B&G V60 User Manual

B&G V60 User Manual

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V60 & H60
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Bob
May 10, 2025

Am trying to re-enable AIS on my V60. Just had the radio reset with a new MMSI nbr (having purchased the boat from UK, and had to get a new MMSI nbr for use in the U.S.) Boat has a separate AIS tranceiver, just want to restore receive capability (and the visuals on the V60 base station and handset…

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Mr. Anderson
May 20, 2025

To re-enable AIS receive capability on your B&G V60 after resetting the radio with a new MMSI number, ensure that valid GPS data is entered into the radio. AIS functions require accurate GPS data to operate correctly. Without it, AIS features such as target display will not work properly.

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  • Page 1 V60 & H60 Fixed Mount VHF & Wireless Handset User Guide ENGLISH bandg.com...
  • Page 2 The user is advised to check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this VHF radio. The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices. • In some regions/countries, a Radio Operator’s license is required V60 User Guide...
  • Page 3 Regulatory Compliance Statements European Union Hereby, Navico Holding AS declares that the radio equipment type V60 and H60 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bandg.com...
  • Page 4 However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can V60 User Guide...
  • Page 5 FCC RF exposure compliance for Cradle Charger (BC-12) This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. V60 User Guide...
  • Page 6 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage V60 User Guide...
  • Page 7 Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2017 and Radiocommunications (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment – Maritime Mobile Service) Standard 2014. Trademarks B&G® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. V60 User Guide...
  • Page 8 Where a VHF is required on the inland waterways of the signatory countries, this must be capable of ATIS transmissions, and have the feature activated. • The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement. V60 User Guide...
  • Page 9 It is usually a different number to your MMSI. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating a V60 VHF radio. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    AIS information and display Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom Using the Hailer (PA) function Using the Fog Horn Using the Intercom facility Wireless handset Using the wireless handset Using the Intercom facility 10 | Contents | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 11 First startup configuration Specifications Channel charts EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart USA channel chart CANADA channel chart Dimensional drawings V60 fixed mount VHF V60 hand mic Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12) H60 wireless handset NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list | 11 Contents |...
  • Page 12: General Information

    General Information Your V60 provides the following useful features: • AIS dual channel receiver to receive and display AIS targets • Ability to communicate with up to 2 optional wireless handsets (H60) • 6-key removable handset microphone with built-in speaker. Can be front or rear connected to the radio with optional extension cable •...
  • Page 13: How To Display And Navigate Menus

    To step backwards, press the MENU button. Press X to cancel entry and return to previous menu. LCD symbols and meanings When the V60 starts up it momentarily displays the brand, model, country mode, software version, and MMSI. | 13...
  • Page 14 Missed DSC call Low Battery (vessel) warning (activates at 10.5 V) Battery level (wireless handset) Track your Buddy feature is active Current channel is selected as the Watch channel GPS simulator is active 14 | General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 15 GPS Simulate mode is active Current channel is set as the Weather channel (use Wx key to select) Current channel is set as the Watch channel (use TRI key to select) MOB waypoint is active. | 15 General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 16: Key Functions

    Short press knob to select which control to adjust. Which is currently selected is indicated by a small triangular arrow above the level bar for each option. Turning the knob clockwise increases setting, anti-clockwise decreases it. Volume control is common to 16 | General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 17 Press X to exit NAV mode and return to normal radio operation mode. Long press to mark the current location with a Man-Over-Board (MOB) waypoint. The screen will change to MOB navigation mode to | 17 General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 18 Long press NAV/MOB to set a new MOB waypoint at the current location. A pop up screen will appear with 2 choices: 1. RESUME CURRENT MOB: to close pop up and resume current MOB navigation. 18 | General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 19 The scales available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 nm. TRI / ZOOM+ (Radio and wireless handset) • Normal radio mode: Short press to start DUAL WATCH or TRI WATCH (if ‘watch’ channel set). | 19 General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 20 (and holding) H/L after depressing PTT. Keep the H/L button pressed down after releasing the PTT button, if wanting to transmit again on high power. 20 | General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 21 Short press to select which control (Volume and Squelch) to adjust. Use the + & - buttons to adjust. +/- (Wireless handset) Short press to adjust the selected control (Volume and Squelch). LCD (Display) (Radio and wireless handset) | 21 General Information | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 22: Radio Menus

    This menu is for choosing a scan mode to enable, as well as selection of the channels scanned per the MY CHANNELS list. ¼ Note: Scanning is not available if ATIS mode is turned on. 22 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 23: Watch

