VHF 300 Series Owner’s Manual
Basic Operation
Enabling WX (Weather) Alerts
You can enable your radio to continually monitor NOAA weather alerts. If the radio detects
an incoming weather alert, it will automatically tune to the WX channel that is broadcasting
the alert. The radio will not receive WX alerts if the transmitter is active.
NOTE:
When you enable weather alerts, the radio only monitors the last monitored weather
channel.
1. Press the
Channel
knob to access WX mode.
2. Select
ALERT
.
3. Select
EXIT
or press the
Channel
knob to return to the Home screen.
The icon indicates that WX alerts are enabled.
Disabling WX (Weather) Alerts
1. Press the
Channel
knob to access WX mode.
2. Select
ALERT
.
3. Select
EXIT
to return to the Home screen.
Automatic Transmitter Identification System
The Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is a vessel identification system
that can be used on certain inland waterways in certain countries throughout Europe. Your
Garmin dealer can program your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you plan to
use your radio on waterways that are within the bounds of the Regional Arrangement
Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways (the Basel Agreement). The
use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel
Agreement.
When you enable ATIS, a data signal identifying your station is sent at the end of every
transmission. Data identifying your position is not sent; however, your position is calculated
through the method of triangulation by coastal stations receiving your transmissions.
To enable ATIS, enter your ATIS identification number (see below), and then turn on ATIS
). Contact your Garmin dealer to determine your ATIS identification number
and to learn about ATIS requirements for your region.
Your radio disables the following functions when you enable ATIS:
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Dual watch and Tri watch
Channel scanning
The following International channels are restricted to transmit on low-power (1 watt) when
you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77.
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