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West Marine VHF580 Owner's Manual

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ANILTON SEIXAS MARQUES
March 19, 2025

PRECISO DO MANUAL DE SERVIÇOS DO RADIO WEST MARINE MODELO VHF 480.

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  • Page 1 DSC Marine Radio Radio maritime ASN Guide d’utilisation Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Making A Voice Distress Call

    Making a Distress Call Lift the red cover. Press and hold the button for three seconds. Your radio transmits your boat’s location every few minutes DISTRESS until you receive a response. nOte: if the radio displays Enter User MMSI, cancel the automatic Lift the red cover distress call and make a normal voice distress call.

  • Page 3: Cómo Hacer Una Llamada De Apuro Por Voz

    Faire un appel De Détresse Soulevez le couvercle rouge. Maintenez la touche DISTRESS enfoncée pendant trois secondes. Le VHF580 transmet la position de votre bateau à intervalles réguliers de quelques minutes, jusqu’à ce que vous receviez une réponse. Soulevez le couvercle rouge reMarQue : si la radio affiche enter user MMsi (entrer l’isMM de...
  • Page 4 CóMO haCer una llaMaDa De apurO Levante la tapa roja. Mantenga oprimido el botón por tres secundos. La radio VHF580 transmitirá la localidad de su navío DISTRESS cada cuantos minutos hasta que reciba una respuesta. nota: si la radio exhibe (Inserte el MMSI del usuario), cancele Levante la tapa la llamada de apuro automática y haga una llamada de apuro...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Directory ........23 Making a Voice Distress Call ...... 2 Making DSC Calls ........24 Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz 3 Making an automatic distress call .... 26 Faire un appel de détresse vocal ....4 Receiving a DSC call........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    intrODuCtiOn Submersible Design - Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which means the Features radio can be submerged in 1.5 meter of water for 30 minutes without damage. Large, dot matrix display Advanced DSC Class D functions, including Test Calling Channel select buttons on the microphone Memory scan mode - Lets you save channels to memory and monitor them in quick succession.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    getting starteD What’s included Mounting Bracket and Mounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Knobs Mounting Hardware...

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Radio

    parts of the radio VOLUME-PWR (power) knob (turn clockwise to increase display CHANNEL UP & 1W/25W volume) CHANNEL DOWN button button Microphone cord CLR-SCAN SQUELCH knob CALL- (channel (turn clockwise to MENU scan) button decrease channel button noise) DISTRESS button 16/9-TRI WX-MEM (triple/dual-...

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Microphone

    Antenna Accessory Heat sink connector cable (SO238) Red wire ANTENNA 13.8V DC Black wire Power Cable Connector/Cable Connects to... For details, see ... External VHF antenna with a male PL259 (SO238) connector and 50 Ω Antenna Connecting the radio impedance. Minimum 4 ft, 3dB rated connector (see page 34).

  • Page 10: Turning On The Radio

    Turn the knob clockwise to turn on the radio. As it powers on, the radio displays turning on the radio the user MMSI number; if there is no MMSI set, the radio displays MMSI not entered. VOLUME-PWR When it powers on, the radio selects the last channel used. The radio comes preset to use the UIC channels assigned for the United States.

  • Page 11: Normal Mode Operation

    In addition to the three basic operation modes, your radio also provides three different “watch” modes which you can activate during any of the three basic modes. In these watch modes, the radio briefly checks for activity on a specific channel then returns to its previous mode.
  • Page 12 Message Meaning GPS Data OK The radio is receiving valid GPS data. The radio is not receiving valid GPS data: check the GPS status Check GPS screen andthe GPS connection. The radio has been unable to receive valid GPS data for at least four Input Position hours;...

  • Page 13: Scan Mode

    Press and hold (on the radio or the microphone) for two seconds to turn Triple/Dual Watch on or off. (To change between Triple or Dual Watch, see page 18.) 16/9-TRI Monitoring Channel 25 09 16 09 16 09 16 Triple Watch: Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 &...
  • Page 14 You cannot transmit while in scan mode. Using the radio in scan mode You must have two or more channels in memory to start a scan. To save a channel into memory, select the channel, then press and hold for two seconds.

  • Page 15: Weather Mode

    In cooperation with the FCC, NOAA also uses the weather channels to alert you of other Weather mode hazards besides weather (child abduction alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In weather mode, the radio monitors one of the ten NOAA weather channels. If any type of alert is received for your area, the radio sounds an alert tone and displays the type of alert.

  • Page 16: Using Your Radio

    To display the radio call menu, press . To display the radio normal menu, press and using YOur raDiO hold . The menu has the following options: CALL-MENU CALL-MENU Press and hold - Setup USA/CAN/INT Dual/TriWatch GPS Setup FIPS Codes Auto CH SW POS Reply Test Reply...

  • Page 17: Making A Voice Mayday Call

    (see inside front cover) Making a voice MaYDaY call Turn the volume knob clockwise to increase the speaker volume; turn it counter-clockwise to setting the volume decrease the volume. The squelch feature reduces the level of static on the speaker by filtering out the background setting the squelch level channel noise.

