West Marine Marine Radio VHF155 User Manual
VHF145650  
Floating Marine Radio with GPS and DSC  
Radio maritime flottante avec GPS et ASN  
Owner’s Manual  
Guide d’utilisation  
Model / Modèle 14078554  
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Faire Un aPPel De DÉtresse  
Soulevez le couvercle noir. Maintenez Distress enfoncé  
pendant trois secondes. Votre radio transmettra  
l’emplacement de votre bateau toutes les quelques minutes  
jusqu’à ce que vous receviez une réponse.  
Soulevez le  
couvercle noir  
et appuyez sur  
le bouton rouge  
Distress en  
dessous.  
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dꢃ détrꢃꢂꢂꢃ automaꢀquꢃ ꢃt ꢃffꢃctuꢃz un appꢃl dꢃ détrꢃꢂꢂꢃ  
vocal normal.  
Faire un appel de détresse  
Parlez lentement – clairement – calmement.  
Pour toute référence ultérieure, écrivez ci-dessous le nom et l’indicatif d’appel de votre bateau:  
1. Vérifiez si votre radio est en marche.  
2. Appuyez sur la touche 16/9-TRI afin de commuter au canal 16 (156,8 MHz). (Si le canal  
16 n’apparaît pas à l’affichage, appuyez de nouveau sur la touche 16/9-TRI jusqu’à ce  
qu’il soit affiché.)  
3. Appuyez sur le bouton Push-to-Talk et dites:“MAYDAY -- MAYDAY -- MAYDAY”.  
4. Donnez l’identité de votre navire en disant : “ICI {nom de votre bateau (trois fois) ou  
indicatif d’appel et le numéro 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 repère ou aides à la navigation près  
de vous ou lisez les coordonnées de longitude et de latitude apparaissant sur votre  
dispositif GPS).  
7. Révélez la nature de votre détresse (par exemple, nous sommes en train de couler,  
urgence médicale, un homme à la mer, un incendie, nous sommes à la dérive, etc.  
8. Révélez la nature de l’aide désirée (médicale, remorquage, essence, etc.)  
9. Donnez le nombre de personnes à bord et les conditions des blessés, s’il y en a.  
10. Donnez la condition de navigabilité actuelle de votre navire, tel que le degré de  
l’urgence par rapport une inondation, et une incendie.  
11. Donnez une brève description de votre navire en donnant le nom du bateau (par  
exemple, “Blue Duck est un yacht de croisière de 32 pieds, avec une coque blanche et  
un rouffle bleu.).  
12. Dites : “JE VAIS ÉCOUTER SUR LE CANAL 16”.  
13. Terminez le message en disant “ICI {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre bateau}, À VOUS”.  
14. Relâchez le bouton Push-to-Talk du microphone et écoutez.  
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tablꢃ of Contꢃntꢂ  
Setting Up Your Radio.............. E-12  
Turning It On .............................. E-12  
Entering the User MMSI.............. E-12  
Setting It Up ................................ E-13  
Acquiring GPS Location ............E-13  
Changing the Volume ...............E-13  
Setting the Squelch Level..........E-13  
Setting the UIC Channel Mode  
(USA/CAN/INT).....................E-13  
Setting Key Lock........................E-13  
Setting WX Alert Mode ..............E-13  
Adjusting the Lamp....................E-14  
Adjust the LCD Contrast............E-14  
Turning the Key Beep  
On and Off ............................E-14  
Operating the Radio ................... E-14  
Making a Transmission..............E-14  
Changing the Transmission  
Introduction................................. E-1  
Features........................................ E-1  
Getting Started............................ E-3  
What’s included............................. E-3  
Parts of the VHF460 ..................... E-3  
Front view....................................E-3  
Back view ....................................E-4  
Charger......................................... E-4  
Reading the display ...................... E-5  
Display icons and what  
they mean...............................E-5  
How It Works............................... E-5  
Menus ........................................... E-5  
MENU/CALL Menus...................... E-5  
Normal Menu...............................E-5  
Call Menu.....................................E-6  
DSC Setup Menu .........................E-6  
GPS Menus .................................E-7  
GPS Setup Menu .........................E-7  
Operation Modes .......................... E-7  
Normal.........................................E-8  
Normal Mode with Weather  
Level ......................................E-14  
Changing the Channel...............E-15  
Saving the Channel into  
Memory..................................E-15  
Using the Strobe/Flashlight .......E-15  
Digital Selective Calling  
Features ................................ E-15  
What is DSC? ............................ E-15  
Advanced DSC features ............ E-16  
MMSI Numbers........................... E-16  
Entering MMSI numbers ...........E-17  
Entering Your User  
MMSI Number .......................E-17  
Entering a group  
MMSI number ........................E-18  
Entering an individual  
MMSI number ........................E-18  
Using the Directory ..................... E-18  
Making DSC Calls....................... E-19  
Alert Watch..............................E-8  
Scan ............................................E-9  
Weather.....................................E-10  
Setting Up the Hardware......... E-11  
Attaching the Antenna..................E-11  
Installing the Battery ....................E-11  
Using Rechargeable Batteries .....E-11  
Mounting the Charger ..................E-11  
Charging the Battery................... E-12  
Important notes on  
charging the battery..............E-12  
Installing the External  
Speaker/Mic ............................ E-12  
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Calling a single station  
(Individual Call) .....................E-20  
Calling a particular group of  
stations (Group Call)..............E-21  
Calling all stations  
MOB Menu .................................. E-27  
Favorite Menu.............................. E-27  
NMEA Features......................... E-28  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......... E-29  
Renaming Channels .................. E-29  
(All-Ships Call).......................E-21  
Making an automatic distress callE-21  
Canceling an automatic  
distress call ...........................E-22  
Receiving a DSC call .................. E-22  
Receive log................................E-22  
Returning a call from the  
Receive Log ..........................E-23  
Test Calls .................................... E-23  
Making Test Calls (Test) ...........E-23  
Receiving Test Call Setup..........E-24  
Position Request and Reply........ E-25  
Enabling Automatic  
Position Reply........................E-25  
POS Request.............................E-25  
Position Reply............................E-25  
Position Send ...........................E-26  
Putting the radio into standby .... E-26  
Disabling automatic  
Maintenance and  
Troubleshooting ................. E-29  
Common Questions .................... E-30  
Specifications ........................... E-30  
Channels and  
Frequencies (MHz)...................... E-31  
US channel frequencies  
and names.............................E-31  
Canadian channel frequencies  
and names.............................E-33  
International channel  
frequencies and names.........E-34  
Weather channel frequencies  
and names.............................E-36  
Regulations and  
Safety Warnings ................. E-36  
West Marine liMiteD  
Warranty ................................ e-38  
channel switching..................... E-26  
GPS Features............................ E-27  
GPS Operation Overview............ E-27  
intrODUCtiOn  
FeatUres  
Your radio provides the following key features:  
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Submersible design. Complies with floating JIS8/IPX8 water-resistant standards,  
which means the radio can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 1 hour without  
damage.  
