Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... information from the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on the GPS 17x can restore factory default settings to the NMEA 2000 network. Select Config > Auto Locate. 3. To restore factory default settings: 1. GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Enabling and Disabling WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)/EGNOS (Euro Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) When enabled, WAAS/EGNOS provides more information on your display device, consult the documentation provided...
... information from the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on the GPS 17x can restore factory default settings to the NMEA 2000 network. Select Config > Auto Locate. 3. To restore factory default settings: 1. GPS 17x (GPS Antenna) Enabling and Disabling WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)/EGNOS (Euro Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) When enabled, WAAS/EGNOS provides more information on your display device, consult the documentation provided...
Important Safety and Product Information
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Contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/compliance. 3 any user-serviceable parts. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Repairs should only be specifically included on a different circuit from land; Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i are in accordance with the instructions. Industry Canada Compliance...
Contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/compliance. 3 any user-serviceable parts. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Repairs should only be specifically included on a different circuit from land; Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i are in accordance with the instructions. Industry Canada Compliance...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be free from the date of the purchase price at its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or...
... WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Send the device, freight charges prepaid, to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be free from the date of the purchase price at its sole option, repair or replace any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location or...
Owners Manual
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... 1 Basic Operation 2 Turning On and Off the Device 2 Adjusting the Radio Volume 2 Adjusting the Squelch Level 2 Selecting the Frequency Band 2 Selecting a Channel 2 Transmitting with the Radio 2 Bypassing the Low Transmission Power Setting 2 Scanning and Saving Channels 2 Scanning All Channels 2 Saving a Channel 2 Removing a Saved Channel 2 Scanning Saved Channels 2 Monitoring Multiple Channels 3 Selecting a Different Second-Priority Channel 3 Switching to Priority Channels 3 Setting the Receiving Sensitivity 3 Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes 3 Using the...
... 1 Basic Operation 2 Turning On and Off the Device 2 Adjusting the Radio Volume 2 Adjusting the Squelch Level 2 Selecting the Frequency Band 2 Selecting a Channel 2 Transmitting with the Radio 2 Bypassing the Low Transmission Power Setting 2 Scanning and Saving Channels 2 Scanning All Channels 2 Saving a Channel 2 Removing a Saved Channel 2 Scanning Saved Channels 2 Monitoring Multiple Channels 3 Selecting a Different Second-Priority Channel 3 Switching to Priority Channels 3 Setting the Receiving Sensitivity 3 Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes 3 Using the...
Owners Manual
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... with radio frequency interference (harbors) ATIS enabled Position tracking enabled Auto channel changing disabled Introduction 1 North America: 16/9 Select to send a DSC distress call . International, Canadian, or USA frequency band *Latitude *Longitude *Time **Speed over ground (SOG) or course over ground (COG) Soft-key functions change the channel. System Status Icons Icon Status Receiving an incoming signal Transmitting Transmitting at 25 W Transmitting at 1 W Saved channel Local receiver mode, often used in a list...
... with radio frequency interference (harbors) ATIS enabled Position tracking enabled Auto channel changing disabled Introduction 1 North America: 16/9 Select to send a DSC distress call . International, Canadian, or USA frequency band *Latitude *Longitude *Time **Speed over ground (SOG) or course over ground (COG) Soft-key functions change the channel. System Status Icons Icon Status Receiving an incoming signal Transmitting Transmitting at 25 W Transmitting at 1 W Saved channel Local receiver mode, often used in a list...
Owners Manual
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... Canadian channel set the device to the low power setting, you have saved. Icon Status Incoming or missed DSC call Weather alerts enabled GPS signal acquired Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Device Hold PWR. TIP: You can adjust the sensitivity level of other radios cannot receive these select channels to be low-power (1 W) by default, such a 13,17, or 77, select PTT. 2 While transmitting, select 25W. SQUELCH appears...
