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Barrett Communications

Barrett 4050

Barrett Communications Barrett 4050 is a marine MF/HF radio in the supplied category 'GMDSS / MF/HF Radio'. It is normally installed on the bridge or in the radio/GMDSS console, with external antennas mounted where they have the required radio or satellite view. It is intended to provide long-range voice and digital distress or safety communications within the GMDSS installation. Compared with neighbouring entries in the same series, the supplied list identifies this unit by its model designation; the meaning of any embedded size or rating code should be confirmed in manufacturer documentation. In service it interfaces with ship power and reserve power, antennas, GNSS or navigation data where required, audio or operator units and the vessel's communication network. Model-specific limits, settings, dimensions and acceptance criteria that are not stated in the supplied data should be taken from the manufacturer documentation.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

power w 150
dsc True

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Common failures & inspection points

Antenna, feeder or connector corrosion causes weak reception, poor transmission or high reflected-power indications
Power-supply or backup-battery faults cause resets or loss of availability during main-power failure
GNSS or data-interface loss causes missing position or identity information in transmitted messages
Microphone, handset, speaker or operator-control faults impair communication despite the main unit remaining powered
Configuration or programming errors can cause incorrect identity, channel or service behaviour

Service & Maintenance

Carry out the approved self-tests and operational checks without generating false distress alerts. Inspect antennas, feeders, connectors, earth or bonding arrangements where applicable, reserve supply and interfaces to navigation data. Verify programmed identity information and GMDSS records; exact radio tests, power measurements and configuration procedures must follow manufacturer and statutory documentation.

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Replacement Parts

Keep approved fuses, handset or microphone parts, antenna connectors, selected cables, printer consumables where fitted and critical power-supply or interface modules according to the vessel's GMDSS spares arrangement.
Equipment Model #127183 · ✓ still in production