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Owner’s Manual

Guide d’utilisation

Model / Modèle 12019113

VHF255

Floating Dual Band

Two-Way Marine Radio

Radio maritime bidirectionnelle

à deux bandes

Summary of Contents for 12019113

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Guide d utilisation Model Mod le 12019113 VHF255 A VHF255 Floating Dual Band Two Way Marine Radio Radio maritime bidirectionnelle deux bandes...

Page 2: ...r or read the latitude and longitude from your GPS 7 State the nature of your distress e g are you sinking medical emergency man overboard on fire adrift etc 8 State the type of assistance you need me...

Page 3: ...e vous ou lisez les coordonn es de longitude et de latitude apparaissant sur votre dispositif GPS 7 R v lez la nature de votre d tresse par exemple nous sommes en train de couler urgence m dicale un h...

Page 4: ...13 Scan mode operation E 13 Using the radio in scan mode E 14 Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch E 14 Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch E 15 Both Weather Alert and Triple Dual Watch in scan m...

Page 5: ...7 Charging the Battery E 27 Important notes on charging the battery E 28 Attaching the Belt Clip E 28 Maintenance and Troubleshooting E 30 Common Questions E 30 Specifications E 32 Regulations and Saf...

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Page 7: ...ted This means that the speaker microphone is attached or the sealing plug is fitted and the battery pack or case and antenna are attached and securely fastened After your radio is submerged in water...

Page 8: ...t watch modes let you monitor up to two Coast Guard Distress Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one regular marine channel All marine VHF channels for the U S Canada and international...

Page 9: ...ging Cradle AC DC Charging Adapter 12012571 Lithium Ion Battery 12012555 VHF255 Radio with Antenna DC Charging Adapter 12012563 Alkaline Battery Tray batteries not included 12303038 Wrist Strap 120125...

Page 10: ...ather alert button SCAN MEM scan memory button BAND 1 2 5 5W button Full dot matrix display MENU button ENTER LOCK button Microphone Strobe SOS light Squelchknob Turn clockwise to decrease channel noi...

Page 11: ...nnels 16 9 TRI Red 1st press Go to channel 16 2nd press Go to channel 9 3rd press Go back to the starting channel Turn Triple Watch on and off MENU Access the radio menus NA ENTER LOCK Select menu ite...

Page 12: ...is highlighted in reversed out text Use Channel up to move up a line in the menu Use Channel down to move down a line in the menu Press ENTER LOCK to choose the selected item Select Exit to close the...

Page 13: ...ise is filtered and you can hear only the transmission If you switch to a channel with a lot of noise or a weak trans mission you may need to readjust the squelch level again Setting the squelch level...

Page 14: ...r you press a key on the radio the backlight stays on for 5 seconds and then turns off automatically You can change the amount of time the LCD and keypad backlight stays on 1 Press the MENU button and...

Page 15: ...ENTER LOCK The radio returns to the Marine Main menu 3 Press MENU to return to the main screen Using the external speaker mic jack You can connect an optional external speaker mic SM81 part number 120...

Page 16: ...el Hear the current or forecasted weather Press WX ALERT In addition to the three operation modes your radio provides four different watch modes which you can activate during any operation mode In the...

Page 17: ...ormal mode operation To transmit remove the radio from the charger then press and hold Push to talk Release the button when you are finished talking For the best sound quality hold the microphone abou...

Page 18: ...ecking the weather channel Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in normal mode the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds with Dual Watch...

Page 19: ...e channels from lowest to highest If the radio detects a signal on a channel it stays on that channel as long as the signal is received when the signal stops the radio continues scanning wx Every 7 se...

Page 20: ...d hold SCAN MEM again MEMORY no longer displays When the radio stays on a channel press SCAN MEM to leave that channel and resume scanning To stop scanning press the SCAN MEM button again the radio re...

Page 21: ...adio performs both checks at their scheduled time Weather mode The NOAA weather channels now cooperate with the FCC to alert you of other hazards besides weather child abduction alerts nuclear biologi...

Page 22: ...don t need Weather Alert Watch to check the weather channel every seven seconds If you activate Weather Alert Watch while operating in weather mode it operates as a type of sleep mode the radio stays...

Page 23: ...teps below to open the marine band menu 1 If the top of the display does not show Marine Band press the BAND 1 2 5 5W button until VHF displays 2 Wait for the display to show the marine band screen th...

Page 24: ...ntrast RVS Adjust the display contrast 10 contrast levels default 7 Dual TriWatch Choose between triple watch and dual watch 16 9 TriWatch 16 DualWatch Key Beep Turn the key touch tones on or off On O...

Page 25: ...e E 34 for a list of receive only channels Boosting the transmission power In most situations the 1 Watt transmission power is all you need If you find yourself far away from other stations and have t...

Page 26: ...select the UIC channel mode desired press ENTER LOCK 3 The radio beeps twice and returns to the Marine Menu screen Press MENU to return to the Main screen Using the Strobe SOS Light You can use this r...

Page 27: ...on and application forms visit the FCC online at www fcc gov wtb uls or call the FCC Hotline at 1 800 418 3676 If you have any questions you can contact the FCC directly at 1 888 255 5322 No license i...

