R5 SUPREME AIS SystemOPERATION7000 118-300, A3 Page 59Figure 32 - SW/HW Info5.22 VHF StatusThe VHF Status view shows the currently used settings. Channel number, frequency, power andoperation mode are displayed for each VHF transceiver in the R5 SUPREME Transponder. Thisinformation is useful when troubleshooting to make sure that the R5 SUPREME Transponderuses the expected VHF radio settings. If e.g. a regional area is set and in use, this will affect theinformation shown in the VHF Status view.Figure 33 - VHF Status5.23 Communication TestWhen installing the R5 SUPREME AIS System, or when performing annual testing, acommunication test shall be done to ensure that other transponder systems can receive the R5SUPREME Transponder‟s transmissions. This can be done from the Communication Test viewaccessed from Main Menu Maintenance Communication Test.When entering the Communication Test view a suggested target with a suitable range (between15 NM and 25 NM) will be selected in the MMSI parameter field if such a target has beenreceived by the R5 SUPREME AIS System. It is however possible to select a different target forthe communication test. To start the test, click on the “Send” button in lower right corner. A popupwith the result of the communication test will appear if a reply is received or if no reply has beenreceived within 15 seconds.
