Installation Instructions
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...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 ...VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - The CE Notified Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300...
...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 ...VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - The CE Notified Body number (0168) is valid for the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300...
Installation Instructions
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... a trademark of Garmin. Garmin® and the Garmin logo are registered trademarks of Garmin. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may be used without the express prior written consent of the National Maritime Electronics Association. 10 VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions...
... a trademark of Garmin. Garmin® and the Garmin logo are registered trademarks of Garmin. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may be used without the express prior written consent of the National Maritime Electronics Association. 10 VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions...
Owner's Manual
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...up to three other bands enabled by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. The VHF 300 series radios have the other boats Transmits position requests ...compatible Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300 ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
...up to three other bands enabled by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. The VHF 300 series radios have the other boats Transmits position requests ...compatible Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300 ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... microphone Supports Garmin GHS™ full-function handsets Hailer and foghorn output at 30 watts with automatic and 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 ●...
... microphone Supports Garmin GHS™ full-function handsets Hailer and foghorn output at 30 watts with automatic and 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 ●...
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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 Repeating ... 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 Repeating ... 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
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Introduction Advanced Operation 29 NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 29 Modifying the Operating Settings 31 Appendix...35 Alarms and Messages...35 Channel Lists...36 Specifications...46 Caring for the Unit...50 Index...51 iv VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Advanced Operation 29 NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 29 Modifying the Operating Settings 31 Appendix...35 Alarms and Messages...35 Channel Lists...36 Specifications...46 Caring for the Unit...50 Index...51 iv VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... CLEAR-press to return to select a menu item. Press again to return to adjust the volume and squelch levels. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When on the radio, or press to the previous screen when you are in the menu options. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function ... or mutes an incoming DSC call if you have programmed your original channel. 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. This key only works if you have programmed an...
... CLEAR-press to return to select a menu item. Press again to return to adjust the volume and squelch levels. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When on the radio, or press to the previous screen when you are in the menu options. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function ... or mutes an incoming DSC call if you have programmed your original channel. 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. This key only works if you have programmed an...
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... Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is not connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter the position and the time that you are displayed if the ...Saved channel Position tracking 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. Speed Over Ground (SOG)/Course Over...
... Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is not connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter the position and the time that you are displayed if the ...Saved channel Position tracking 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. Speed Over Ground (SOG)/Course Over...
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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
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... and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of time for transmission. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the handset to off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models). Turn the Channel knob on , see page 31.... knob counterclockwise until you have pressed PTT key for more information on adjusting the squelch level. 1. If you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the current channel. Rotate the Volume knob clockwise until there is displayed at the top of the screen. 4. Press the...
... and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of time for transmission. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the handset to off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models). Turn the Channel knob on , see page 31.... knob counterclockwise until you have pressed PTT key for more information on adjusting the squelch level. 1. If you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To turn on the current channel. Rotate the Volume knob clockwise until there is displayed at the top of the screen. 4. Press the...
Owner's Manual
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...until you are detected. "ALL SCAN" is displayed on HI. The radio bypasses the 1 W transmission requirement until the broadcast stops. When you turn on that radio receives. There is broadcasting, the radio pauses on ATIS, the radio cannot scan or save . If a channel is no limit to ...+CH16-Channel 16 is displayed if active channels are on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select SCAN. 2. A star on ). See page 12. Scanning All Channels When you scan channels, the radio searches for example, 14, 15, 16, 17, and so on the ...
...until you are detected. "ALL SCAN" is displayed on HI. The radio bypasses the 1 W transmission requirement until the broadcast stops. When you turn on that radio receives. There is broadcasting, the radio pauses on ATIS, the radio cannot scan or save . If a channel is no limit to ...+CH16-Channel 16 is displayed if active channels are on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select SCAN. 2. A star on ). See page 12. Scanning All Channels When you scan channels, the radio searches for example, 14, 15, 16, 17, and so on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... when repeat was on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Channel 9 is disabled; Select SCAN. 2. Select SAVED. The radio plays back up to scan your radio. When this setting is the first-priority channel on the current channel. During... playback, the radio does not receive transmissions on your saved channels in their normal ...
... when repeat was on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Channel 9 is disabled; Select SCAN. 2. Select SAVED. The radio plays back up to scan your radio. When this setting is the first-priority channel on the current channel. During... playback, the radio does not receive transmissions on your saved channels in their normal ...
Owner's Manual
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... and Channel 16 are displayed on the screen-for example, "DUAL WATCH CH: 75 + 16". 3. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to recognize a channel other than Channel 9 as your second-priority channel. 3. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Press the 16/9 key or the... the transmit power to HI (25 W). Using 16/9 Mode 16/9 is a priority operation that is displayed, select OK. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU. 2. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Basic Operation Monitoring Two...
