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VHF100 VHF Radio
Owner's Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................2
Service ...............................................2
Licensing............................................2
LCD Description.................................3
Turning the Radio On ........................3
Adjusting the Volume .........................3
Receive Mode....................................3
Squelch Control .................................4
Changing Channels ...........................4
Transmitting a Signal .........................5
Selecting the Output Power...............6
Battery Level Display .........................7
Listening to the Weather....................7
Channel 16/DUAL Key.......................8
Dual Watch Mode ..............................8
Scanning Channels............................9
Display Back-Light ...........................11
Keypad Lock ....................................12
Restoring Factory Settings ..............12
Battery Options for the VHF100 ......12
Maintenance ....................................13
Troubleshooting Guide.....................14
USA Frequency Chart......................15
International Frequency Chart .........16
Canadian Frequency Chart .............17
WX Frequency Chart .......................18
Accessories and Parts .....................18
Specifications...................................18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Channel 16/DUAL Key.......8 Dual Watch Mode ......8 Scanning Channels......9 Display Back-Light ......11 Keypad Lock ........12 Restoring Factory Settings ....12 Battery Options for the VHF100 ..12 Maintenance ........13 Troubleshooting Guide.....14 USA Frequency Chart......15 International Frequency Chart ..16 Canadian Frequency Chart .....17 WX Frequency Chart .......18... -
Page 2: Introduction
A Your satisfaction with this product is license is necessary however for a DSC backed by the entire West Marine organi- MMSI number, or for any vessel required zation worldwide. to carry a marine radio on an international... -
Page 3: Lcd Description
When the radio is receiving a signal, the BUSY indicator will be displayed. (Fig. 3) This is an indication that you should not transmit until the BUSY indicator is not showing. Fig. 3: Busy Display West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 4: Squelch Control
• The radio displays the channel num- ber, memory status (MEM) and TX Fig. 5 Channel Change Display power status of the channel as you change the channels. (Fig. 5) West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 5: Changing Between Usa, International And Canadian Modes
Blinking mission will be allowed, then an error tone will sound with BAT LO dis- played. No further transmission will Fig. 7b: Weather Channel Mode Error Display be allowed. See page 7. West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Selecting The Output Power
By law, marine VHF radios must be able to transmit at 1 watt output power as well as the radio’s maximum transmit power. The West Marine VHF100 radio has three transmission powers: 5 watts, 1 watt, and Fig. 8a: High Power Display 0.5 watts. -
Page 7: Battery Level Display
WX indicator will blink. A second Fig. 10b: Marine Mode Display press will monitor Channel 9. A third press will return to Weather Mode. (Fig. 10c) Blinking Fig. 10c: WX Mode Temporarily Stopped Display West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 8: Channel 16/Dual Key
Dual Watch Mode also operates when you’re listening to a weather channel. Every two seconds, the radio will briefly check Channel 16 for traffic, then return to the Weather Channel. (Fig. 12c) Fig. 12c: Dual Watch/Weather Mode Display West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Scanning Channels
Channel 6 to 12 to 68 to 69 Fig. 13c: Normal Scan Display to 72 to 6 to 12 and so on. The SCAN indicator will be shown. West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 10: Priority Scan
Start Channel. This is defined as the channel which was shown on the radio’s display prior to pressing the SCAN key. West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 11: Display Back-Light
14. Display Back-Light If any key is pressed,the display and key- pad light will turn on and remain on for 10 seconds after the last key press. West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: Keypad Lock
All Channel Memory …………Disabled Squelch Level …………………………4 17. Battery Options for the VHF100 The VHF100 comes with both the BP200 NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) recharge- able battery back as well as an BT200 alkaline battery tray. For most use, the... -
Page 13: Maintenance
The VHF100 also includes the DC200 18. Maintenance Cigarette Lighter Cord. The DC200 can power the SC200 charger base from any •... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
• Never transmit without an antenna • Avoid using or placing the VHF100 attached to avoid damage to the radio. in areas with temperatures below - 20ºC (-4ºF) or above +60ºC (+140ºF). Do not place in wind- shields, etc. 19. Troubleshooting Guide Symptom: The radio does not respond to key presses. -
Page 15: Usa Frequency Chart
MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 157.4250 157.4250 Simplex COMMERCL COMMERCIAL (SHIP-SHIP) West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: International Frequency Chart
157.2250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Canadian Frequency Chart
157.2250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 18: Wx Frequency Chart
Adjacent Channel Selectivity > 70dBc unless otherwise indicat- Intermodulation Distortion > 65dBc ed, and are subject to Spurious Response > 70dBc change without notice. AF Output 0.5W Speaker Impedance 8 Ohm West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 19: Warnings And Safety Precautions
— Consult the dealer or an experienced exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” is displayed marine electronics technician for on the screen. You can cause the help. West Marine VHF100 Radio Owner’s Manual... - Page 20 WEST MARINE, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Owner’s Manual for this product. THIS WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERRABLE.
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