Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 184

VHF Marine Radio
ing and a digital broadcast of your boat's position. The
unit offers premium sound quality so each message is
loud and clear. Also, the VHF receives NOAA weather
alert information.
For more information refer to the Garmin VHF owner's
manual.
Using the VHF Marine Radio
1. Ensure that the "house" battery switch and electronics
helm switch are activated.
2. Press and hold the red 16/9 (power) key to turn the
unit to the "on" position.
3. Press and hold the red 16/9 (power) key to turn the
unit to the "off " position.
4. Familiarize yourself with the VHF owner's manual be-
fore attempting to use the component. Learn the func-
tions of the front panel keys and the microphone.
6. On the following pages are several quick-start guides
on the basic components and screens. Refer to the VHF
owner's manual for more complete information.
5. Note: You must enter an MMSI number before attempting to
use the emergency DSC capabilities of the VHF marine radio.
The DSC function is outlined in the VHF owner's manual.
The standard yacht VHF ma-
rine radio features up to 25
watts of transmitting power
and DSC capability. There are
3 dedicated soft keys linked
to a 3.2" screen to select and
view the information the
yachtsman needs.
The radio is interfaced to the
chartplotter which permits
you to obtain mayday signal-
VHF Quick Reference Guide
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