    ‘listened’ to briefly every 3 seconds, to determine if there is any active radio communication. ¼ Note: Watch modes are not available if ATIS mode is turned on. Dual watch Select this to watch the current channel and the priority channel (Channel 16). | 23 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 24: Display

    Backlight Backlight level Select to make adjustment to the backlight level using the Channel knob. Range is OFF, then 1 to 10. Press MENU SELECT button to activate night mode (inverts display). 24 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 25: Radio Setup

    LO regardless of power output setting in menu. CH name CH NAME gives you the option to edit or delete the channel name descriptions displayed on the screen. Select to edit the existing | 25 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 26 Choose NMEA 2000 for GPS via NMEA 2000 network. A list of available devices installed on your NMEA 2000 network will be displayed. Choose AUTO SELECT to pick the best GPS source visible 26 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 27 GPS data is available. COM port The NMEA 0183 COM PORT is used by the radio to send and receive data. This is a global setting for the radios GPS, DSC and AIS functions. | 27 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 28 Select between NONE, 5 MINS, 10 MINS, and 15 MINS. (default is 10 MINS). ¼ Note: A different timeout is used when the radio is left in a DSC call. See “DSC timeout” on page 31. 28 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 29: Dsc Setup

    The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an incoming ‘individual’ call, or require manual intervention: Auto After a 15 second delay, radio will switch to requested channel, and send an automatic acknowledgement, ready for conversation. US country mode default. | 29 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 30 The radio can be configured to automatically acknowledge an incoming test call, or require manual intervention: Manual Operator must manually choose to send acknowledgement, or cancel. Auto The DSC test call is automatically acknowledged after a 10 second delay. 30 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 31: Ais Setup

    0.1 NM increments between 1 NM to 25 NM. You must have CPA ALARM set to ON in the ALARMS menu. If set to OFF, there will be no CPA alarms regardless of the above settings. | 31 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 32: Alarms

    Turns ON or OFF the radios response to weather alerts. This includes; automatic switching to the last used weather channel, audible alarm, screen message, and flashing backlight. Alert volume Select between HIGH, LOW, and OFF. Screen flash Select between ON and OFF. 32 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 33: Wireless Handset

    The pairing process only needs to be performed once per handset (maximum of 2 handsets can be paired to the radio): Ensure the handset, that you want to pair to the radio, is charged and turned OFF. | 33 Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 34: Reset

    Select the handset you wish to remove, press ENT and then YES. Reset Use this setting to return every setting to the factory defaults except all MMSI settings, entries in your buddy list and any customized channel names. 34 | Radio menus | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 35: Dsc Call Menu

    The nature of the distress call must be selected from the list of options - this will be displayed on other radios receiving the call. After the Distress Call is sent, the radio waits for an acknowledgment. | 35 DSC call menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 36 GCID, or by selecting a group from the RECENT list. When the SEND TO page is displayed, turn the channel knob to select the channel to use for voice communication. 36 | DSC call menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 37 CONTACTS, by entering in a new vessel’s MMSI (MANUAL), or by selecting a vessel in the RECENT list. Communication channel selection is not possible. MMSI/GPS Shows entered MMSI number and GPS fix information. | 37 DSC call menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 38: Track Buddy

    If tracking is already taking place, the START TRACKING text is replaced with STOP TRACKING. Interval The frequency that ‘buddies’ are polled with position requests can be selected between: 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. 38 | DSC call menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 39: Contacts

    ¼ Note: Adding a group to this list will in turn make the radio respond to a group call made from any other radio with the same group number in it’s memory. | 39 DSC call menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 40: Ais Menu

    Default transmit rate is normally every 30 seconds, but this can be varied according to 40 | AIS menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 41: Using The Ais Receiver

    AIS vessel information can be displayed on the radios LCD screen: Short press the AIS/IC button to display the AIS plotter screen. ¼ Note: You must have LAT/LON position information for targets to be displayed on the plotter PPI. | 41 AIS menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 42 AIS screen and the T/CPA Approach screen. In TCPA Approach mode, the approaching AIS target’s details are listed on the left side along with it’s geographical position on the plotter PPI. 42 | AIS menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 43 You and the target vessel are heading away from each other. You and the target vessel are heading towards each other. ¼ Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode. | 43 AIS menu | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 44: Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom

    Release PTT to LISTEN for a response. • Press X to return to normal radio operation mode. ¼ Note: It is not possible to enter HAILER mode from the optional wire- less handset. 44 | Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 45: Using The Fog Horn