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The radio will only meet this rating if fully assembled and all rubber seals and  
bungs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This means that the speaker  
microphone bung is inserted, and the battery pack (or case) and antenna are  
attached and securely fastened.  
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After your radio is submerged in water, the sound might be distorted. This  
is because there is still water remaining in and around the speaker and  
microphone. Just shake the radio to clear excess water, and the sound should  
return to normal.  
If your radio is exposured to salt water, clean it thoroughly with fresh water  
and dry it before turning it on.  
The charger is not waterproof.  
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Memory Scan mode. Lets you save channels to memory and monitor them in quick  
succession.  
Transmitter power level select. Lets you boost the transmitter power from 1W to 2.5  
or 6W for added transmission distance.  
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Battery level display and low battery alert.  
Dual and Triple Watch operation. These different watch modes let you monitor up to  
two Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one  
regular marine channel.  
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All marine VHF channels for the U.S., Canada, and international waters  
Emergency 16/09 Channel monitoring. Set unit to scan one or both of these  
emergency channels regularly within normal scanning cycles.  
Class D second receiver is dedicated to monitoring the DSC watch channel 70 to  
ensure that no incoming messages are missed.  
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Channel  
watch. Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued.  
SOS Strobe/Flashlight. A high intensity strobe LED can be set to blink an SOS  
pattern or to be steady on.  
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Key Lock. Locks keys to prevent accidentally changing channels or entering data.  
Selectable Backlight Timer. Lets you select the length of time the backlight will be  
on.  
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Reversable LCD. You can change the display from light characters on dark  
background to dark characters on light background.  
DSC. Lets you call other stations or groups using their unique identification code. This  
radio complies with International Class D DSC standards for Handheld GPS/VHF  
marine transceivers.  
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GPS (Favorite Position mode). Lets you to save your current position as well as  
manually enter other positions.You can save positions into a directory to return to them  
as desired.  
NMEA input/output. Lets you connect to a chartplotter and send current GPS position  
and incoming DSC position information (Distress calls, other boat’s position, etc) to the  
chart plotter screen.  
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9 weather channels available for monitoring.  
Boost. Allows you to instantly transmit at a full 6 Watts.  
MOB (Man Overboard). Lets you lock onto the current position when a Man  
Overboard situation occurs.  
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getting starteD  
What’s inClUDeD  
Auxiliary Battery Tray  
(batteries not included)  
(14225296)  
Belt Clip  
(14225304)  
Antenna  
Lithium Ion  
Rechargeable Battery  
(14225247)  
VHF460 Radio  
DC Adapter  
(14225221)  
AC Adapter  
(14225262)  
Mounting Hardware  
Charging Cradle  
(14225288)  
External speaker/  
microphone  
(14225312)  
Wrist Strap  
If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact West Marine (see back cover for contact  
information).  
Parts OF the VhF460  
Front view  
CLR/SCAN  
button  
VOL  
button  
SQ/MEM  
button  
Distress  
button  
Microphone  
Microphone/Speaker  
connection  
LCD  
Display  
GPS/ENTER-  
H/M/L button  
Speaker  
Antenna  
Power  
MENU/CALL  
LED  
BOOST  
button  
UP/DOWN  
buttons  
button  
Push-to-talk  
button  
16/9-Tri  
WX/SOS  
Note: Thermal sensor on back.  
(16/9- triple  
watch) button  
button  
Button  
Push -to-Talk  
Press to...  
Press and hold to...  
N/A  
N/A  
Transmit on a current TX power.  
Boost TX to 1.5W (NiMH rechargeable  
batteries) or 6W (TX power).  
Boost  
1st press: Go to CH 16.  
2nd press: Go to CH 9.  
Turn Triple or Dual Watch mode on  
and off.  
16/9-Tri  
3rd press: Go back to the starting  
channel.  
Scroll up or down through one  
channel or data at a time when in  
Marine or Menu mode.  
Quickly scroll up or down through  
channels or data when in Marine or  
Menu mode.  
▲ / ▼  
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Turn Weather mode on and off.  
Return to last marine channel.  
Move cursor to the left while in  
Menu mode.  
Turn on the strobe SOS signal. Press  
and hold again to change to the  
flashlight. Press and hold again to turn  
off the LED.  
WX/SOS  
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Button  
MENU/CALL  
Press to...  
Access the Normal menu.  
Return to the previous menu.  
Enter or exit GPS menu.  
Select menu items.  
Press and hold to...  
Access DSC call menu.  
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Change the TX power between LO  
(1W), MID (2.5W), and HI (6W).  
GPS/ENT H/M/L  
CLR/SCAN  
Return to normal Marine mode  
when Marine channel list is  
displayed.  
Exit menu screens.  
Enter or exit Scan mode.  
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Enter or exit the Squelch setting  
mode.  
SQ/MEM  
Store or delete the current channel into  
memory.  
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Move cursor to the right while in  
Menu mode.  
►
VOL  
Enter or exit Volume Setting mode.  
Power  
Turn VHF460 on and off.  
Distress  
Sends out emergency signal.  
Back view  
Battery Battery charging  
latch contacts  
Battery  
Belt clip  
Charger  
Power jack  
[cigarette (DC) or  
wall (AC) plug]  
Charging  
contacts  
Screw holes  
for mounting  
Charging  
latches  
CHARGE LED  
NMEA contacts  
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reaDing the DisPlay  
Channel  
mode  
Transmit  
Current channel  
number  
Weather Alert  
Watch is on  
Keylock is  
active  
power level  
The LCD display shows different information  
depending on what you are doing. Not all icons  
display on every screen. This dummy screen  
displays many of the possible icons. Not all  
icons are displayed at the same time. The table  
below shows possible icons and what they  
mean.  
HI  
MEM  
USA  
45.7KT  
Speed over  
Ground  
Battery  
status  
11:00AM  
Time  
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139˚ 46.564 E  
A
GPS data  
COMMERCIAL  
This channel is  
in Memory  
Channel name  
Display icons and what they mean  
Icon  
What it means  
The keys are locked.  
Weather Alert Watch is turned on.  
The battery is fully charged, mostly charged, half charged, mostly empty, or  
completely empty.  
Bearing from boat’s position to destination from Favorite’s list.  
BRG  
COG  
Current course (Course over Ground). COG displays when Favorite mode or  
Compass mode is active, or when a DSC distress call is received.  
Distance from boat’s position to destination.  
DIST  
The transmitter power is set to LOW (1W), MID (2.5W), or HI (6W).  
Indicates Channel mode: US, CANadian, or INTernational channels.  
The current channel is saved in memory.  
LOW / MID / HI  
USA / CAN / INT  
MEM  
hOW it WOrks  
MenUs  
Various menus let you establish guidelines and parameters for sending and receiving calls.  
Menus also let you set your radio’s characteristics such as brightness, Code selection, and  
contrast.  
