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West Marine VHF85 Radio Owner’s Manual

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Parts of the VHF85

Front view

Rear view

Belt clip

Battery

Charging 

contacts

Battery 

latch

Antenna

LCD display

1/2.5/5W

CHANNEL UP

Volume-power

Turn clockwise 

to increase 

volume.

Microphone

16/9-TRI

 

(16/9 triple 

watch)

WX-ALERT 

(weather 

alert)

SCAN-DUAL 

(scan-dual 

wtch)

Squelch 

Turn clockwise to 

decrease channel 

noise.

PUSH TO TALK

Speaker

Wrist strap 

anchor

CHANNEL DOWN

UIC-LOCK

MEM

 

(memory)

Summary of Contents for VHF85

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Page 5: ...Alert and Triple Dual Watch Quad Watch E 9 Scan Mode Operation E 10 Using the radio in scan mode E 10 Scan mode with Weather Alert and Triple Dual Watch E 12 Weather Mode E 13 Using the radio in weat...

Page 6: ...25 FCC Industry Canada Information E 25 FCC RF Exposure Information E 26 Body Worn Operation E 26 Lithium ion battery warning E 27 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement E 27 Channels and Frequencies...

Page 7: ...Transmitter power level select Lets you boost the transmitter power from 1 Watt to 2 5 or 5 watts for added transmission distance Battery level display and low battery alert Dual Triple and Quad Watch...

Page 8: ...luded Antenna SKU 7830433 VHF85 radio Lithium Ion battery SKU 12012506 Clip on DC charger SKU 12012514 AC adapter SKU 12012522 Belt clip SKU 7830458 Wrist strap SKU 12012548 If any pieces are missing...

Page 9: ...acts Battery latch Antenna LCD display 1 2 5 5W CHANNEL UP Volume power Turn clockwise to increase volume Microphone 16 9 TRI 16 9 triple watch WX ALERT weather alert SCAN DUAL scan dual wtch Squelch...

Page 10: ...UP move up one channel at a time move quickly up the channels CHANNEL DOWN mode down one channel at a time move quickly down the channels WX Alert listen to the weather channels turn Weather Alert Wat...

Page 11: ...ou might see The shaded areas indicate where different icons appear the table below shows all possible icons and what they mean Battery charging contacts Release tabs 12 Volt DC plug Power LED Transmi...

Page 12: ...d in memory Transmit power level The transmit power is set to 1 Watt The transmit power is set to 2 5 Watts The transmit power is set to 5 Watts Channel mode The radio is using US channels The radio i...

Page 13: ...her Monitors a single NOAA channel so you can hear current or forecasted weather press WX Alert In addition to the three operation modes the VHF85 provides four different watch modes which you can act...

Page 14: ...ity hold the microphone about 2 inches from your mouth while you re talking Press Channel Up to move up one channel at a time press and hold the button to scroll quickly up the channels Press Channel...

Page 15: ...nd 9 every two seconds with Dual watch turned on the radio only checks channel 16 If you are actively transmitting the radio waits until you finish your transmission before checking the channels Norma...

Page 16: ...signal is received when the signal stops the radio continuews scanning Using the radio in scan mode To activate scan mode press Scan Dual WX Every 7 seconds the radio checks the last used weather chan...

Page 17: ...esume scanning To end the scan press SCAN DUAL again the radio remains on the last scanned channel If you press Push to talk while in scan mode the radio sounds a tone and remains on the last scanned...

Page 18: ...her Alert Watch and Triple Dual Watch at the same time The radio performs both checks at their scheduled time Every 2 seconds the radio checks channels 9 and 16 then resumes the scan Triple Watch 09 1...

Page 19: ...er mode To enter weather mode press WX Alert To turn off the radio s alert tone press any button To cancel weather mode and return to the previous marine channel press WX Alert again Weather mode with...

Page 20: ...16 09 16 Every 2 seconds the radio checks channels 9 and 16 09 16 09 16 Triple Watch Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 Setting Up the Hardware Attaching the Antenna The antenna detaches from the radio f...

Page 21: ...aged contact customer service to order a replacement 2 Lower the battery until it rests flat in the compartment 3 Bring the battery latch up and snap it into place Charging the Battery Connecting the...