... Canadian channel set the device to the low power setting, you have saved. Icon Status Incoming or missed DSC call Weather alerts enabled GPS signal acquired Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Device Hold PWR. TIP: You can adjust the sensitivity level of other radios cannot receive these select channels to be low-power (1 W) by default, such a 13,17, or 77, select PTT. 2 While transmitting, select 25W. SQUELCH appears...
Owners Manual
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... and Canadian channel bands, you can quickly switch between connected radios. Monitoring Multiple Channels Before you can be heard through the horn can monitor multiple channels, you are monitoring appear on . • To end the scan, select EXIT. DUAL WATCH and the channels you must be changed to be low (1 W). The transmit power changes to make on channels 13, 17, 67, and 77 must be low (1 W) by default. You should transmit calls...
... and Canadian channel bands, you can quickly switch between connected radios. Monitoring Multiple Channels Before you can be heard through the horn can monitor multiple channels, you are monitoring appear on . • To end the scan, select EXIT. DUAL WATCH and the channels you must be changed to be low (1 W). The transmit power changes to make on channels 13, 17, 67, and 77 must be low (1 W) by default. You should transmit calls...
Owners Manual
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... on the weather (WX) channels are heard through the radio speaker between horn soundings. 1 Select PA > FOG > MANUAL. NOTE: The horn stops sounding when you manually operate the foghorn, sounds received through the horn can enable weather (WX) alerts to make an announcement, speak into the handset. • To adjust the volume of the horn (optional). NOAA weather broadcasts on all VHF radio models. When you release PTT. 3 Turn the SELECT dial to monitor weather broadcasts...
... on the weather (WX) channels are heard through the radio speaker between horn soundings. 1 Select PA > FOG > MANUAL. NOTE: The horn stops sounding when you manually operate the foghorn, sounds received through the horn can enable weather (WX) alerts to make an announcement, speak into the handset. • To adjust the volume of the horn (optional). NOAA weather broadcasts on all VHF radio models. When you release PTT. 3 Turn the SELECT dial to monitor weather broadcasts...
Owners Manual
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... (25 W) power. 5 Select PTT on high (25 W) power. 4 Press any key to relay your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT. The radio sounds an alarm, switches to channel 70, and transmits your call until the radio receives an acknowledgment. The radio tunes to channel 16 on high (25 W) power. 3 Select PTT on the screen. 1 Press any key to turn off the beeping. 2 Select to channel 16. The radio waits...
... (25 W) power. 5 Select PTT on high (25 W) power. 4 Press any key to relay your MMSI number again, and select ACCEPT. The radio sounds an alarm, switches to channel 70, and transmits your call until the radio receives an acknowledgment. The radio tunes to channel 16 on high (25 W) power. 3 Select PTT on the screen. 1 Press any key to turn off the beeping. 2 Select to channel 16. The radio waits...
Owners Manual
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...frequency bands. If the channel request is for an acknowledgment on the screen, and ROUTINE appears as the type of a vessel or person when danger is received, the radio switches to the previous channel. The radio transmits... vessels on channel 70, then changes to a group, you can make two types of all stations within receiving distance of ...specific vessels, such as MMSI number and the nature of assistance. The radio transmits the channel request with your Garmin chartplotter. 1 Select DSC > POS. Receiving Calls Receiving Distress Calls and Distress Relay Calls When receiving...
...frequency bands. If the channel request is for an acknowledgment on the screen, and ROUTINE appears as the type of a vessel or person when danger is received, the radio switches to the previous channel. The radio transmits... vessels on channel 70, then changes to a group, you can make two types of all stations within receiving distance of ...specific vessels, such as MMSI number and the nature of assistance. The radio transmits the channel request with your Garmin chartplotter. 1 Select DSC > POS. Receiving Calls Receiving Distress Calls and Distress Relay Calls When receiving...
Owners Manual
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... > POS. If the calling station is available, the radio transmits your Garmin chartplotter (Configuring DSC NMEA Transmissions, page 9). Your radio transmits received position data over the NMEA network, and you must have at one . 3 Select BEGIN TRACKING. If you select a fourth vessel, the radio sounds an error tone, and you can add a new one time. TRACKING > VESSELS. 2 Select a vessel. 3 Select OFF. The...
