Important Product and Saftey Information (Multilingual)
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... this device must be specifically included on your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Wireless Device Country Approvals for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. CE...the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device has been approved for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 A special license is on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with the limits for ...
... this device must be specifically included on your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Wireless Device Country Approvals for the VHF 100i/VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300 AIS Regulatory markings have been applied to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. CE...the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device has been approved for the VHF 100i/ VHF 200i/VHF 300i/VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 A special license is on , the user is encouraged to try to comply with the limits for ...
Installation Instructions
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... 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. This ensures that a distance of this system, which was determined using your VHF 300 series radio. Compare the contents of 59 in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The GHS...
... 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. This ensures that a distance of this system, which was determined using your VHF 300 series radio. Compare the contents of 59 in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The GHS...
Installation Instructions
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...; Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive speaker (page 5) • Connecting the radio to a chartplotter or another GPS device (page 5) • Connecting the radio to a hailer horn (page 7). Installing your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Install the transceiver box (page 3). 3. Install the GHS 10 (page 5). VHF 300 transceiver box NMEA 2000 network (optional) GHS 10 cable extension (optional) NMEA...
...; Connecting the GHS 10 to a passive speaker (page 5) • Connecting the radio to a chartplotter or another GPS device (page 5) • Connecting the radio to a hailer horn (page 7). Installing your VHF 300 Series Radio 1. Install the transceiver box (page 3). 3. Install the GHS 10 (page 5). VHF 300 transceiver box NMEA 2000 network (optional) GHS 10 cable extension (optional) NMEA...
Installation Instructions
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...be able to wire the radio directly to the Transceiver Box: 1. 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 power/data cable. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Installing...is dry and protected 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...
...be able to wire the radio directly to the Transceiver Box: 1. 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 power/data cable. VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Installing...is dry and protected 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...
Installation Instructions
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... the manufacturer of your passive speaker to install the bulkhead pass-through plate. Installing the Bulkhead Pass-Through Plate 1. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to prevent water from the GPS function of the included 3.5 × 20 mm, panhead mounting screws to the active speaker ...GHS 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 a chartplotter so that data such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can be displayed on the chartplotter...
... the manufacturer of your passive speaker to install the bulkhead pass-through plate. Installing the Bulkhead Pass-Through Plate 1. Connecting the VHF 300 Series Radio to prevent water from the GPS function of the included 3.5 × 20 mm, panhead mounting screws to the active speaker ...GHS 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 a chartplotter so that data such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to a Chartplotter (Optional) You can be displayed on the chartplotter...
Installation Instructions
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...10125; 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 ...➒ NMEA 2000 power cable (not included) ➓ Terminator (not included) VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Use a drop cable with a length up to www.garmin.com. Notice: If you disconnected. 3. Determine where you disconnected. 4. Route a NMEA ...
...10125; 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 ...➒ NMEA 2000 power cable (not included) ➓ Terminator (not included) VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Use a drop cable with a length up to www.garmin.com. Notice: If you disconnected. 3. Determine where you disconnected. 4. Route a NMEA ...
Installation Instructions
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...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 waterproof, adhesive tape, such as indicated in the following diagram illustrates the NMEA 0183 wiring used...A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to each device to the ignition switch of your VHF 300 series radio to prevent water from seeping into the radio. Connect a NMEA 2000 drop cable (not included) to the other T-connector and to identify...
...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 waterproof, adhesive tape, such as indicated in the following diagram illustrates the NMEA 0183 wiring used...A NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to each device to the ignition switch of your VHF 300 series radio to prevent water from seeping into the radio. Connect a NMEA 2000 drop cable (not included) to the other T-connector and to identify...
Installation Instructions
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...the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when...* 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 ...
...the VHF 300i and VHF 300i AIS only. 0168 * VHF 300 AIS models only VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground) - NMEA 0183 The VHF 300 series radio can be received and transmitted by a VHF 300 series radio when...* 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...the following table. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have many enhanced features,...VHF 300i and 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...AIS) receiver Full Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Private channel customization (pre-set by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine...
...the following table. Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you have many enhanced features,...VHF 300i and 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...AIS) receiver Full Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Private channel customization (pre-set by your Garmin dealer) Auto power on all International, USA, and Canadian marine...
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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... second-priority channel, and your radio with an MMSI number. MENU-press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to display a menu of configuration options. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When on the radio, or press to the Home... your original channel. This key also cancels or mutes an incoming DSC call if you have programmed an MMSI number into the radio (page 14). 16/9 (North American models) or 16+ (International models)-press and release to toggle between local and distant ...
... second-priority channel, and your radio with an MMSI number. MENU-press to operate all VHF 300 model radios. Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to display a menu of configuration options. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When on the radio, or press to the Home... your original channel. This key also cancels or mutes an incoming DSC call if you have programmed an MMSI number into the radio (page 14). 16/9 (North American models) or 16+ (International models)-press and release to toggle between local and distant ...
Owner's Manual
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... following table. Battery status 1W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Frequency band-current frequency band: International, Canadian, or USA. System-status icons RX...the system. Latitude, Longitude, and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is connected to a GPS device. It displays all of... Receiver mode for areas with radio frequency interference (such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name.
