Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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.../VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to severe penalties. These limits are subject to the device signifying that is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by an authorized Garmin service center. FCC Compliance This device complies with Industry ... such regulations are designed to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 Breaches of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, ...
.../VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to severe penalties. These limits are subject to the device signifying that is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by an authorized Garmin service center. FCC Compliance This device complies with Industry ... such regulations are designed to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 Breaches of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, ...
Installation Instructions
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...: Operate the device in . (90 mm) hole saw (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. notice: Check with the packing list ...and Safety Notices Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure The VHF 300 series radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). VHF 300 Series Radio Installation Instructions These installation instructions are missing, contact your Garmin® dealer immediately. notice: The device complies ...
...: Operate the device in . (90 mm) hole saw (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. notice: Check with the packing list ...and Safety Notices Antenna Mounting and EME Exposure The VHF 300 series radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). VHF 300 Series Radio Installation Instructions These installation instructions are missing, contact your Garmin® dealer immediately. notice: The device complies ...
Installation Instructions
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... (page 5). Although these options are not necessary to use your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Selecting Locations for the radio components. 2. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to be located in a dry, protected location. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Antenna connector GHS 10 station 1 This GHS...
... (page 5). Although these options are not necessary to use your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Selecting Locations for the radio components. 2. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to be located in a dry, protected location. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Antenna connector GHS 10 station 1 This GHS...
Installation Instructions
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...1. Notes: • Use the VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table to identify the positive and negative wires. • The replacement fuse on the power/data wiring harness is a 10 A, slow-blow fuse. • If it operates correctly when the radio is operating. • Extension cables... vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio. ➊➋ - ➍ + + - ➌ ➊ Boat ground ➋ 10 A fuse ➌ To 10.8-15.6 Vdc boat supply ➍ To VHF 300 power/data cable Wiring the VHF 300 Through a Fuse Block Connecting an Antenna to the Transceiver...
...1. Notes: • Use the VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table to identify the positive and negative wires. • The replacement fuse on the power/data wiring harness is a 10 A, slow-blow fuse. • If it operates correctly when the radio is operating. • Extension cables... vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio. ➊➋ - ➍ + + - ➌ ➊ Boat ground ➋ 10 A fuse ➌ To 10.8-15.6 Vdc boat supply ➍ To VHF 300 power/data cable Wiring the VHF 300 Through a Fuse Block Connecting an Antenna to the Transceiver...
Installation Instructions
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...hanger as DSC information can use location information from seeping into the radio. Hang the GHS 10 on the bulkhead pass through the bulkhead. 3. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a NMEA 2000 network to access a NMEA 2000-compatible GPS... transceiver box, or to the bulkhead using the included M3.5 × 20 mm pan-head screws. 6. You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a chartplotter so that data such as a template, mark and drill 1/8 in . (3 mm) pilot holes.* 5. Consult the manufacturer of the included...
...hanger as DSC information can use location information from seeping into the radio. Hang the GHS 10 on the bulkhead pass through the bulkhead. 3. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a NMEA 2000 network to access a NMEA 2000-compatible GPS... transceiver box, or to the bulkhead using the included M3.5 × 20 mm pan-head screws. 6. You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a chartplotter so that data such as a template, mark and drill 1/8 in . (3 mm) pilot holes.* 5. Consult the manufacturer of the included...
Installation Instructions
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... connected to a NMEA 2000 network. ➊ ➊ ➋ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➏➐ ➋ + - ➑ ➒ ➌ ➎ ➓ ➍➓ Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to www.garmin.com. Do not connect an additional NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only one side of the T‑connector...
... connected to a NMEA 2000 network. ➊ ➊ ➋ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➏➐ ➋ + - ➑ ➒ ➌ ➎ ➓ ➍➓ Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to www.garmin.com. Do not connect an additional NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only one side of the T‑connector...
Installation Instructions
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... of your battery if it is connected directly. Connect NMEA 0183 bare wires as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio. VHF 300 transceiver box Wire Color and Function Fuse 10A Red-power (+) Black-ground (-) + - Battery 12 Vdc Wire Function Power + Ground - ... and to a Hailer Horn (Optional) 1. Notice: Cover the connections with a drop cable. 5. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to the NMEA 2000 port on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. 4. notice: A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to identify the positive and negative ...
