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PRESIDENT PM-500 SWF Owner's Manual

A flating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way vhf marine transceiver
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  • Page 1 PM-500 SWF Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Making A Distress Call

    MAKING A DISTRESS CALL Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here: 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. On the radio, press the 16/9-TRI button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MAKING A DISTRESS CALL ..........(inside front cover) PM-500 SWF INTRODUCTION ..............4 Features ....................4 GETTING STARTED ..................5 What’s Included ..................5 Controls and Indicators ................6 Connect Drop-In Charger with AC adaptor ..........7 Install the Battery Pack ................7 Attaching the Beltclip ................

  • Page 4: Pm-500 Swf Introduction

    This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the PM-500 SWF features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED What’s Included AC Adapter PM-500 SWF Drop-in Charger NiMH Battery Pack Beltclip Carabiner Clip Owner’s Manual If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your place of purchase, immediately.

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators 1 Antenna 14 Channel Indicator 2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 15 Scan Indicator 3 Power BOOST Button 16 TX Indicator 4 MONITOR Button 17 TX HI/LO Power Indicator 5 CHANNEL Up/Down Key 18 Canada Channel Mode 6 HI/LO (Transmit Power) / KEY- 19 Triple Watch Indicator LOCK Key 20 Memory Indicator...

  • Page 7: Connect Drop-In Charger With Ac Adaptor

    Connect Drop-In Charger with AC adaptor Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger. The drop-in charger is not water proof. En- sure the radio is dry before connecting to the charger.

  • Page 8: Using The Carabiner Clip

    Using the Carabiner Clip Use the carabiner clip to conveniently secure the PM-500 SWF to a belt or strap. The PM-500 SWF will float when the carabiner clip is not con- nected and the battery cover securely fastened. Charging the Battery Pack Your radio includes charging cradle and rechargeable battery pack.
  • Page 9 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 Low Battery (flashing) Empty Battery When PTT is pressed at Level 1, an error tone sounds and trans- mission is disabled. Once at Level 1 the unit will automatically shutdown after 60 seconds. Recharge the battery at any time. From empty the battery will take up to 13 hours to fully charge.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner’s manual com- pletely before attempting to operate the unit. Basics Power On/Off 1. Press and hold to turn the radio ON. A channel number and battery level should appear on the display.

  • Page 11: Squelch

    The squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there are no signals present. Make sure to first select a channel not in use before setting the squelch in your PM-500 SWF VHF Marine radio. S1 - max sensitivity (min squelch) S2 - med sensitivity (med squelch) S3 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch) 1.

  • Page 12: Srt Channel Mode

    Press and hold SQL/UIC to switch between USA, International, and Cana- dian Channel Modes. To Transmit and Receive The PM-500 SWF uses U.S., Canadian and International Marine Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequen- cies is printed on p. 18 - p. 21.

  • Page 13: One-Touch Channel 16/09

    One-touch Channel 16/09 Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1. You are now on channel 20. 2. To monitor channel 16, press 16/9. 3. To monitor channel 9, press 16/9 again. 4.

  • Page 14: Scanning

    MEM disappears. Drop-out Delay While scanning, the PM-500 SWF stops at a busy channel and receives a signal. When the received signal is over, the unit will wait for 2 seconds for the return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.

  • Page 15: Back Lighting

    Back Lighting The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically switches ON every time a key (except PTT and BOOST) is pressed. It turns OFF 10 secs after the last key is pressed.

  • Page 16: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    • If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency situation. Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio damage. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. • You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your PRESIDENT dealer. Common Questions Problem Things to Try The radio won’t turn on...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General - Channels : All US / International / Canada marine channels - Frequency Control : PLL - Frequency Tolerance : Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) - Operating Temperature : -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (+122°F) - Antenna : Flexible Whip - Microphone...

  • Page 18: Channels And Frequencies (Mhz)

    CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ) US Channel Frequencies and Names US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.050 156.050 Simplex Vessel traffic system/commercial 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel traffic system/commercial 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-ship safety 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial...

  • Page 19: Canadian Channel Frequencies And Names

    US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial 156.525 Inhibit Receive only Digital Selective Calling 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial (Ship-Ship) 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation 156.725 156.725...
  • Page 20 Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater Calling Channel 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.650 156.650 Simplex, 1W Bridge To Bridge 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 156.750...

  • Page 21: International Channel Frequencies And Names

    Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation 156.775 156.775 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.875 156.875 Simplex, 1W Port Operation 156.925 156.925 Simplex Inter Ship 156.975 156.975...
  • Page 22 International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel traffic system 156.750 156.750 Simplex, 1W Environmental 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling 156.850 156.850 Simplex, 1W Govt maritime control 161.500 156.900 Duplex Port operation 161.550 156.950 Duplex Commercial 161.600...
  • Page 23 International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 161.575 156.975 Duplex Port operation 161.625 157.025 Duplex Port operation 161.675 157.075 Duplex Port operation 161.725 157.125 Duplex Port operation 161.775 157.175 Duplex Port operation 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine operator 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine operator...

  • Page 24: Regulations And Safety Warnings

    Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by PRESIDENT. Changes or modifications not approved by PRESIDENT could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 25: Three Year Limited Warranty

    Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modi- fications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 28 SIÈGE SOCIAL / HEAD OFFICE - FRANCE Route de Sète - BP 100 - 34540 BALARUC Site internet : http:\\www.president-electronics.com Email : groupe@president-electronics.com 1373/07-13 U01UT639DZZ(0)

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