Getting Started; Selecting A Channel - West Marine VHF 150 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

To start using your VHF150, follow the steps below.
1. Rotate VOLUME until the dis-
play lights and the Power On tone
sounds. The West Marine animat-
ed 'splash' screen displays followed
by the model number. Set the vol-
ume to a comfortable listening level. The display
shows channel 16 (default) in the US marine band,
a 5 watt level and the label DISTRESS at the bottom
edge. Press ▲ or ▼ to change channels. The marine
channels begin at 01 and continue, in a closed loop,
through 88A. Using either key you can manually se-
lect a channel to use.
2. Press WX to switch to the weather channels. Ten
channels are designated as weather channels. All
carry the same information. One will provide the best
reception for your particular area. Use ▲ or ▼ to cy-
cle through the ten channels until you locate the one
with the best reception. Press WX to return to marine
channels 1 to 88
A

Selecting a Channel

To receive transmissions and transmit
signals, select a working channel. When
you fi rst apply power, the screen dis-
plays the default band (Marine USA),
the default power setting (5W), and the battery power level
icon.
To change the channel, press ▲ or ▼. The default channel
names appear next to the channel numbers along the left
border of the screen.
To cycle rapidly through the channels, press and hold either
▲ or ▼ for about one-half second.
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