West Marine VHF600 User Manual

West Marine VHF600 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page i...
  • Page 2: Maritime Radio Services Operation

    FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. West Marine works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Warning!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page iii Contents About Your VHF600................2 Included With Your VHF600 ..............3 Controls and Indicators................4 Installation....................8 Choosing a Location................8 Engine Noise Suppression ..............9 Antenna Considerations ..............9 Antenna Selection and Installation ............9 Installing the VHF600 ..............10 Operation ....................11 Power On/Off ...................11...
  • Page 4 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page iv Setting the Alarm................33 Turning the Alarm On ..............34 Turning the Alarm Off ..............35 Adjusting the Time ................36 Setting Daylight Saving Time ............37 Setting Up the Directory ..............38 Entering New Information ............39 Editing Existing Information ............41 Deleting Information ..............43 Selecting a FIPS Code ..............44 Registering a New FIPS Code...........45...
  • Page 5: About Your Vhf600

    4:24 PM Page 2 About Your VHF600 Your West Marine VHF600 marine radio is a potent combination of high technology fused with rugged durability. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments.
  • Page 6: Included With Your Vhf600

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 3 Included With Your VHF600 VHF600 Owner’s Manual VHF600 Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket DC Cord and Knobs Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable Spare Fuse 250V 6A...
  • Page 7: Controls And Indicators

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front Panel/Microphone 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive. 2,7.16/9/TRI - Press briefly to instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or the current channel.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connectors

    Hailer (+) Horn Speaker GPS DATA IN (+) NMEA OUT (+) GPS DATA IN (-) External Speaker (-) Hailer (-) Horn Speaker To VHF600 Orange : NMEA OUT (-) Black : External Speaker (-) Green : GPS DATA IN (+)
  • Page 9 ALARM SET - Appears when the alarm is set. ALARM ACTIVE - Blinks when the alarm clock is sounding. GPS OK- Appears while the VHF600 is receiving valid GPS data from an external GPS receiver (GPS receiver is optional). CHECK GPS - Appears when the GPS data is invalid.
  • Page 10 Page 7 GPS Indicator (External GPS Source Required) The GPS Indicator screen appears if you connected an optional GPS receiver to the radio and press the PUSH – SEL knob. VHF600 06/20 11:00P 208± 30.OKT 35± 40.610 N 139± 46.564 E Date - Shows current date.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Caution: The VHF600 will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the VHF600 so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are: The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.
  • Page 12: Engine Noise Suppression

    Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The VHF600 has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference.
  • Page 13: Installing The Vhf600

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 10 Installing the VHF600 After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Last Channel Memory The VHF600 memorizes the last channel selected before you turn it off. For example, if the VHF600 is tuned to Channel 16 when you turn it off, it tunes that channel when you turn it back on.
  • Page 15: Squelch

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 12 Squelch Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get through. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate”...
  • Page 16: Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 13 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications The radio tunes to Channel 16 (Hailing and Distress) the first time you press the 16/9/TRI key, even if it is tuned to another channel. The radio tunes to Channel 9 (Hailing and Distress) the second time you press the 16/9/TRI key.
  • Page 17: Triple Watch

    Weather channels are located on channels 0-9. Note: In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to Channels 21, 22, 23 etc. as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The VHF600 shows these channels in the USA mode as channel 21, 22, 23, etc.
  • Page 18: Weather Channels

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 15 Weather Channels To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT briefly. The radio will tune to the last selected Weather Channel. Press or - on the microphone to select a different Weather Channel. It also can be changed by the PUSH –...
  • Page 19: Memory Channel Scan

    Memory Channel Scan can only be activated if channels have previously been placed into memory. To turn on Memory Channel Scan, press SCAN/MEM. The VHF600 scans the channels that were previously placed into memory, from the lowest channel number to the highest channel number.
  • Page 20: Hail

    While you are in Hail mode, you can adjust the outgoing volume by pressing /- on the microphone, or by rotating the PUSH – SEL knob on the VHF600. The incoming volume is adjusted by using the PWR/VOLUME knob. Note: If you purchase an optional hailer horn for the radio, make sure it meets these specifications.
  • Page 21: Weather Alert

    This helps you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in and around your area. When the VHF600 receives a weather alert: • It sounds an alert siren. • A description of the alert appears.
  • Page 22 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 19 The radio’s Weather Alert mode can alert you when dangerous weather is in your area. When Weather Alert is turned on and a warning signal is received, an emergency siren sounds at full volume, regardless of the volume setting.
  • Page 23: Setting Transmit (Tx) Power