The MENU/CALL button accesses menus that let you set the way your radio operates. The  
GPS/ENT/H/M/L button lets you set up your GPS features and save GPS locations to a  
favorites list to use again later.  
MENU/CALL MenUs  
You can set up the radio’s physical displays and operation modes (Normal menu) and how  
you want to receive and send various types of calls (Call menu), The Call menu provides  
access to the DSC Setup submenu.  
Normal Menu  
Press MENU/CALL to display the following Normal menu options:  
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Menu Option  
WX Alert  
What it does  
Enables the WX Alert fuction.  
Dual/TriWatch  
USA/CAN/INT  
Sets the radio for Dual Watch or Triple Watch.  
Selects which channels and frequencies your radio will communicate with  
(USA, Canadian, or International)  
Lamp Adjust  
Set the backlight Always Off, Timer, or Always On.  
Selecting Always On or Timer allows you to select Green or Orange backlight  
for the LCD and Keys.  
Contrast/RVS.  
You can adjust the brightness of the screen contrast higher or lower through  
10 levels. Once you get to the bottom limit of the contrast, selecting it again  
reverses the contrasts.  
Key Beep  
Key Lock  
Set unit to sound a beep tone with each key press (ON/OFF).  
Locks the keypad so the selected channel is not accidentally changed.  
Call Menu  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to set the technical requirements for DSC function operations  
through the Call menus. The menu options are:  
Menu Option  
Individual  
What it does  
Sends an individual call to an individual station.  
Group  
Sends a call to a group.  
All Ships  
POS Request  
Sends URGENCY or SAFETY message to all ships.  
Requests the position of an individual vessel.  
Position Send  
Test  
Transmits your position to an individual vessel.  
Sends a test call.  
Standby  
Places the radio in an unattended mode.  
Receive Log  
Displays a list of all received calls to the radio. The VHF460 stores log data for 10  
distress calls and 50 other calls.  
DSC Setup  
Allows the user to set up Digital Selective Calling (DSC) service.  
DSC Setup Menu  
This menu sets up DSC parameters.. The menu options are:  
Menu Option  
Directory  
What it does  
Displays a list of up to 20 vessel IDs. Provides a means of entering a new vessel ID.  
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Menu Option  
What it does  
Auto CH SW  
Select ON or OFF to enable/disable Automatic Channel Switch. Auto CH SW lets  
you automatically change channels if an Urgent or Safety DSC call comes in.  
POS Reply  
Test Reply  
Lets you elect to respond automatically or manually.  
Lets you elect to respond to a test request automatically or manually.  
Group MMSI  
User MMSI  
Allows you to program the 9-digit Group MMSI setting.  
Allows you to program the 9-digit User MMSI setting.  
GPS Menus  
Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to configure the GPS module through the GPS menu. See page E-27  
for details.  
Menu Option  
MOB (Man  
What it does  
Instantly saves your current position to the top of the Favorites list.  
Overboard)  
Favorite  
Allows you to select a GOTO location and add new GOTO coordinates and name  
them.  
GPS Setup  
Sets up how the GPS will operate.  
GPS Setup Menu  
This menu sets up GPS module parameters.. The menu options are:  
Menu Option  
Power save  
What it does  
Allows you to turn the GPS module on or off to conserve battery liife.  
Time Adjust  
Allows you to adjust to local time.  
Daylight Save  
Allows you to turn Daylight Davings Time on or off.  
DIST Unit  
Allows you to select distance unit of measure (NM - Nautical Miles; MI - Miles; Km  
- Kilometer).  
OPeratiOn MODes  
Your radio has three main operation modes: Normal, Scan, and Weather.  
Mode  
What it does  
Use it when you want to...  
To turn it on/off  
Monitors a single marine channel and Monitor a channel or talk to  
Normal  
(default mode)  
lets you talk on that channel.  
another radio.  
Monitors all the channels you save  
into memory.  
Check a small group of regularly- Press and hold CLR/  
Scan  
used channels for traffic.  
SCAN for 2 sec.  
Monitors the selected NOAA weather Hear the current or forecasted  
Weather  
Press WX/SOS  
channel.  
weather.  
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In addition to the three operation modes, your radio provides three different watch modes  
which you can activate during any operation mode. In the watch modes, the radio briefly  
checks for activity on a specific channel, then returns to its previous operation.  
Watch mode  
Weather Alert  
Watch  
What it does  
To turn it on/off  
Select on or off from the Normal/WX Alert  
menu.  
Checks the last-used weather channel for  
hazard alerts every few seconds.  
Select dual watch from the Normal/Dual/  
TriWatch menu and press and hold 16/9-Tri  
for 2 seconds.  
Checks emergency channel 16 for activity  
every few seconds.  
Dual Watch  
Triple Watch  
Select triple watch from the Normal/Dual/  
TriWatch menu and press and hold 16/9-Tri  
for 2 seconds.  
Checks emergency channels 16 and 9 for  
activity every few seconds.  
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Normal  
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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 about two 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 through the channels.  
Press Channel Down to move down one channel at a time. Press and hold the button  
to scroll quickly down through the channels.  
To change the transmit power, press and hold GPS/ENT H/M/L. The transmit power  
cycles through LOW (1W), MID (2.5W), and HI (6W), then back to LOW again. Press  
BOOST on the left side of the radio to boost the transmit power to 6W (Lithium Ion  
battery) or to 1.5W (NiMH batteries).  
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Normal Mode with Weather Alert Watch  
If you activate Weather Alert Watch while  
Monitoring Channel 25  
operating in Normal mode, the radio checks the most  
recently used weather channel every seven  
seconds. If it detects a weather or other hazard alert,  
it will switch to that weather channel. (If you are actively  
transmitting, the radio waits until you finish your transmission  
before checking the weather channel.)  
Every 7 seconds,  
the radio checks  
wx  
the last-used  
weather channel.  
WX Alert  
Watch on  
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 few seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16.  
The radio will not check channels 16 or 9 while you are actively transmitting; it waits until  
your transmission is finished and then checks the channels.  
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Scan  
You can save any channel (except Weather channels) into memory and then use Scan  
mode to monitor those 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.  
When it detects a signal, the radio stays  
on the channel until you press the  
Channel Up button or the signal stops.  
Resume  
scan  
17  
08 10 11 12 13  
14  
15  
The radio scans about  
5 channels in 0.3 seconds.  
Using the Radio in Scan Mode  
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To activate Scan mode, press and hold CLR/SCAN. The radio scans channels in  
memory.  
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You must have at least two channels in memory to start a scan.  
You cannot transmit while in Scan mode.  
To save a channel into memory, select the channel, then press and hold the SQ/MEM  
button. The MEM icon displays whenever you tune to that channel.  
To remove a channel from memory, set the radio to that channel, then press and hold  
the SQ/MEM button. The MEM icon no longer displays.  
When the radio stays on a channel, press Channel Up to leave that channel and  
resume scanning.  
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To end the scan, press and hold the CLR/SCAN button again; the radio remains on the  
last scanned channel. You can also press WX/SOS to change to Weather mode.  