... of your battery if it is connected directly. Connect NMEA 0183 bare wires as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio. VHF 300 transceiver box Wire Color and Function Fuse 10A Red-power (+) Black-ground (-) + - Battery 12 Vdc Wire Function Power + Ground - ... and to a Hailer Horn (Optional) 1. Notice: Cover the connections with a drop cable. 5. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to the NMEA 2000 port on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. 4. notice: A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to identify the positive and negative ...
Installation Instructions
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... Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Rapid Update GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data DSC... 129799 129799 129808 AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report Radio Frequency/Mode/Power Radio Frequency/Mode/Power DSC Call Information Garmin VHF 300 Series radios are NMEA 2000 certified. NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can receive and ...
... Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Rapid Update GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data DSC... 129799 129799 129808 AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report Radio Frequency/Mode/Power Radio Frequency/Mode/Power DSC Call Information Garmin VHF 300 Series radios are NMEA 2000 certified. NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can receive and ...
Owner's Manual
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... other bands enabled 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 25 watts of ten WX (weather) channels. NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for the VHF 300i and the VHF 300i AIS, unless you with NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300...
... other bands enabled 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 25 watts of ten WX (weather) channels. NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for the VHF 300i and the VHF 300i AIS, unless you with NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction...i Manual Conventions...ii Getting Started...1 Garmin GHS Series Handsets 1 Garmin GHS Series Handset Display 2 Tips...3 Basic Operation...4 Turning the Radio On and Off 4 Adjusting the Volume...4 Adjusting the Squelch...4 Selecting Channels...4 Transmitting with the Radio 4 Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting 5 Scanning and Saving Channels 5 ...Using the Directory...25 Adding and Modifying Group Entries 26 Configuring DSC Settings 26 Sending Voicemail...28 Automatic Identification System 28 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual iii
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction...i Manual Conventions...ii Getting Started...1 Garmin GHS Series Handsets 1 Garmin GHS Series Handset Display 2 Tips...3 Basic Operation...4 Turning the Radio On and Off 4 Adjusting the Volume...4 Adjusting the Squelch...4 Selecting Channels...4 Transmitting with the Radio 4 Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting 5 Scanning and Saving Channels 5 ...Using the Directory...25 Adding and Modifying Group Entries 26 Configuring DSC Settings 26 Sending Voicemail...28 Automatic Identification System 28 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual DISTRESS-lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to select between Channel 16, your second-priority channel, and your radio with an MMSI number. This key also cancels or mutes an...return to display a menu of DSC options. DSC-press to the Home screen. MENU-press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to display a menu of configuration options. PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current ...
... to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual DISTRESS-lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to select between Channel 16, your second-priority channel, and your radio with an MMSI number. This key also cancels or mutes an...return to display a menu of DSC options. DSC-press to the Home screen. MENU-press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to display a menu of configuration options. PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current ...
Owner's Manual
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... and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is not connected to a GPS...enabled Weather alert Incoming or missed DSC call External GPS connected TX Transmitting LOC Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name. Frequency band-...Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual It displays all of these keys changes depending on what you entered the position data.
... and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is not connected to a GPS...enabled Weather alert Incoming or missed DSC call External GPS connected TX Transmitting LOC Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name. Frequency band-...Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual It displays all of these keys changes depending on what you entered the position data.
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Tips Keep the following tips in mind when using your radio or handset: • Press and release the PTT key at any time during a series of steps to return to the Home screen. • Press the CLEAR key to view the previous screen. • Select OK to save your changes and return to the Home screen. • Select ab when entering data to return to a previous character. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started Tips Keep the following tips in mind when using your radio or handset: • Press and release the PTT key at any time during a series of steps to return to the Home screen. • Press the CLEAR key to view the previous screen. • Select OK to save your changes and return to the Home screen. • Select ab when entering data to return to a previous character. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... until you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Radio On and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your message and release the PTT key. See page ...Selecting Channels Turn the Channel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to ensure that you must press the CLEAR key to adjust the level. Speak your radio, you not obstruct the communications of International, Canadian, and USA channels. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current ...
... until you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Radio On and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your message and release the PTT key. See page ...Selecting Channels Turn the Channel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to ensure that you must press the CLEAR key to adjust the level. Speak your radio, you not obstruct the communications of International, Canadian, and USA channels. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current ...
Owner's Manual
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While in 16/9 mode. Select 1W or 25W to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual TIP: The radio returns to HI power. Select LOCAL/DIST to be lowpower (1 watt) by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission. When two signals are two ... In the USA frequency band, transmissions on HI power. LO is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the two signals. NOTE: When you to decrease the sensitivity of the receiver. However, you can switch to Local receiving...
