VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................i
Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................ ii
Getting Started .........................................................................................................1
Transceiver Front Panel .......................................................................................................1
Microphone and GHS 10 Series Handsets ..........................................................................2
Transceiver and Handset Display ........................................................................................3
Tips ......................................................................................................................................4
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................5
Turning the Radio On and Off ..............................................................................................5
Adjusting the Radio Volume .................................................................................................5
Adjusting the Volume on a GHS 10 or a GHS 10i ................................................................ 5
Adjusting the Squelch on the Radio .....................................................................................5
Adjusting the Squelch on a GHS 10 or a GHS 10i ...............................................................5
Selecting Channels ..............................................................................................................5
Scanning and Saving Channels ...........................................................................................6
Monitoring Multiple Channels ...............................................................................................7
Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel .....................................................................8
Using 16/9 Mode ..................................................................................................................8
Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes ......................................................8
Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity ................................................................9
Using the Intercom ...............................................................................................................9
Using the Hailer .................................................................................................................10
Using the Foghorn .............................................................................................................10
Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts .............................12
Automatic Transmitter Identication System (ATIS) ...........................................................13
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .............................................................................15
Entering Your MMSI Number .............................................................................................15
Viewing Your MMSI Number ..............................................................................................16
DSC Distress Calls ............................................................................................................16
Placing Calls ......................................................................................................................18
Receiving Calls ..................................................................................................................21
Position Tracking ................................................................................................................22
Working with the Call Logs ................................................................................................23
Using the Directory ............................................................................................................26
Adding and Modifying Group Entries .................................................................................26
Conguring DSC Settings ..................................................................................................27
Advanced Operation .............................................................................................29
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 .............................................................................................29
Modifying the Operating Settings .......................................................................................30