75 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 76 From 1 January 2019, channels 1027, 1028, 87 and 88 are used as single-frequency analogue channels for port operation and ship movement. (WRC-15) Source: ITU Radio Regulations (2016); reproduced with permission from ITU 76 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 77: Usa Channel Chart
156.825 PORT OPS 156.875 156.875 PORT OPS 157.225 161.825 TELEPHONE 157.275 161.875 TELEPHONE 157.325 161.925 TELEPHONE 157.375 157.375 TELEPHONE 157.425 157.425 INTER-SHIP 1001 156.050 156.050 PORT OPS/VTS 1005 156.250 156.250 PORT OPS/VTS | 77 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 78 RX ONLY 162.400 NOAA WX2 RX ONLY 162.475 NOAA WX3 RX ONLY 162.425 NOAA WX4 RX ONLY 162.450 NOAA WX5 RX ONLY 162.500 NOAA WX6 RX ONLY 162.525 NOAA WX7 RX ONLY 78 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 79: Canada Channel Chart
157.250 161.850 TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 CANADIAN CG 156.125 160.725 CANADIAN CG 156.175 160.775 TELEPHONE 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 TELEPHONE | 79 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 80 157.200 PORT OPS 1025 157.250 157.250 PORT OPS 1026 157.300 157.300 PORT OPS 1027 157.350 157.350 CANADIAN CG 1061 156.075 156.075 CANADIAN CG 1062 156.125 156.125 CANADIAN CG 1063 156.175 156.175 TELEPHONE 80 | Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
- Page 81 Canada weather channels Transmitting frequencies (MHz) Channel From ship From coast S/D/R Channel name Restrictions designator stations stations 162.550 CANADA WX Rx only 162.400 CANADA WX Rx only 162.475 CANADA WX Rx only | 81 Channel charts | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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Page 82: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings RS40/RS40-B fixed mount VHF 232.8mm [9.17"] 201.2mm [7.92"] 64.1mm [2.53"] 217.2mm [8.55"] 7"] 58.5mm 78.2mm 2"] [2.30"] [3.08"] 53.5mm 5"] [2.11"] 82 | Dimensional drawings | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 83: Rs40/Rs40-B Hand Mic
RS40/RS40-B hand mic 59.9mm 29.9mm [2.36"] [1.18"] | 83 Dimensional drawings | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 84: Handset Cradle Charger (Bc-12)
Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12) 55.7mm [2.19"] 32.9mm [1.29"] 65.7mm 54.6mm [2.59"] [2.15"] 84 | Dimensional drawings | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 85: Hs40 Wireless Handset
HS40 wireless handset 67.9mm 32.0mm [2.68"] [1.26"] 49.2mm [1.94"] | 85 Dimensional drawings | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... -
Page 86: Nmea 2000 Compliant Pgn List
AIS and VHF Message Transport • • 130845 Parameter Handle • 130850 Event Command • 130851 Event Reply ◊) Only if GPS source = INTERNAL ) RS40-B only. 86 | NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list | RS40/RS40-B User Guide... - Page 87 | 87 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list | RS40/RS40-B User Guide...
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