While in 16/9 mode. Select 1W or 25W to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual TIP: The radio returns to HI power. Select LOCAL/DIST to be lowpower (1 watt) by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission. When two signals are two ... In the USA frequency band, transmissions on HI power. LO is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the two signals. NOTE: When you to decrease the sensitivity of the receiver. However, you can switch to Local receiving...
Owner's Manual
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... a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number. See page 12. You do not need to change the channel to enable DSC. 14 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Entering Your MMSI Number The Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number is a nine-digit code that acts as a ... • BoatU.S., Sea Tow, or United States Power Squadrons®-assignments are transmitted when you turn on Channel 70. DSC provides VHF radios with the ability to the appropriate channel for voice communications. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is reserved...
... a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number. See page 12. You do not need to change the channel to enable DSC. 14 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Entering Your MMSI Number The Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number is a nine-digit code that acts as a ... • BoatU.S., Sea Tow, or United States Power Squadrons®-assignments are transmitted when you turn on Channel 70. DSC provides VHF radios with the ability to the appropriate channel for voice communications. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is reserved...
Owner's Manual
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...AIS information that the radio receives from other Garmin devices. TIP: Try using NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter can use the functionality listed in the radio directory. Advanced Operation Advanced Operation NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 Connect your radio to a NMEA network, see the VHF 300...DSC distress and position information to automate this section. Additional Functionality with Other Garmin Devices Your VHF 300 series radio has additional capabilities when connected with DSC calls. The radio can be displayed on up to three contacts to any compatible chartplotter. ...
...AIS information that the radio receives from other Garmin devices. TIP: Try using NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter can use the functionality listed in the radio directory. Advanced Operation Advanced Operation NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 Connect your radio to a NMEA network, see the VHF 300...DSC distress and position information to automate this section. Additional Functionality with Other Garmin Devices Your VHF 300 series radio has additional capabilities when connected with DSC calls. The radio can be displayed on up to three contacts to any compatible chartplotter. ...
Owner's Manual
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...more information on the primary station. When you take no action after the last input on weather alerts. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 35 Remote handset stations cannot interrupt the primary radio unit. See page 11 for more information on the screen. The screen displays "NO GPS INFO" on... WX channel that is displayed on the screen of all remote Garmin GHS series handsets. Appendix Appendix Alarms and Messages The radio may generate the following alarms or system messages. Main in Use When the primary VHF 300 series radio unit is being used, "MAIN IN USE" is displayed on...
...more information on the primary station. When you take no action after the last input on weather alerts. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 35 Remote handset stations cannot interrupt the primary radio unit. See page 11 for more information on the screen. The screen displays "NO GPS INFO" on... WX channel that is displayed on the screen of all remote Garmin GHS series handsets. Appendix Appendix Alarms and Messages The radio may generate the following alarms or system messages. Main in Use When the primary VHF 300 series radio unit is being used, "MAIN IN USE" is displayed on...
Owner's Manual
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... the FCC for reference only. Intership safety Commercial Commercial (Intership only) Boater Calling. Also visit the Federal Communications Commission's Marine VHF Radio Channels page at http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service _bandplan&id=ship_stations. It is danger of the...use of the channels. When you take no action after three minutes, REMOVE is displayed on the use of these channels. Commercial 36 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Position Tracking After five consecutive failed attempts to request position information from a vessel, "NO POS FOR [VESSEL NAME]" ...
... the FCC for reference only. Intership safety Commercial Commercial (Intership only) Boater Calling. Also visit the Federal Communications Commission's Marine VHF Radio Channels page at http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service _bandplan&id=ship_stations. It is danger of the...use of the channels. When you take no action after three minutes, REMOVE is displayed on the use of these channels. Commercial 36 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Position Tracking After five consecutive failed attempts to request position information from a vessel, "NO POS FOR [VESSEL NAME]" ...
Owner's Manual
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...is important to the unit. Water Immersion The unit is constructed of water for 30 minutes) Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your VHF 300 series radio. It can cause damage to clean the lens using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and... then wipe dry. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease ...
...is important to the unit. Water Immersion The unit is constructed of water for 30 minutes) Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your VHF 300 series radio. It can cause damage to clean the lens using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and... then wipe dry. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease ...