Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... 9 dBi gain antenna. Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and Antenna Mounting Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Test your VHF radio at least 20 in. (500 mm) from radio devices. notice: To prevent possible damage to your local administration for...Requirements Many countries and administrations require a ships radio license and the user to excessive radio-frequency fields. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any compass. Garmin declares an MPE radius of California to the radio before transmitting equipment can be used for use ...
... 9 dBi gain antenna. Electromagnetic Energy Exposure and Antenna Mounting Your VHF radio generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). Test your VHF radio at least 20 in. (500 mm) from radio devices. notice: To prevent possible damage to your local administration for...Requirements Many countries and administrations require a ships radio license and the user to excessive radio-frequency fields. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any compass. Garmin declares an MPE radius of California to the radio before transmitting equipment can be used for use ...
Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... radio communications if not installed and used in compliance with part 15 of Directive 1999/5/EC. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. CE Notification CE Notified Body number (0168) valid for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS ...equipment into an outlet that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/ VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. These limits are in accordance...
... radio communications if not installed and used in compliance with part 15 of Directive 1999/5/EC. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. CE Notification CE Notified Body number (0168) valid for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS ...equipment into an outlet that the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/ VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS, and GHS 10i are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. These limits are in accordance...
Installation Instructions
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... (MPE). In Europe, go to http://my.garmin.com. Needed Tools • Drill and drill bits • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 3 1/2 in China notice: The device complies with local authorities 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...
... (MPE). In Europe, go to http://my.garmin.com. Needed Tools • Drill and drill bits • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 3 1/2 in China notice: The device complies with local authorities 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...
Installation Instructions
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.... Installing your boat. 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 best organize the VHF 300 series radio components on your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Antenna connector GHS 10 station 1 This GHS 10 must be sure the cables...
.... Installing your boat. 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 best organize the VHF 300 series radio components on your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Antenna connector GHS 10 station 1 This GHS 10 must be sure the cables...
Installation Instructions
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... the transceiver box is well ventilated and away 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 Box:... the wheelhouse or an adjacent room per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) law. • Ensure that is on the opposite side of the VHF radio at least 20 in. (.5 m) from washdown. Different dashboard materials my require a different size pilot hole. Device...
... the transceiver box is well ventilated and away 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 Box:... the wheelhouse or an adjacent room per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) law. • Ensure that is on the opposite side of the VHF radio at least 20 in. (.5 m) from washdown. Different dashboard materials my require a different size pilot hole. Device...
Installation Instructions
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... Function Speaker positive (+) Speaker negative (-) 5. Installing the Bulkhead Pass-Through Plate 1. Place the bulkhead pass-through plate. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can be displayed on the GHS 10 hanger. Wire the correct positive and negative wires from seeping... 10 Cable Wiring-Assignment Table Notice: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as DSC information can connect the VHF 300 series radio to the connector on the bulkhead pass through plate over the connector. 8. Route the GHS 10 active speaker cable (or the...
... Function Speaker positive (+) Speaker negative (-) 5. Installing the Bulkhead Pass-Through Plate 1. Place the bulkhead pass-through plate. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can be displayed on the GHS 10 hanger. Wire the correct positive and negative wires from seeping... 10 Cable Wiring-Assignment Table Notice: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as DSC information can connect the VHF 300 series radio to the connector on the bulkhead pass through plate over the connector. 8. Route the GHS 10 active speaker cable (or the...
Installation Instructions
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... Use a drop cable with a length up to www.garmin.com. For more information on NMEA 2000 and to purchase required connectors, go to 20 ft. (6 m). 5. To connect the VHF 300 series radio to the T‑connector and the NMEA 2000 port on... ➌ 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) ...
... Use a drop cable with a length up to www.garmin.com. For more information on NMEA 2000 and to purchase required connectors, go to 20 ft. (6 m). 5. To connect the VHF 300 series radio to the T‑connector and the NMEA 2000 port on... ➌ 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) ...
Installation Instructions
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...each end of the T-connectors. Connect two T-connectors (not included) together by the manufacturer of your VHF 300 series radio to the ignition switch of wire, if needed . notice: A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to the ... > White-Rx A (+) Orange/White-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 drop cable. 5. Add additional T-connectors for extended runs of the boat if possible, or through...
...each end of the T-connectors. Connect two T-connectors (not included) together by the manufacturer of your VHF 300 series radio to the ignition switch of wire, if needed . notice: A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to the ... > White-Rx A (+) Orange/White-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 drop cable. 5. Add additional T-connectors for extended runs of the boat if possible, or through...
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. Communications NMEA 2000 ...
... 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. Communications NMEA 2000 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the VHF 300i AIS, unless you with NMEA 2000 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 Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios...
... the VHF 300i AIS, unless you with NMEA 2000 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 Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios...
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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...distant receive settings or to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual PTT Channel CLEAR DSC Channel-rotate to change the channel on the Home screen... configuration options. DSC-press to the previous screen when you have programmed your original channel. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. This key only works if you are in the menu options. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function ...
