The Federal Communications Commission has given approval to Simrad's new, compact watch alarm receiver, model RW 105, which fulfills all legal requirements of the new IMCO/SOLAS Regulations. It can be set to receive all transmissions on the 2182 kHz "Mayday" frequency, or automatically mute all but distress signals preceded by the two-tone alarm.
An internal digital clock lifts the mute during radio silence periods. If a silent watch period is required, the squelch can be activated manually. Only 10 by 6 by 4 inches, with built-in test generator and provision for optional tape recorder, the RW 105 easily fits into limited space. It has also been approved by most European authorities.
For additional information and free literature on Simrad's new watch alarm receiver, Write 70 on Reader Service Card