    Long press the AIS/IC key and select INTERCOM. Press PTT to talk to the handsets. Release PTT to hear a reply. Press X to quit the INTERCOM mode. | 45 Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 46: Wireless Handset

    ¼ Notes: • The H60 must be paired to the V60 base station radio before it can be used. See “Pair a handset” on page 33 on how to pair the wireless handset to the V60.
  • Page 47: My Channels

    The available shortcut channels can be changed at any time using EDIT MY CHANNELS. ¼ Note: Channels on this list are also used in some SCAN options. Access to edit the MY CHANNELS list is also available from the SCAN menu. | 47 My channels | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 48: Shortcuts

    It’s purpose is solely for displaying radio information in one easy to access location. It provides detail on the MMSI number, GPS data status, and Vessel Callsign (if entered). Once the desired shortcuts have been selected, they are accessible directly from the Shortcuts page: 48 | Shortcuts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 49: Installation

    • This radio must only be connected to a 12V DC, Negative ground power source. • Do not install in a Hazardous / Flammable environment. | 49 Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 50: Installation Options

    +/-20 deg from the front of the display. ¼ Note: If unsure, temporarily power up the radio and ensure the loca- tion is suitable. 20° 20° 20° 20° 50 | Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 51 Insert the two mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at the desired viewing angle. Fit the bezel trim to the front of the radio to cover dash mount screw holes. | 51 Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 52 Use a 2.5 mm (3/32” ) drill bit to drill the 2 pilot holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the Mic mount using the supplied 3.5x20 mm selftapping screws to the mounting location. Hang the fist mic on the mount. 52 | Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 53 • Screw the GPS antenna to the mounting surface. ¼ Note: Ensure the surface mounting area is clean with no dirt, old paint or debris. • Run the GPS cable to the transceiver: | 53 Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 54 Hailer speaker Battery - (BLACK): connect to vessel’s negative busbar. Battery + (RED): connect to vessel’s 12 V DC, via a switch panel or breaker (comes with inline 8 amp fuse ready fitted). 54 | Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 55 Handset microphone (rear) connection: Alternative connection for the removable handset microphone. Optional 1 m and 5 m extension cable available. ¼ Note: External speaker, Hailer, passive GPS antenna and plotter con- nections are optional. | 55 Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 56: Cradle Charger (Bc-12)

    Connect the red wire to battery (+) via 2A fuse (not provided) Install an optional power switch Connect the black wire to battery (-) 32.9mm 32.9mm 54.5mm 12V DC [1.29"] [1.29"] [2.15"] Handset release tabs Red wire Black wire Switch Fuse 2A 56 | Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 57: First Startup Configuration

    If you have selected the Country mode to be EU, some EU regions require you to setup ATIS. Enter the ATIS ID number. Re-enter number to confirm correct entry: Enter vessel call sign if known, or skip to next step (maximum 7 digits): | 57 Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 58 Select a GPS source: Set the time offset for your region. Choose whether to display time in 12 or 24 hour: 58 | Installation | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 59: Specifications

    ITU-R M.1371-5 Frequency range, - Transmitter: 156.025 - 157.425 MHz - Receiver: 156.050 - 163.275 MHz Channel spacing: 25 KHz Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm Frequency control: Software version (at time of release):: v3.21 | 59 Specifications | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 60 Equipment category - V60: B (Protected) Equipment category - H60: A (Portable) PHYSICAL LCD display: FSTN 256x160 pixels, monochrome Contrast control: Backlight synching: Yes, via NMEA 2000 network Backlight: White LED; adjustable in 10 levels; Day and Night mode VHF antenna connector:...
  • Page 61 70 db Intermodulation rejection: more than 68 db Residual noise level: more than -40 db unsquelched Audio output power: 2 W (with 8 ohm at 10% distortion) 4 W (with 4 ohm external speaker | 61 Specifications | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 62 Name; Type of vessel; Call sign; MMSI number; IMO number; Draft/Size of vessel; Vessel position; SOG/COG/Rate of turn/Heading AIS targets: Maximum 150 V60 WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS Wireless standard: 802.11 b/g/n20 Operating frequency: 2412~2472 MHz (for EU); 2412-2462 MHz (for US) Rx Sensitivity (802.11 b - 11 Mbps):...
  • Page 63 131.125 KHz-176.600 KHz Charger max. RF power: -10.88 dB μA/m @ 10 m Environmental: IPx7 ACCESSORIES VHF Radio Antenna: Type: Dipole Gain value: 6 dBi ¼ Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. | 63 Specifications | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 64: Channel Charts

