Instruction Manual
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E03912 Issue 2.0
1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The RD68 is a combined VHF radio and Class D Digital Select-
ive Calling (DSC) unit. It supports the latest GMDSS require-
ments for non-SOLAS vessels from the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). This will enable you to make digitally
selected calls, which are quicker and simpler to make than tra-
ditional voice calls using channel 16. Should a distress situation
occur, with the RD68 you can quickly raise an alert, indicating
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-
minum 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 manu-
factured to the same high standards as the RD68. Please contact
your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalog showing our increasing
range of high tech navigational instruments, GPS, Autopilots,
Radar, Fishfinders and VHF radio sets.
Simrad operates a policy of continual development and reserves
the right to alter and improve the specification of their products
without notice.
Fig 1.1 - RD68 combined VHF & DSC