... > POS. If the calling station is available, the radio transmits your Garmin chartplotter (Configuring DSC NMEA Transmissions, page 9). Your radio transmits received position data over the NMEA network, and you must have at one . 3 Select BEGIN TRACKING. If you select a fourth vessel, the radio sounds an error tone, and you can add a new one time. TRACKING > VESSELS. 2 Select a vessel. 3 Select OFF. The...
Owners Manual
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... radio displays two alerts to remind you to update the position data. • When the position data you can configure the radio to automatically respond to incoming calls, the radio also changes the channel automatically for the saved vessel or station (optional) (Entering Text, page 4). The radio continues to transmit this feature. 1 Select MENU > DSC > AUTO CHANGE CH.. 2 Select an option: • To set...
... radio displays two alerts to remind you to update the position data. • When the position data you can configure the radio to automatically respond to incoming calls, the radio also changes the channel automatically for the saved vessel or station (optional) (Entering Text, page 4). The radio continues to transmit this feature. 1 Select MENU > DSC > AUTO CHANGE CH.. 2 Select an option: • To set...
Owners Manual
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... Agreement). The radio can use NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 features. Your radio disables these functions when you enable ATIS. • Digital Selective Calling (DSC) • Monitor two or three channels (Dual watch and Tri watch) • Scanning channels International channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77 restrict transmitting to the same NMEA 2000 network as a Garmin chartplotter, you...
... Agreement). The radio can use NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 features. Your radio disables these functions when you enable ATIS. • Digital Selective Calling (DSC) • Monitor two or three channels (Dual watch and Tri watch) • Scanning channels International channels 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77 restrict transmitting to the same NMEA 2000 network as a Garmin chartplotter, you...
Owners Manual
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... TRACKING: Appears after the time on all device models. 1 Select MENU > CHANNEL > FREQUENCY BAND. 2 Select a frequency band. Channel Lists The International, USA, and Canadian channel lists are available on the home screen. AUTO POWER-ON: Sets the radio to turn a dial. Select MENU > SYSTEM > NUMBERS. Select MENU > SYSTEM > UNITS. Check the battery wiring. You can restore the radio to the default factory settings. Appendix Alarms and Messages BATTERY ALRM: Sounds when the battery reaches a specified low or high voltage. 4 Select...
... TRACKING: Appears after the time on all device models. 1 Select MENU > CHANNEL > FREQUENCY BAND. 2 Select a frequency band. Channel Lists The International, USA, and Canadian channel lists are available on the home screen. AUTO POWER-ON: Sets the radio to turn a dial. Select MENU > SYSTEM > NUMBERS. Select MENU > SYSTEM > UNITS. Check the battery wiring. You can restore the radio to the default factory settings. Appendix Alarms and Messages BATTERY ALRM: Sounds when the battery reaches a specified low or high voltage. 4 Select...
Owners Manual
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... W) Maximum antenna gain 9 dBi Antenna port impedance 50 Ω Internal speaker audio output 1 W (with 4 Ω at 10% distortion) power External speaker audio output power 4 W (4 Ω/max) External speaker impedance 4 Ω Hailer output power 20 W at 4 Ω Hailer horn impedance 4 Ω NMEA NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description DSC DSC information DSE Expanded DSC PGN 129799 129808 Description Radio frequency/mode/power DSC call information Receive PGN...
... W) Maximum antenna gain 9 dBi Antenna port impedance 50 Ω Internal speaker audio output 1 W (with 4 Ω at 10% distortion) power External speaker audio output power 4 W (4 Ω/max) External speaker impedance 4 Ω Hailer output power 20 W at 4 Ω Hailer horn impedance 4 Ω NMEA NMEA 0183 Information Transmit Sentence Description DSC DSC information DSE Expanded DSC PGN 129799 129808 Description Radio frequency/mode/power DSC call information Receive PGN...
