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V20
VHF Radio
Owner' Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................2
Service ...............................................2
Licensing............................................2
LCD Description.................................3
Turning the Radio On ........................3
Adjusting the Volume .........................3
Receive Mode....................................4
Changing Channels ...........................4
Channel Descriptions.........................5
Adjusting the Squelch ........................6
Transmitting a Signal .........................6
Selecting the Transmit Power............7
Battery Level Display .........................8
Weather Mode ...................................9
Weather Alert ...................................10
16/9 Operation .................................11
Triple Watch Mode...........................12
Scanning Channels..........................12
STEP Mode .....................................15
Keypad Lock ....................................16
Restore Factory Settings .................16
Time Out Transmit Setting ...............17
Display Back-Light ...........................17
Battery Options for the V20 .............17
Maintenance ....................................18
Troubleshooting Guide.....................19
USA Frequency Chart......................20
International Frequency Chart .........21
Canadian Frequency Chart .............22
WX Frequency Chart .......................23
Accessories and Parts .....................24
Specifications...................................24
Emergency Communications...........26
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Scanning Channels......12 STEP Mode ........15 Keypad Lock ........16 Restore Factory Settings ....16 Time Out Transmit Setting ....17 Display Back-Light ......17 Battery Options for the V20 .....17 Maintenance ........18 Troubleshooting Guide.....19 USA Frequency Chart......20 International Frequency Chart ..21 Canadian Frequency Chart .....22 WX Frequency Chart .......23... -
Page 2: Introduction
Welcome! Radio Licenses: Thank you for purchasing the Seafit V20. 1. Ship Station License This product was designed and built for An FCC ship station license is no longer boaters to use in the harsh marine envi- required for any vessel traveling in US ronment. -
Page 3: Lcd Description
Level, etc. are restored. The Radio Status Display will show POWER ON. (Fig. 1) 2. Adjusting the Volume Fig. 1: Power On Display Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 4: Receive Mode
• The radio displays memory status and TX Power status of the channel as you change the channels. (Fig. 4) Fig. 4: Channel number and memory status Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 5: Channel Descriptions
Channel 16 is automatically selected, not the last channel used. (Fig. 6a–6c) • The Radio Status Display will verify your selection with SEL USA, SEL INTERNATIONAL, and SEL Fig. 6b: Select Fig. 6c: Select CANADIAN. International Mode Canadian Mode Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Adjusting The Squelch
When PTT button is released, the radio returns to Receive Mode. As soon as the PTT key is pressed, • the Radio Status Display will show the transmit power selected. (Fig. 8a) Fig. 8a: Transmitting at High Transmit Power Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Selecting The Transmit Power
1 watt power as well as the radio’s maximum transmit power. The Seafit V20 radio actually has three trans- mit powers: 5 watts (HI), 1 watt (MED), and 0.5 watts (LOW). The general rule is to use the lowest... -
Page 8: Battery Level Display
(Fig. 10) Fig. 10: Low Battery Warning Display • When the low battery warning mes- sage is displayed, the radio allows one final transmission but it will not allow further transmissions. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Weather Mode
Mode, while listening to Channels 16 and 9. While in Weather Mode, the MEM, • UIC, SCAN, H/L keys will not work. If they are pressed , the radio will sound an error tone. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 10: Weather Alert
(Fig. 12c) • When an alert tone is detected, the Scan and Triple Watch functions are cancelled. Fig. 12c: Weather Alert Display in Weather Mode Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 11: 16/9 Operation
Channel 16, DISTRESS Display Triple Watch, Triple Watch operation is paused temporarily and it changes from Triple Watch to Channel 16 to Channel 09 and back to Triple Watch in turn. Fig. 13c: Channel 9, NON COML Display Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: Triple Watch Mode
Before you can scan channels, you need to store two or more channels into the radio’s scan memory. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... - Page 13 Priority Scan Mode scans the memorized channels in ascending (or descending) order, but checks for traffic on Channel 16 between each memory channel. This makes it more likely that you’ll be aware of important traffic on Channel 16. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual...
