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Page 1 VM-3500E VM-3500E 25 W att VHF/FM Marine T ransceiver Owner's Manual  Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys  30 W Loud Hailer with listen back and 4 fog horns, Bells & Whistles  Direct keypad entry of a channel using the keypad  Removable ClearV oice speaker microphone with 16/9 key and channel selection  Display[...]

VM-3500E Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION ..................................................................................... 4 2 P ACKING LIST ........................................................................................................ 4 3 OPTIONS .......................................................................[...]

Page 3 VM-3500E 9 DIGIT AL SELECTIVE CALLING .......................................................................... 32 9.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 32 9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ....................................... 33 9.2.1 What is an MMSI?[...]

VM-3500E Page 4 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION The V ertex St andard VM-3500E is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The VM-3500E can be oper- ated from 1 1 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The VM-3500E is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation an[...]

Page 5 VM-3500E List of the practicable area AUT BEL DNK FIN FRA DEU GRC ISL IRL IT A LIE LUX NLD NOR PRT ESP SW E CHE GBR 4 INST ALLA TION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/ EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is [...]

VM-3500E Page 6 5 GETTING ST ARTED 5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The ma- rine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as[...]

Page 7 VM-3500E 5.3 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable – a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and construction. For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good choice. For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet, the larger RG-8X [...]

VM-3500E Page 8 6 INST ALLA TION 6.1 LOCA TION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read- ing due to the speaker magnet • provides accessibility to the front panel controls • allows connection to a power source and an antenna • has nearby s[...]

Page 9 VM-3500E 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground. 3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to next section for connections. 4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine T echnician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenn[...]

VM-3500E Page 10 6.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT • The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none. • For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver . • VM-3500E can read NMEA-0183 version[...]

Page 11 VM-3500E 6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the VM-3500E shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ Time Set ” with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press [...]

VM-3500E Page 12 6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCA TION Y ou may select the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). T ime is displayed when GPS position (LA T/LON) is displayed by press- ing the [ F ] key followed by the [ 6 ( NA V )] key . 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL/SET ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appear[...]

Page 13 VM-3500E 6.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows customizing the NA V data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG). Factory default is T rue however following the steps below the COG can be changed to Magnetic. 1. Press and hold down the [ ENT ] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ Magnetic[...]

VM-3500E Page 14 6.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INST ALLA TION 1. T o assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem- plate to find the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or p anel is deep enough to accom- modate the transceive[...]

Page 15 VM-3500E 6.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND ST A TION MIC INST ALLA TION The VM-3500E is capable of using an Enhanced RAM+ MIC to remotely con- trol the Radio, DSC and P A/Fog functions. In addition the VM-3500E can oper- ate as a full function intercom system. 1. Connect the RAM+ MIC Cable to the RAM MIC CONNECTOR on the rear panel, then t[...]

VM-3500E Page 16 7 CONTROLS AND INDICA T ORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver . See Figure 4 for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual. VOLUME CONTROL ( VOL ) Adjusting this control clockwise, increases the audio volume level. SQUELCH CONTROL ( SQL ) Adjusting this contr[...]

Page 17 VM-3500E Figure 4. Controls and Connectors DISTRESS PULL OPEN -/* JKL[...]

VM-3500E Page 18 [ PWR ] Key T urns the transceiver on and off. T o turn the transceiver on, press and hold this key until the LCD turns on. T o turn it off, press and hold this key until the LCD turns off. When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected channel. CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and[...]

Page 19 VM-3500E [ 4 ( DW )] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “4” in a channel number . Secondary use (Depends on the transceiver version) Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 4 ( DW )] key , scan for voice commu- nications on the priority channel and another selected channel until a signal is rece[...]

VM-3500E Page 20 [ 9 ( FOG )] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “9” in a channel number . Secondary use Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 9 ( FOG )] key , available to operate the Fog Horn function. Refer to section “ 8.13 P A/FOG OPERA TION ” for details. [ 0 ] Key When in radio mode, this k[...]

Page 21 VM-3500E [ DISTRESS ] Key Used to send a DSC Distress Call. T o send the distress call refer to section “ 9.3.1 (T ransmitting A DSC Distress Call) .” ACCESSOR Y CONNECTION CABLE Connects the VM-3500E to a GPS, a P A speaker , and an external speaker . DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC. [...]

VM-3500E Page 22 8 BASIC OPERA TION 8.1 RECEPTION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the [ PWR ] key until the radio turns on. 3. T urn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”. 4. T urn up the VOL knob until noise or au[...]

Page 23 VM-3500E 8.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER ( TOT ) When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limit s unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatic[...]

VM-3500E Page 24 8.8 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is de- fined as a threat to life or property . In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure: 1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “ Mayday , Mayday , May- day[...]

