Furuno FS-1503 - Manual (Page 26)

4-2
Performance
If no problems were found in the preceding sections, then turn on the transceiver and check it
for proper performance.
Receiver
1. Turn on the loudspeaker.
2. Turn off the squelch.
3. Check that all the bands can be received clearly.
If signal strength is too low or there is too much noise return to “Visual check” and recheck.
Double check the antenna and ground. If there is no trouble, proceed to the next step.
Transmitter
On each band, confirm that the antenna is automatically tuned when the [TUNE/7] key or the
PTT switch is pressed. (“OK” appears when tuning is successfully completed.)
Automatic tuning of the antenna should take no longer than 15 seconds. If you find a channel
which takes more than 15 seconds to tune, recheck antenna length and ground.
Noise
Noise generated on board or by electrical storms can severely degrade communication. Storm-
generated static, unfortunately, is impossible to suppress or eliminate. Radio traffic on lower
frequency bands is sometimes completely blocked out in certain areas.
Man-made noise, however, can often be suppressed by a marine electronics technician, using
special noise filtering and shielding techniques. In most cases the source of electrical noise is
the ignition system, although generators, alternators, winches, pumps, radar and echo sounder
can interfere with radio communication as well.
Turn on electrical equipment one by one to check for interference to the FS-1503.
Because no two boats are built or equipped exactly alike, there is no one general noise suppress-
ing technique that can be applied to all cases. If electrical noise interferes with SSB operation,
consult a marine electronics technician.
4.2 User Channel Registration
Register permitted frequencies, referring to the operator’s manual.