Scan Mode with Weather Alert Watch  
When you activate Weather Alert Watch through the Normal menu while in Scan mode, the  
radio checks the most recently-used weather channel every seven seconds, then continues  
scanning the next channel in memory:  
Memory Channel Scan  
08 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25  
Every 7 seconds, the radio  
checks the last-used  
weather channel, then  
scans the next channel.  
wx  
WX Alert  
Watch on  
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Scan Mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch  
Memory Channel Scan  
If you activate Triple Watch (press and hold  
08 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25  
16/9 TRI) while operating in Scan mode,  
the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every  
two seconds, then goes on to scan the next  
channel in memory. With Dual Watch  
Every 2 seconds, the  
radio checks channels  
16 & 9, then scans  
the next channel.  
16 09  
Triple  
Watch on  
turned on, the radio only checks channel 16:  
Press and hold 16/9 TRI again to cancel Triple Watch mode.  
Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in Scan mode  
You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple/Dual Watch at the same time. Press and  
hold 16/9 TRI to turn on Triple Watch; turn on WX Alert through the Normal menu. The radio  
performs both checks at their scheduled time:  
Memory Channel Scan  
08 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25  
Every 2 seconds, the  
radio checks channels  
16 & 9, then scans  
the next channel.  
Triple  
Watch on  
Every 7 seconds, the radio  
checks the last-used  
weather channel, then  
scans the next channel.  
wx  
16 09  
WX Alert  
Watch on  
Weather  
The NOAA weather channels now cooperate with the FCC to alert you of other hazards  
besides weather (child abduction alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In Weather mode, the  
radio monitors one of the 9 NOAA weather channels. If a weather alert signal is received in  
Weather Alert mode, the radio sounds an alert tone and the display blinks.  
Using the Radio in Weather Mode  
x
x
x
x
You cannot transmit while in Weather mode.  
To enter Weather mode, press WX/SOS.  
To turn off the radio’s alert tone, press any button.  
To cancel Weather mode and return to the previous marine channel, press WX/SOS  
again.  
Weather Mode with Weather Alert Watch  
If you activate Weather Alert Watch through the Normal menu while operating in Weather  
mode, it operates as a type of “sleep mode:” the radio stays on the weather channel and  
mutes the speaker. If an alert is detected, the radio sounds an alert tone and turns the  
speaker back on. This mode is very useful when you are anchoring for the night but want to  
keep informed of hazards.  
Weather Mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch  
Monitoring Weather Channel WX08  
If you activate Triple Watch (press and hold 16/9 TRI)  
while operating in Weather mode, the radio checks  
channels 16 and 9 every few seconds; with Dual  
Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16.  
16 09  
Every 2 seconds, the radio checks  
channel 16, then channel 9  
16 09  
16 09  
with Triple Watch on  
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setting UP the harDWare  
attaChing the antenna  
The antenna detaches from the radio for easy shipping or storage. To attach the antenna to  
your radio, screw it tightly onto the anchor post at the top of the radio.  
installing the Battery  
Your radio comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery; for shipping safety, the battery is  
not installed at the factory. An empty auxilliary battery tray is installed as a placeholder.  
1.  
Insert the hook on the battery into the notch at the top of the battery compartment.  
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ꢁꢄ. if ꢄhꢃ ꢂꢃꢅꢆ ꢆookꢂ worꢈ or dꢅmꢅgꢃd, coꢈꢄꢅcꢄ cuꢂꢄomꢃr ꢂꢃrvꢁcꢃ ꢄo ordꢃr ꢅ rꢃpꢆꢅcꢃmꢃꢈꢄ (ꢂꢃꢃ  
bꢅck covꢃr pꢅgꢃ for coꢈꢄꢅcꢄ ꢁꢈformꢅꢀoꢈ).  
2.  
3.  
Lower the battery until it rests flat in the compartment.  
Bring the battery latch up and snap it into place.  
Using reChargeaBle Batteries  
The radio also comes with an auxilliary battery tray that holds four AAA-type NiMH  
rechargeable batteries (not included). You can use rechargeable batteries as a backup  
when the Li-Ion battery gets low and needs to be charged.  
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1.5W.  
Follow these steps to use the accessory battery tray:  
1.  
Hold the lower part of the tray in one hand with the three battery contacts facing  
down. Use your thumb to hold the notch on the lower part of the tray.  
2.  
3.  
With your other hand, grip the upper part of the tray and lift the cover open.  
Align the batteries’ positive and negative terminals with the drawing on the case and  
snap each battery into place.  
4.  
5.  
Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the tray into the notches on the cover; close  
the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you should not have to force it closed.)  
Install the auxilliary battery tray in your radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see  
page E-11).  
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bꢅꢇꢃry ꢄrꢅy.  
MOUnting the Charger  
You can mount the charger on any flat surface.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Use the two holes at the base of the charger as a template to mark the drill holes.  
Using a 1/8-inch (or 3 mm) drill bit, drill two holes 1/2 inch (13mm) deep.  
Use the provided screws to attach the charger to the surface.  
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Charging the Battery  
Your radio includes a charger and a rechargeable battery pack. Place your  
radio in the charger with the display facing forward. Make sure that the  
CHARGE LED on the charger turns orange.The battery is fully charged  
when the LED turns green.  
Cꢅuꢀoꢈꢂ:  
x
Use only the battery and charger supplied with this radio. Using a different  
charger or battery can damage the radio and create a risk of fire or shock.  
The charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into the water, unplug it before  
attempting to remove it from the water. After you remove the charger from the  
water, please contact Customer Service (see the back cover page for contact  
information).  
x
x
Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charger if your  
radio gets dirty or wet.  
Important notes on charging the baꢀery  
x
x
Charge the battery fully before using the radio.  
Don’t use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or above  
45° C (113° F).  
x
If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in about seven hours. (If the radio  
is powered on, the battery takes longer to charge.)  
installing the external sPeaker/MiC  
The VHF460 comes with an external speaker/mic. If you wish to use it, follow these  
procedures:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Unscrew the cap on the watertight jack, which is held by the rubber cap-keepter to  
prevent loss.  
Insert the special gasketed plug and screw down the shell, which prevents water from  
entering the jack.  
Hold the mic 2 inches from your mouth to transmit.  
setting UP yOUr raDiO  
tUrning it On  
Press the POWER button for at least two seconds to turn the radio on. Press and hold it to  
turn the unit off.  
entering the User MMsi  
When you power up your radio for the first time, it displays MMSI Not Entered and then  
displays a Marine mode screen. User MMSI numbers are unique and cannot be entered  
more than once. See page E-16 for general information about MMSI numbers and how to get  
your specific User MMSI number and enter it.  
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ꢁꢈformꢅꢀoꢈ).  
setting it UP  
Even though you can change your radio’s settings at any time, you will probably want to  
establish initial settings when you have turned it on for the first time. You will adjust some  
of these settings on an as-needed basis, but some settings might only be set once and not  
need adjustment at all.  