  • Page 18: Boosting The Transmission Power

    In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you need. If you find yourself far Boosting the transmission power away from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission power from 1 Watt to 25 Watts: 1.

  • Page 19: Using Fips Codes For Weather Alerts

    The US National Weather Service established 6-digit Federal Information Processing System using Fips codes for weather alerts (FIPS) codes to issue weather alerts in specific areas. You can choose which areas you want to hear alerts for by entering these FIPS codes in your radio. This can prevent you from being bothered by events that are far from where you are boating.

  • Page 20: Changing Display And Sound Options

    Changing display and sound options Your radio display has 10 levels of contrast. To adjust the contrast, press and hold Contrast while the radio is idle. Select System and then Contrast. Use CALL-MENU change the contrast to your desired level. CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN To restore the default contrast setting, turn the radio off.

  • Page 21: Using Digital Selective Calling (Dsc) Features

    When you have entered the last value, the radio returns to the GPS Setup menu. using Digital seleCtiVe Calling (DsC) Features Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a standard that allows you to call other stations using their What is DsC? unique identification code (the Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI number), just like you would call a phone number.

  • Page 22: Entering Mmsi Numbers

    use by single boats and group numbers for use by fleets, boating organizations, event coordinators, etc. You can get more information on MMSI numbers at these resources: The dealer where you purchased the radio Recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI number from the Boat Owner’s Association of the U.S.

  • Page 23: Using The Directory

    You can change the group MMSI number as often as you want. Follow the steps below to Group MMSI number enter a group MMSI number into the radio: Press and hold - Group MMSI Setup 00_______ Group MMSI Back[CLR] Forward[ENT] 1.

  • Page 24: Making Dsc Calls

    5. When the first digit is correct, press . The cursor moves to the next digit. Enter the remaining eight digits of the MMSI number in the same way. If you make a mistake ENT-1W/25W while entering a number, press to erase the wrong number and the cursor is moved to the left digit.
  • Page 25 Suppose you are coordinating safety for a sailboat race. Before the race starts, you instruct all the racers to enter your group MMSI number into their radios. During the race: Throughout the race, you use group calling to update the racers on the time, race status, and any course corrections.

  • Page 26: Making An Automatic Distress Call

    Group calling calls all the stations that share your group MMSI. You must have a group MMSI Calling a particular group of stations (Group Call) programmed into the radio to make a group call, and the stations (boats) you are calling must have this same group MMSI programmed into their radios.

  • Page 27: Receiving A Dsc Call

    3. If no MMSI number has been programmed, the radio prompts you to enter your MMSI number. While the radio is waiting for a response, it gives you the option of canceling the call. To Canceling an automatic distress call cancel the distress call, choose Cancel and press ENT-1W/25W If your radio receives an individual DSC call from another station, it sounds an incoming call...

  • Page 28: Test Calls

    DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Distress Relay MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code. Distress Relay MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code. Acknowledge Geographical MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number. All Ships MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
  • Page 29 If you want to send a test call to a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press button.

  • Page 30: Position Request And Reply

    contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press 4.

  • Page 31: Putting The Radio Into Standby

    enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press 4. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to confirm. If ENT-1W/25W you want to transmit your position to the displayed MMSI number, select Send.
  • Page 32 1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Select Channel Name. The screen displays the list of channels. 3. Use to choose the channel you want to change and press CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN 4. Select Rename to enter a new name for this channel. The radio prompts you to enter a ENT-1W/25W new name for this channel.

  • Page 33: Installing The Hardware

    installing the harDWare Your radio can sit at any angle in the mounting bracket so it can easily accommodate the best Mounting the radio location. First, determine the best place to mount the radio. For optimum performance, find a location that can: Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 2.2 pounds or 1.1 kilograms.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Radio

    To operate correctly, your radio requires two electrical connections: Connecting the radio providing it with power from the boat’s electrical system connecting a VHF-FM marine antenna to the antenna connector Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with a Male PL-259 connector negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC).

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Gps Receiver

    If you connect the radio to a GPS receiver, the radio can automatically transmit your current Connecting to a gps receiver position during an automated distress call or during a normal DSC call. Your radio supports a standard NMEA0183 input from a GPS receiver. Follow the steps below to connect your radio to your GPS receiver: Brown: NMEA_OUT (-) Green: NMEA_IN (-)
  • Page 36 GPS NMEA0183 Ground Wire Color OUTPUT Wire Color GPS MFG. Model Number(s) (connect to BARE (Connect to YELLOW WIRE on your radio) WIRE on your radio) Northstar All Models Yellow Black RayMarine Yellow Brown RayMarine 520 / 620 Blue Brown RayMarine RL Series White...

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Chartplotter

    1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Select GPS Setup and then choose Time Adjust. 3. The display shows your current local time. To adjust the time forward one hour, use . To adjust the time back one hour, use button.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a MaintenanCe anD trOuBleshOOting precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions: If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency.