    Page 20 Setting Transmit (TX) Power The VHF600 transmits on 55 marine frequencies and receives on 80 marine frequencies. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15, of the USA frequencies, and WX CH – are for receiving only.
  • Page 24: Sending A Distress Call

    KENT NEWMAN NO POSITION Note: If the VHF600 receives a Distress call, it appears on the display and the radio sounds an emergency alert. The name of the vessel that sent the Distress call is displayed if it is a name registered in the directory.
  • Page 25: Using The Menu

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 22 Using the Menu Menu Flow Chart Your radio’s menu functions are structured in the following order. MENU [ EXIT ] DSC CALL SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM INDIVIDUAL ALARM CLOCK CONTRAST TIME ADJUST GROUP LAMP ADJUST DAYLITE SAVE ALL SHIPS...
  • Page 26: Using Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    (GMDSS). DSC lets you instantly send a Distress call with GPS position (when you connect an optional GPS receiver to the VHF600) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC also lets you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver.
  • Page 27: Individual

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 24 Individual This feature lets you contact another vessel and automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to the desired channel. Select an open channel. HI CAN Press MENU briefly. NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob to DSC CALL select DSC CALL...
  • Page 28: Group

    Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The GROUP MMSI code appears and you can 100000001 now call the group members. Press SEND the PUSH – SEL knob at SEND CANCEL the VHF600 returns to the channel display screen. HI CAN NON COMMERCL...
  • Page 29: All Ships Call

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 26 All Ships Call This function lets you send any of the following types of ALL SHIPS calls: G Urgency - This call is for a vessel not yet in Distress, but may have a serious problem. G Safety - This call is used for a reason like debris in the water.
  • Page 30: Position Request

    This function lets you request the position of an individual vessel registered in the Directory. Note: The radio for which you want to receive position data must transmit the data before you can receive it. VHF600 radios can transmit and receive position data. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH –...
  • Page 31: Position Send

    KENT NEWMAN the name and address are correct. SEND Then press the PUSH – SEL knob to CANCEL select SEND If the VHF600 does not receive an POS REQUEST acknowledgement, the following KENT NEWMAN screen appears. SEND CANCEL When the called vessel sends its POS.REPLY...
  • Page 32 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 29 Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to GROUP select POS.SEND ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS SEND Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The POS SEND individual directory appears. KENT NEWMAN Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to PAUL HUBER select the name where you want to JUNE BRAWLEY...
  • Page 33: Standby

    The DSC STANDBY function lets the VHF600 answer DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message and record calls for response at another time. When you set the VHF600 to DSC STANDBY mode, voice traffic may still be active on any chosen channel.
  • Page 34: Call Wait

    Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to INDIVIDUAL select the options you want to view. [EXIT] Note: At least one call must be logged before you can proceed to the next step. If a call has not been logged, the VHF600 beeps and you cannot proceed.
  • Page 35 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 32 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to DISTRESS LOG select the information. KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY Press the PUSH – SEL knob to get DISTRESS LOG further information about the call KENT NEWMAN received.
  • Page 36: Using Setup

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 33 Using Setup Press MENU briefly. Press the PUSH – SEL knob at SETUP SETUP has 12 options as follows. To exit, select EXIT. Alarm Clock The alarm clock function works only if a GPS receiver is connected to the radio.
  • Page 37: Turning The Alarm On

    ALARM CLOCK select ALARM CLOCK TIME ADJUST DAYLITE SAV Press the PUSH – SEL knob. DIRECTORY Press the PUSH – SEL knob to ALARM CLOCK select . The VHF600 returns to the channel display screen and ALARM SET appears. ALARM SET...
  • Page 38: Turning The Alarm Off

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 35 When the VHF600 reaches the set HI CAN time the alarm sounds and ALARM ACTIVE and time display blinks. ALARM ACTIVE 10:15P Note: The alarm sounds when the set time is reached. You can turn off the alarm by pressing any key.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Time

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 36 Adjusting the Time This feature allows you to set the time difference between local time and the time that GPS receiver provided. This feature is available only when a GPS receiver is connected to the radio. Press MENU briefly.
  • Page 40: Setting Daylight Saving Time

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 37 Setting Daylight Saving Time This feature allows you to set up the time difference automatically by using an optional GPS receiver. Press MENU briefly. 06/15 11:00P 054± 30.0KT 70±00.000 N 100±00.000 W Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP .
  • Page 41: Setting Up The Directory

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 38 Setting Up the Directory This function lets you send an individual call, etc. The Directory function lets you store the name and number of up to 20 other vessels. You can set up your vessel’s alphanumeric identity and MMSI number in the directory.
  • Page 42: Entering New Information

