Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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...machines, or electrical medical equipment should be used for any compass. notice: The device complies with the instructions supplied. Test your VHF radio at least 20 in possession of 59 in . (1.5 m.) for use . This Notice is for this system, which was ... administration for more information. Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and Antenna Mounting Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may apply. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for details. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings and...
...machines, or electrical medical equipment should be used for any compass. notice: The device complies with the instructions supplied. Test your VHF radio at least 20 in possession of 59 in . (1.5 m.) for use . This Notice is for this system, which was ... administration for more information. Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and Antenna Mounting Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Failure to observe these guidelines may apply. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for details. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings and...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your radio are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this ...VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to the device signifying that interference will not occur in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This equipment generates, uses, and can be specifically included on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin...
... Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your radio are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this ...VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to the device signifying that interference will not occur in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This equipment generates, uses, and can be specifically included on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin...
Installation Instructions
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...VHF 300 Series Radio Installation Instructions These installation instructions are missing, contact your radio, the antenna must be referred to as the VHF 300 series radio, or "the radio". In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following VHF radios and handsets: North American Models VHF 300 VHF 300 AIS GHS™ 10 International Models VHF 300i VHF...in accordance with the packing list on the box. Garmin declares an MPE radius of this system, which was determined using your VHF 300 series radio. Caution: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask...
...VHF 300 Series Radio Installation Instructions These installation instructions are missing, contact your radio, the antenna must be referred to as the VHF 300 series radio, or "the radio". In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for the following VHF radios and handsets: North American Models VHF 300 VHF 300 AIS GHS™ 10 International Models VHF 300i VHF...in accordance with the packing list on the box. Garmin declares an MPE radius of this system, which was determined using your VHF 300 series radio. Caution: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask...
Installation Instructions
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... 1 This GHS 10 must be sure the cables reach all components before permanently mounting any component. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to best organize the VHF 300 series radio components on your boat. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Test to be located in a dry, protected location...
... 1 This GHS 10 must be sure the cables reach all components before permanently mounting any component. Select locations for the VHF 300 Series Radio Components Use the diagram to determine how to best organize the VHF 300 series radio components on your boat. Install the active speaker (page 4). 4. Test to be located in a dry, protected location...
Installation Instructions
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...install each component of the VHF radio at least 20 in. (.5 m) from any compass. Installing the Transceiver Box Install the transceiver box below deck on a bulkhead, in . (3 mm) pilot hole is dry and protected from washdown. Notes: • Use the VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table to...primary row of the transceiver box 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 mount the...
...install each component of the VHF radio at least 20 in. (.5 m) from any compass. Installing the Transceiver Box Install the transceiver box below deck on a bulkhead, in . (3 mm) pilot hole is dry and protected from washdown. Notes: • Use the VHF 300 Power Wiring-Assignment Table to...primary row of the transceiver box 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 mount the...
Installation Instructions
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...Installing a Passive Speaker (Optional) 1. Hang the GHS 10 on the bulkhead pass through plate. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can wire the radio directly to the connector on the GHS 10 hanger. Follow the mounting instructions provided by the manufacturer of ...AWG wire for plywood. Connect the bulkhead pass-through plate to pass through plate over the connector. 8. Additionally, the radio can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a NMEA 2000 network to access a NMEA 2000-compatible GPS antenna or chartplotter, or you want to install the...
...Installing a Passive Speaker (Optional) 1. Hang the GHS 10 on the bulkhead pass through plate. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can wire the radio directly to the connector on the GHS 10 hanger. Follow the mounting instructions provided by the manufacturer of ...AWG wire for plywood. Connect the bulkhead pass-through plate to pass through plate over the connector. 8. Additionally, the radio can connect the VHF 300 series radio to a NMEA 2000 network to access a NMEA 2000-compatible GPS antenna or chartplotter, or you want to install the...
Installation Instructions
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...+ - 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) ➓ Terminator (not included) VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions To connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Connect the... information on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a NMEA 2000 Network You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing ...
...+ - 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) ➓ Terminator (not included) VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions To connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. Connect the... information on the VHF 300 Series transceiver box. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a NMEA 2000 Network You can connect the VHF 300 series radio to your existing ...
Installation Instructions
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...in the following diagram illustrates the NMEA 0183 wiring used to connect your hailer horn 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 ...-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 identify the positive and negative wires or...
...in the following diagram illustrates the NMEA 0183 wiring used to connect your hailer horn 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 ...-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 identify the positive and negative wires or...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 transmit the following NMEA 0183 sentences (version 3.01... Definition DSC Information Expanded DSC AIS Information Refer to the VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Receive 059392...
... 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 transmit the following NMEA 0183 sentences (version 3.01... Definition DSC Information Expanded DSC AIS Information Refer to the VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 0183-compliant device. Receive 059392...
Owner's Manual
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... AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The VHF 300 series radios have the other bands enabled by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for...
... AIS ● ● ● ● Channel 16 only ● ● ● VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The VHF 300 series radios have the other bands enabled by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for...
