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VHF MARINE RADIO 3W HANDHELD EXM300 USER GUIDE...
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FLOATS The radio is only waterproof when the battery cover and accessory cap is properly closed. NOTE If not properly closed the unit is NOT watertight and may not float. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ECOXGEAR EXM300 3 Watt IP67 Waterproof, Dustproof & Floating VHF Marine handheld Radio. Please read all instructions carefully before using the EXM300. RADIO LICENCES Ship Station License When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM radio, you must have a current radio station licence before using the radio.
If any of the items are lost or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Item Quantity EXM300 VHF Marine Radio AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (1200mAh) Desktop Charging Cradle with mount screws USB-C Charging Cable...
4. Remove the batteries from the radio for storage. 5. Batteries may corrode over time and cause permanent damage to NOTE your devices. 6. Recharge the NiMH batteries once every 3 months when not in use. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. Belt Clip To attach: Slide the belt clip down into the catch until it snaps into place. To remove: Pinch and hold belt clip latch and slide the belt clip upwards. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
9. CH 16 / P CH / Current CH Hold: P CH Program 10. i). Accessory Jack ii). USB-C Charging Jack 11. Volume UP Volume DOWN 12. MEM (Memory Mode) Hold: Add/Remove Memory Channel 13. Microphone 14. Speaker 15. LED Torch ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
(for Mem SCAN) U I C USA / International / SQ 0-9 Squelch Level Canada Band Indicator Indicator Weather Channel (USA/CAN band only) Main Channel Indicator Alert monitoring - Weather Channel Enabled (USA/CAN band only) Channel Indicator ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
Press 16/P key to toggle between the Emergency CH 16, the programmed P channel, and the current channel. Programmable (P) Channel Press and hold 16/P key to set (store) the current channel as the programmed P channel. The P icon displays. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press PTT for 5 continuous minutes. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
The P SCAN icon and scan graphic flashes during scan mode. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmission, press the PTT key within 3 seconds, the channel will be confirmed. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
When Keylock is activated, only the PTT, Volume, 16/P and Power key functions will respond. To unlock the key pad: Press and hold the Torch/Lock key for 2 seconds until the key lock indicator disappears. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
Press MENU key two times. Po will display along with the current setting (HI for 3W, LO for 1W). Note: Some channels are limited to 1W maximum transmit power. See p18 for VHF Marine Channel Frequencies and Usage. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
OPERATION MENU 3. BAND (Region) Selection This feature sets the Channel Frequency Band used by the radio. The EXM300 can operate in USA, International or Canadian channel frequency band. Note: Outside of USA and Canadian waters, use International Band. Press the MENU key three times. U I C icon will display. The current setting (U, I or C) will flash.
Press the MENU key nine times. rE will display. Press (CH) UP/DOWN or (VOL) UPDOWN key to change selection from N (no) to Y (yes), and then press MENU key to action the reset. The software version momentarily displays before the radio restarts with factory settings. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
The radio will float with supplied batteries installed and with the battery cover and accessory/charging jack cover fully sealed. FLOATS If not properly closed the unit is NOT watertight and may not float. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 1063 156.175 Simplex Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 1064 156.225 Simplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 1065 156.275 Simplex Port Operations 1066 156.325 Simplex Port Operations ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.375 Simplex Simplex 157.425 Note: In the USA Band, simplex channels, 1021, 1023, 1061, 1064, 1081, 1082 and 1083 CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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157.300 161.900 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.350 161.950 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.400 162.000 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 2028 162.000 CMB service Only ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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CMB Service Only 157.225 161.825 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.275 161.875 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.325 161.925 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.375 Simplex 157.425 Simplex ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.300 161.900 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.350 161.950 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 1027 157.350 Simplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.225 161.825 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.275 161.875 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.325 161.925 Duplex Port Operations and Ship Movement, Public Correspondence 157.375 Simplex 157.425 Simplex ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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• The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the ISED. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
The warrantor is Enfinity Pty Limited ABN 80 633 367 987 (“Enfinity”). Terms of Warranty: Enfinity warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the ECOXGEAR EXM300 (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out below.
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Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service. ECOXGEAR AUSTRALIA ENFINITY PTY LTD Unit 206/27 Mars Rd Lane Cove NSW 2066 Phone number: 1300 883 085 Email address: support@ecoxgear.com.au Website: ecoxgear.com.au ECOXGEAR EXM300 Handheld VHF Marine...
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