- Page 14 If the 16/9/TRI key is pressed • briefly, the radio will switch from Channel 16 to Channel 9 and back to Scan Mode in turn. Pressing the WX key while scanning • will change to Weather Channel Mode. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Page 15: Step Mode
If you can’t seem to select the channels that you want, check for the STEP indicator on Fig. 16b: Step Off Display the display. Press and hold MEM/STEP to exit Step Mode. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Keypad Lock
Last Used Channel …………Channel 16 WX Mode ……………………Disabled Last Used WX Channel ………………01 Key Lock ……………………Disabled Triple Watch ……………………Disabled WX Alert ……………………Disabled STEP …………………………Disabled TX Output Power ………………High All Channel MEM …………Disabled Squelch Level …………………………4 TOT time ……………………5 minutes Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Time Out Transmit Setting
The problem is that there is no way to notify him that the problem exists since the radio cannot receive traffic. The V20 has a Time Out Transmit feature Fig. 19a: TOT Set Display that allows you to set a maximum period of PTT key press time before the radio will revert to Receive Mode. -
Page 18: Maintenance
22. Maintenance The V20 also includes the DC200 Cigarette Lighter Cord. The DC200 can • The V20 is designed to provide years power the SC200 charger base from any of trouble free operation with virtual- cigarette lighter socket. The DC200 plugs ly no maintenance. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
• Avoid using or placing the V20 in areas with temperatures below -20ºC • Keep your battery contacts clean! (-4ºF) or above +60ºC (+140ºF). Do Wipe frequently. If visible corrosion not place in windshields, etc. appears, polish with an emery cloth or similar fine abrasive. -
Page 20: Usa Frequency Chart
GOVERNMENT 161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 157.4250 157.4250 Simplex COMMERCL COMMERCIAL (SHIP-SHIP) Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: International Frequency Chart
161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 22: Canadian Frequency Chart
161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: Wx Frequency Chart
WX Frequency Chart Channel No. (MHz) Name WX01 162.5500 WEATHER1 WX02 162.4000 WEATHER2 WX03 162.4750 WEATHER3 WX04 162.4250 WEATHER4 WX05 162.4500 WEATHER5 WX06 162.5000 WEATHER6 WX07 162.5250 WEATHER7 WX08 161.6500 WEATHER8 WX09 161.7750 WEATHER9 WX10 163.2750 WEATHR10 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Accessories And Parts
Adjacent Channel Selectivity > 70dBc Intermodulation Distortion > 65dBc Spurious Response > 70dBc AF Output 0.5W Speaker Impedance 8 Ohm Performance specifications are nominal value, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... -
Page 25: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Warning: “PTT” switch. Your Seafit V20 generates RF electromagnetic energy when transmit- • ALWAYS maintain at least a 1-inch ting. This radio was designed to meet the (2.5 cm) separation distance between your body (including the face and FCC’s rules and regulations for the maxi- mum permissible exposure to radio fre- eyes) and any surface of the radio. -
Page 26: Emergency Communications
# of injuries, type of help or equipment needed. After making a Mayday call, allow the Coast Guard, other rescue agencies, or other boaters to contact you. If you don’t hear from anyone in a minute, repeat your message. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual... - Page 27 Watch will be helpful, since they allow Channel 6 (Intership Safety Channel) or you to hear hailing calls on Channel 16, Channel 22 (Coast Guard Working while listening to conversations that inter- Channel). est you. Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual...
- Page 28 Three-Year Limited Warranty IMPORTANT: Evidence of original purchase, such as the original receipt, a cancelled check, or a credit card receipt is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: WEST MARINE PRODUCTS, INC. (“WEST MARINE”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: WEST MARINE warrants for three years, to the original retail owner and user, this product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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