Page 22: ...harged the power LED turns green Don t use the charger if the ambient temperature is below 32 F 0 C or above 113 F 45 C If the radio is powered down the battery can charge in about three and half hour...

Page 23: ...unplug the adapter from the power outlet and remove the charger Reseat the radio in the charger and try again CAUTION Unplug the adapter before removing the charger Do not plug in the adapter without...

Page 24: ...clip with the anchor post 3 Place the clip on the post and slide the clip upwards until it clicks into place To remove the clip 1 Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation is towards the bottom o...

Page 25: ...nnel noise Setting the squelch level higher filters out noise and lets only actual radio transmissions through While listening to a channel adjust the SQUELCH knob until the noise is filtered and you...

Page 26: ...is pushed accidentally the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes on a single transmission For the best sound quality hold the microphone about two inches away from your mouth See the channel lists...

Page 27: ...hen you move close to other stations Some channels for example channels 13 and 67 limit the transmission power to 1 Watt When you tune to a limited power channel the radio automatically switches to 1...

Page 28: ...n on Replace the fuse inside the charger Contact customer service for a new fuse and replacement instructions Replace the battery I can t hear anything on the speaker Adjust the squelch level it is pr...

Page 29: ...sts starting on page F 30 Check the battery power level if it s too low charge the battery before transmitting Make sure the duration of each transmission is less than 5 minutes Where can I find the s...

Page 30: ...W 2 5 W et 5 W Spurious emissions 70 dBc Current drain 1400 mA 5 W Receiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Phase Locked Loop system for Local Oscilltor Frequency range 156 164 MHz Sensitivity...

Page 31: ...Industry Canada for Canadian users Basic Radio Guidelines You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat Complete guidelines for all sh...

Page 32: ...e safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards Never allow children to opera...

Page 33: ...may damage the battery or cause it to explode Li Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Avoid exposing the battery whether attached to the radio or not to direct sunlight heated cars...

Page 34: ...r as part of any system not manufactured by West Marine or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the...

Page 35: ...raceable means or delivered to warrantor at West Marine Electronic Repair Center 2395 Bert Court Hollister CA 95023 831 761 4205 Channels and Frequencies US marine channel assignment US Marine Channel...

Page 36: ...250 Duplex Marine operator 26 161 900 157 300 Duplex Marine operator 27 161 950 157 350 Duplex Marine operator 28 162 000 157 400 Duplex Marine operator 63A 156 175 156 175 Simplex Vessel traffic syst...

Page 37: ...A 157 425 157 425 Simplex Commercial Ship Ship Canadian channel frequencies and names Canadian Marine Channels CH RX freq TX freq Status Name 1 160 650 156 050 Duplex Marine Operator 2 160 700 156 100...

Page 38: ...7 161 950 157 350 Duplex Marine Operator 28 162 000 157 400 Duplex Marine Operator 60 160 625 156 025 Duplex Marine Operator 61A 156 075 156 075 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard 62A 156 125 156 125 Simple...

Page 39: ...Marine Operator 86 161 925 157 325 Duplex Marine Operator 87 157 375 157 375 Simplex Port Operation 88 157 425 157 425 Simplex Port Operation International channel frequency and names International M...

Page 40: ...Boater calling channel 25 161 850 157 250 Duplex Commercial 26 161 900 157 300 Duplex Vessel traffic system 27 161 950 157 350 Duplex Vessel traffic system 28 162 000 157 400 Duplex Bridge to bridge...

Page 41: ...161 675 157 075 Duplex Port operation 82 161 725 157 125 Duplex Port operation 83 161 775 157 175 Duplex Port operation 84 161 825 157 225 Duplex Marine operator 85 161 875 157 275 Duplex Marine opera...

Page 42: ...s Basic Radio Guidelines You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be f...

Page 43: ...gy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of the radio complies with th...

Page 44: ...n the owner s manual Using another charger may damage the battery or cause it to explode Li Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Avoid exposing the battery whether attached to the ra...

Page 45: ...m not manufactured by West Marine or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not confo...

Page 46: ...RRANTY If after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging Include evidence of ori...

Page 47: ...Printed in China Imprim en Chine UTZZ01625EZ 0 www westmarine com 1 800 BOATING...

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