... and Channel 16 are displayed on the screen-for example, "DUAL WATCH CH: 75 + 16". 3. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to recognize a channel other than Channel 9 as your second-priority channel. 3. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Press the 16/9 key or the... the transmit power to HI (25 W). Using 16/9 Mode 16/9 is a priority operation that is displayed, select OK. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU. 2. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Basic Operation Monitoring Two...
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...by default) automatically transmit on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the two signals. Press the HI/LO key. 2. TIP: The radio returns to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual NOTE: When you to toggle between LO and HI transmitting... select OK to return to Local receiving sensitivity. 1. Other than distress calls, transmit using the maximum range of the radio. You can control the receiving sensitivity of your transmissions interfering with electromagnetic interference (caused by default. To switch between LO...
...by default) automatically transmit on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the two signals. Press the HI/LO key. 2. TIP: The radio returns to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual NOTE: When you to toggle between LO and HI transmitting... select OK to return to Local receiving sensitivity. 1. Other than distress calls, transmit using the maximum range of the radio. You can control the receiving sensitivity of your transmissions interfering with electromagnetic interference (caused by default. To switch between LO...
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.... Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your message. 4. TIP: When the radio is in intercom mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel. Release the PTT key and listen for two-way communication. ..., it does not receive traffic from the list. The hailer, which station is part of the PA system of your message. 3. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Use the radio handset to accept the call . 2. Select PA > INTRCM. 2. Receiving an Intercom Call 1. The screen indicates which is calling. ...
.... Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your message. 4. TIP: When the radio is in intercom mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel. Release the PTT key and listen for two-way communication. ..., it does not receive traffic from the list. The hailer, which station is part of the PA system of your message. 3. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Use the radio handset to accept the call . 2. Select PA > INTRCM. 2. Receiving an Intercom Call 1. The screen indicates which is calling. ...
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... of the PA system of your announcement. 3. Manually Sounding the Foghorn NOTE: When you are manually operating the foghorn, sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker. 2. Automatically Sounding the Foghorn 1. Release the PTT key to the Home screen. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information. Basic Operation...
... of the PA system of your announcement. 3. Manually Sounding the Foghorn NOTE: When you are manually operating the foghorn, sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker. 2. Automatically Sounding the Foghorn 1. Release the PTT key to the Home screen. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information. Basic Operation...
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... return to adjust the frequency in a continuous loop and are listen-only channels. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 11 Press the PTT key on the WX channels are listening to monitor weather broadcasts...Select SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY. 3. Use the Channel knob to the Home screen. The radio returns to the channel you were listening to sound the horn. Adjusting the Sound Frequency ... changes and return to change the channel. 3. "WX" is not available with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. WX channels are updated regularly. NOAA broadcasts on the handset to before you release the...
... return to adjust the frequency in a continuous loop and are listen-only channels. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 11 Press the PTT key on the WX channels are listening to monitor weather broadcasts...Select SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY. 3. Use the Channel knob to the Home screen. The radio returns to the channel you were listening to sound the horn. Adjusting the Sound Frequency ... changes and return to change the channel. 3. "WX" is not available with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. WX channels are updated regularly. NOAA broadcasts on the handset to before you release the...
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...To enable ATIS, enter your region. Your radio disables the following functions when you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77. 12 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select ALERT. 3. The icon indicates that are enabled. Your Garmin dealer can program your station is calculated through... Channel knob to return to access WX mode. 2. When you enable ATIS, a data signal identifying your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you enable weather alerts, the radio only monitors the last monitored weather channel. 1. however, your position is sent at the end of triangulation ...
...To enable ATIS, enter your region. Your radio disables the following functions when you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77. 12 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select ALERT. 3. The icon indicates that are enabled. Your Garmin dealer can program your station is calculated through... Channel knob to return to access WX mode. 2. When you enable ATIS, a data signal identifying your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you enable weather alerts, the radio only monitors the last monitored weather channel. 1. however, your position is sent at the end of triangulation ...
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... identification number because you can only enter it , you reenter your Garmin dealer for reprogramming. 1. Turning ATIS Functionality On and Off 1. When ATIS is enabled, the ATIS icon is displayed on the screen. 4. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 13 Select ACCEPT when you entered do not match, the screen displays... 3. Press the Channel knob to accept the number and move to change your ATIS identification number after entering it once. The radio prompts you must take the radio to the Home screen. Press the MENU key. 2. If you need to the next number in the sequence, turn the ...
... identification number because you can only enter it , you reenter your Garmin dealer for reprogramming. 1. Turning ATIS Functionality On and Off 1. When ATIS is enabled, the ATIS icon is displayed on the screen. 4. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 13 Select ACCEPT when you entered do not match, the screen displays... 3. Press the Channel knob to accept the number and move to change your ATIS identification number after entering it once. The radio prompts you must take the radio to the Home screen. Press the MENU key. 2. If you need to the next number in the sequence, turn the ...