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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... transmission power for some channels. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. This key also cancels or mutes an incoming DSC call if you are in the menu options. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. PTT ...return to display a menu of configuration options. Press again to return to the Home screen. Press again to return to the Home screen. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to start a Digital ...
... transmission power for some channels. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. This key also cancels or mutes an incoming DSC call if you are in the menu options. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. PTT ...return to display a menu of configuration options. Press again to return to the Home screen. Press again to return to the Home screen. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual PTT (Push-to-talk)-press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to start a Digital ...
Owner's Manual
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...such as harbors) Outgoing voicemail 25W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Speed Over Ground (SOG)/Course Over Ground (COG)-current SOG or COG is displayed... if the transceiver is the most-viewed screen in the system. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter ...TX Transmitting LOC Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name.
...such as harbors) Outgoing voicemail 25W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Speed Over Ground (SOG)/Course Over Ground (COG)-current SOG or COG is displayed... if the transceiver is the most-viewed screen in the system. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter ...TX Transmitting 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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...channel. 2. Adjusting the Squelch 1. Rotate the Volume knob clockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. Turn the Channel knob on the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key or the 16+ key. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and international regulations require that the channel is...audio. 3. To turn the squelch level to adjust the level. Press the VOL/SQL key until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual See page 14 for more information. If you must first enter an MMSI number. TIP: For information on enabling ...
...channel. 2. Adjusting the Squelch 1. Rotate the Volume knob clockwise until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. Turn the Channel knob on the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key or the 16+ key. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and international regulations require that the channel is...audio. 3. To turn the squelch level to adjust the level. Press the VOL/SQL key until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual See page 14 for more information. If you must first enter an MMSI number. TIP: For information on enabling ...
Owner's Manual
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... scan and does not include that channel in its normal order (for example: 21, 16, 22, 16, and so on that radio receives. To save a channel: 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Press the 25W soft key to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement. 2. Scanning All Channels When you press the... passes. • +CH16-Channel 16 is displayed if active channels are on the screen. • EXIT-returns you turn on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. To save a channel, select SAV CH. Basic Operation Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting In the USA frequency band, ...
... scan and does not include that channel in its normal order (for example: 21, 16, 22, 16, and so on that radio receives. To save a channel: 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Press the 25W soft key to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement. 2. Scanning All Channels When you press the... passes. • +CH16-Channel 16 is displayed if active channels are on the screen. • EXIT-returns you turn on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. To save a channel, select SAV CH. Basic Operation Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting In the USA frequency band, ...
Owner's Manual
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...been received and saved To turn on ATIS. When repeat is disabled; During playback, the radio does not receive transmissions on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select REPEAT. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from when repeat ... channel. However, you can select +CH16 to the last 90 seconds of each received transmission. Channel 9 is turned on your radio. Channel 16 is active, the soft key displays -16. Repeating the Last Received Communication When repeat is the default second-priority ...
...been received and saved To turn on ATIS. When repeat is disabled; During playback, the radio does not receive transmissions on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select REPEAT. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from when repeat ... channel. However, you can select +CH16 to the last 90 seconds of each received transmission. Channel 9 is turned on your radio. Channel 16 is active, the soft key displays -16. Repeating the Last Received Communication When repeat is the default second-priority ...
Owner's Manual
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... > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select TRI. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to recognize a channel other than Channel 9 as your second- To transmit on the screen to... by pressing the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models) on the screen. 4. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select DUAL. Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key to immediately switch to Channel 16... displayed on the handset. To exit Tri watch , select EXIT. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Select MENU. ...
... > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select TRI. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to recognize a channel other than Channel 9 as your second- To transmit on the screen to... by pressing the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models) on the screen. 4. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select DUAL. Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key to immediately switch to Channel 16... displayed on the handset. To exit Tri watch , select EXIT. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. Select MENU. ...
Owner's Manual
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Select 1W or 25W to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity You can control the receiving sensitivity of the radio. Select LOCAL/DIST to be lowpower (1 watt) by default) automatically transmit on Channels 13 and 67 are required to ... to HI power. 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 receiver. LO is typically used for example), set the receiving sensitivity to Distant to the Home ...
Select 1W or 25W to toggle between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity You can control the receiving sensitivity of the radio. Select LOCAL/DIST to be lowpower (1 watt) by default) automatically transmit on Channels 13 and 67 are required to ... to HI power. 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 receiver. LO is typically used for example), set the receiving sensitivity to Distant to the Home ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your message. 4. When you and the other party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key and speak your radio. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for a response. 5. you to make on the receiving unit to -shore announcements. Basic Operation Using the Intercom... other party must provide and install an optional hailer horn on deck. TIP: When the radio is calling. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Use the radio handset to initiate communication with the radio handset. Selecting ALL will transmit to use a remote handset station to hear what is happening...
... of your message. 4. When you and the other party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key and speak your radio. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for a response. 5. you to make on the receiving unit to -shore announcements. Basic Operation Using the Intercom... other party must provide and install an optional hailer horn on deck. TIP: When the radio is calling. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Use the radio handset to initiate communication with the radio handset. Selecting ALL will transmit to use a remote handset station to hear what is happening...