Acquiring GPS Locaꢁon  
The VHF460 automatically acquires your current GPS location when it is turned on. Turn on  
the radio and point the antenna towards the sky. It will triangulate your location and save it.  
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Changing the Volume  
To change the speaker volume, press VOLto enter Volume Setting mode.The VOL  
adjustment bar displays on the LCD. Press Channel Up or Channel Down to increase or  
decrease the volume levels (0 - 15).  
Seꢂng the Squelch Level  
The VHF460 recognizes signals as transmissions if they exceed a signal strength  
threshold. Adjusting the squelch sets this threshold level. Increasing squelch requires a  
signal to be stronger to be seen as a transmission. If you set the squelch too high, you  
will risk not receiving transmissions that are lower than that threshold. Reducing the  
squelch allows weaker signals to be accepted. However, if you lower the squelch too  
much, you will hear white noise all the time.  
While listening to a channel, press SQ/MEM to enter Squelch Setting mode. The SQ  
adjustment bar displays on the LCD. Press Channel Up or Channel Down to increase or  
decrease the squelch levels (0 - 15).  
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Seꢂng the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT)  
You can select marine channels for the USA, Canada, or International waters.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU/CALL. The Normal menu displays.  
Select USA/CAN/INT and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The USA/CAN/INT screen displays.  
Select the mode you want and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
Seꢂng Key Lock  
You can lock the keypad through the Normal menu. The  
icon displays when Keylock is  
on. Unlock it by pressing and holding MENU/CALL for 2 seconds.  
Seꢂng WX Alert Mode  
From the Normal menu, select WX Alert mode to turn this mode ON for the radio to monitor  
weather channels and alert you to any broadcast weather alerts or notifications. Turn WX  
Alert OFF through the Normal menu as well.  
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Adjusꢁng the Lamp  
The backlight LCD function can be set to automatically dim after a set time.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU/CALL and select Lamp Adjust  
.
Lamp Adjust options are Always Off, Timer, or Always On  
.
If you select Always On, the next screen lets you choose between Green and Orange  
.
If you select Timer, the options are:  
x
x
x
x
x
10 sec  
30 sec  
1 min  
3 min  
5 min  
Adjust the LCD Contrast  
This feature lets you adjust the LCD’s contrast level. It also permits you to reverse the  
contrast completely. You can choose to have dark characters on a light background or light  
characters on a dark background.  
1.  
Press MENU/CALL and select Contrast/RVS; press Channel Up or Channel Down  
to adjust the contrast.  
2.  
Pressing Channel Down to turn the contrast all the way off will reverse the  
background/letters.  
Turning the Key Beep On and Off  
Key beep is the tone that sounds when you press a key or a button. Press MENU/CALL to  
bring up the Normal menu. Select Key Beep. Press Channel Up or Channel Down to turn  
the key beep on or off.  
OPerating the raDiO  
Making a Transmission  
Select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and hold the Push to Talk button.  
Release the Push to Talk button when you’re finished talking to let the other party respond.  
x
To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where the Push to Talk  
button is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single  
transmission.  
x
x
For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two inches away from your  
mouth.  
See page E-23 for a list of receive-only channels.  
Changing the transmission level  
In most situations, 1W transmission power is all you need. If you find yourself far away  
from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you may need to increase the  
transmission power. If your radio is powered by a Li-Ion battery, you can press and hold the  
BOOST button to transmit at 6W; however, NiMH battery power boost is limited to 1.5W.  
To increase the transmission power in increments:  
1.  
2.  
Select the channel you want to transmit on.  
Press and hold GPS/ENT H/M/L to switch to the next transmission power level (for  
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example, from 1W to 2.5W, from 2.5W to 6W, or from 6W back to 1W).  
Current power  
level (W)  
Press and hold GPS/ENT  
H/M/L to change to... (W)  
Displays  
1
2.5  
6
2.5  
6
MID  
HI  
1
LOW  
3.  
The display shows the new transmission power as HI, MID, or LOW. The transmit  
power remains at the new setting until you change it again.  
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oꢄhꢃr ꢂꢄꢅꢀoꢈꢂ.  
Some channels (for example, channels 13 and 67) limit the transmission power to 1W.  
When you tune to a limited-power channel, the radio automatically switches to 1W. See  
page E-31 for a list of power-restricted channels.  
Changing the Channel  
Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons briefly to scroll through the channels  
one channel at a time. Press and hold the Channel Up or Channel Down buttons to  
quickly scroll through the channels.  
Saving the Channel into Memory  
Press and hold SQ/MEM. MEM displays on the screen to indicate that that channel is now  
stored in memory. Press and hold SQ/MEM again to remove the channel from memory.  
Using the Strobe/Flashlight  
You can use this radio in an emergency. If you press and hold WX/SOS, the radio turns on  
the high-intensity LED strobe on your radio. The LED flashes “S O S” in international Morse  
Code.  
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ꢁꢂ dꢁꢂꢅbꢆꢃd durꢁꢈꢊ kꢃy locꢋ ꢅꢈd MenU opꢃrꢅꢀoꢈ.  
1.  
Press and hold WX/SOS. The LED lights in the SOS Morse Code pattern.  
Press and hold WX/SOS again. The LED stays on.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold WX/SOS again. The LED goes off.  
Digital seleCtiVe Calling FeatUres  
What is DsC?  
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a standard that allows you to call other stations using  
their unique identification code (the Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI number), just  
like you would call a phone number. To call another station, just enter that station’s MMSI  
number and choose the voice channel you want to talk on. The radio uses channel 70 to  
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transmit your MMSI number to the other station along with the voice channel you requested.  
If the other station accepts your call, both radios automatically switch to the requested voice  
channel so you can talk to the other station.  
DSC provides a system for automated distress calls. At the touch of a button, the radio can  
transmit your MMSI number, the nature of your distress, and your current position based on  
data from your GPS receiver. The radio repeats the distress call every few minutes until it  
receives an acknowledgement.  
The DSC standard dedicates a VHF channel—channel 70—to digital transmissions only.  
Since digital transmissions require less bandwidth voice transmissions, channel 70 avoids  
the problems of busy voice channels.  
aDVanCeD DsC FeatUres  
Your radio supports the following DSC features:  
Feature  
Menu Item  
Individual  
Group  
Function  
Individual Call  
Group Call  
All Ships Call  
Contact another vessel from your directory.  
Contact all vessels that share your group MMSI code.  
All Ships  
Broadcast to all vessels within range (used for Safety or Urgency  
messages).  
Position Request  
Position Send  
Test Call  
POS Request  
Position Send  
Test  
Request the current location of another vessel.  
Transmit your current location to another vessel.  
Make sure your radio is working and configured correctly.  
Automatically respond to all DSC calls with “Unavailable” status.  
Standby Mode  
Receive Log  
Standby  
Receive Log  
Displays last 10 distress calls and last 50 general calls the radio  
received.  
