📻 Installation of Fixed & Handheld Class D Radios
🧭 MMSI, ATIS, and Call Sign Programming
📡 DSC Distress Call Simulation
🧪 VSWR Testing & Antenna Check
🔊 Speaker Output and Audio Clarity Tests
📋 DSC Log Verification & Function Test
🛠️ Onboard Fault Diagnostics
📟 Channel 16 Watch Setup
🖥️ Integration with GPS & NMEA Devices
🗜️ Battery & Backup Power Check
⚓ Small Craft GMDSS Compliance Setup
🧰 Spares & Replacement Units for VHF Systems
We configure and reprogram MMSI, ATIS, and distress ID details for Class D radios across leading brands.
DSC call simulation, channel switching, and watch receiver response tested for safety and compliance.
Testing and replacing antennas, microphones, speakers, and fuses for fixed and portable VHF radios.
🔧 Fixed & Handheld VHF Setup
📡 DSC Channel 70 Test
📋 Watch Receiver Activation
🗜️ Battery Power Source Check
🎛️ Volume & Mic Sensitivity Testing
📟 Logging and History Verification
✔️ Icom, Cobra, Raymarine, Standard Horizon, Simrad
🛰️ GPS Integration for DSC Position Data
📶 Channel Scan & Dual Watch Setup
🔊 Noise-Free Transmission Configuration
🛥️ Suitable for Small Commercial Craft & Leisure Boats
Magnetron
Magnetron
1. What is a VHF Class D DSC Radio?
A Class D radio is a marine VHF radio with limited DSC capability, typically used on small commercial and leisure vessels.
2. Is Class D radio GMDSS compliant?
Only for vessels not required to carry Class A radios. It supports basic DSC functions including distress calling on CH70.
3. Can you program MMSI numbers?
Yes. We program and verify MMSI numbers, distress IDs, and vessel info in Class D radios.
4. What’s included in a DSC test?
We test DSC call sending/receiving, watch receiver alert, and log function. We also simulate distress transmission.
5. Can you fix VHF radio audio issues?
Absolutely. We service speaker, handset, mic, and volume knob issues and provide spares if needed.
6. How do I check DSC is working?
We conduct a test call and inspect DSC log entries. The unit must switch to voice channels automatically and sound an alarm.
7. Do you replace antennas?
Yes. We supply and install marine-grade antennas and test using VSWR meters for best range.
8. What’s the difference between Class A and D?
Class A supports full DSC and GMDSS alerts. Class D is limited to small craft and lacks some alert monitoring functions.
9. Which VHF brands do you service?
We handle Icom, Cobra, Simrad, Raymarine, B&G, and Standard Horizon Class D radios.
10. How do I book a service?
Email us at service@ftron.net with vessel details and radio model. We’ll coordinate port attendance.
