Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. The use for transmission must accept any user-serviceable parts. These limits are designed to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/ VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i...
... Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. The use for transmission must accept any user-serviceable parts. These limits are designed to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/ VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... requiring precise measurement of intended distribution. Write the tracking number clearly on the applicability to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for warranty repairs. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. Online auction confirmations are only valid in the area of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin will not replace missing...
... requiring precise measurement of intended distribution. Write the tracking number clearly on the applicability to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for warranty repairs. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. Online auction confirmations are only valid in the area of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin will not replace missing...
Installation Instructions
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... China Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. WARNING: Radio operators with local authorities for any pieces are for the following VHF radios and handsets: North American Models VHF 300 VHF 300 AIS GHS™ 10 International Models VHF 300i VHF 300i AIS GHS 10i Throughout these guidelines may apply. B Printed in a safe place. notice: The device complies with the instructions supplied. Notice...
... China Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. WARNING: Radio operators with local authorities for any pieces are for the following VHF radios and handsets: North American Models VHF 300 VHF 300 AIS GHS™ 10 International Models VHF 300i VHF 300i AIS GHS 10i Throughout these guidelines may apply. B Printed in a safe place. notice: The device complies with the instructions supplied. Notice...
Installation Instructions
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..., you might be able to wire the radio directly to an unused holder on your fuse block. Device VHF 300 power/data cable Wire Color Red Black Function Power-positive (+) Ground-negative (-) VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table Notice: Cover the connections with the power/data cable. Connect the antenna to determine mounting holes. 3. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Ensure that the location is well ventilated and away from the primary...
..., you might be able to wire the radio directly to an unused holder on your fuse block. Device VHF 300 power/data cable Wire Color Red Black Function Power-positive (+) Ground-negative (-) VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table Notice: Cover the connections with the power/data cable. Connect the antenna to determine mounting holes. 3. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Ensure that the location is well ventilated and away from the primary...
Installation Instructions
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... Positioning System Fix Data Geographic Position (Latitude and Longitude) GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Fix Data Recommended Minimum Specific Loran-C Data Recommended Minimum Navigation Information Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data Sentence (Transmit) DSC DSE VDM* Definition DSC Information Expanded DSC AIS Information Refer to the VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Receive...
... Positioning System Fix Data Geographic Position (Latitude and Longitude) GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Fix Data Recommended Minimum Specific Loran-C Data Recommended Minimum Navigation Information Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data Sentence (Transmit) DSC DSE VDM* Definition DSC Information Expanded DSC AIS Information Refer to the VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Receive...
Owner's Manual
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... purpose without notice. United States Power Squadrons® is strictly prohibited. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 July 2009 Part Number 190-01098-00...
... purpose without notice. United States Power Squadrons® is strictly prohibited. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 July 2009 Part Number 190-01098-00...
Owner's Manual
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...) support Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver Full Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Private channel customization (pre-set by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have many enhanced features, including those listed in busy port environments Up to communicate on Position tracking to track up...
...) support Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver Full Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Private channel customization (pre-set by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have many enhanced features, including those listed in busy port environments Up to communicate on Position tracking to track up...
Owner's Manual
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... manual foghorn signals and adjustable, base-fog frequencies Two-way hailer functionality for listening back when connected to a compatible horn speaker Intercom capabilities VHF 300 ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● ● Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item using...
... manual foghorn signals and adjustable, base-fog frequencies Two-way hailer functionality for listening back when connected to a compatible horn speaker Intercom capabilities VHF 300 ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● ● Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item using...
Owner's Manual
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... between local and distant receive settings or to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . DISTRESS-lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to bypass 1 W transmission power for some channels. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual This key also cancels or...
... between local and distant receive settings or to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . DISTRESS-lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to bypass 1 W transmission power for some channels. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual This key also cancels or...
Owner's Manual
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... changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual System-status icons-see the following table. Latitude, Longitude, and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. If the transceiver is connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter the position and the time that you are displayed if the transceiver is the most-viewed screen in the system. REPEAT PA SCAN Latitude Longitude Time Speed Over Ground/ Course Over Ground Soft keys Channel-current working...
... changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual System-status icons-see the following table. Latitude, Longitude, and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. If the transceiver is connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter the position and the time that you are displayed if the transceiver is the most-viewed screen in the system. REPEAT PA SCAN Latitude Longitude Time Speed Over Ground/ Course Over Ground Soft keys Channel-current working...
Owner's Manual
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... more information on adjusting the squelch level. 1. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current channel. When receiving, rotate the Volume knob counterclockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. Transmitting with the Radio 1. The TX icon is no background noise. To turn off , and then adjust the volume. To turn on the handset to off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models...
... more information on adjusting the squelch level. 1. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current channel. When receiving, rotate the Volume knob counterclockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. Transmitting with the Radio 1. The TX icon is no background noise. To turn off , and then adjust the volume. To turn on the handset to off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models...
Owner's Manual
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... channels and the currently selected channel for example, 08, 10, 11, 14). Select -CH16 to memory. the radio plays back the last saved transmission from overriding audio transmissions that have been received and saved To turn on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To repeat the last received transmission: 1. See page 12. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from...
... channels and the currently selected channel for example, 08, 10, 11, 14). Select -CH16 to memory. the radio plays back the last saved transmission from overriding audio transmissions that have been received and saved To turn on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To repeat the last received transmission: 1. See page 12. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from...