Owners Manual
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... P placing calls 6 all ships 6 position 8 request 6, 7 tracking 7 position request 8 power 3 R receiver, sensitivity 3 receiving calls 6, 8 S safety call 6 settings 2, 10 squelch 2 system information 1 system settings 10 T text, entering 4 time setting 10 zone 10 tri watch 3 U units of measure 10 urgency call 6 V VHF radio individual routine call log 7, 8 channels 2, 10 16/9 3 16+ 3 Canada 6 International 6 monitoring 3 power 3 priority 3 saving 2 scanning 2 transmitting 3 USA 6 chartplotter 9 contrast 10 D device, cleaning 11 digital selective...
... P placing calls 6 all ships 6 position 8 request 6, 7 tracking 7 position request 8 power 3 R receiver, sensitivity 3 receiving calls 6, 8 S safety call 6 settings 2, 10 squelch 2 system information 1 system settings 10 T text, entering 4 time setting 10 zone 10 tri watch 3 U units of measure 10 urgency call 6 V VHF radio individual routine call log 7, 8 channels 2, 10 16/9 3 16+ 3 Canada 6 International 6 monitoring 3 power 3 priority 3 saving 2 scanning 2 transmitting 3 USA 6 chartplotter 9 contrast 10 D device, cleaning 11 digital selective...
Installation Instructions PDF
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... of 2.48 m (97.64 in a vertical angle. If you install the device. VHF 115/215 AIS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product specifications. High viewing angles from excessive vibration or shock. • To avoid interference with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical medical equipment should be mounted in...
... of 2.48 m (97.64 in a vertical angle. If you install the device. VHF 115/215 AIS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product specifications. High viewing angles from excessive vibration or shock. • To avoid interference with cardiac pacemakers, life-support machines, or electrical medical equipment should be mounted in...
Installation Instructions PDF
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...® 0183 device using the included screws . Á 15Install the decorative bezel by snapping it into the cutout. 11If necessary, cover unused connectors with screws, it is experienced, the grounding screw on a VHF 215 AIS radio (microphone relocation kit sold separately) (Connecting a VHF Antenna, page 3). Make sure you mount it, connect all necessary cables to the device before installing them on the...
...® 0183 device using the included screws . Á 15Install the decorative bezel by snapping it into the cutout. 11If necessary, cover unused connectors with screws, it is experienced, the grounding screw on a VHF 215 AIS radio (microphone relocation kit sold separately) (Connecting a VHF Antenna, page 3). Make sure you mount it, connect all necessary cables to the device before installing them on the...
Installation Instructions PDF
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... switch. If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you may install a remote GPS antenna with a waterproof tape or heat-shrink tubing. NOTE: If you can purchase a VHF extension cable. Go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly. Go to www.garmin.com /manuals/VHF115-215 . Connecting a VHF Antenna 1 Mount the VHF antenna (sold separately) according to the installation instructions...
... switch. If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you may install a remote GPS antenna with a waterproof tape or heat-shrink tubing. NOTE: If you can purchase a VHF extension cable. Go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly. Go to www.garmin.com /manuals/VHF115-215 . Connecting a VHF Antenna 1 Mount the VHF antenna (sold separately) according to the installation instructions...
Installation Instructions PDF
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... 129799 Radio frequency/mode/ power 129808 DSC call information Transmit (AIS models only) 129038 129039 129040 Class A position report Class B position report Class B extended position report support.garmin.com or its subsidiaries, registered in 1 meter of Garmin. NOTICE The device is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GHS™ is water resistant to 25 W) Maximum antenna gain 9 dBi Antenna port impedance 50 Ω Audio output power Internal...
... 129799 Radio frequency/mode/ power 129808 DSC call information Transmit (AIS models only) 129038 129039 129040 Class A position report Class B position report Class B extended position report support.garmin.com or its subsidiaries, registered in 1 meter of Garmin. NOTICE The device is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GHS™ is water resistant to 25 W) Maximum antenna gain 9 dBi Antenna port impedance 50 Ω Audio output power Internal...