Humminbird VHF255SW Marine Radio User Manual


 
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RADIO:
FCC PRIVACY AND PRIORITY CHANNEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: You must monitor Channel 16 (the main priority and distress channel) when you
are not using any other channel on the radio. See 8. Accessing the Priority 16/9 Channels for
more information.
WARNING: Information overheard but not intended for the listener may NOT be used in any
way, by law.
WARNING: Making a false distress call using your radio is prohibited by law. Violators
can face felony charges, prosecution, significant fines, and/or incarceration. See
http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ for more information about privacy and priority channel
usage requirements.
WARNING: Using indecent or profane language during radio transmissions is
prohibited by law, Violators could face prosecution and significant fines. See
http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ for more information about privacy and priority channel
usage requirements.
1. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
Use the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on, and once on, to adjust the volume as well.
CAUTION: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio or pose a health hazard.
After the radio has been installed, make sure the power supply and antenna are both properly
connected before powering up the radio.
T
o turn on the radio:
1. Rotate the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on or off. The knob will make a
clicking noise when you have turned the radio on (or off).
2. Once on, rotate the PWR/VOL knob back and forth to adjust the volume.