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VHF 7200 US and 7200 EU Operation Manual
NAVMAN
Chapter 1 - General Information
1.1 Features
Congratulations on your purchase of a Navman VHF 7200 US, or 7200 EU marine band VHF
radio. All of these models provide the following useful features:
• Prominent Channel Display and Rotary Channel Selector knob with PRESS TO
ENTER function
• Local/Distance Mode to eliminate noise in high traffi c urban areas
• Adjustable Contrast Settings for the screen
• Adjustable Keypad Backlighting for easy night-time use
• Waterproof and submersible to comply with JIS-7
• GPS Latitude and Longitude (LL) and Time Display (when connected to a GPS)
• INFO Key to display Barometric histogram data, Temperature, and Receiver Signal
Strength
• Happy Fish symbol that predicts the best fi shing times
• Choice of High or Low (25 W or 1W) Transmission Power
• Top centred PTT Button for comfortable left- or right-handed use
• Powerful 4W External Audio Output
• Access to all currently-available Marine VHF Channel Banks (USA, Canada,
International) including Weather Channels where available
• Special CH16 or CH16/9 Key for quick access to the Priority (International Distress)
Channel
• Special 3CH Key to select your three Favorite Channels
• PSCAN (similar to dual watch) Facility
• DSC (Digital Select Calling) Capability that meets USCG SC101 and US Class D
Standards. 7200 US only
• DSC (Digital Select Calling) Capability that meets EC Class D Standards. 7200 EU only
• DISTRESS Call Button to automatically transmit the MMSID and position until an
acknowledgement is received
• Easy access to a Buddy List of up to 20 favorite people
• MMSID storage for three Favorite Groups
• Group Call and All Ships Call Facility
• LL Position Polling information and Track Your Buddy
• Weather Predictor indicator with fi ve icons
• Weather Alert facility. 7200 US only
• ATIS Facility for inland waterways. 7200 EU only
• Alphanumeric Microphone for easy, direct channel entry and information editing.
7200 EU only.