...distant receive settings or to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call . Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to select a menu item. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual PTT Channel CLEAR DSC Channel-rotate to change the channel on the Home screen... configuration options. DSC-press to the previous screen when you have programmed your original channel. When on the radio, or press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. This key only works if you are in the menu options. Volume/Squelch-press to toggle the function ...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is broken by reception of an incoming signal 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 position data. If the transceiver is connected to a GPS device. Battery status 1W 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 broken by reception of an incoming signal 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 position data. If the transceiver is connected to a GPS device. Battery status 1W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual
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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...and USA channels. Selecting Channels Turn the Channel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to access the Home screen. Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Radio On and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your message and release the PTT key. See page 14 for transmission....SQL key until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. When receiving, rotate the Volume knob counterclockwise until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual See page 36 for five minutes, PTT is disabled until you must press the CLEAR key to change channels. ...
...and USA channels. Selecting Channels Turn the Channel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to access the Home screen. Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Radio On and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your message and release the PTT key. See page 14 for transmission....SQL key until the screen displays "CURRENT VOLUME." 2. When receiving, rotate the Volume knob counterclockwise until you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual See page 36 for five minutes, PTT is disabled until you must press the CLEAR key to change channels. ...
Owner's Manual
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...channel. Select SCAN > ALL. 2. "ALL SCAN" is no limit to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual There is displayed on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. When you release the PTT key. Scanning and Saving Channels IMPORTANT: If you turn on the .... 1. Scanning All Channels When you can bypass this option is scanned every other than the WX (weather) channels to receive on ATIS, the radio cannot scan or save a channel: 1. "ALL SCAN +CH16" is displayed on the screen. • -CH16-Channel 16 is scanned in ...
...channel. Select SCAN > ALL. 2. "ALL SCAN" is no limit to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual There is displayed on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. When you release the PTT key. Scanning and Saving Channels IMPORTANT: If you turn on the .... 1. Scanning All Channels When you can bypass this option is scanned every other than the WX (weather) channels to receive on ATIS, the radio cannot scan or save a channel: 1. "ALL SCAN +CH16" is displayed on the screen. • -CH16-Channel 16 is scanned in ...
Owner's Manual
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... different channels. 3. Repeating the Last Received Communication When repeat is turned on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The radio will not save the beginning (less than one second) of the last received transmission. 2. Select REPEAT. Select ON or OFF.... To repeat the last received transmission: 1. Select REPEAT. See page 12. For more information on , the radio records up to the last 90 seconds of each received transmission. Select SAV CH. NOTE: This scan does not include Channel 16 unless you ...
... different channels. 3. Repeating the Last Received Communication When repeat is turned on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The radio will not save the beginning (less than one second) of the last received transmission. 2. Select REPEAT. Select ON or OFF.... To repeat the last received transmission: 1. Select REPEAT. See page 12. For more information on , the radio records up to the last 90 seconds of each received transmission. Select SAV CH. NOTE: This scan does not include Channel 16 unless you ...
Owner's Manual
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... channel and the previous transmit power setting. Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key again to switch to your secondpriority channel. 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select DUAL. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. "DUAL WATCH", the currently selected channel, and Channel 16...(International models) 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. Entering this mode changes the transmit power to indicate low-power ...
... channel and the previous transmit power setting. Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key again to switch to your secondpriority channel. 1. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select DUAL. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. "DUAL WATCH", the currently selected channel, and Channel 16...(International models) 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. Entering this mode changes the transmit power to indicate low-power ...
Owner's Manual
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.... You can bypass this power setting by cell-phone towers, for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of your transmissions interfering with electromagnetic interference (caused by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission. Press the HI/...are using the lowest power setting that allows you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to be lowpower (1 watt) by default. You can switch to LO power in open water, set to the Home screen. Adjusting the ...
.... You can bypass this power setting by cell-phone towers, for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of your transmissions interfering with electromagnetic interference (caused by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission. Press the HI/...are using the lowest power setting that allows you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to be lowpower (1 watt) by default. You can switch to LO power in open water, set to the Home screen. Adjusting the ...
Owner's Manual
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...of your current channel. you and the other party must provide and install an optional hailer horn on deck. For vessels with the radio handset. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The screen indicates which is happening on the deck or tower to the Home screen. When the ... traffic from the list. The hailer allows two-way communication; Release the PTT key and listen for installation information. NOTE: When the radio is calling. Selecting ALL will transmit to the Home screen. Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is in hailer mode, it does...
...of your current channel. you and the other party must provide and install an optional hailer horn on deck. For vessels with the radio handset. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual The screen indicates which is happening on the deck or tower to the Home screen. When the ... traffic from the list. The hailer allows two-way communication; Release the PTT key and listen for installation information. NOTE: When the radio is calling. Selecting ALL will transmit to the Home screen. Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is in hailer mode, it does...