Page 25 VM-3500E channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact. When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear , state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is ” followed by the name of your vessel and your S tation License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immedi- ately request another channel by saying “ g[...]

VM-3500E Page 26 8.1 1 SCANNING This function is only available in some versions. Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan. “Memory scan” scans the chan- nels that were programmed into memory . “Priorty scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel. 8.1 1.1 Selecting the Scan T ype [...]

Page 27 VM-3500E 8.1 1.3 Priority Scanning ( P-SCAN ) In the deault setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. Y ou may change the priority channel to the desired channel from the Channel 16 by the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section “ 10.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET .” 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a des[...]

VM-3500E Page 28 8.12 P A/FOG OPERA TION P A/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer (required HAIL/P A speaker). When in Hail mode the HAIL/P A Listen’s Back (acts as a microphone and sends sound to the front panel speaker) through the HAIL/P A speaker which provides two-way communications through the HAIL/P A speaker . NOTE W[...]

Page 29 VM-3500E 0 to 30 watts. 5. T o exit the “FOG HORN” mode and return to radio operation mode, press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 9 ( FOG )] key again. 9.13 NA VIGA TION INDICA TION The transceiver has the ability to display the time, SOG and COG date, as well as the vessel’s position (LA T/LON), when connected to a GPS receiver . 1. [...]

VM-3500E Page 30 8.15 INTERCOM OPERA TION If the RAM+ Mic is connected to the VM-3500E , you may communicate be- tween the VM-3500E and RAM+ Mic. 8.15.1 Communication 1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( IC )] key , the mode is changed to “IN- TERCOM” mode. 2. When the “INTERCOM” operation is activated, “ In- tercom ” is display[...]

Page 31 VM-3500E 8.16 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) can be installed in the transceiver . Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed. 1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 7 ( SCRM )] key , the voice scrambler is activated. “ VS ” will appear on the LCD. 2. Press the [ F ] key th[...]

VM-3500E Page 32 9 DIGIT AL SELECTIVE CALLING 9.1 GENERAL W ARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. T o be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore- based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. [...]

Page 33 VM-3500E 9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) 9.2.1 What is an MMSI? An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine T ransceiver s capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO T O OPERA TE THE VM-3500E DSC [...]

VM-3500E Page 34 9.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The VM-3500E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes- sages to all DSC radios. The VM-3500E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 9.3.1 T ransmitting a DSC Distress Call NOTE T o be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be program[...]

Page 35 VM-3500E Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the VM-3500E allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error . Press the [ CLR ] key , then press the [ ENT ] key . 9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency alarm soun[...]

VM-3500E Page 36 9.4 ALL SHIPS CALL The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory . Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety . URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a [...]

Page 37 VM-3500E 9.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an all ship s call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. The radio will automatically change to channel 16. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to see the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call. 4. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until t[...]

VM-3500E Page 38 7. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the [ ENT ] key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a[...]

Page 39 VM-3500E 9.5.3 T ransmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key . The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear . 2 . T urn the CHANNEL [...]

VM-3500E Page 40 Manual Calling Y ou may enter an MMSI number manualy to contact without the Setting up the Individual Directory . 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key . The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear . 2 . T urn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ Indi- vidual .” (T o cancel, select “ Exit ” with the CHANNEL selector knob or pre[...]

Page 41 VM-3500E 9.5.4 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The VM-3500E default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the re- quested calling channel. This selection is useful if you wa[...]

VM-3500E Page 42 with that key: A  B  C  a  b  c  2 . If a mistake was made entering in the name, press- ing the [ CLR ] key to delete the wrong character . 7. Press the [ ENT ] key to enter the desired letter and move the cursor one space to the right. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up [...]

Page 43 VM-3500E 9.6.2 T ransmitting a Group Call Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key . The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear . 2. T urn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ Group .” (T o cancel, select “ Exit ” with the CHANNEL selector knob or press [ 16/9 ] key .) 3. Press the [ ENT ] key . The transceiver wi[...]

VM-3500E Page 44 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ Manual ,” then press the [ ENT ] key . Of course, you may select the operating channel from the channel list, as well. 7. Enter the operating channel which you want to com- municate on by the keypad, then press the [ ENT ] key . 8. Press the [ ENT ] key again to transmit the Group C[...]

Page 45 VM-3500E 9.7 Manual Setting of the GPS Location ( LA T/LOG ) Y ou may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location manually even if the VM-3500E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Postion Send will contain the manually entered position. 1. Press and[...]

VM-3500E Page 46 10 RADIO SETUP NOTE The optional RAM+ MIC CMP25 can also change the RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 60 for details. 10.1 LCD CONTRAST This selection sets up the display for best viewabilty for the varying mounting (overhead or below). 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press t[...]

