VHF 300 Series Owner’s Manual
iii
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction
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i
Manual Conventions
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ii
Getting Started
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1
Garmin GHS Series Handsets
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1
Garmin GHS Series Handset Display
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2
Tips
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3
Basic Operation
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4
Turning the Radio On and Off
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4
Adjusting the Volume
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4
Adjusting the Squelch
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4
Selecting Channels
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4
Transmitting with the Radio
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4
Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting
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5
Scanning and Saving Channels
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5
Repeating the Last Received Communication
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6
Monitoring Multiple Channels
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6
Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel
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7
Using 16/9 Mode
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7
Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes
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8
Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity
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8
Using the Intercom
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9
Using the Hailer
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9
Using the Foghorn
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10
Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts
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11
Automatic Transmitter Identification System
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12
Digital Selective Calling
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14
Entering Your MMSI Number
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14
Viewing Your MMSI Number
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15
DSC Distress Calls
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15
Placing Calls
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18
Receiving Calls
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20
Position Tracking
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21
Working with the Call Logs
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23
Using the Directory
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25
Adding and Modifying Group Entries
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26
Configuring DSC Settings
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26
Sending Voicemail
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28
Automatic Identification System
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28