Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... interference that is required to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to operate this device must be made by the Basel Agreement. Breaches of such... of the User All users are responsible for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 To view the full Declaration of ATIS is subject to severe penalties. any frequency you use of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for transmission must accept any user-serviceable parts...
... interference that is required to operate from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to operate this device must be made by the Basel Agreement. Breaches of such... of the User All users are responsible for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 To view the full Declaration of ATIS is subject to severe penalties. any frequency you use of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for transmission must accept any user-serviceable parts...
Installation Instructions
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... Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. warning: 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. If any antenna or operational restrictions...
... Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. warning: 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. If any antenna or operational restrictions...
Installation Instructions
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...: • Install the transceiver box in the wheelhouse or an adjacent room per FCC law. Installing your radio, these options are not necessary to use your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Although these instructions cover the following additional installation options. • Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive... components before permanently mounting any component. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Selecting Locations for the radio components. 2. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to be located in a dry, protected location...
...: • Install the transceiver box in the wheelhouse or an adjacent room per FCC law. Installing your radio, these options are not necessary to use your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Although these instructions cover the following additional installation options. • Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive... components before permanently mounting any component. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Selecting Locations for the radio components. 2. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to be located in a dry, protected location...
Installation Instructions
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... 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...side of the transceiver box from the primary row of the VHF radio at least 20 in . (3 mm) pilot holes.* 4. 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...
... 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...side of the transceiver box from the primary row of the VHF radio at least 20 in . (3 mm) pilot holes.* 4. 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...
Installation Instructions
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... prevent water from the GHS 10 cable to the connector on the GHS 10 hanger. 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 antenna or chartplotter, or you...in a convenient location near the bulkhead pass-through plate. ➊ To the VHF 300 series transceiver box, or to identify the positive and negative speaker wires or terminals. 3. You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to identify the positive and negative wires. 4. Connecting the GHS 10 After you ...
... prevent water from the GHS 10 cable to the connector on the GHS 10 hanger. 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 antenna or chartplotter, or you...in a convenient location near the bulkhead pass-through plate. ➊ To the VHF 300 series transceiver box, or to identify the positive and negative speaker wires or terminals. 3. You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to identify the positive and negative wires. 4. Connecting the GHS 10 After you ...
Installation Instructions
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...10124; ➍ ➏➐ ➋ + - ➑ ➒ ➌ ➎ ➓ ➍➓ Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network ➊ VHF 300 series transceiver box ➋ NMEA 2000 device (not included) ➌ Drop cable (not included) ➍ T-connector (not included) ... more information on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. Determine where you can connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network, or you would like to connect the radio to your boat, it to www.garmin.com. Notice: If...
...10124; ➍ ➏➐ ➋ + - ➑ ➒ ➌ ➎ ➓ ➍➓ Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network ➊ VHF 300 series transceiver box ➋ NMEA 2000 device (not included) ➌ Drop cable (not included) ➍ T-connector (not included) ... more information on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. Determine where you can connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network, or you would like to connect the radio to your boat, it to www.garmin.com. Notice: If...
Installation Instructions
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... and negative wires or terminals. 3. Add additional T-connectors for each device you add 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 ...Rx A (-) > Gray-Tx A (+) > Pink-Tx B (-) Tx A (+) > Tx A (-) > Rx A (+) > Rx B (-) > NMEA 0183compatible chartplotter Connecting a VHF 300 Series Radio to a NMEA 0183 Device Notice: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to the NMEA 2000 network, and connect each...
... and negative wires or terminals. 3. Add additional T-connectors for each device you add 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 ...Rx A (-) > Gray-Tx A (+) > Pink-Tx B (-) Tx A (+) > Tx A (-) > Rx A (+) > Rx B (-) > NMEA 0183compatible chartplotter Connecting a VHF 300 Series Radio to a NMEA 0183 Device Notice: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to the NMEA 2000 network, and connect each...
Installation Instructions
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...NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. 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 Series Installation ... 129038* 129040* 129798* 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. Receive 059392 059904...
...NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. 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 Series Installation ... 129038* 129040* 129798* 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. Receive 059392 059904...
Owner's Manual
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... Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300 ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 ...-set by an Garmin® authorized dealer. The VHF 300 series radios have the other boats Transmits position requests Local receiver mode to improve receiver performance in the following table. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have ...
... Garmin chartplotters and Garmin autopilot system VHF 300 ● ● ● ● VHF 300i ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 AIS ● ● ● ● ● VHF 300i AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 ...-set by an Garmin® authorized dealer. The VHF 300 series radios have the other boats Transmits position requests Local receiver mode to improve receiver performance in the following table. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have ...
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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...channels. When on the radio, or press to the Home screen. PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to begin ...broadcasting. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function of configuration options. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
...channels. When on the radio, or press to the Home screen. PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to begin ...broadcasting. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function of configuration options. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... position data. Battery status 1W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual REPEAT PA SCAN Latitude Longitude Time Speed Over Ground/ Course Over Ground Soft keys...and the time that you are displayed if the transceiver is connected to a GPS device. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is broken by reception of your current information, such as harbors... LOC Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name.
