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VHF100 VHF Radio

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................2

Service...............................................2

Licensing............................................2

LCD Description.................................3

Turning the Radio On ........................3

Adjusting the Volume.........................3

Receive Mode....................................3

Squelch Control .................................4

Changing Channels ...........................4

Changing Between USA,

International and Canadian Modes....5

Transmitting a Signal .........................5

Selecting the Output Power...............6

Battery Level Display.........................7

Listening to the Weather....................7

Channel 16/DUAL Key.......................8

Dual Watch Mode ..............................8

Scanning Channels............................9

Display Back-Light ...........................11

Keypad Lock ....................................12

Restoring Factory Settings ..............12

Battery Options for the VHF100 ......12

Maintenance ....................................13

Troubleshooting Guide.....................14

USA Frequency Chart......................15

International Frequency Chart

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Canadian Frequency Chart .............17

WX Frequency Chart .......................18

Accessories and Parts.....................18

Specifications

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Warnings and Safety Precautions ...19

Summary of content (20 pages)

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VHF100 VHF Radio Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................................2 Service ...............................................2 Licensing............................................2 LCD Description.................................3 Turning the Radio On ........................3 Adjusting the Volume .........................3 Receive Mode....................................3 Squelch Control .................................4 Changing Channels ...........................
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Welcome! Radio Licenses: Thank you for purchasing the West Marine VHF100. This product was designed and built for boaters to use in the harsh marine environment. With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Your satisfaction with this product is backed by the entire West Marine organization worldwide. 1. Ship Station License Remember: • • • • • Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
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LCD Description USA/INTERNATIONAL/ CANADIAN (UIC) Mode indicator Current channel indicator Battery level indicator; more bars indicate the battery is more fully charged Transmit power indicator; M= Medium, L=Low, (none)=High SCAN Indicates that the radio is in Memory Scan or Priority Scan Mode MEM Indicates that the channel is entered into the Scan Memory WX Indicates that the radio is in Weather Mode DW Indicates that the radio is in Dual Watch Mode TX Shown when transmitting BUSY Shown when receiving
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. Squelch Control Blinking Fig. 4: Squelch Control Display The Squelch Control reduces the static and noise heard on the radio, but allows strong signals to be heard clearly. To adjust the squelch setting, press the SQL/UIC key quickly. The radio’s display will show SQL - 0X, where X is the current squelch setting. (Fig. 4) Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust the squelch setting from 00 to 08.
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6. Changing Between USA, International, and Canadian Modes Fig. 6a: USA Mode Display Fig. 6b: International Mode Display Different areas of the world use different VHF frequencies, although the channel designation (1-88) may be the same. There are three modes: USA, International, and Canadian. Press and hold the SQL/UIC key for two seconds to change from USA to International to Canadian Modes in turn. • When Country Mode is changed, Channel 16 is automatically selected, not the last channel used. (Figs.
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8. Selecting the Transmit Power Fig. 8a: High Power Display Fig. 8b: Medium Power Display Fig. 8c: Low Power Display By law, marine VHF radios must be able to transmit at 1 watt output power as well as the radio’s maximum transmit power. The West Marine VHF100 radio has three transmission powers: 5 watts, 1 watt, and 0.5 watts. The general rule is to use the lowest transmit power that results in clear communications with whomever you are communicating. At distances less than a mile, 0.
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9. Battery Level and Low Battery Displays Blinking Fig. 9: Low Battery Error Display The Battery Level is shown using the Battery Level indicator (1–5 bars). More bars mean more battery capacity is left. When the battery condition is very low, the entire battery indicator will blink. (Fig. 9) • The BAT LO message will show when the battery condition is very low. (Fig 9.) • If the battery condition is very low and the PTT key is pressed, the radio will sound the error tone and allow one final transmission.
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11. Channel 16/DUAL Key Fig. 11a: Channel 16 Display Fig. 11b: Channel 9 Display Each time the 16/DUAL key is pressed briefly, the radio will change from Channel 16 to Channel 9 and back to the starting channel. For example, if the starting channel is Channel 61, pressing the 16/DUAL will change the channel from 61 to 16 to 9 and back to 61. (Figs.
