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VHF50 VHF Radio

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Introduction ........................................2
Service ...............................................2
Licensing............................................2
LCD Description.................................3
Turning the Radio On ........................3
Adjusting the Volume .........................3
Receive Mode....................................4
Squelch Control .................................4
Changing Channels ...........................4
Changing Between USA, 
International and Canadian Modes....5
Transmitting a Signal .........................6
Selecting the Transmit Power............6
Battery Level Display .........................7
Listening to the Weather....................7
Channel 16/19 Key ............................8
Dual Watch Mode ..............................8
Scanning Channels............................9
Auto Back-Light................................11
Keypad Lock ....................................11
Restoring Factory Settings ..............12
Battery Options for the VHF50 ........12
Maintenance ....................................12
Troubleshooting Guide.....................13
USA Frequency Chart......................14
International Frequency Chart .........15
Canadian Frequency Chart .............16
WX Frequency Chart .......................17
Accessories and Parts .....................17
Specifications...................................17
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...18

 

Summary of Contents for VHF50

Page 1: ...nsmitting a Signal 6 Selecting the Transmit Power 6 Battery Level Display 7 Listening to the Weather 7 Channel 16 19 Key 8 Dual Watch Mode 8 Scanning Channels 9 Auto Back Light 11 Keypad Lock 11 Resto...

Page 2: ...023 repair westmarine com 831 761 4205 Radio Licenses 1 Ship Station License An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in US waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR...

Page 3: ...ad is locked Fig 1 Volume Display 1 Turning the Radio On Press and hold the PWR key for over two seconds to turn the VHF50 on The radio will power up in the same condition as it was last used The last...

Page 4: ...ow the squelch The radio will automatically return to Channel Selection Mode If the VOL key is pressed and released when in Squelch Control Mode the radio will return to Channel Selection Mode Higher...

Page 5: ...o USA Fig 5a 5c Three seconds after the last key stroke the Country Mode Display will stop blinking and show the Country Mode The radio will automatically return to Channel Selection Mode If the VOL U...

Page 6: ...ndition is low one last transmission will be allowed then an error tone will sound with BAT LO displayed No further transmission will be allowed 8 Selecting the Transmit Power To change the transmit p...

Page 7: ...ng to the Weather To listen to the weather channels press the Weather WX key Press the or keys to select the weather channel of interest for your area generally Channel 01 02 or 03 Fig 9a To return to...

Page 8: ...Watch Mode Dual Watch Mode allows you to monitor a desired channel e g Channel 61 as well as Channel 16 To activate Dual Watch Mode first select the channel you d like to monitor using the or keys an...

Page 9: ...and hold the SCAN MEM key for two seconds To remove the dis played channel from Scan Memory press and hold the SCAN MEM key for two seconds If the displayed channel is in scan memory the MEM indicato...

Page 10: ...fic the radio will transmit on the current channel before continuing to scan If the PTT key is pressed while scan ning and the radio is not stopped for traffic the radio will transmit on the Start Cha...

Page 11: ...e 14 Auto Back Light If any key is pressed the display and key pad light will turn on and remain on for 10 seconds after the last key press 15 Keypad Lock If the I key located below the PTT key is pre...

Page 12: ...rove the connection Never transmit without an antenna attached to avoid damage to the radio Avoid using or placing the VHF50 in areas with temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 60 C 140 F Do not place...

Page 13: ...are on a channel which is limited to 1 watt transmit power e g Ch 13 or you are on a receive only channel e g WX Remedy Change to an unrestricted TX RX channel Symptom The SCAN key does not start the...

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Page 15: ...ex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 26 161 9000 157 3000 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 27 161 9500 157 3500 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 28 162 0000 157 4000 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 60 160 6250 1...

Page 16: ...OR 25 161 8500 157 2500 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 26 161 9000 157 3000 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 27 161 9500 157 3500 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPERATOR 28 162 0000 157 4000 Duplex MAR OPER M...

Page 17: ...hium Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack 5531538 ANT50 Flexible Rubber Antenna 3895547 West Marine VHF50 Radio Specifications Dimensions Operating Voltage 7 2Vdc Battery Capacity 1200mAH Li Ion Transmitter...

Page 18: ...requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator is displayed on the screen You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch ALWAYS maintain at least a 1 inch...

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Page 20: ...pair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except ship ping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with...

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