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VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the U.S.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page iii Contents About Your VHF600................................................................................2 Included With Your VHF600 ...................................................................3 Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4 Installation...............................................................................................8 Choosing a Location.....................................
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page iv Setting the Alarm........................................................................33 Turning the Alarm On .................................................................34 Turning the Alarm Off .................................................................35 Adjusting the Time ...........................................................................36 Setting Daylight Saving Time ..........................................................
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 2 About Your VHF600 Your West Marine VHF600 marine radio is a potent combination of high technology fused with rugged durability. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments. The radio is constructed to be well-protected from the elements and meets the stringent JIS7 waterproof specification.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 3 Included With Your VHF600 VHF600 Owner’s Manual VHF600 Radio Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Screws DC Cord Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front Panel/Microphone 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive. 2,7.16/9/TRI - Press briefly to instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or the current channel. Press for more than two seconds to activate the Triple Watch Feature. 3. +/- - These keys are used to change the channel number up or down.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 5 Rear Panel Connectors 1 1. 2. 3. 4.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 6 2 1 3 4 VHF600 5 6 7 TX HI USA MEM WX ALT GPS OK DISTRESS,SAF 8 9 1. 6. 7. 8. TX (Transmit) - Indicates the radio is transmitting. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect. HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 watts. LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 watt. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode. CAN - Indicates Canadian Channel Mode. INT - Indicates International Channel Mode.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 7 GPS Indicator (External GPS Source Required) The GPS Indicator screen appears if you connected an optional GPS receiver to the radio and press the PUSH – SEL knob. 1 2 3 VHF600 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 06/20 11:00P 208± 30.OKT 35± 40.610 N 139± 46.564 E 7 Date - Shows current date. Time - Shows current time. Speed Data - Shows current speed. Angle Data - Shows current compass direction. Latitude - Shows current position information.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 8 Installation Caution: The VHF600 will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the VHF600 so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are: 1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting. 2. The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker. 3.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 9 Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The VHF600 has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 10 Installing the VHF600 After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items. Mark the location of the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the mounting hardware.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 11 Operation Power On/Off Turn on the radio by rotating the PWR/VOLUME control clockwise. Then adjust the volume to a comfortable level. When you turn on the radio, you hear a beep and the greeting message below appears on the display for 2 seconds. Then the main display shown on page 6 appears on the display. To toggle between the main display and the GPS Indicator screen (if you install an optional GPS receiver), repeatedly press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 12 Squelch Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get through. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 13 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications The radio tunes to Channel 16 (Hailing and Distress) the first time you press the 16/9/TRI key, even if it is tuned to another channel. The radio tunes to Channel 9 (Hailing and Distress) the second time you press the 16/9/TRI key. Press 16/9/TRI a third time to return to the original channel you tuned before you pressed 16/9/TRI. The selected channel appears on the display.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 14 Triple Watch Triple Watch lets you monitor Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine Channel (home or normal channel) or Weather Channel. To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. TRI appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal is received on Channel 9 the radio keeps watching channel 16. Press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 15 Weather Channels To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT briefly. The radio will tune to the last selected Weather Channel. Press + or - on the microphone to select a different Weather Channel. It also can be changed by the PUSH – SEL knob on the base. To exit the Weather Channel, press WX/ALERT briefly The radio returns to the previous Marine channel.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 16 To cancel the channel in memory, press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds. The MEM icon disappears. Note: The Memory channel can be set independently in 3 regional modes (USA, INT, and CAN). You cannot use this feature in WX mode or for channel 70. Memory Channel Scan This feature will allow you to scan only the channels of your choice. Memory Channel Scan can only be activated if channels have previously been placed into memory.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 17 Hail To access the Hail mode, press HAIL on the base. HA appears on the display. Press and hold the PTT switch on the microphone, hold the microphone approximately two inches away from your mouth, and speak clearly in a normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press HAIL on the base again.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 18 Weather Alert Traditional weather radios receive weather broadcasts (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm when any emergency code is transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real emergency/weather warnings that can save lives.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 19 The radio’s Weather Alert mode can alert you when dangerous weather is in your area. When Weather Alert is turned on and a warning signal is received, an emergency siren sounds at full volume, regardless of the volume setting. When the signal stops, you hear the active weather channel broadcast at its normal volume. Note: See “Selecting a FIPS Code” on page 44 for more information about working with FIPS codes.