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 39 Entering New Information Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP . The SETUP menu appears. SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM Press the PUSH – SEL knob at ALARM CLOCK DIRECTORY .
  • Page 43 After the directory data is entered, a COLLINS confirmation screen appears. 145678543 To confirm the name you entered, DIRECTORY select . Otherwise, select [NEW] Then press the PUSH – SEL knob. KENT NEWMAN The VHF600 returns to the following PAUL HUBER screen.
  • Page 44: Editing Existing Information

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 41 Editing Existing Information Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP . The SETUP menu appears. SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM Press the PUSH – SEL knob at ALARM CLOCK DIRECTORY .
  • Page 45 PUSH – SEL knob. The blinking digit moves to the right. After the directory data is edited, a COLLINS confirmation screen appears. 145678543 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The DIRECTORY VHF600 returns to the following [NEW] screen. COLLINS PAUL HUBER...
  • Page 46: Deleting Information

    [NEW] JIM CASSIDY KENT NEWMAN Press the PUSH – SEL knob at KENT NEWMAN DELETE EDIT DELETE [EXIT] Press the PUSH – SEL knob. KENT NEWMAN DELETE The VHF600 returns to the following DIRECTORY screen. [NEW] JIM CASSIDY [EXIT]...
  • Page 47: Selecting A Fips Code

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 44 Selecting a FIPS Code The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a particular area.
  • Page 48: Registering A New Fips Code

    FIPS CODE When you finished entering the last 501100 digit, the following confirmation screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The FIPS CODES VHF600 returns to the following [NEW] screen. 101000 101010...
  • Page 49: Editing A Fips Code

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 46 Editing a FIPS Code Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP . The SETUP menu appears. SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM Press the PUSH – SEL knob at TIME ADJUST FIPS DAYLITE SAV...
  • Page 50: Deleting A Fips Code

    When you finished editing the last FIPS CODE digit, the following confirmation 502200 screen appears. Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The FIPS CODES VHF600 returns to the following [NEW] screen. 101010 502200 Deleting a FIPS Code Press MENU briefly.
  • Page 51 [NEW] 101010 501100 Press the PUSH – SEL knob at 101010 DELETE EDIT DELETE [EXIT] 101010 DELETE Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The FIPS CODE VHF600 returns to the following [NEW] screen. 501100 [EXIT]...
  • Page 52: Auto Channel Switch

    To change this mode to , rotate AUTO CH SW the PUSH – SEL knob. (Default is set to Press the PUSH – SEL knob. DAYLITE SAV The VHF600 returns to the following DIRECTORY screen. FIPS AUTO CH SW...
  • Page 53: Position Reply

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 50 Position Reply This feature lets you transmit an acknowledgement automatically or on a call–by–call basis when another vessel requests your position information. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP .
  • Page 54 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 51 AUTO When the VHF600 receives a POS REQUEST position request, the following screen KENT NEWMAN appears. 06/20 11:00P ROUTINE MANUAL When the VHF600 receives a POS REQUEST position request, the following screen KENT NEWMAN appears.
  • Page 55: Channel Name (Ch Tag)

    5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 52 Channel Name (CH Tag) This feature lets you name each Marine channel. Note: The VHF600 radio comes pre- programmed with default channel HI USA names. But you can change them. Press MENU briefly. NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH –...
  • Page 56 SEL knob for more than two seconds when you enter the last character. To save your changes, press the CH01 TAG PUSH – SEL knob at KENT The VHF600 returns to the following CHANNEL TAG screen. 01 KENT 03 CG ONLY 05 VTS/COMM...
  • Page 57: Defaulting A Channel Name

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 54 Defaulting a Channel Name Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL SETUP . The SETUP menu appears. SETUP SYSTEM REV CH MEM Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob to FIPS select CH TAG...
  • Page 58: Setting Up A U.i.c

    03 CG ONLY 05 VTS/COMM Setting Up a U.I.C. The VHF600 can transmit and receive, USA, International, or Canadian frequencies. When you turn on the VHF600, USA channel mode is set as the default. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH –...
  • Page 59: Setting Up A Wham (Wireless Handheld Access Microphone)

    Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the VHF600 wired mic, be sure to set the BASE ID for the WHAM to the same BASE ID as the VHF600. (Please refer to the Owners Manual for the WHAM).
  • Page 60: Setting A Base Id

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 57 Setting a Base ID A base ID lets your radio and a WHAM work together. You must set the same base ID for both the radio and the WHAM. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH –...
  • Page 61: Changing The Link Channel

