B&G V90 VHF Radio - Manual (Page 97)

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Setup | V90 Operating Manual
General setup
Radio sensitivity
LOCAL/DIST allows you to set the sensitivity of the radio as follows:
• LOCAL
Recommended for use in areas of high radio noise; for example,
close to cities. It is not recommended for open sea conditions.
Local is displayed on the handset screen.
• DISTANT
Recommended for open sea conditions.
1. Select MENU → LOCAL/DIST.
2. Scroll to DISTANT or LOCAL as required.
3. Press [OK].
¼ Note: See also “Adjusting squelch” on page 26.
Display contrast level
Select MENU → CONTRAST.
1. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to raise or lower the contrast.
2. Press [OK] to accept the setting.
GPS simulator
The GPS simulator creates GPS data for test purposes.
1. Select MENU → GPS SIM.
2. Select ON or OFF as required.
¼ Notes:
• The GPS simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned on or
whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port.
• The radio will be blocked from sending DSC calls while the GPS
simulator is on.
DSC
MENU SELECT
N2K DATA
BACKLIGHT
BUDDY LIST
LOCAL/DIST
Lo
USA
A
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
SENSITIVITY
DISTANT
LOCAL
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
MENU SELECT
RADIO SETU
DSC SETUP
AIS SETUP
GPS SIM
16
Hi
DSC
PRI
GPS SIM
ON
OFF
USA
16
Hi
DSC
PRI