... position data. Battery status 1W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual REPEAT PA SCAN Latitude Longitude Time Speed Over Ground/ Course Over Ground Soft keys...and the time that you are displayed if the transceiver is connected to a GPS device. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is broken by reception of your current information, such as harbors... LOC Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name.
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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...Volume knob counterclockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT SQUELCH." 2. See page 36 for lists of time for more information. Transmitting with the Radio 1. To turn off , and then adjust the volume. See below for transmission. Adjusting the Squelch 1. Selecting Channels Turn the Channel... Communications Commission (FCC) and international regulations require that the channel is disabled until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Speak your radio, you must press the CLEAR key to access the Home screen. To turn the squelch level to transmit on ,...
...Volume knob counterclockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT SQUELCH." 2. See page 36 for lists of time for more information. Transmitting with the Radio 1. To turn off , and then adjust the volume. See below for transmission. Adjusting the Squelch 1. Selecting Channels Turn the Channel... Communications Commission (FCC) and international regulations require that the channel is disabled until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Speak your radio, you must press the CLEAR key to access the Home screen. To turn the squelch level to transmit on ,...
Owner's Manual
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...25 W). The LOC icon is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the radio. Other than distress calls, transmit using the maximum range of the receiver. Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity You... sensitivity of the two signals. LO is typically used for distance and distress transmissions. TIP: The radio returns to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual You can bypass this power setting by default. However, you are experiencing noise ...
...25 W). The LOC icon is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the radio. Other than distress calls, transmit using the maximum range of the receiver. Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity You... sensitivity of the two signals. LO is typically used for distance and distress transmissions. TIP: The radio returns to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual You can bypass this power setting by default. However, you are experiencing noise ...
Owner's Manual
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...and is required in order to make a DSC call, since your MMSI number, you have a GPS device connected to enable DSC. 14 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual If you must program the number into your latitude, longitude, and time of entry are transmitted with other type of the...needing to identify your location in less than one second, and then tunes to the appropriate channel for USA waters only After obtaining your radio automatically changes to Channel 70 to maintain a constant watch on ATIS. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is...
...and is required in order to make a DSC call, since your MMSI number, you have a GPS device connected to enable DSC. 14 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual If you must program the number into your latitude, longitude, and time of entry are transmitted with other type of the...needing to identify your location in less than one second, and then tunes to the appropriate channel for USA waters only After obtaining your radio automatically changes to Channel 70 to maintain a constant watch on ATIS. Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is...
Owner's Manual
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...; Receive GPS position. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 29 When GPS data is not present, the radio will signal for current updates to your Garmin chartplotter software. • When you connect your radio to a Garmin chartplotter using position tracking on connecting your VHF 300 series radio is connected to a... functions: • Transfer received DSC distress and position information to the man-overboard point. The radio can be displayed on enabling AIS, see the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions. The icon is displayed when GPS data is available, and blinks when GPS ...
...; Receive GPS position. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 29 When GPS data is not present, the radio will signal for current updates to your Garmin chartplotter software. • When you connect your radio to a Garmin chartplotter using position tracking on connecting your VHF 300 series radio is connected to a... functions: • Transfer received DSC distress and position information to the man-overboard point. The radio can be displayed on enabling AIS, see the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions. The icon is displayed when GPS data is available, and blinks when GPS ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS INFO" on the screen of all remote Garmin GHS series handsets. When you set the WX alarm and an incoming weather alert is detected, the radio automatically tunes to the WX channel that is more...IS OVER 4 HOURS OLD" is displayed on the Home screen. Main in Use When the primary VHF 300 series radio unit is being used, "MAIN IN USE" is displayed on the screen. WX (Weather Alert) ...the old position data. See page 11 for more information on manually entering position data. The radio will not transmit position data that is selected automatically. • Select SET to turn off ...
...GPS INFO" on the screen of all remote Garmin GHS series handsets. When you set the WX alarm and an incoming weather alert is detected, the radio automatically tunes to the WX channel that is more...IS OVER 4 HOURS OLD" is displayed on the Home screen. Main in Use When the primary VHF 300 series radio unit is being used, "MAIN IN USE" is displayed on the screen. WX (Weather Alert) ...the old position data. See page 11 for more information on manually entering position data. The radio will not transmit position data that is selected automatically. • Select SET to turn off ...
Owner's Manual
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...Commercial 36 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Appendix • Select SET to local regulations. Channel Lists The USA, Canadian, and International channel lists provided in the Houston, New Orleans, and Seattle areas. 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. Use Channel 16 to VHF Channel 16, when operating within USA territorial waters. Government only...
...Commercial 36 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Appendix • Select SET to local regulations. Channel Lists The USA, Canadian, and International channel lists provided in the Houston, New Orleans, and Seattle areas. 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. Use Channel 16 to VHF Channel 16, when operating within USA territorial waters. Government only...
Owner's Manual
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... abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. It can cause damage to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. 50 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. by phone at... waxes and abrasive cleaners. In the USA, go to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. 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.
... abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. It can cause damage to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. 50 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. by phone at... waxes and abrasive cleaners. In the USA, go to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. 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.