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 Call...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...
... 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 Call...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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... 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 ...
... 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 ●...
Owner's Manual
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...are 10 WX (weather) channels that you entered WX mode. "WX" is not available with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. Adjusting the Sound Frequency of the Foghorn You can increase or decrease the sound frequency of foghorns. Select... weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). WX channels are pre-programmed into your radio to indicate that are listen-only channels. Select EXIT to return to the previous screen. Accessing WX ...the Home screen. NOAA broadcasts on the handset to the Home screen. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 11
...are 10 WX (weather) channels that you entered WX mode. "WX" is not available with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. Adjusting the Sound Frequency of the Foghorn You can increase or decrease the sound frequency of foghorns. Select... weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). WX channels are pre-programmed into your radio to indicate that are listen-only channels. Select EXIT to return to the previous screen. Accessing WX ...the Home screen. NOAA broadcasts on the handset to the Home screen. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 11
Owner's Manual
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...monitor NOAA weather alerts. Your Garmin dealer can be used on ATIS (see below), and then turn on certain inland waterways in certain countries throughout Europe. however, your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you plan to use of every transmission. Your radio disables the following functions when ... (see page 13). NOTE: When you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77. 12 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select EXIT or press the Channel knob to return to learn about ATIS requirements for your transmissions. When you enable ATIS: • Digital Selective...
...monitor NOAA weather alerts. Your Garmin dealer can be used on ATIS (see below), and then turn on certain inland waterways in certain countries throughout Europe. however, your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you plan to use of every transmission. Your radio disables the following functions when ... (see page 13). NOTE: When you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77. 12 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select EXIT or press the Channel knob to return to learn about ATIS requirements for your transmissions. When you enable ATIS: • Digital Selective...
Owner's Manual
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...Select an entry from the directory. 3. Automatic Identification System The VHF 300 AIS and VHF 300i AIS are equipped with an acknowledgement message. When you send the voicemail, the radio will call is cancelled automatically. If the radio is displayed when you do not make a selection after three ... within one hour, the radio prompts you want to a voicemail message: 1. Digital Selective Calling Sending Voicemail You can be sent over a NMEA 2000 network or a high-speed NMEA 0183 network, depending on or off: Select MENU > AIS > ON (or OFF). 28 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
...Select an entry from the directory. 3. Automatic Identification System The VHF 300 AIS and VHF 300i AIS are equipped with an acknowledgement message. When you send the voicemail, the radio will call is cancelled automatically. If the radio is displayed when you do not make a selection after three ... within one hour, the radio prompts you want to a voicemail message: 1. Digital Selective Calling Sending Voicemail You can be sent over a NMEA 2000 network or a high-speed NMEA 0183 network, depending on or off: Select MENU > AIS > ON (or OFF). 28 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...-overboard screen and prompts you to enter your position manually every four hours. • Transfer AIS information that the radio receives from other Garmin devices. The radio can keep track of the current and previous positions of the contacts in this process. • When your VHF 300 series radio is connected to a NMEA 2000 network with other vessels...
...-overboard screen and prompts you to enter your position manually every four hours. • Transfer AIS information that the radio receives from other Garmin devices. The radio can keep track of the current and previous positions of the contacts in this process. • When your VHF 300 series radio is connected to a NMEA 2000 network with other vessels...
Owner's Manual
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... configure a VHF 300 AIS or a VHF 300i AIS: 1. When you configure the radio to send data for select vessels, and you receive a distress call from your radio, see page 49. The radio can only select NMEA HIGH SPD. For more information about NMEA output from an MMSI number not in your radio sends this vessel. 30 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Distress call...
... configure a VHF 300 AIS or a VHF 300i AIS: 1. When you configure the radio to send data for select vessels, and you receive a distress call from your radio, see page 49. The radio can only select NMEA HIGH SPD. For more information about NMEA output from an MMSI number not in your radio sends this vessel. 30 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Distress call...
Owner's Manual
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... knob to the previous screen. • CANCEL-remove your radio is the only band available for the VHF 300i and the VHF 300i AIS, unless you select here. 1. Modifying the Heading Display You...: The International frequency band is configured for the speed calculation throughout the radio. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select SYSTEM > UNITS > HEADING. 3. Modifying the Speed Unit... of Measurement You can adjust the unit of channels available in the measurement you have the other bands enabled by an Garmin...