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 20 Setting Transmit (TX) Power The VHF600 transmits on 55 marine frequencies and receives on 80 marine frequencies. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15, of the USA frequencies, and WX CH – are for receiving only. The VHF600 transmits on channel 70 when sending DSC information. Your radio will not transmit on these channels. For your reference, a listing of all the available marine channels is located on pages 67 - 69.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 21 Sending a Distress Call Important: You must set a user MMSI before you can send a Distress call. Please see page 60 to set the MMSI. This feature lets you transmit a Distress call. 1. To transmit a Distress call, flip up the button cover then press and hold DISTRESS for 5 seconds. The following screen appears. 2. Select SEND to confirm the Distress call or CANCEL to cancel it. If you select CANCEL, the display returns to the channel display screen. 3. 4. 5.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 22 Using the Menu Menu Flow Chart Your radio’s menu functions are structured in the following order. MENU DSC CALL SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM INDIVIDUAL ALARM CLOCK CONTRAST GROUP TIME ADJUST LAMP ADJUST ALL SHIPS DAYLITE SAVE KEY BEEP POS REQUEST DIRECTORY [EXIT] POS SEND FIPS STANDBY AUTO CH SW CALL WAIT POS REPLY [EXIT] CH TAG [EXIT] U.I.C. WHAM GROUP MMSI USER MMSI [EXIT] Selecting Items From The Menu 1. 2. Press MENU briefly.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 23 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a protocol that has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. DSC has also been selected to be part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 24 Individual This feature lets you contact another vessel and automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to the desired channel. 1. Select an open channel. HI CAN 2. Press MENU briefly. NON COMMERCL 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select DSC CALL. The DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The individual directory appears. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST 5.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 Notes: 4:24 PM Page 25 If there is no data registered in the directory, you cannot do step 4 in this procedure. See “Setting Up the Directory” on page 38 for directory setup instructions. ● Select an open (unused) working channel first, then make the call. After the acknowledgement, both radios tune to the previously selected channel. ● Group This function lets you contact a group of specific vessels using DSC and automatically switch to a desired channel.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 26 All Ships Call This function lets you send any of the following types of ALL SHIPS calls: ● Urgency - This call is for a vessel not yet in Distress, but may have a serious problem. ● Safety - This call is used for a reason like debris in the water. ● Routine - This call is used for normal calls. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select DSC CALL. The DSC CALL menu appears. 3.
VHF600_UT921ZH 7. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 27 When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message, all radios automatically tune to channel 70 until all of the data is received. 8. The radio automatically tunes to Channel 16 after it transmits an URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call. You should wait a few minutes before transmitting ALL SHIPS call information.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 28 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. Confirm if the name and address are correct. Then press the PUSH – SEL knob to select SEND. 7. If the VHF600 does not receive an acknowledgement, the following screen appears. 8. When the called vessel sends its position information, the following screen appears. POS REQUEST KENT NEWMAN SEND CANCEL POS REQUEST KENT NEWMAN SEND CANCEL POS.REPLY KENT NEWMAN 70±00.000 N 110±00.
VHF600_UT921ZH 3. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 29 Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select POS.SEND. GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS SEND 68 68 68 68 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The individual directory appears. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select the name where you want to send your position information. POS SEND KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY 6. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. Confirm if the name and address are correct. Then press the PUSH – SEL knob to select SEND.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 30 Standby The DSC STANDBY function lets the VHF600 answer DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message and record calls for response at another time. When you set the VHF600 to DSC STANDBY mode, voice traffic may still be active on any chosen channel. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select DSC CALL. The DSC CALL menu appears.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 31 Call Wait The DSC Call Waiting function records up to 10 received distress calls, and records up to 20 individual calls that are received and not answered within 5 minutes or while the radio is set to DSC Standby. The radio records these calls while you are busy with other communications as long as the transmitter is not keyed at the time of the call. If the call is answered within 5 minutes, the call is not recorded. When a call is recorded, a message appears. 1.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 32 6. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. 7. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select the information. 8. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to get further information about the call received. If a DISTRESS call is received in Call Wait, the following display appears. If an INDIVIDUAL call is received in Call Wait, the following display appears. At this point, you can call back any of the radios in the log.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 33 Using Setup 1. 2. Press MENU briefly. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. SETUP has 12 options as follows. To exit, select EXIT. Alarm Clock The alarm clock function works only if a GPS receiver is connected to the radio. The GPS receiver provides the time data for the alarm clock. You must set the time before you set the alarm clock. See “Adjusting the Time” on page 36 for more information. Setting the Alarm This feature allows you to set the alarm. 1.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. 7. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 34 You can set the hour, the minute, and AM or PM by rotating the PUSH – SEL knob. It will be entered when the PUSH – SEL knob is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to the right. Press the PUSH – SEL knob after you select AM or PM. A confirmation screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob and the VHF600 returns to the ALARM CLOCK menu. Turning the Alarm On This feature allows you to turn on the alarm. 1. Press MENU briefly.