    Recommendation ITU-R M.1084-5 Annex 4, Tables 1 and 3. The Table below also describes the harmonized channels where the digital technologies defined in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 could be deployed. (WRC-15) 64 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 65 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 PORT OPS 156.125 160.725 PORT OPS 156.175 160.775 PORT OPS 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 PORT OPS 156.325 160.925 PORT OPS 156.375 156.375 BRIDGE COM 156.425 156.425 SHIP-SHIP | 65 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 66 Nos. 51.69, 51.73, 51.74, 51.75, 51.76, 51.77 and 51.78. However, the use of the channels which are shared with 66 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 67 (channels 10, 67, 73) may also be used, if so required, by the individual administrations concerned, for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue and anti- | 67 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 68 Additionally, AIS 1 and AIS 2 may be used by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for the reception of AIS transmissions from ships. (WRC-07) q) When using these channels (10 and 11), all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel70. (WRC-07) 68 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 69 Recommendation ITU-R M.2092, subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-15) x) From 1 January 2017, in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia | 69 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 70 Article 5. From 1 January 2017, the frequency bands 157.025-157.100 MHz and 161.625-161.700 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81 and 22) are identified for utilization of the digital systems described 70 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 71 From 1 January 2019, channels 1027, 1028, 87 and 88 are used as single-frequency analogue channels for port operation and ship movement. (WRC-15) Source: ITU Radio Regulations (2016); reproduced with permission from ITU | 71 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 72: Usa Channel Chart

    156.825 PORT OPS 156.875 156.875 PORT OPS 157.225 161.825 TELEPHONE 157.275 161.875 TELEPHONE 157.325 161.925 TELEPHONE 157.375 157.375 TELEPHONE 157.425 157.425 INTER-SHIP 1001 156.050 156.050 PORT OPS/VTS 1005 156.250 156.250 PORT OPS/VTS 72 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 73 RX ONLY 162.400 NOAA WX2 RX ONLY 162.475 NOAA WX3 RX ONLY 162.425 NOAA WX4 RX ONLY 162.450 NOAA WX5 RX ONLY 162.500 NOAA WX6 RX ONLY 162.525 NOAA WX7 RX ONLY | 73 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 74: Canada Channel Chart

    157.250 161.850 TELEPHONE 157.300 161.900 TELEPHONE 157.350 161.950 TELEPHONE 157.400 162.000 TELEPHONE 156.025 160.625 TELEPHONE 156.075 160.675 CANADIAN CG 156.125 160.725 CANADIAN CG 156.175 160.775 TELEPHONE 156.225 160.825 TELEPHONE 156.275 160.875 TELEPHONE 74 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 75 157.200 PORT OPS 1025 157.250 157.250 PORT OPS 1026 157.300 157.300 PORT OPS 1027 157.350 157.350 CANADIAN CG 1061 156.075 156.075 CANADIAN CG 1062 156.125 156.125 CANADIAN CG 1063 156.175 156.175 TELEPHONE | 75 Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 76 Canada weather channels Transmitting frequencies (MHz) Channel From ship From coast S/D/R Channel name Restrictions designator stations stations 162.550 CANADA WX Rx only 162.400 CANADA WX Rx only 162.475 CANADA WX Rx only 76 | Channel charts | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 77: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings V60 fixed mount VHF 232.8mm [9.17"] 201.2mm [7.92"] 64.1mm [2.53"] 217.2mm [8.55"] .8mm .17"] .2mm 58.5mm 78.2mm .92"] [2.30"] [3.08"] .2mm 53.5mm .55"] [2.11"] | 77 Dimensional drawings | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 78: V60 Hand Mic

    V60 hand mic 59.9mm 29.9mm [2.36"] [1.18"] 78 | Dimensional drawings | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 79: Handset Cradle Charger (Bc-12)

    Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12) 55.7mm [2.19"] 32.9mm [1.29"] 65.7mm 54.6mm [2.59"] [2.15"] | 79 Dimensional drawings | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 80: H60 Wireless Handset

    H60 wireless handset 67.9mm 32.0mm [2.68"] [1.26"] 49.2mm [1.94"] 80 | Dimensional drawings | V60 User Guide...
  • Page 81: Nmea 2000 Compliant Pgn List

    129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B • • 130845 Parameter Handle • 130850 Event Command • 130851 Event Reply ◊) Only if GPS source = INTERNAL | 81 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list | V60 User Guide...

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