... knob to the previous screen. • CANCEL-remove your radio is the only band available for the VHF 300i and the VHF 300i AIS, unless you select here. 1. Modifying the Heading Display You...: The International frequency band is configured for the speed calculation throughout the radio. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select SYSTEM > UNITS > HEADING. 3. Modifying the Speed Unit... of Measurement You can adjust the unit of channels available in the measurement you have the other bands enabled by an Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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...or more Inter-modulation Response: 70 dB or more Audio Full-function Handset: Impedance: 4 Ω Input Power: 4 W External Speaker: Output Power: 4 W (4 Ω/max) VHF 300/300i AIS Specifications Dimensions: W × H × D: 9 3/4 × 7 3/32 × 2 1/2 in. (248 × 180 × 64 mm) Weight: 4.177 ... marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels Maximum Antenna Gain: 9 dBi Antenna Port Impedance: 50 Ω Power Operating Voltage: from 10.8 to 15.6 Vdc (12 Vdc boat battery) Current Drain: Transmit (High Power): 6 A max Transmit (Low Power): 2 A max VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 47
...or more Inter-modulation Response: 70 dB or more Audio Full-function Handset: Impedance: 4 Ω Input Power: 4 W External Speaker: Output Power: 4 W (4 Ω/max) VHF 300/300i AIS Specifications Dimensions: W × H × D: 9 3/4 × 7 3/32 × 2 1/2 in. (248 × 180 × 64 mm) Weight: 4.177 ... marine channels; 10 NOAA weather channels Maximum Antenna Gain: 9 dBi Antenna Port Impedance: 50 Ω Power Operating Voltage: from 10.8 to 15.6 Vdc (12 Vdc boat battery) Current Drain: Transmit (High Power): 6 A max Transmit (Low Power): 2 A max VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 47
Owner's Manual
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...: 70 dB or more Inter-modulation Response: 70 dB or more Audio Full-function Handset: Impedance: 4 Ω Input Power: 4 W External Speaker: Output Power: 4 W (4 Ω/max) VHF 300 Series and VHF 300 AIS Series Auxiliary Component Specifications Hailer Output Power: 30 W max Hailer Horn Impedance: 4 Ω 48 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
...: 70 dB or more Inter-modulation Response: 70 dB or more Audio Full-function Handset: Impedance: 4 Ω Input Power: 4 W External Speaker: Output Power: 4 W (4 Ω/max) VHF 300 Series and VHF 300 AIS Series Auxiliary Component Specifications Hailer Output Power: 30 W max Hailer Horn Impedance: 4 Ω 48 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... 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 See Digital Selective Calling Dual watch 7 channels Canadian 39 changing names of 34 International 43 removing saved status 6 saving 5 scanning... 17 sending designated 16 sending undesignated 15 stopping automatic transmission 17 waiting for acknowledgement 17 DSC. Index Symbols 16/9 mode 7 1 W power transmission 8 25 W power transmission 8 A AIS.
... 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 See Digital Selective Calling Dual watch 7 channels Canadian 39 changing names of 34 International 43 removing saved status 6 saving 5 scanning... 17 sending designated 16 sending undesignated 15 stopping automatic transmission 17 waiting for acknowledgement 17 DSC. Index Symbols 16/9 mode 7 1 W power transmission 8 25 W power transmission 8 A AIS.
Owner's Manual
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See weather Index VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 53 specifications GHS 10 series 50 VHF 300/300i AIS 47 VHF 300 series 46 Speed Over Ground displaying 32 speed unit of measurement modifying 33 squelch adjusting with handset 4 adjusting with radio 4 system messages main in use 35 position tracking 36 T testing the radio 34 time changing format 32 configuring offset 32 displaying...
See weather Index VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual 53 specifications GHS 10 series 50 VHF 300/300i AIS 47 VHF 300 series 46 Speed Over Ground displaying 32 speed unit of measurement modifying 33 squelch adjusting with handset 4 adjusting with radio 4 system messages main in use 35 position tracking 36 T testing the radio 34 time changing format 32 configuring offset 32 displaying...