  • Page 39: Engine Noise Suppression

    Problem Things to Try Make sure your GPS receiver is correctly connected (see Connecting to a GPS receiver, page 35). I’m not getting any GPS data Make sure your GPS receiver is working properly. on my display. Make sure that your GPS receiver supports the NMEA parameters described in NMEA Operation on page 35.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    All speficifations are subject to change without notice. speCiFiCatiOns radio specifications General Controls Volume-Pwr, Squelch Status Indicators Transmit power, Scan mode, Triple Watch mode, Battery High, Battery low, USA, CAN, INT, Alert, Memory, GPS, Message, Weather band, GPS status and Channel Display Display LCD (Full Dot Matrix) Buttons...

  • Page 41: Reference Tables

    General Frequency Range 156 to 158 MHz Frequency Stability ±10 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°C Receiver Frequency Range 156 to 163 MHz Sensitivity 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD (nominal) Circuit Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL (Crystal for DSC) Squelch Sensitivity 0.2 μV Threshold Spurious Response...

  • Page 42: Us Marine Channels And Frequencies

    Channel name/description Used for: PORT OPERATIONS/VTS messages about the movement and safety of ships in or (vessel traffic system) near ports, locks or waterways. In certain major ports, some channels may be restricted to specific types of port operations messages. NAVIGATIONAL/BRIDGE messages about ship navigation, for example, passing TO BRIDGE...

  • Page 43: Canadian Marine Channels And Frequencies

    Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display 161.8000 157.2000 Duplex Marine operator 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex Marine operator 161.9000 157.3000 Duplex Marine operator 161.9500 157.3500 Duplex Marine operator 162.0000 157.4000 Duplex Marine operator 156.1750 156.1750 Simplex Vessel traffic system 156.2750 156.2750 Simplex...
  • Page 44 Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display 160.7500 156.1500 Duplex Marine operator 156.2000 156.2000 Simplex Canadian coast guard 156.2500 156.2500 Simplex Vessel traffic system 156.3000 156.3000 Simplex Inter-ship safety 156.3500 156.3500 Simplex Commercial 156.4000 156.4000 Simplex Commercial 156.4500 156.4500 Simplex...

  • Page 45: International Marine Channels And Frequencies

    Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display 156.5750 156.5750 Simplex Non commercial 156.6250 156.6250 Simplex Non commercial 156.6750 156.6750 Simplex Port operation 156.7250 156.7250 Simplex Port operation 156.7750 156.7750 Simplex, 1W Port operation 156.8250 156.8250 Simplex, 1W Port operation 156.8750 156.8750...
  • Page 46 Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display 156.8000 156.8000 Simplex Distress, Safety, Calling 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1W Govt maritime control 161.5000 156.9000 Duplex Port operation 161.5500 156.9500 Duplex Commercial 161.6000 157.0000 Duplex Port operation 161.6500 157.0500 Duplex Port operation 161.7000 157.1000...

  • Page 47: Weather Channels And Frequencies (Us, Can, And Int)

    Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex Marine operator 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex Marine operator 157.3750 157.3750 Simplex Marine operator *Channels 87 & 88 revert from duplex to simplex operation. AIS channels are not supported. 157.4250 157.4250 Simplex...

  • Page 48: Emergency Alert System (Same) Information

    Event SAME Code Type Flash Flood Warning Warning Flash Flood Statement Statement Flood Watch Watch Flood Warning Warning Flood Statement Statement High Wind Watch Watch High Wind Warning Warning Hurricane Watch Watch Hurricane Warning Warning Hurricane Statement Statement Severe Thunderstorm Watch Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Warning...
  • Page 49 Event SAME Code Type Shelter in Place Warning Warning Volcano Warning Warning Test Message Test Practice/Demo Warning Test Required Monthly Test Test Required Weekly Test Test Biological Hazard Warning Warning Boil Water Warning Warning Chemical Hazard Warning Warning Dam Watch Watch Dam Break Watch Warning...

  • Page 50: Nmea Operation

    This radio supports NMEA0183 version 4.01. nMea Operation If you have difficulty getting your radio to receive data from your GPS receiver, check the NMEA Input device’s configuration. It should be set to the following parameters: Baud rate 4800 bps Data bits Parity None...

  • Page 51: Basic Radio Guidelines

    California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. West Marine works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and ac- cessories. Your VHF580 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas.

  • Page 52: Three Year Limited Warranty

    West Marine service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by West Marine, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.
  • Page 53 (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: West Marine P.O. Box 50070 Watsonville, CA 95077-0070...
  • Page 54 ¿PREGUNTAS? Comuníquese con su tienda local de West Marine. Llame al 1-800-BOATING Comuníquese con nosotros en www.westmarine.com para bajar el manual en español de la radio VHF580 Watsonville, CA Printed in Vietnam Impreso en Vietnam Imprimé au Vietnam U01UT629BZZ(0)

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