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. Note: 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 35 When the VHF600 reaches the set time the alarm sounds and ALARM ACTIVE and time display blinks. HI CAN ALARM ACTIVE 10:15P The alarm sounds when the set time is reached. You can turn off the alarm by pressing any key. Alarm mode turns off automatically when the alarm sounds. Turning the Alarm Off This feature allows you to turn off the alarm. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN ALARM SET NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 36 Adjusting the Time This feature allows you to set the time difference between local time and the time that GPS receiver provided. This feature is available only when a GPS receiver is connected to the radio. 1. 2. Press MENU briefly. 06/15 11:00P 054± 30.0KT 70±00.000 N 100±00.000 W Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at TIME ADJUST. 4.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 37 Setting Daylight Saving Time This feature allows you to set up the time difference automatically by using an optional GPS receiver. 1. Press MENU briefly. 06/15 11:00P 054± 30.0KT 70±00.000 N 100±00.000 W 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH - SEL knob at DAYLITE SAV. 4. Press the PUSH - SEL knob to select ON. The SETUP menu appears.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 38 Setting Up the Directory This function lets you send an individual call, etc. The Directory function lets you store the name and number of up to 20 other vessels. You can set up your vessel’s alphanumeric identity and MMSI number in the directory. Follow these steps to use the Directory menu. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DIRECTORY.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 39 Entering New Information 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DIRECTORY. The DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL to select NEW. 5. You can now enter the person’s name. Rotate and press the PUSH – SEL knob to select a letter. The character will be entered when you press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 40 After you enter the person’s name, you can enter their MMSI number. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it. The number will be entered when you press the PUSH – SEL knob. The blinking digit moves to the right. NAME COLLINS MMSI 145678543 After the directory data is entered, a confirmation screen appears. COLLINS 145678543 YES NO To confirm the name you entered, select YES. Otherwise, select NO.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 41 Editing Existing Information 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DIRECTORY. The DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at the name you want to edit. 5. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select EDIT.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. 7. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 42 You can now edit the person’s name. Rotate then press the PUSH – SEL knob to select a character. The character will be entered when you press the PUSH – SEL knob. Press PUSH – SEL knob for more than two seconds when you enter the last character After you edit the person’s name, you can edit the MMSI. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it. The number will be entered when you press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 43 Deleting Information 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DIRECTORY. The DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. 5. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at the name you want to delete. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DELETE. 6. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 returns to the following screen.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 44 Selecting a FIPS Code The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a particular area. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 45 Registering a New FIPS Code 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at FIPS. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select NEW. 5. You can now enter the new FIPS code. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it. The number will be entered when the PUSH – SEL knob is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to the right.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 46 Editing a FIPS Code 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at FIPS. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at the FIPS code you want to edit. 5. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select EDIT. 6. You can now edit the FIPS code. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it.
VHF600_UT921ZH 7. 8. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 47 When you finished editing the last digit, the following confirmation screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 returns to the following screen. FIPS CODE 502200 YES NO FIPS CODES [NEW] 101010 502200 68 68 Deleting a FIPS Code 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at FIPS.
VHF600_UT921ZH 4. 5. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 48 Press the PUSH – SEL knob at the code you want to delete. FIPS CODES [NEW] 101010 501100 Press the PUSH – SEL knob at 101010 EDIT DELETE [EXIT] DELETE. 101010 DELETE YES NO 6. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 returns to the following screen.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 49 Auto Channel Switch This feature lets you disable the automatic channel change that occurs when you receive a DSC call. This feature is useful when you are making a bridge–to–bridge or other safety related call. When you complete a call, all incoming DSC calls are available in the call log. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select AUTO CH SW. 4.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 50 Position Reply This feature lets you transmit an acknowledgement automatically or on a call–by–call basis when another vessel requests your position information. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select POS REPLY. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 51 AUTO When the VHF600 receives a position request, the following screen appears. MANUAL When the VHF600 receives a position request, the following screen appears. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select REPLY or CANCEL. 6. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 returns to the following screen.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 52 Channel Name (CH Tag) This feature lets you name each Marine channel. Note: The VHF600 radio comes preprogrammed with default channel names. But you can change them. 1. HI USA Press MENU briefly. NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select CH TAG. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. 5.
VHF600_UT921ZH 3. 4. 5. 6. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 53 Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select CH TAG. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select the name you want to edit. Press the PUSH – SEL to select EDIT. 7. You can edit a displayed name. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select a character (letter, number, or symbol).