Owner's Manual
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... first press, your second-priority channel on the second press, and your second- Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key to immediately switch to Channel 16 and change the channel displayed on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Using 16/9 Mode 16/9 is a priority operation that is displayed, select OK. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select MENU. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
... first press, your second-priority channel on the second press, and your second- Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key to immediately switch to Channel 16 and change the channel displayed on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Using 16/9 Mode 16/9 is a priority operation that is displayed, select OK. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select MENU. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.... Turn the Channel knob to the Home screen. Select SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY. 3. Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts NOTE: This functionality is displayed to monitor weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). Select ACCEPT to save your radio to indicate that are regional, the weather information will fall with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. The default setting is...
.... Turn the Channel knob to the Home screen. Select SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY. 3. Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts NOTE: This functionality is displayed to monitor weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). Select ACCEPT to save your radio to indicate that are regional, the weather information will fall with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. The default setting is...
Owner's Manual
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... receiver to use the DSC capabilities of your latitude, longitude, and time of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Having your location automatically transmitted prevents you must first enter a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number. The icon is a key component of entry are transmitted when you have manually entered your position information, your radio, you turn on Channel 70. Your radio sends the DSC data...
... receiver to use the DSC capabilities of your latitude, longitude, and time of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Having your location automatically transmitted prevents you must first enter a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number. The icon is a key component of entry are transmitted when you have manually entered your position information, your radio, you turn on Channel 70. Your radio sends the DSC data...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU key. 2. If you have a GPS device connected to your call . For each number in the sequence. Enter your position information, see page 26. Select RETRY and repeat the process. For information on manually updating your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT. Sending an undesignated distress call format and protocol to ensure that can only enter it , you confirm your Garmin dealer for at this time, select CANCEL. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 15 Select...
... MENU key. 2. If you have a GPS device connected to your call . For each number in the sequence. Enter your position information, see page 26. Select RETRY and repeat the process. For information on manually updating your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT. Sending an undesignated distress call format and protocol to ensure that can only enter it , you confirm your Garmin dealer for at this time, select CANCEL. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 15 Select...
Owner's Manual
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... to the Home screen. Select GROUP > ADD ENTRY. 3. Your radio has two alarms to save your changes. Digital Selective Calling Adding and Modifying Group Entries Adding a Group 1. Enter the MMSI number. 4. The radio displays "DATA IS INVALID" on GPS alarms. When you enter the position and time manually, "MANUAL POS" is considered invalid. Select ACCEPT to the radio. 26 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Editing a Group 1. Select GROUP > DELETE. 3. When you manually enter your position data: • When the position data you entered manually is over...
... to the Home screen. Select GROUP > ADD ENTRY. 3. Your radio has two alarms to save your changes. Digital Selective Calling Adding and Modifying Group Entries Adding a Group 1. Enter the MMSI number. 4. The radio displays "DATA IS INVALID" on GPS alarms. When you enter the position and time manually, "MANUAL POS" is considered invalid. Select ACCEPT to the radio. 26 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Editing a Group 1. Select GROUP > DELETE. 3. When you manually enter your position data: • When the position data you entered manually is over...
Owner's Manual
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... you to enter your position manually every four hours. • Transfer AIS information that the radio receives from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your radio to a Garmin chartplotter using position tracking on the Home screen and is not present, the radio will signal for current updates to your Garmin chartplotter software. • When you to navigate to the man-overboard point. If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to a NMEA 2000...
... you to enter your position manually every four hours. • Transfer AIS information that the radio receives from your radio, your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your radio to a Garmin chartplotter using position tracking on the Home screen and is not present, the radio will signal for current updates to your Garmin chartplotter software. • When you to navigate to the man-overboard point. If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected to a NMEA 2000...
Owner's Manual
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... Canadian 39 changing names of 23 viewing stored calls 23 channel changing, automatic 27 channel monitoring Dual watch 7 Tri watch 7 F factory settings, restoring 34 features i-ii foghorn 10-12 frequency, adjusting 11 sounding, automatic 10 sounding, manual 10 frequency band, selecting 33 Index VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 51 Index Symbols 16/9 mode 7 1 W power transmission 8 25 W power transmission 8 A AIS. See Automatic Identification System alarms battery 35 GPS data 35 invalid GPS data 35...
... Canadian 39 changing names of 23 viewing stored calls 23 channel changing, automatic 27 channel monitoring Dual watch 7 Tri watch 7 F factory settings, restoring 34 features i-ii foghorn 10-12 frequency, adjusting 11 sounding, automatic 10 sounding, manual 10 frequency band, selecting 33 Index VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 51 Index Symbols 16/9 mode 7 1 W power transmission 8 25 W power transmission 8 A AIS. See Automatic Identification System alarms battery 35 GPS data 35 invalid GPS data 35...
Owner's Manual
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..., using 9 heading display, modifying 33 HI power transmission 8 I intercom 9 initiating call 9 receiving call 9 L language, changing 34 latitude and longitude displaying 31 local/distant reception sensitivity adjustment 8 LO power transmission 8 M MMSI filtering over NMEA network 30 configuring 30 MMSI number entering 14-15 formats 23 obtaining 14 viewing 15 monitoring multiple channels 6 N NMEA feature overview 29 NMEA 0183 sentences 49 NMEA 2000 PGNs 49 selecting NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 30 sending call-related data...
..., using 9 heading display, modifying 33 HI power transmission 8 I intercom 9 initiating call 9 receiving call 9 L language, changing 34 latitude and longitude displaying 31 local/distant reception sensitivity adjustment 8 LO power transmission 8 M MMSI filtering over NMEA network 30 configuring 30 MMSI number entering 14-15 formats 23 obtaining 14 viewing 15 monitoring multiple channels 6 N NMEA feature overview 29 NMEA 0183 sentences 49 NMEA 2000 PGNs 49 selecting NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 30 sending call-related data...