DSC Setup  
DSC Setup  
Accesses DSC menus.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
Directory  
Auto CH SW  
POS Reply  
Test Reply  
Group MMSI  
User MMSI  
MMsi nUMBers  
In order to use DSC features, you must be assigned a User MMSI number and program  
that number into your radio. There are two kinds of MMSI numbers: individual numbers  
for use by single boats and group numbers for use by fleets, boating organizations, event  
coordinators, etc.  
You can get more information on MMSI numbers at these resources:  
x
x
The dealer where you purchased the radio  
Recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI number from the Boat Owner’s Association  
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of the U.S. (http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or call 800-536-1536) or Sea Tow Services  
International (http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp)  
x
Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more  
information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http://  
wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html.  
Entering MMSI numbers  
Use the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to scroll through numbers (and letters when  
entering names). When you see the number/letter you want, press the right arrow (SQ/  
MEM) to move the cursor to the next space. Press the left arrow (WX/SOS) to back up.  
When using the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to enter a name, the alphabetic and  
numeric characters display in the following order:  
x
x
x
x
x
Capital letters (A through Z)  
Lower-case letters (a through z)  
Punctuation (/ ‘ + -)  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
One blank space  
Entering Your User MMSI Number  
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rꢅdꢁo oꢈꢆy ꢅꢆꢆowꢂ you ꢄo ꢃꢈꢄꢃr ꢄhꢃ Uꢂꢃr MMsi oꢈcꢃ. if you ꢈꢃꢃd ꢄo rꢃ-ꢃꢈꢄꢃr ꢄhꢃ Uꢂꢃr MMsi  
ꢈumbꢃr, coꢈꢄꢅcꢄ cuꢂꢄomꢃr ꢂꢃrvꢁcꢃ (ꢂꢃꢃ bꢅcꢋ pꢅꢊꢃ for coꢈꢄꢅcꢄ ꢁꢈformꢅꢀoꢈ).  
When you power up your radio for the first time, it displays MMSI Not Entered and then  
displays a Marine mode screen.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL; the Enter User MMSI screen displays.  
Press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The User MMSI screen displays.  
Enter the MMSI number as described previously to scroll through the numbers.  
When the ninth digit is entered, the radio asks if you want to save the number and  
confirm it. Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to save it.  
4.  
Before saving the number, the radio displays the message Confirm number! User  
MMSI data is Permanent! At this point you can edit the number (press MENU/CALL),  
save the number (press GPS/ENT H/M/L), or return to the Marine mode screen  
(press CLR/SCAN),  
Entering a group MMSI number  
You can change the group MMSI number as often as you want. The first digit of a group  
MMSI is fixed at “0.” Follow the steps below to enter a group MMSI number into the radio:  
Press and hold  
Use the up and down arrows  
to adjust each of the eight  
DSC Setup  
Group MMSI  
0________  
digits in turn.  
Group MMSI  
Back  
[MENU]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Save  
[ENT]  
1.  
2.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call Menu.  
Select DSC Setup/Group MMSI and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The Group MMSI screen  
displays.  
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3.  
4.  
Group MMSI numbers always start with a 0, so that digit is already entered for you.  
Enter the MMSI number as described previously. When the ninth digit is correct,  
press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio asks you to confirm.  
To save this MMSI number, press GPS/ENT H/M/L. To cancel this MMSI number,  
press CLR/SCAN.  
Entering an individual MMSI number  
Follow the steps below to enter individual MMSIs and names of other vessels into the  
directory:  
Press and hold  
Call Menu  
Use the up and down arrows  
MMSI  
DSC Setup  
to adjust each of the nine  
digits in turn.  
0________  
Directory  
Name  
[New]  
Back  
[MENU]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Save  
[ENT]  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call Menu.  
Scroll to DSC Setup and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The DSC Setup menu displays.  
Scroll to Directory and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The Directory menu displays.  
Select [New] and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
Enter the MMSI number as described previously. When the ninth digit is correct,  
press GPS/ENT H/M/L and the cursor moves to the Name field.  
6.  
7.  
Enter the name as described previously. When you have entered the name, press  
GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
The radio displays the new MMSI number and name and asks you to confirm. To  
save this MMSI number and name, press GPS/ENT H/M/L To cancel this MMSI  
number, press CLR/SCAN.  
Using the DireCtOry  
The directory lets you store up to 20 MMSI numbers of other stations so you can call them  
quickly. From the directory, you can edit or delete MMSI numbers.  
Follow these steps to edit the MMSI numbers in your directory:  
Press and hold  
Call Menu/  
DSC Setup  
Directory  
Select an  
MMSI  
entry  
123456789  
Name  
Franklin  
Edit  
Back  
[MENU]  
Save  
[ENT]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Scroll to DSC Setup and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The DSC Setup menu displays.  
Scroll to Directory and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The Directory screen displays. This  
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screen lets you add a new MMSI or edit/delete an existing MMSI.  
4.  
To enter a new MMSI, select [NEW] and follow the procedures for entering an  
individual MMSI number.  
5.  
6.  
To edit an existing MMSI number/name, select the entry and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
Select Edit and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The MMSI number and name display. Edit  
accordingly and press GPS/ENT H/M/L when complete. A confirmation screen  
displays.  
7.  
8.  
Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to accept the edits or CLR/SCAN to cancel. The radio returns  
to the DSC Directory Edit screen.  
To delete the directory entry, select Delete  
.
When you are satisfied with the directory list, press CLR/SCAN to close the menu  
screen.  
Making DsC Calls  
There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls:  
Call type  
What it does  
When to use it  
Distress  
Alerts all stations that you need assistance and  
sends them your current position.  
In an emergency only.  
Individual  
Group  
Calls a single station using the User MMSI.  
When you want to talk to another station.  
Calls all the stations that have the same Group  
MMSI as yours.  
Any time you want to talk with the whole  
group you are traveling with at the  
same time.  
All Ships  
Calls all stations within range of your radio.  
Safety warnings (e.g., debris in the  
water) or any urgent situation.  
Suppose you are coordinating safety for a sailboat race. Before the race starts, you instruct  
all the racers to enter your group MMSI number into their radios. During the race:  
x
x
x
Throughout the race, you use group calling to update the racers on the time, race  
status, and any course corrections.  
A power boat full of spectators comes too close to the race path. You 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 the rowboat. You use all ships calling to alert all the other boats in  
the area of the possible danger.  
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All ships call  
All ships call  
Group  
call  
Individual  
call  
Calling a single staꢁon (Individual Call)  
To call a single station with DSC, follow these steps:  
1.  
2.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select Individual  
.
The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to choose the directory entry you want to call and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
If you want to call a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio  
prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the  
same way you enter directory entries (see page 22) Enter all nine digits and press  
GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
The radio prompts you to select a response channel. Use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to scroll through the available channels. When you reach the channel you  
want to use for a response, press the GPS/ENT H/M/L button.  
The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to call and asks you to confirm. If  
you want to call the displayed MMSI number, select Send (press GPS/ENT H/M/L). To  
cancel the call, select Exit (press CLR/SCAN).  
