PM-500 SWF Owner’s Manual
MAKING A DISTRESS CALL Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here: 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. On the radio, press the 16/9-TRI button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (If the corner of the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-TRI button again until it does.) 3. Press the push to talk button and say: “MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY.” 4. Say “THIS IS {name of your boat (three times) and call sign/boat registration number (once)}.” 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MAKING A DISTRESS CALL...............................................(inside front cover) PM-500 SWF INTRODUCTION....................................................................... 4 Features.................................................................................................... 4 GETTING STARTED........................................................................................ 5 What’s Included...........................................................................
PM-500 SWF INTRODUCTION The PM-500 SWF is a floating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way VHF marine transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged, and fits easily in your hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the PM-500 SWF features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
GETTING STARTED What’s Included AC Adapter PM-500 SWF Drop-in Charger NiMH Battery Pack Beltclip Carabiner Clip Owner’s Manual - If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your place of purchase, immediately.
Controls and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Antenna PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button Power BOOST Button MONITOR Button CHANNEL Up/Down Key HI/LO (Transmit Power) / KEYLOCK Key SCAN / MEMORY Key POWER key VOLUME Up/Down key 16/9 / TRI (Triple Watch) Key SQL (Squelch) / UIC Key Microphone Speaker 6 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Channel Indicator Scan Indicator TX Indicator TX HI/LO Power Indicator Canada Channel Mode Triple Watch Indicator Memory Indicator US Channel Mode “A” Channel Indicator Ke
Connect Drop-In Charger with AC adaptor Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger. - The drop-in charger is not water proof. Ensure the radio is dry before connecting to the charger. Don’t use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0º C (32º F) or above 45º C (113º F). Install the Battery Pack Your radio uses the supplied NiMH battery pack. To install the NiMH battery pack: 1. Make sure the radio is off. 2.
Using the Carabiner Clip Use the carabiner clip to conveniently secure the PM-500 SWF to a belt or strap. - The PM-500 SWF will float when the carabiner clip is not connected and the battery cover securely fastened. Charging the Battery Pack Your radio includes charging cradle and rechargeable battery pack. Follow these instructions to recharge the radio in the charging cradle. - For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off for optimum charging. 1.
LEVEL 2 Low Battery LEVEL 1 (flashing) Empty Battery - When PTT is pressed at Level 1, an error tone sounds and transmission is disabled. Once at Level 1 the unit will automatically shutdown after 60 seconds. - Recharge the battery at any time. From empty the battery will take up to 13 hours to fully charge.
OPERATION In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner’s manual completely before attempting to operate the unit. Basics Power On/Off 1. Press and hold to turn the radio ON. A channel number and battery level should appear on the display. 2. Press and hold to turn the radio OFF. Volume The volume level can be adjusted from U0 (no volume) to U7 (maximum volume). 1. Press VOL (s) or (t) to increase or decrease the volume level. U shows on the display and the current volume level flashes.
Squelch The squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there are no signals present. - Make sure to first select a channel not in use before setting the squelch in your PM-500 SWF VHF Marine radio. S1 - max sensitivity (min squelch) S2 - med sensitivity (med squelch) S3 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch) 1. Press SQL/UIC momentarily. S shows on the display and the current squelch level will flash. 2.
If unwanted weak and noisy signals are getting through increase the squelch level (‘Squelch Gate’) to a medium level. Now only medium and strong signals get through. SRT Channel Mode Press and hold SQL/UIC to switch between USA, International, and Canadian Channel Modes. To Transmit and Receive The PM-500 SWF uses U.S., Canadian and International Marine Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on p. 18 - p. 21. 1.
One-touch Channel 16/09 Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1. You are now on channel 20. 2. To monitor channel 16, press 16/9. 3. To monitor channel 9, press 16/9 again. 4. To return to channel 20, press 16/9 again. Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. 1.
Scanning The PM-500 SWF can scan the channels programmed into memory, see Programming Scan Channels below. To initiate scanning; 1. Assuming the unit is on CH17 when switched on. 2. Press SCAN and scanning starts. SCAN icon appears during scanning. The PM-500 SWF will scan memory channels in ascending order.
Back Lighting The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically switches ON every time a key (except PTT and BOOST) is pressed. It turns OFF 10 secs after the last key is pressed. Monitor 1. Press MON to start monitoring one channel with fixed (open) squelch. 2. Press and hold MON for 2 seconds to hold the monitor status on. All channel indicators will start to flash. 3. Press MON key again to release the monitoring status.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions: • If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency situation. Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio damage. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. • You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your PRESIDENT dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS General - Channels : All US / International / Canada marine channels - Frequency Control : PLL - Frequency Tolerance : Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) - Operating Temperature : -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (+122°F) - Antenna : Flexible Whip - Microphone : Built-in Electret type - Display : Liquid Crystal Display - Speaker : 16Ω 0.2 Watt - Power Source : Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery pack 4,8V 700 mAh - Size (without antenna) : 8.98 (H) x 2.52 (W) x 1.
CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ) US Channel Frequencies and Names Ch 1A 5A 6 7A 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 20A 21A 22A 23A 24 25 26 27 28 63A 65A 66A 67 RX Freq 156.050 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 156.175 156.275 156.325 156.375 TX Freq 156.050 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.
Ch 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 84 85 86 87 88 RX Freq 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 TX Freq 156.425 156.475 Inhibit 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.
Ch 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 21A 22A 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61A 62A 63A 64 64A 65A 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 RX Freq 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 161.600 157.050 157.100 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 156.075 156.125 156.175 160.825 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 Canadian Marine Channels TX Freq Status Name 156.450 Simplex Boater Calling Channel 156.500 Simplex Commercial 156.
Ch 73 74 75 76 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83 83A 84 85 86 87 88 RX Freq 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 161.775 157.175 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 Canadian Marine Channels TX Freq Status Name 156.675 Simplex Port Operation 156.725 Simplex Port Operation 156.775 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.875 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.925 Simplex Inter Ship 156.975 Simplex Inter Ship 157.025 Simplex Inter Ship 157.
Ch 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 75 76 77 78 RX Freq 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.775 156.825 156.875 161.525 International Marine Channels TX Freq Status Name 156.700 Simplex Vessel traffic system 156.
Ch 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 RX Freq 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 157.375 157.425 International Marine Channels TX Freq Status Name 156.975 Duplex Port operation 157.025 Duplex Port operation 157.075 Duplex Port operation 157.125 Duplex Port operation 157.175 Duplex Port operation 157.225 Duplex Marine operator 157.275 Duplex Marine operator 157.325 Duplex Marine operator 157.375 Simplex Marine operator 157.
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS Basic Radio Guidelines If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Starting in 2004, if a radio is carried, it must be on and set to channel 16. Whenever your boat is underway. If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the distress call.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. RF Exposure Information For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user’s face.
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