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 54 Defaulting a Channel Name 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select CH TAG. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. CHANNEL TAG 01 KENT 03 CG ONLY 05 VTS/COMM 5. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at the channel you want to default.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 55 The VHF600 returns to the following screen. CHANNEL TAG 01 VTS/COMM 03 CG ONLY 05 VTS/COMM 68 Setting Up a U.I.C. The VHF600 can transmit and receive, USA, International, or Canadian frequencies. When you turn on the VHF600, USA channel mode is set as the default. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select U.I.C. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 6. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 56 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 changes to the selected U.I.C. display screen. HI CAN DISTRESS Note: The VHF600 remembers the last channel selected in each mode. The first time you enter each mode, channel 16 is the default selected channel. Setting Up a WHAM (Wireless Handheld Access Microphone) You can use this feature to set up an optional wireless handheld access microphone for use with the radio.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 57 Setting a Base ID A base ID lets your radio and a WHAM work together. You must set the same base ID for both the radio and the WHAM. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at WHAM. The WHAM menu appears. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at BASE ID. The following screen appears. 5.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 58 Changing the Link Channel This feature lets you change the channel between the VHF600 and the WHAM if you encounter interference. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at WHAM. The WHAM menu appears. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at LINK CH. 5. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 59 Setting Up a Group MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) This feature lets you specify a group MMSI. A group MMSI is a code that represents a group of specific vessels using DSC. When you specify a group MMSI, you can contact the vessels as a group and automatically switch to a desired channel. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP. The SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select GROUP MMSI. 4.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 60 Setting Up a User MMSI Important: Federal MMSI's are issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. NonFederal MMSI's are issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You will need to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the VHF600. The information obtained from the application is useful to the U.S. Coast Guard to help in search and rescue operations.
VHF600_UT921ZH 4. 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 61 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The following screen appears. 5. Enter the USER MMSI code by rotating the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it. The number will be entered when you press the PUSH – SEL knob, and the blinking digit moves to the right. 6. When you enter the final digit, the confirmation screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 62 Setting Up The System 1. 2. Press MENU briefly. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SYSTEM. You can select any of the following system options. To exit, select EXIT. Setting the Contrast You can select any of 10 contrast levels. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SYSTEM. The SYSTEM menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SEL knob to select CONTRAST. 4.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 63 Setting the Backlight 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SYSTEM. The SYSTEM menu appears. 3. 4. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select LAMP ADJUST. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. 5. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select the backlight brightness level. (Default is set to medium). 6. When you find the most favorable brightness, press the PUSH – SEL knob. The VHF600 returns to the following screen.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 64 Setting the Key Beep There are 10 volume levels. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SYSTEM. The SYSTEM menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select KEY BEEP. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. 5. To adjust the key beep, rotate the PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. 6. When you find the most favorable volume, press the PUSH – SEL knob.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 65 Reviewing Channel Memory This feature lets you review all of the channels that have been programmed into the memory. 1. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL 2. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at REV CH MEM. The MEMORY menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to select the registered channel. 4. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The selected channel appears. Note: When there are no channels registered in memory, an error tone sounds.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 66 NMEA Technical Setup Connecting a GPS Receiver to the Radio This information will help you connect an external GPS receiver to the radio. Many GPS units have a setup menu to be able to configure the NMEA0183 serial data output. This output can be used to supply information to other devices on the vessel such as your radio, auto pilots, chart plotters, etc. Set up a GPS receiver you want to use with your radio to these settings. 1.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 67 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TYPE OF TRAFFIC SHIP TO HIP SHIP TO SHORE CH Name FULL NAME WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 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 RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only Yes
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 68 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TYPE OF TRAFFIC SHIP TO HIP SHIP TO SHORE WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 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 — — — — — — — — — — 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 69 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TYPE OF TRAFFIC SHIP TO HIP SHIP TO SHORE WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 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 RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only RX Only Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 70 NWR-SAME EVENT CODE Event Code Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination National Information Center Tornado Warning # Severe Thunderstorm Warning # Flash Flood Warning Flood Warning Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning High Wind/Dust Storm Warning Radiological Hazard Warning Civil Danger Warning Local Area Emergency Hazardous Material Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation Notice Law Enforcement Warning
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 71 Specifications General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Selector Switch Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise : Transmit 55 Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather : On-Off/Volume, Squelch : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI (High), LO (Low),
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 72 Troubleshooting In the event that the radio fails to perform, or needs servicing, please send the radio directly to our Electronics Repair Center in Hollister, CA. Be sure to include your return mailing information and detailed accounting of the problems experienced and/or the service requested. West Marine Electronics Repair Center 2395 Bert Court Hollister, CA 95023 Please call us at 831-761-4205 SYMPTOM The radio does not turn on. CAUSE No or low voltage.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 73 SYMPTOM You want to talk to another radio user, but you cannot hear them. CAUSE You and the other user might be using different country codes. You cannot change the transmit power setting. Change to an You are on a unrestricted TX/RX channel which is channel. limited to 1 watt transmit power (e.g. Ch. 13) or you are on a "receive only" channel such as a weather channel.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 74 Care and Maintenance Your VHF600 is a precision electronic instrument and you should treat it accordingly. Due to its rugged design, very little maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio.
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 75 Note 75
VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 76 Three Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: WEST MARINE AMERICA CORPORATION (“West Marine”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: West Marine warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this West Marine Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale.
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