... following table. Battery status 1W Transmitting at 25 watts ATIS ATIS enabled Auto channel changing disabled VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Frequency band-current frequency band: International, Canadian, or USA. System-status icons RX...the system. Latitude, Longitude, and Time-current latitude, longitude, and time are doing. Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is connected to a GPS device. It displays all of... 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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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 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.
Owner's Manual
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...adjust the level. After you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To turn the squelch level to access the Home screen. Adjusting the Squelch 1. When receiving, rotate the Volume...(International models). See below for more information. Press the VOL/SQL key until the screen displays "CURRENT SQUELCH." 2. Transmitting with the Radio 1. Select the appropriate channel. 2. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current channel. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
...adjust the level. After you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you release the PTT key. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual To turn the squelch level to access the Home screen. Adjusting the Squelch 1. When receiving, rotate the Volume...(International models). See below for more information. Press the VOL/SQL key until the screen displays "CURRENT SQUELCH." 2. Transmitting with the Radio 1. Select the appropriate channel. 2. TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on the current channel. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Owner's Manual
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... When you select this option, the system resumes the scan and does not include that radio receives. You can bypass this option is displayed on that are on HI. Select SCAN. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Scanning and Saving Channels IMPORTANT: If you turn on ). See... page 12. Choose from scanning all of the screen denotes a saved channel. To save a channel: 1. A star on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. There is scanned...
... When you select this option, the system resumes the scan and does not include that radio receives. You can bypass this option is displayed on that are on HI. Select SCAN. 2. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Scanning and Saving Channels IMPORTANT: If you turn on ). See... page 12. Choose from scanning all of the screen denotes a saved channel. To save a channel: 1. A star on the channel, the radio resumes scanning. 1. There is scanned...
Owner's Manual
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... RF noise from when repeat was on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Channel 9 is the first-priority channel on the current channel. The radio plays back up to the last 90 seconds of the last received transmission. 2. Select SCAN....a channel: 1. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from the beginning. Scanning Saved Channels 1. Monitoring Multiple Channels IMPORTANT: The radio disables multiple-channel monitoring (Dual watch and Tri watch) if you can select another channel as your saved channels in their normal ...
... RF noise from when repeat was on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Channel 9 is the first-priority channel on the current channel. The radio plays back up to the last 90 seconds of the last received transmission. 2. Select SCAN....a channel: 1. Basic Operation To remove the saved status from the beginning. Scanning Saved Channels 1. Monitoring Multiple Channels IMPORTANT: The radio disables multiple-channel monitoring (Dual watch and Tri watch) if you can select another channel as your saved channels in their normal ...
Owner's Manual
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... "DUAL WATCH", the currently selected channel, and Channel 16 are displayed on the handset. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected and Channel 16. 1. Turn the Channel knob to HI (25 W), and leaving this... on the screen-for example, "TRI WATCH CH: 75 + 16 + 9". 3. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. priority channel are displayed on the screen. 4. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and...
... "DUAL WATCH", the currently selected channel, and Channel 16 are displayed on the handset. Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel You can program your radio to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected and Channel 16. 1. Turn the Channel knob to HI (25 W), and leaving this... on the screen-for example, "TRI WATCH CH: 75 + 16 + 9". 3. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. priority channel are displayed on the screen. 4. The radio displays 1W on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and...
Owner's Manual
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...are using the lowest power setting that you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to communicate. When two signals are experiencing noise in 16/9 mode. In the USA frequency band, transmissions on HI power. Select 1W... by cell-phone towers, for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the radio. To switch between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual You can also select OK to return to ensure that allows you are broadcast ...
...are using the lowest power setting that you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to communicate. When two signals are experiencing noise in 16/9 mode. In the USA frequency band, transmissions on HI power. Select 1W... by cell-phone towers, for local transmissions, while HI is displayed on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the radio. To switch between local and distant modes. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual You can also select OK to return to ensure that allows you are broadcast ...
Owner's Manual
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...way communication. When the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to accept the call . 2. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for a response. 5. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When you to -shore announcements. you to make on-boat or ship-to hear what is ...happening on the deck or tower to every station. Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your radio,...
...way communication. When the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to accept the call . 2. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for a response. 5. VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual When you to -shore announcements. you to make on-boat or ship-to hear what is ...happening on the deck or tower to every station. Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your radio,...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Select PA > FOG. 2. Select MANUAL from the list. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker. 10 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To operate the hailer: 1. Select PA > HAILER. Using the Foghorn You must provide and ...-defined patterns, or you manually sound the horn, the radio will not alternate to the Home screen. Automatically Sounding the Foghorn 1. To sound the fog horn: 1. Turn the Channel knob to the Home screen. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information. Manually Sounding the Foghorn...
.... 2. Select PA > FOG. 2. Select MANUAL from the list. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker. 10 VHF 300 Series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To operate the hailer: 1. Select PA > HAILER. Using the Foghorn You must provide and ...-defined patterns, or you manually sound the horn, the radio will not alternate to the Home screen. Automatically Sounding the Foghorn 1. To sound the fog horn: 1. Turn the Channel knob to the Home screen. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information. Manually Sounding the Foghorn...