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13. Scanning Channels Fig. 13a: Memory Function On Display Fig. 13b: Memory Function Off Display Scanning allows you to monitor the traffic or conversations on several channels in quick succession. This can be helpful if you’re trying to listen to fishing traffic on several channels, or need to monitor Race Committee traffic on Channels 68, 69, and 71. As the radio detects traffic on any channel in its scan list, it will pause until three seconds after the last transmission, then continue scanning.
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Priority Scan Fig. 13d: Priority Scan Display Priority Scan scans the memory channels in ascending (or descending) order, but checks for traffic on Channel 16 between each memory channel. This makes it more difficult to miss important traffic on Channel 16. To enter Priority Scan Mode, press and hold the SCAN key for two seconds. (Fig. 13d) If Channels 6, 22, and 72 are entered into memory, the scan sequence will go from Channel 6 to 16 to 22 to 16 to 72 to 16 to 6 to 16 and so on. Notes on Scanning Fig.
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• • Blinking Fig. 13f: Blinking Scan Indicator • • • • • The SCAN indicator will flash when the radio is either receiving, or pausing before continuing to scan. (Fig. 13f) You can change the order in which the channels are scanned (increasing or decreasing) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ keys. If the 16/DUAL key is pressed briefly (less than one second) the radio will switch from Channel 16 to Channel 9 and back to Scan Mode in turn.
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15. Keypad Lock Fig. 15: Keypad Lock Display If the I key (located below the PTT key) is pressed for over two seconds the keypad lock indicator LOCK will show on the display, (Fig. 15) and the keypad will not respond to key presses. Press the I key for another two seconds to unlock the keypad. • When keys are locked, only the PTT key and the I key function. • Locking the keypad can cause confusion. If the radio doesn’t seem to be operating properly, look to see if the LOCK indicator is on. 16.
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your radio for approximately 12 hours on a charge. The length of service depends largely on how much time you spend transmitting, and what transmit power you use. Charging the BP200 A feature of the NiMH pack is that you can recharge at any time. The standard charger SC200 will completely recharge the BP200 battery pack in approximately 12 hours. If you need the radio prior to a full charge, you can remove it from the charger base at any state of charge.
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• Never transmit without an antenna attached to avoid damage to the radio. • Avoid using or placing the VHF100 in areas with temperatures below 20ºC (-4ºF) or above +60ºC (+140ºF). Do not place in windshields, etc. 19.
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USA Mode Frequency Chart Ch. 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Rx Freq 156.0500 156.1500 156.2500 156.3000 156.3500 156.4000 156.4500 156.5000 156.5500 156.6000 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 156.9000 156.9500 157.0000 157.0500 157.1000 157.1500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 156.0750 156.1750 156.2250 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 156.5250 156.5750 156.
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International Mode Frequency Chart Ch. Rx Freq 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 16 160.6500 160.7000 160.7500 160.8000 160.8500 156.3000 160.9500 156.4000 156.4500 156.5000 156.5500 156.6000 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 161.5000 161.5500 161.6000 161.6500 161.7000 161.7500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 160.6250 160.6750 160.7250 160.7750 160.8250 160.
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Canadian Mode Frequency Chart Ch. Rx Freq 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 160.6500 160.7000 160.7500 156.2000 156.2500 156.3000 156.3500 156.4000 156.4500 156.5000 156.5500 156.6000 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 156.9000 156.9500 161.6000 157.0500 157.1000 161.7500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 160.6250 156.0750 156.1250 156.2250 156.2750 156.3250 156.
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WX Frequency Chart Channel No. WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 (MHz) 162.5500 162.4000 162.4750 162.4250 162.4500 162.5000 162.5250 161.6500 161.7750 163.2750 Name WEATHER1 WEATHER2 WEATHER3 WEATHER4 WEATHER5 WEATHER6 WEATHER7 WEATHER8 WEATHER9 WEATHR10 Accessories Model SWIV200 SC200 DC200 CLIP200 BT200 BP200 ANT200 Description Swivel Belt Clip with Button and Mounting Screw 12 Hr. Std. Charger with Bucket and AC power supply DC Cigarette Lighter power supply for Std.
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Warning: Your West Marine VHF100 generates RF electromagnetic energy when transmitting. This radio was designed to meet the FCC’s rules and regulations for the maximum permissible exposure to radio frequency energy. This design was tested and found to be compliant to the strict requirements established by the FCC.
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Three-Year Limited Warranty IMPORTANT: Evidence of original purchase, such as the original receipt, a cancelled check, or a credit card receipt is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: WEST MARINE PRODUCTS, INC. (“WEST MARINE”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: WEST MARINE warrants for three years, to the original retail owner and user, this product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.