Page 28: ...DCS privacy codes Normally any FRS GMRS radio that is within range and using the same channel can hear FRS GMRS conversations To prevent other radios from hearing you or to reduce interference with o...

Page 29: ...different channel Any channel that has a privacy code enabled has an asterisk in the display 3 Choose On to enable a privacy code on this channel or choose Off to disable a previously set code 4 Enter...

Page 30: ...of the code in the same way Note If you try to enter a code number less than 001 or greater than 142 an error tone sounds When the third digit is correct press ENTER LOCK The screen displays the chan...

Page 31: ...partment Make sure the seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on it If the seal looks worn or damaged contact customer service to order a replacement SKU 12012555 see back cover p...

Page 32: ...cover open 3 Align the batteries positive and negative terminals with the drawing on the case and snap each battery into place 4 Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the case into the notches on...

Page 33: ...les 2 Using a 1 8 inch or 3 mm drill bit drill two holes 1 2 inch 13mm deep 3 Use the provided screws to attach the charger to the surface Charging the Battery Your radio includes a charger and a rech...

Page 34: ...ty or wet Important notes on charging the battery Charge the battery fully before using the radio When the battery is completely charged the CHARGE LED on the charger turns green Don t use the charger...

Page 35: ...Place the clip on the post and slide the clip upwards until it clicks into place To remove the belt clip 1 Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation is towards the bottom of the radio 2 Slide the...

Page 36: ...Problem Things to Try The radio won t turn on Charge the radio The power LED on the charger doesn t turn on Don t use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Mak...

Page 37: ...can transmit but no one can hear me Check your UIC channel settings does the area you are in use different channel assignments I m not getting hazard alerts Make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on...

Page 38: ...ip Microphone Built in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8 0 5 Watt Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7 4V 1040 mAh Size without antenna 5 95 H x 2 56 W x 1 77 D inch 15...

Page 39: ...Vessel traffic system commercial 5A 156 250 156 250 Simplex Vessel traffic system commercial 6 156 300 156 300 Simplex Inter ship safety 7A 156 350 156 350 Simplex Commercial 8 156 400 156 400 Simple...

Page 40: ...275 Simplex Port operation 66A 156 325 156 325 Simplex Port operation 67 156 375 156 375 Simplex 1W Bridge To Bridge 68 156 425 156 425 Simplex Non Commercial 69 156 475 156 475 Simplex Non Commercia...

Page 41: ...Simplex Canadian Coast Guard 5A 156 250 156 250 Simplex Vessel Traffic System 6 156 300 156 300 Simplex Inter Ship Safety 7A 156 350 156 350 Simplex Commercial 8 156 400 156 400 Simplex Commercial 9 1...

Page 42: ...56 175 Simplex Port Operation 64 160 825 156 225 Duplex Marine Operator 64A 156 225 156 225 Simplex Port Operation 65A 156 275 156 275 Simplex Port Operation 66A 156 325 156 325 Simplex 1W Port Operat...

Page 43: ...al Marine Channels Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 1 160 650 156 050 Duplex Marine operator 2 160 700 156 100 Duplex Marine operator 3 160 750 156 150 Duplex Marine operator 4 160 800 156 200 Duplex Ma...

Page 44: ...156 025 Duplex Marine operator 61 160 675 156 075 Duplex Marine operator 62 160 725 156 125 Duplex Marine operator 63 160 775 156 175 Duplex Marine operator 64 160 825 156 225 Duplex Marine operator...

Page 45: ...peration 83 161 775 157 175 Duplex Port operation 84 161 825 157 225 Duplex Marine operator 85 161 875 157 275 Duplex Marine operator 86 161 925 157 325 Duplex Marine operator 87 157 375 157 375 Simpl...

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Page 47: ...32 203 5 7 85 4 20 131 8 33 210 7 8 88 5 21 136 5 34 218 1 9 91 5 22 141 3 35 225 7 10 94 8 23 146 2 36 233 6 11 97 4 24 151 4 37 241 8 12 100 0 25 156 7 38 250 3 DCS Code List Code No DCS Code Octal...

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Page 49: ...cense application from your nearest FCC field office for US users or Industry Canada for Canadian users Basic Radio Guidelines You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aw...

Page 50: ...ations not approved by West Marine could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Exposure Information In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States wi...

Page 51: ...om the user s face The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided For more information about RF exposure please vi...

Page 52: ...arrants to the original retail purchaser of the West Marine product where the purchase is made in the United States or Canada that for thirty six 36 months from date of original retail purchase said p...

Page 53: ...parts or components added to the product that are not appropriate for this product or its use THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO...

Page 54: ...You must keep your serial number or order number for the product This is found on the product itself or on your receipt You must not do any of the things that will make the warranty invalid as provide...

Page 55: ...freight collect If we determine that the problem is not covered under this warranty we will notify you of this when we return your product to you to the address you provide us in the United States exc...

Page 56: ...will be provided to you under the terms of the Plus Protection Plan Contract Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service How State Law Relates to the Warranty This warranty giv...

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