Operation - Am Band - West Marine VHF 250 Owner's Manual

receiving use. The transmission/reception range depends on
local terrain, the presence of steel and similar structures as
well as other variables.
1. Use either ▲ or ▼ to reach one of the 14 available
channels.
2. Press PTT while holding the radio a few inches from
your mouth. Release PTT to hear the reply.
Note: if you encounter communication interference from
other FRS users in your area, enable the CTCSS encoding.
See Setting CTCSS Codes on Page 41.

Operation - AM Band

The AM Band lets you listen
to standard AM broadcasts
between 500 and 1800 KHz
depending on the chosen
frequency step option. To select
that option, and others, refer to
Accessing the Menus on Page
35.
1. Press ▲ or ▼ to step to the desired AM station.
2. Press and hold ▲ or ▼. The stations are selected
rapidly and the radio stops on the next strong station.
Note: AM broadcasts are subject to interference from many
outside sources, as well as weather disturbances. The signal
strength and atmospheric conditions can also play a part in
reception.
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