Page 47 VM-3500E 10.2 TIME OFFSET This selection sets the time of fset between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). T ime is displayed when GPS position (LA T/LON) is displayed by pressing the [ F ] key followed by the [ 6 ( NA V )] key . 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL/SET ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press t[...]

VM-3500E Page 48 10.3 TIME LOCA TION This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). T ime is displayed when GPS position (LA T/LON) is displayed by pressing the [ F ] key followed by the [ 6 ( NA V )] key . 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL/SET ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. P[...]

Page 49 VM-3500E 10.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET (Depends on the transceiver version) Allows selection the priority channel. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ Priority CH ” in the “ Radio Setup ” menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ ENT ][...]

VM-3500E Page 50 10.7 SCAN RESUME TIME (Depends on the transceiver version) This selection is used to select the time the VM-3500E waits after a transmis- sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ SCAN Resume ” in the “ R[...]

Page 51 VM-3500E 10.9 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default name. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ CH Name ” in the “ Radio Setup ” menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ EN[...]

VM-3500E Page 52 10.10 UNIT NAMING This selection allows you to provide the name to the radio and optional RAM+ Mic when connected. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key , then select “ Unit Name ” in the “ Radio Setup ” menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press [...]

Page 53 VM-3500E 10.1 1 FOG ALERT T ONE FREQUENCY This selection allows you to select the Alert T one Frequency for the P A/FOG Operation. Available selections are “200 Hz” through “850 Hz” in 50 Hz steps. The default Alert T one Frequency is 400 Hz. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appear . 2. [...]

VM-3500E Page 54 1 1 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERA TION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the VM-3500E , most VHF , DSC, setup menus and P A modes can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic sup- plied with 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m extension cables model CT -100 . The intercom operation can be used between the[...]

Page 55 VM-3500E POWER SWITCH ( PWR ) Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic on and off. PTT ( Push-T o-T alk ) SWITCH Activates transmission. [ H/L ] KEY T oggles between high and low power . When the [ H/L ] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI p[...]

VM-3500E Page 56 [ DW ] Key W atches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until either signal is received. (Dual watch) Secondary use Press and hold [ DW ] key , intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM+ Mic. [ NA V ] Key Press this key , when connected to the GPS receiver , the LCD displays Position Data and T ime f[...]

Page 57 VM-3500E RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received. RECEIVED RL Y : relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station. 8. T o cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker , press any key . 1 1.2 INTERCOM OPERA TION 1 1.2.1 Communication 1 . Press and hold the [ DW ] key while in the “RADIO” mode, the mode is c[...]

VM-3500E Page 58 1 1.3 P A/FOG OPERA TION The RAM+ is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells and whistles. 12.3.1 Operating the P A / Hailer 1. Press and hold the [ NA V ] key then select P A with the [  ] or [  ] key . 2. Press the [ CALL/SET ] key . 3. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. 4. T o tur[...]

Page 59 VM-3500E 1 1.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE The RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “ 9 DIGI- T AL SELECTIVE CALLING ” and section “ 10 RADIO SETUP ” for details). The LAMP , CONTRAST , and KEY BEEP menu item accessed from the RAM+ only controls the RAM+’s display and speaker . DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the RAM+: [...]

VM-3500E Page 60 12 MAINTENANCE 12.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. T aking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver . • Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts [...]

Page 61 VM-3500E SYMPTOM T ransceiver fails to power up. T ransceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply . Popping or whining noise from the speaker while engine runs. Sound is not emitted from the internal or ex- ternal speaker . Receiving station re- port low transmit power , even with trans- ceiver set to HI power . “HI BA TTERY” or ?[...]

VM-3500E Page 62 13. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH TX RX Remarks 01 156.050 160.650 Duplex 02 156.100 160.700 Duplex 03 156.150 160.750 Duplex 04 156.200 160.800 Duplex 05 156.250 160.850 Duplex 06 156.300 Simplex 07 156.350 160.950 Duplex 08 156.400 Simplex 09 156.450 Simplex 10 156.500 Simplex 1 1 156.550 Simplex 12 156.600 Simp[...]

Page 63 VM-3500E 14. SPECIFICA TIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 14.1 GENERAL Channels .............................................................. All USA, International and Canadian Number of Distress Log ...........................................................[...]

VM-3500E Page 64 15 APPENDIX FOG HORN TIMING CHART The fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off. TYPE P A TTERN USAGE 120 s Li sten Ba ck 5s 5s 2s 2s 120 s Lis ten Bac k 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120 s Li sten Ba ck 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120 s List en Back 60s Li sten Ba ck 60s Li sten Ba ck UNDERW A Y[...]

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VM-3500E Page 68 Copyright 2004 VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. 0405g-0Y VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU [...]