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- Page 2 We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product. Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What's On the Display VHF55S Controls Features Overview Before Using Your VHF55S 1. Installing the alkaline batteries or charging and installing the Ni-MH battery pack ... 8 2. Attaching the antenna... 10 3. Attaching the belt clip (optional) ... 10 Using Your VHF55S 1. -
Page 4: Vhf55S Introduction
VHF55S INTRODUCTION The Humminbird® VHF55S represents state-of-the-art high tech VHF Handheld engineering, and is skillfully designed and constructed with the finest components. It is constructed to commercial- grade standards to give you clear, reliable communication. The Humminbird® VHF55S is available in three different versions: •... -
Page 5: Parts Supplied
PARTS SUPPLIED Before using your VHF55S, please make sure that the following parts are included for your model: • VHF55S Radio: • Alkaline battery compartment (6 AA batteries not included). • Belt clip. • Flexible antenna. • VHF55SC Camouflage Radio: •... -
Page 6: What's On The Display
WHAT'S ON THE DISPLAY The Humminbird® VHF55S uses an LCD display, together with an 8-button keypad, to control all user functions. The figure shows a typical view you might see on the display at initial power-up. Stored icon [diskette] Receiving icon [BUSY]... -
Page 7: Vhf55S Controls
VHF55S CONTROLS The following drawing shows the Humminbird® VHF55S controls: Antenna Push-To-Talk (PTT) key HI/LOW/LOCK key SCAN key Memory (MEM) key Channel 16/9 Priority key PWR/VOL knob Squelch (SQ) knob WX/BAND key Up Channel key Down Channel key DUAL/TRI Watch key... -
Page 8: Features Overview
FEATURES OVERVIEW Your Humminbird® VHF55S has the following features: Channel 16/9 Priority Key: Provides quick access to emergency Channel 16, the universal and most frequently-used marine channel, which is used for distress or safety communications. Pressing and holding the 16/9 channel key for 3 seconds allows quick and easy access to Channel 9. -
Page 9: Before Using Your Vhf55S
Priority Scan: Allows you to scan all channels while alternately scanning Channel 16 to make sure that you don’t miss distress or emergency calls. NOTE: You should record your VHF55S’s serial number, which is on the back panel of the radio, here. Serial Number: ________________________. - Page 10 1a. If you are going to use alkaline batteries, remove the alkaline battery compartment cover and install 6 AA alkaline batteries. Re-install the cover to the battery compartment, then secure in place. 1b. If you are going to use the Ni-MH re-chargeable battery pack, make sure that it is fully charged before trying to operate the radio.
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Page 11: Attaching The Antenna
The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt. To attach the belt clip: 1. Attach the belt clip to the back of your VHF55S radio, making sure that the fitting groove is aligned. 1 1 0 0... -
Page 12: Using Your Vhf55S
USING YOUR VHF55S You should be famliar with several operating procedures: 1. Turning the power on/off. 2. Adjusting Squelch. 3. Selecting the U.S./International/Canadian band. 4. Transmitting and receiving. 5. Accessing the 16/9 priority channels. 6. Selecting a channel. 7. Selecting high/low power. -
Page 13: Selecting The U.s./International/Canadian Band
3. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band When operating in U.S. waters, your radio should be set for the U.S. band; when operating in Canadian waters, the radio should be set for the Canadian band; when operating in International waters, the radio should be set for the International band. To select a band: 1. -
Page 14: Selecting High/Low Power
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. Your Humminbird® VHF55S is programmed to receive 10 NOAA weather channels, and to sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. The A icon will appear on the LCD above the WX icon if there is a Weather Alarm. -
Page 15: Adding/Deleting Channels To/From Memory
10. Adding/Deleting Channels to/from Memory Your VHF55S can store any channel (including private channels). The stored channels are the ones scanned in the Memory Scan mode. To add channels to memory: 1. During normal operating mode, use the Up or Down Channel keys to select the desired channel for programming. -
Page 16: Accessing Channels Saved To Memory
3. Press the MEM key again to regain access to all channels. 13. Using the Watch Monitor Modes The Humminbird® VHF55S is equipped with two types of monitor modes: Dual Watch and Tri Watch. Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 alternately. -
Page 17: Resetting The Radio
To activate and terminate Tri Watch mode: 1. Press and hold the DUAL/TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to activate the Tri Watch mode. The TRI icon will appear on the LCD. 2a. Press and hold the DUAL/TRI Watch key again for 3 seconds to terminate Tri Watch Mode and to return to the previous working channel. -
Page 18: Maintenance
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the VHF55S yourself, as there are no user serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly in order to maintain the waterproof integrity of the housing. -
Page 19: Ni-Mh Battery 1-Year Limited Warranty
This warranty for the Ni-MH battery pack is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird's option and returned to the customer freight prepaid. -
Page 20: Humminbird® Service Policy
We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change without notice. - Page 21 • Include a brief written description of the problem. • Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase). • Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation. For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps: •...
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Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Channels ....... . . All U.S., Canadian and International Channels . -
Page 23: Marine Channels
MARINE CHANNELS Refer to the following Marine Channels tables, depending on your location. NOAA* Weather Radio Frequencies Channel Frequency (MHz) * NOAA stands for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 163.275 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.525 161.650 161.775 NOAA Weather. NOAA Weather. - Page 24 Channel Ship Transmit 156.050 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 2 2 3 3 U.S. Marine Channels Ship Receive 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS*. Available Only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
- Page 25 U.S. Marine Channels Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive 157.350 157.400 156.175 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.425 * VTS stands for Vessel Traffic Service, and is a system that provides active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways.
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Page 26: International Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 15 (1) 156.750 156.800 17 (1) 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 2 2 5 5 International Marine Channels Ship Receive 160.650... - Page 27 International Marine Channels Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 1. For channels 15 and 17, output power is fixed at 1 Watt only. Transmission at high power is not permitted.
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Page 28: Canadian Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 2 2 7 7 Canadian Marine Channels Ship Receive 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator). 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator). - Page 29 Canadian Marine Channels Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 * VTS stands for Vessel Traffic Service, and is a system that provides active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways.
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Page 30: Contact Humminbird
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