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7. 

If you are satisfied with the list of FIPS codes, select 

[Exit]

 to close the menu.

OR 

To edit an existing FIPS code, select the code you want to change from the list. 

8. 

To delete the FIPS code, select 

Delete

. To edit the code, select 

Edit

, then use the 

PUSH/EnTER

 knob to change each of 

the six digits as described above. 

9. 

When you are finished, select 

[Exit]

 to close the menu. 

using the scrambler

 

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NOTE: This feature requires the installation of an optional scrambler board. Contact your dealer for more information.

The scrambler feature allows you to talk privately with other radios; only radios that have the same scrambler code will be 

able to decode your transmissions.

Setting the scrambler code

Your radio must use the same scrambler code as any radios you want to speak to.

1. 

Open the normal menu and choose the 

Setup

 sub-menu. 

2. 

Select 

Scramble

3. 

Turn the 

PUSH/EnTER

 knob to select one of the 32 available scrambler codes, and press 

PUSH/EnTER

Activating scrambler mode

To send a scrambled transmission, select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and hold 

1W/25W-SCRAMbLER

 for 

2 seconds. Any transmissions you send on that channel will be scrambled until you turn the scrambler feature off. (To turn off 

the scrambler featuer, press and hold 

1W/25W-SCRAMbLER

 again.)

 

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The scrambler function is automatically disabled on channel 16; in USA channel mode, the scrambler function is also 

disabled on channels 9 and 15. 

Changing Display and sound Options 

Contrast 

Your radio display has 10 levels of contrast. To adjust the contrast, press and hold 

CALL-MEnU

 while the radio is idle. Select 

System

 and then 

Contrast

. Turn the 

PUSH/EnTER

 knob to change the contrast to your desired level. 

To restore the default contrast setting, turn the radio off. Press 

CALL-MEnU

 and hold it in while you turn the radio on. 

Lamp adjust 

Your radio has 10 brightness levels on the display. To adjust the brightness, press and hold 

CALL-MEnU

 while the radio is 

idle. Select 

System

 and then 

Lamp Adjust.

 Turn the 

PUSH/EnTER

 knob to change the brightness to your desired level. 

Changing the key beep volume 

Key beep is the tone that sounds when you press a key or a button. To change the volume of the key beep, press and hold 

CALL-MEnU

 while the radio is idle. Select 

System

 and then 

Key Beep

. Choose a volume level (

1

 through 

4

), or select level 0 

to turn off the key beep. 

02

16

Scramble ID

Back[CLR]

Select[ENT]

Scramble

Setup

Press and hold - 

Summary of Contents for VHF680

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Guide d utilisation Model mod le 12019147 VHF680 Class D DSC Marine Radio with Hailer Radio maritime ASN de classe D avec appel la voix...

Page 2: ...imes and call sign boat registration number once 5 Say MAYDAY name or call sign of your boat 6 Tell where you are what navigational aids or landmarks are near or read the latitude and longitude from y...

Page 3: ...le num ro d identification de votre bateau une fois 5 Dites MAYDAY nom ou indicatif d appel de votre bateau une fois 6 Donnez votre position quels sont les points de rep re ou aides la navigation pr s...

Page 4: ...registraci n de la nave una vez 5 Diga MAYDAY nombre o se al de su nave una vez 6 Describa donde se encuentra ayudas de navegaci n o marcas destacadas cercanas o lea la latitud y la longitud en su GPS...

Page 5: ...horn 22 Installing the Hardware 23 Mounting the Radio 23 Using the Flush Mount Bracket 23 Connecting the Radio 24 Connecting to a GPS Receiver 25 Connecting to a Chartplotter 26 Connecting to an Exter...

Page 6: ...Getting Started What s Included VHF680 DSC radio Flush mount bracket kit Mounting bracket knobs and hardware Microphone hanger and mounting hardware DC power cord Hailer cable Accessory cable Spare f...

Page 7: ...1W 25W Scrambler Change the transmit power see page 10 Activate the voice scrambler see page PWR Turn the radio on and off NA 16 9 TRI 1st press Go to Channel 16 2nd press Go to Channel 9 3rd press Go...

Page 8: ...igtail A hailing speaker or fog horn Connecting an optional hailing speaker see page 26 Microphone Button Press to Press and hold to Move up one channel at a time Move quickly up the channels Move dow...

Page 9: ...es to have the radio use a margin of error of about 200 miles 4 Press Push Enter The radio activates the new setting and returns to GPS Setup menu The radio compares the location received from the GPS...

Page 10: ...put is too high above 15 8 VDC USA CAN or INT Area The channel mode setting does not match the channel mode USA CANadian or INTernational normally used in the current location based on data provided b...

Page 11: ...ld WX MEM for 2 seconds MEM will show on the display To remove a channel from memory set the radio to that channel then press and hold WX MEM for 2 seconds MEM will no longer show on the display To ac...

Page 12: ...speaker If it detects an alert for your area the radio sounds an alert tone and turns the speaker back on In order to filter out alerts that do not affect your area you must have at least one locatio...

Page 13: ...ly actual radio transmissions through While listening to a channel adjust the SQL knob until the noise is filtered out and you can only hear the transmission If you switch to a channel with a lot of n...