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 58 Changing the Link Channel This feature lets you change the channel between the VHF600 and the WHAM if you encounter interference. Press MENU briefly. HI USA NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at...
  • Page 62: Setting Up A Group Mmsi (Marine Mobile Service Identity)

    PUSH – SEL knob, and the blinking digit moves to the right. When you enter the final digit, a CH TAG confirmation screen appears. U.I.C Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The WHAM VHF600 returns to the following GROUP MMSI screen.
  • Page 63: Setting Up A User Mmsi

    Marine dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html or www.boatus.com/mmsi/. Important: You can only program your VHF600 with a User MMSI number twice. After that, you must send your VHF600 to West Marine for factory service. This feature lets you program an MMSI for sending and receiving DSC calls.
  • Page 64 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 61 Press the PUSH – SEL knob. The USER MMSI following screen appears. _________ Enter the USER MMSI code by USER MMSI rotating the PUSH – SEL knob 685749638 clockwise to increase the number, or counterclockwise to decrease it.
  • Page 65: Setting Up The System

    Rotate the PUSH – SEL knob CONTRAST counterclockwise to increase the ¡¡¡¡¡ background brightness level. When you find the most favorable CONTRAST brightness, press the PUSH – SEL LAMP ADJUST knob. The VHF600 returns to the KEY BEEP following screen. [EXIT]...
  • Page 66: Setting The Backlight

    LAMP ADJUST select the backlight brightness level. HIGH (Default is set to medium). MEDIUM When you find the most favorable CONTRAST brightness, press the PUSH – SEL LAMP ADJUST knob. The VHF600 returns to the KEY BEEP following screen. [EXIT]...
  • Page 67: Setting The Key Beep

    PUSH – SEL knob clockwise to ¡¡¡¡¡ increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. When you find the most favorable CONTRAST volume, press the PUSH – SEL LAMP ADJUST knob. The VHF600 returns to the KEY BEEP following screen. [EXIT]...
  • Page 68: Reviewing Channel Memory

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 65 Reviewing Channel Memory This feature lets you review all of the channels that have been programmed into the memory. Press MENU briefly. HI CAN NON COMMERCL Press the PUSH – SEL knob at DSC CALL REV CH MEM .
  • Page 69: Nmea Technical Setup

    UTC Time, Latitude, Longitude, Speed, Direction, and Date information. Data Amplitude : Over 3.0V Drive Capability : Over 10mA Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for “in dash” installation. Contact your West Marine store or dealer from whom you purchased the radio for information.
  • Page 70: Vhf Fm Marine Radio Telephone Channel And Functions

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 67 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) SHIP TO SHIP TO TYPE OF TRAFFIC CH Name FULL NAME DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE SHORE — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WEATHER10 WEATHER10...
  • Page 71: International Channels

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 68 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) SHIP TO SHIP TO TYPE OF TRAFFIC CH Name FULL NAME DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE SHORE — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WEATHER10 WEATHER10...
  • Page 72: Canadian Channels

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 69 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) SHIP TO SHIP TO TYPE OF TRAFFIC CH Name FULL NAME DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE SHORE — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WEATHER10 WEATHER10...
  • Page 73: Nwr-Same Event Codes

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 70 NWR-SAME EVENT CODE Event Code Standard EVENT LEVEL (Siren Type) Radio Status Warning Watch Statement Test Display Emergency Action Notification EMG NOTIFY Emergency Action Termination EMG END National Information Center NATION INFO Tornado Warning # TOW (or TOR) TORNADO Severe Thunderstorm Warning #...
  • Page 74: Specifications

    VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 71 Specifications General Channels : Transmit 55 Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather Controls : On-Off/Volume, Squelch Status Indicators : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI (High), LO (Low), USA, CAN, INT, ALT, MEM, WX and Channel Display Channel Display : LCD (Full Dot Matrix) Selector Switch...
  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    No or low voltage. Make sure the radio is The radio does not receiving power. turn on. Bad mic element. Call West Marine for When PTT is repair information. pressed, appears and other radios hear a “click” but cannot hear you transmit.
  • Page 76 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 73 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY You want to talk to You and the other Make sure that you are another radio user, user might be using both using the same but you cannot hear different country Country mode (USA, them.
  • Page 77: Care And Maintenance

    4:24 PM Page 74 Care and Maintenance Your VHF600 is a precision electronic instrument and you should treat it accordingly. Due to its rugged design, very little maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency.
  • Page 78 VHF600_UT921ZH 5/28/04 4:24 PM Page 75 Note...
  • Page 79: Three Year Limited Warranty

    WARRANTOR: WEST MARINE AMERICA CORPORATION (“West Marine”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: West Marine warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this West Marine Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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