Using the Marine VHF Band
The following features and
options are available only when
the radio is in the marine VHF
band. Press BAND - 1/2.5/5W until
the display shows VHF.
Reading the marine band
screen
Transmit
power
Channel
memory
Status
Battery
level icon
Marine band menu options
Follow the steps below to open the marine band menu:
1) If the top of the display does not show Marine Band,
press the
2) Wait for the display to show the marine band screen,
then press the
3) Refer to the table below for the available options and
settings available in the marine band.
West Marine VHF255 Radio Owner's Manual
Current band
Marine Band
5 Watts
USA
BAND-1/2.5/5W
MENU
button.
VHF
Current channel
number
88
MEMORY
Marine Operator
Status messages
button until VHF displays.
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