The radio automatically switches to channel 70 to transmit the call request.  
When the other station accepts the call, both radios switch to the selected  
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response channel for voice transmission.  
x
If the other station cannot respond on the channel you selected, the radio displays  
Not support CH  
.
Calling a parꢁcular group of staꢁons (Group Call)  
Group calling calls all the stations that share your group MMSI. You must have a group  
MMSI programmed into the radio to make a group call, and the stations (boats) you are  
calling must have this same group MMSI programmed into their radios.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select Group  
.
The radio prompts you to select a response channel. Use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to scroll through the available channels. When you reach the channel you  
want to use for a response, press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
4.  
5.  
The radio asks you to confirm the call. Select Send (press GPS/ENT H/M/L) to  
continue with the call or select Exit (press CLR/SCAN) to cancel the call.  
The radio switches to channel 70 to transmit the call request then automatically  
switches to the designated response channel.  
Calling all staꢁons (All-Ships Call)  
All ships calling contacts all DSC radios within range of your boat. You should only use all  
ships calling in the event of a Safety warning (such as debris in the water) or to request  
assistance in an Urgency (any situation where your vessel has a serious problem but is not  
yet in distress).  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Open the Call menu.  
Select All Ships, and then choose whether this is an Urgency call or a Safety call.  
The radio asks you to confirm the call. Select Send (press GPS/ENT H/M/L) to  
continue with the call or select Exit (press CLR/SCAN) to cancel the call.  
4.  
The radio automatically switches to channel 70 to transmit the call request then  
automatically switches to channel 16, the designated response channel for all-ships  
calling.  
Making an aUtOMatiC Distress Call  
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 channel  
16 for a response and repeats the distress call every few minutes until it receives an  
acknowledgement.  
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If you want to include the nature of your distress in the distress call, use the following  
distress procedure:  
1.  
2.  
Press DISTRESS.  
The radio displays the list of distress conditions; use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to choose the nature of your distress, then press and hold DISTRESS for three  
seconds.  
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Undesignated  
Sinking  
Fire  
Overboard  
Capsizing  
Adrift  
Flooding  
Abandoning  
Grounding  
Collision  
Piracy, Armed  
Canceling an automaꢁc distress call  
While the radio is waiting for a response, it gives you the option of canceling the call. To  
cancel the distress call, choose Exit and press CLR/SCAN.  
reCeiVing a DsC Call  
If your radio receives an individual DSC call from another station, it sounds an incoming call  
tone and displays the name/MMSI number of the station calling you. To respond to the call,  
select Send: Able-Comply; the radio sends an acknowledgement and automatically switches  
to the designated response channel. To reject the call, select Send: Unable-Comply; the  
radio advises the other station that you are unable to respond to the call.  
If the DSC request contains a response channel that you are not allowed to use, the radio  
displays Not Support CH; your only response option is Send: Unable-Comply  
.
If the radio receives a group or all ships call, it sounds an incoming call tone and  
automatically switches to the designated response channel.  
Receive log  
Just like your telephone’s caller ID list, your radio keeps track of the calls you receive. The  
receive log is useful if you have been off your boat or away from your radio and want to see  
who has tried to contact you. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50  
non-distress calls that it received. If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays  
a Message icon. When you display all Distress and Other receiving logs, the message icon  
disappears. ress and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Press and hold  
Call Menu/  
Receive Log  
Distress Log  
Distress  
123456789  
246853790  
357911135  
Back  
[MENU]  
Save  
[ENT]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
3.  
4.  
Select Receive Log  
Select Distress to see the last 10 distress calls received by the radio. Select Other  
to see the last 50 normal calls received by the radio, then choose from Individual All  
hips, Test Acknowledge Test Position Reply Position Send, and Group calls.  
.
,
S
,
,
,
5.  
6.  
Calls are listed in the order they were received, with the newest call shown first. The  
display blinks if there are new calls you have not reviewed. The Message icon also  
displays.  
Select the call you want to see the details of. Use Channel Up and Channel Down  
to see all of the information. The log displays different information depending on type  
of call received. See the table below for the information stored for each type of call:  
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DSC Call Type  
Receive Log Information  
Distress  
MMSI (or name), position, time, nature code.  
Distress Acknowledge  
MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code.  
All Ships  
MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.  
MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.  
MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.  
Group  
Individual  
Individual Acknowledge  
MMSI (or name), Completed/Unattended, category code, communication  
channel number.  
Test  
MMSI (or name), category code.  
Test Acknowledge  
Pos Reply  
Pos Request  
Pos Send  
MMSI (or name), category code.  
MMSI (or name), position, time, category code.  
MMSI (or name), category code.  
MMSI (or name), position, time, category code.  
7.  
From the log menu, select Exit to close the receive log and return to the mode you  
were in.  
Returning a call from the Receive Log  
You can return individual calls directly from the Receive Log. From the call detail screen,  
press Channel Down until Call Back appears at the bottom of the display. Press GPS/ENT  
H/M/L to return that station’s call.  
test Calls  
Making Test Calls (Test)  
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oꢈcꢃ ꢅ wꢃꢃꢋ.  
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Test  
[Manual]  
JIM CASSIDY  
KENT NEWMAN  
16  
Press and hold  
Test  
Back  
[MENU]  
Select  
[ENT]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
1.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select Test  
The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel  
2.  
3.  
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Down to choose the directory entry you want to send a test call to and press GPS/  
ENT H/M/L.  
4.  
If you want to send a test call to a station that is not in your directory, select Manual.  
The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI  
number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits  
and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
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, select Exit  
.
The radio automatically switches to channel 70 to transmit the test call request, then  
switches back to the last-used channel.  
When the other station acknowledges the test call, the radio displays an  
acknowledgement screen.  
Receiving Test Call Setup  
When another station sends you a test call, you can select options to answer the test call  
manually or have the radio answer automatically.  
Test Reply  
Auto  
Manual  
Press and hold  
DSC Setup  
Test Reply  
Back  
[MENU]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Select  
[ENT]  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
8.  
9.  
Select DSC Setup and then Test Reply.  
Choose Auto and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will automatically send an  
acknowledgement when it receives a test call.  
10. To disable automatic test call reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual  
.
Acknowledging Test Call Receipt  
Different screens display depending on whether you set the Test Reply to Auto or Manual.  
If Test Reply is set to Auto  
:
If Test Reply is set to Manual:  
Test  
123456789  
Test  
1234567890  
06/20 11:00  
Reply  
18A  
18  
A
Safety  
Send  
[ENT]  
Exit  
Exit  
[CLR]  
[CLR]  
No action is necessary.  
Select Send to send a reply.  
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POsitiOn reqUest anD rePly  
Enabling Automaꢁc Posiꢁon Reply  
If you want the radio to automatically transmit your current position 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 service.  
Sometimes—for example, in some competitive situations--you may not want other stations  
to get your position without your manual confirmation  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select DSC Setup and then Position Reply  
.