Page 14: ...nd quality hold the microphone about 2 inches away from your mouth You cannot transmit while the radio is in weather mode or scan mode See the channel lists beginning on page 29for a list of receive o...

Page 15: ...ds and Technology NIST www itl nist gov fipspubs co codes states htm For information on the Canadian implementation of FIPS codes called Canadian Location Codes see the website of the Meteorological S...

Page 16: ...transmissions you send on that channel will be scrambled until you turn the scrambler feature off To turn off the scrambler featuer press and hold 1W 25W Scrambler again The scrambler function is auto...

Page 17: ...degrees and minutes longtitude then select East or West Turn the Push Enter knob to adjust each value then press Push Enter to update the setting As you update each value the cursor moves to the next...

Page 18: ...s com mmsi or call 800 536 1536 or Sea Tow Services International http seatow com boating_safety mmsi asp Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number For more information visi...

Page 19: ...r to the directory select New 3 The radio prompts you to enter the nine digit MMSI number Use the Push Enter knob to change the first digit turn it clockwise to increase the number or counter clockwis...

Page 20: ...use individual calling to contact the power boat and advise them to stay clear of the race You see a rowboat entering the area but since it doesn t have a radio you can t communicate with it You use...

Page 21: ...l If you have programmed your MMSI number your radio can transmit an automated distress call with your current location and nature of the distress The radio then monitors the channel 16 for a response...

Page 22: ...0 distress calls received by the radio Select Other to see the last 50 normal calls received by the radio 4 Calls are listed in the order they were received with the newest call shown first The displa...

Page 23: ...Enter all nine digits and press Push Enter 5 The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to call and asks you to confirm If you want to call the displayed number select Send To cancel the call se...

Page 24: ...osition whenever it receives a position request you can enable automatic position reply Most boaters activate automatic position reply for safety reasons or because they subscribe to a marine towing s...

Page 25: ...until this feature is reactivated NOTE Use this feature with caution Deactivating automatic switching and then forgetting it can make it hard for you to receive DSC calls If you have unread incoming...

Page 26: ...g Fog horn signal sounded Horn sounds At Underway If the GPS data indicates the vessel is moving the horn sounds the Underway or Sail signal based on the vessel type If the GPS data indicates the vess...

Page 27: ...e mounting surface 4 Drill the holes for the mounting bracket be sure to follow any special requirements of the mounting surface 5 Remove the bracket from the radio and use the mounting hardware to se...

Page 28: ...nal 13 8 VDC power supply with a negative ground 10 4 VDC to 15 8 VDC Power leads should be kept as short as possible A direct connection to the power supply is ideal Minimum of 14 AWG copper wire for...

Page 29: ...JRC GPS500 Yellow Green Lowrance Eagle Fixed Mount Models White Black Lowrance Eagle Portable Models Orange Black Magellan Fixed Mount Models Gray Black Magellan Portable Models Orange Black Northsta...

Page 30: ...ime back one hour Press Push Enter when you are finished 4 When the radio prompts you to confirm choose Set to save the new time or Cancel to exit without saving The radio returns to the GPS Setup men...

Page 31: ...e Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA CAN INT on page 5 The display flashes and I don t know why The display will flash if the radio is in a watch mode or in scan mode Try turning off scanning Weather Al...

Page 32: ...ns are subject to change without notice General Controls Push enter VOL volume and Sql squelch Status Indicators Transmit power Scan mode Triple Watch mode BATTERY HIGH BATTERY LOW USA CAN INT Weather...

Page 33: ...r from a ship to Coast Guard aircraft NON COMMERCIAL recreational or voluntary ships only messages about the needs of the ship including fishing reports rendezvous scheduling repairs and berthing info...

Page 34: ...57 1500 157 1500 Simplex Coast guard only 24 161 8000 157 2000 Duplex Marine operator 25 161 8500 157 2500 Duplex Marine operator 26 161 9000 157 3000 Duplex Marine operator 27 161 9500 157 3500 Duple...

Page 35: ...0 156 3000 Simplex Inter ship safety 7A 156 3500 156 3500 Simplex Commercial 8 156 4000 156 4000 Simplex Commercial 9 156 4500 156 4500 Simplex Boater calling channel 10 156 5000 156 5000 Simplex Comm...

Page 36: ...er ship 79A 156 9750 156 9750 Simplex Inter ship 80A 157 0250 157 0250 Simplex Inter ship 81A 157 0750 157 0750 Simplex Canadian coast guard 82A 157 1250 157 1250 Simplex Canadian coast guard 83 161 7...

Page 37: ...perator 27 161 9500 157 3500 Duplex Marine operator 28 162 0000 157 4000 Duplex Marine operator 60 160 6250 156 0250 Duplex Marine operator 61 160 6750 156 0750 Duplex Marine operator 62 160 7250 156...

Page 38: ...the information based on the following priority order Status RMC GLL GNS GGA Latitude Longitude RMC GLL GNS GGA UTC Time RMC GLL GNS GGA ZDA Date RMC ZDA Speed Course RMC NOTE 1 If the radio receives...

Page 39: ...ur foot separation distance No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting Three Year Limited Warranty Statement This Limited Warranty is Void o...

Page 40: ...and not for the reasons which would otherwise disqualify it as explained here then we will At West Marine s option we will repair the product or if we are unable to repair it we will replace it with a...

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