User's Manual

Table Of Contents

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

Repeating the Last Received Communication ..................................................................... 6

Monitoring Multiple Channels ............................................................................................... 6

Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel ..................................................................... 7

Using 16/9 Mode .................................................................................................................. 7

Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes ...................................................... 8

Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity ................................................................ 8

Using the Intercom ............................................................................................................... 9

Using the Hailer ................................................................................................................... 9

Using the Foghorn ............................................................................................................. 10

Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts ............................. 11

Automatic Transmitter Identication System ...................................................................... 12

Digital Selective Calling ........................................................................................14

Entering Your MMSI Number .............................................................................................14

Viewing Your MMSI Number .............................................................................................. 15

DSC Distress Calls ............................................................................................................ 15

Placing Calls ...................................................................................................................... 18

Receiving Calls .................................................................................................................. 20

Position Tracking ................................................................................................................ 21

Working with the Call Logs ................................................................................................ 23

Using the Directory ............................................................................................................ 25

Adding and Modifying Group Entries ................................................................................. 26

Conguring DSC Settings .................................................................................................. 26

Sending Voicemail .............................................................................................................28

Automatic Identication System ......................................................................................... 28

Draft