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VHF 300 Series
owner’s manual
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Introduction Introduction The VHF 300 series radios equip you with the ability to communicate on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. They also allow monitoring of ten WX (weather) channels. NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for the VHF 300i and ® the VHF 300i AIS, unless you have the other bands enabled by an Garmin authorized dealer. The VHF 300 series radios have many enhanced features, including those li
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Introduction VHF 300 VHF 300i VHF 300 VHF 300i AIS AIS Relocatable speaker and microphone ● ● ● ● ™ Supports Garmin GHS full-function ● ● ● ● handsets Hailer and foghorn output at 30 watts with ● ● ● ● automatic and manual foghorn signals and adjustable, base-fog frequencies Two-way hailer functionality for listening ● ● ● ● back when connected to a compatible horn speaker Intercom capabilities ● ● ● ● Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item using the C
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................................i Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................ ii Getting Started .........................................................................................................1 Garmin GHS Series Handsets ..............................................................
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Introduction Advanced Operation .............................................................................................29 NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 .............................................................................................29 Modifying the Operating Settings .......................................................................................31 Appendix ................................................................................................................35 Alarm
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Getting Started Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handsets Use a Garmin GHS handset to operate all VHF 300 model radios. PTT (Push-to-talk)—press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to begin 25 25W W DISTRESS DISTRESS USA USA “‰°Š‹.Œ‘’’ƒ “‰°Š‹.Œ‘’’ƒ ˆ‰Š°‹Œ.‘’“’† ˆ‰Š°‹Œ.‘’“’† broadcasting. ˆ‰:‹ŒPM UTC ˆ‰:‹ŒPM UTC 1166 DISTRESS DISTRESS PTT PTT REPEAT REPEAT PA PA SCAN SCAN DISTRESS—lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to start a Digital 6/9 6/9 or or 6+
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Getting Started Garmin GHS Series Handset Display The Home screen is the most-viewed screen in the system. It displays all of your current information, such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name. System-status LOC ATIS RXTX25W1W icons USA Frequency band DISTRESS Latitude “‰°Š‹.Œ‘’’ƒ Channel Longitude ˆ‰Š°‹Œ.‘’“’† ˆ‰:‹Œ UTC Time ””MPH ˆ’”°T Speed Over Ground/ 16 – Course Over Ground REPEAT PA SCAN Soft keys Channel—current working channel. Frequency band—current f
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Getting Started Tips Keep the following tips in mind when using your radio or handset: • Press and release the PTT key at any time during a series of steps to return to the Home screen. • Press the CLEAR key to view the previous screen. • Select OK to save your changes and return to the Home screen. • Select ab when entering data to return to a previous character. VHF 300 Series Owner’s Manual 3
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Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning the Radio On and Off IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your radio, you must first enter an MMSI number. See page 14 for more information. To turn on the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models). If you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you must press the CLEAR key to access the Home screen. To turn off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key or the 16+ key. TIP:
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Basic Operation Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting In the USA frequency band, transmissions on Channels 13 and 67 are required to be low- power (1 watt) by default. You can bypass this power setting by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission. 1. If you are on USA Channels 13 or 67, when you press the PTT key, the screen displays a message to press 25W to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement. 2. Press the 25W soft key to broadcast on HI. The radio bypasses the 1 W transm
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Basic Operation To remove the saved status from a channel: 1. Select SCAN. 2. Turn the Channel knob to access different channels. 3. Select SAV CH. Scanning Saved Channels 1. Select SCAN. 2. Select SAVED. NOTE: This scan does not include Channel 16 unless you saved Channel 16 to memory. However, you can select +CH16 to scan Channel 16 every other channel (for example: 21, 16, 32, 16). When this setting is active, the soft key displays -16. Select -CH16 to scan your saved channels in their nor
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Basic Operation Monitoring Two Channels (Dual Watch) Dual watch allows you to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected and Channel 16. 1. Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH. 2. Select DUAL. “DUAL WATCH”, the currently selected channel, and Channel 16 are displayed on the screen—for example, “DUAL WATCH CH: 75 + 16”. 3. To exit Dual watch, select EXIT. Monitoring Three Channels (Tri Watch) Tri watch allows you to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected,
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Basic Operation Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes You can control the transmitting power of the radio. There are two options: LO (1 W) and HI (25 W). LO is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is typically used for distance and distress transmissions. NOTE: When you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to HI power. While in 16/9 mode, Channel 16 and the second-priority channel (Channel 9 by default) a
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Basic Operation Using the Intercom The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your radio. You can use multiple handset stations as an intercom system for two-way communication. Use the radio handset to initiate communication with a remote handset station, and use a remote handset station to initiate communication with the radio handset. TIP: When the radio is in intercom mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel. Initiating an Intercom Call 1. Select PA > INT
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Basic Operation To operate the hailer: 1. Select PA > HAILER. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker. 2. Press and hold the PTT key and speak your announcement. 3. Turn the Channel knob to adjust the horn volume. 4. Release the PTT key to listen. 5. Select EXIT to return to the Home screen. Using the Foghorn You must provide and install an optional hailer horn on the deck or tower to use the foghorn feature. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for
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Basic Operation 3. Press the PTT key on the handset to sound the horn. The horn will stop when you release the PTT key. 4. Turn the Channel knob to adjust the volume of the horn. 5. Select EXIT to return to the Home screen. Adjusting the Sound Frequency of the Foghorn You can increase or decrease the sound frequency of the foghorn. The pitch of the tone will rise with an increase in the frequency, and will fall with a decrease in frequency. The minimum setting is 200 Hz and the maximum settin
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Basic Operation Enabling WX (Weather) Alerts You can enable your radio to continually monitor NOAA weather alerts. If the radio detects an incoming weather alert, it will automatically tune to the WX channel that is broadcasting the alert. The radio will not receive WX alerts if the transmitter is active. NOTE: When you enable weather alerts, the radio only monitors the last monitored weather channel. 1. Press the Channel knob to access WX mode. 2. Select ALERT. 3. Select EXIT or press the C
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Basic Operation Entering Your ATIS Identification Number IMPORTANT: Use caution when entering your ATIS identification number because you can only enter it once. If you need to change your ATIS identification number after entering it, you must take the radio to your Garmin dealer for reprogramming. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Select ATIS > MY ATIS ID. 3. For each number in the sequence, turn the Channel knob clockwise to increase the number, and counterclockwise to decrease the number. 4. Press
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Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a key component of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). DSC provides VHF radios with the ability to place and receive digital calls directly with other vessels and shore stations, including the USA and Canadian Coast Guards. Your radio includes full Class D DSC capabilities. If you have a GPS device connected to the transceiver, your latitude and longitude and the current time are transm