Choose Auto and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will automatically transmit your  
position when it receives a position request.  
4.  
To disable automatic position reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual.  
POS Request  
Any time you need to know where another boat currently is—to find your boating partners,  
to respond to a request for assistance, etc.—you can send a position request to their radio:  
Press and hold  
Position Request  
Call Menu/  
POS Request  
[Manual]  
16  
Norwester  
Harris  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Back  
[MENU]  
Select  
[ENT]  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select POS Request and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio  
prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the  
same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press  
GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
4.  
5.  
The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to  
confirm. If you want to request the position of the displayed MMSI number, select  
Send. To cancel the request, select Exit  
.
When the other station responds, the radio displays the MMSI number, the longitude,  
and the latitude of the other station. If your radio is connected to a chartplotter  
through the NMEA OUT connection (see page 34), the position information will also  
be displayed on the plotter screen.  
6.  
If the other station does not have valid GPS data, the radio displays No Position.  
Posiꢁon Reply  
When another station requests your current position, different screens display depending on  
whether you set Position Reply to Auto or Manual.  
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If Position Reply is set to Auto  
:
If Position Reply is set to Manual:  
Position Request  
Harris  
Position Request  
Harris  
06/20 11:00  
16  
Reply  
16  
Routine  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Send  
Exit  
[CLR]  
[ENT]  
No action is necessary.  
Select Send to send a reply or Exit to reject  
the request.  
Posiꢁon Send  
If you are requesting assistance or using an all ships call to give a safety warning, you can  
send your current position so other stations know where you are:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select Position Send  
.
The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel  
Down to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio  
prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the  
same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press  
GPS/ENT H/M/L.  
4.  
5.  
The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to  
confirm. If you want to transmit your position to the displayed MMSI number, select  
Send. To cancel the transmission, select Exit  
.
The radio transmits your MMSI number, your longitude, and your latitude to the other  
station.  
PUtting the raDiO intO stanDBy  
If you are leaving your radio or do not wish to answer any DSC calls, you can put your radio  
in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will automatically respond with  
a message that indicates your radio is currently unattended. Follow the steps below to put  
your radio in standby:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select Standby to place your radio in standby mode.  
To cancel standby and return to the mode your radio was in, press any button.  
DisaBling aUtOMatiC Channel sWitChing  
If you are involved in a bridge-to-bridge call, you may not want the radio to automatically  
switch channels when it receives a DSC call. In cases like this, you can disable automatic  
channel switching. If you receive an individual call, the radio will respond with an  
unattended code, just as if the radio were in Standby.  
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Press and hold  
Call Menu/  
DSC Setup  
Auto CH SW  
Auto CH SW  
On  
Off  
Select  
[ENT]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
Back  
[MENU]  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu.  
Select DSC Setup, then Auto CH SW.  
Select Off and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will not automatically switch  
channels until you reactivate this feature.  
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If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays a message icon. You will be able  
to review who has called. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50 non-  
distress calls it received (see page E-22).  
gPs FeatUres  
gPs OPeratiOn OVerVieW  
Your GPS system provides more than just your specific location. The MOB (Man  
Overboard) menu lets you immediately save your current position so rescuers can converge  
on the exact man overboard location. The Favorites menus let you create a directory of  
favorite places and their coordinates so you can easily return there. Using the GPS Setup  
menus, you can determine power-saving options, measurement increments, and time  
settings.  
The radio is factory-preset to search for your geographic location when it is turned on for  
the first time.  
MOB MenU  
The MOB menu lets you quickly save your current selection so you can easily navigate back  
to it. It will be saved in the first position of the Favorites list.  
FAvORITE MenU  
The Favorite menu is comprised of the Goto menu and the Add menu. The Goto menu adds  
(saves) the current GPS position as well as recalls that position and others you have saved  
to sail back to it.  
Goto Menu  
The Goto menu allows you to select from a list of saved coordinates or to input coordinates  
manually.  
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Goto Fav.  
[Manual]  
Franklin  
Favorite  
Goto  
Back  
[MENU]  
Select  
[ENT]  
Exit  
[CLR]  
To input coordinates  
1.  
From the Goto Fav. screen, select [Manual]  
Manually input coordinates. When the last digit is entered, the screen displays Go  
and Save  
.
2.  
.
3.  
4.  
5.  
Select Go to display the coordinates, compass bearing and distance to the  
destination.  
Select Save to save the location into a Favorites directory. When you select Save, the  
screen prompts you to name these coordinates.  
When you have entered a name for the saved coordinates, they will appear on the  
Goto screen as a selection.  
To select a Goto entry  
1.  
2.  
3.  
From the Goto Fav. screen, select from the directory entries listed.  
The screen displays three options: Go Delete, and Edit  
,
.
Select Go to display the coordinates, compass bearing and distance to the  
destination.  
Select Delete to delete the entry.  
Select Edit to change the entry.  
nMea FeatUres  
Your radio supports NMEA0183, a standard for data communication between marine  
instruments. If you are connected to a chartplotter and the radio receives another boat’s  
position data (sentences) in a DSC call, the radio sends the position data to the chartplotter  
so you can see the location.  
NMEA sentences contain different sets of data. The VHF460 supports the following  
sentences:  
DATA  
RMC  
GLL  
GNS  
GGA  
ZDA  
UTC Time  
O
O
O
O
O
Status (Valid/IInvalid)  
Latitude/Longitude  
Speed  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
Course  
Date  
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To connect to a chartplotter:  
WHITE - to NMEA (+) output  
BLACK - to NMEA ground  
YELLOW - to NMEA (+) input  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the WHITE wire to the NMEA positive (+) output.  
Connect the BLACK wire to the NMEA ground.  
Connect the YELLOW wire to the NMEA positive (+) input.  
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aDDitiOnal FeatUres  
renaMing Channels  
If you discover that a marine radio channel has a different common name in your local area,  
you can change the name of that channel to make it easier for you to use (see the channel  
lists beginning on page E-31 for the default channel names). To rename a channel, follow the  
steps below:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press MENU/CALL and select Channel Name from the Normal menu. The screen  
displays the list of channels.  
Use Channel Up and Channel Down to choose the channel you want to change and  
press DSP/ENT H/M/L.  
Select Rename to enter a new name for this channel. The radio prompts you to enter  
a new name for this channel. Each name can be up to 12 characters. Use Channel  
Up and Channel Down to change the name.  
4.  
When you finish entering the name, the radio displays the new channel name and  
asks you to confirm. To save this new channel name, select Save; to cancel the  
change, select Exit. The radio returns to the channel list.  
5.  
6.  
To restore a channel back to its original name, select the channel and choose Default  
When you are satisfied with the channel list, select Exit  
.
.
MaintenanCe anD trOUBleshOOting  
Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a  
precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions:  
x
If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency situation.  
Doing so may cause further radio damage.  
x
x
You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio.  
Arrange for periodic performance checks with your West Marine dealer.  
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COMMOn qUestiOns  
Problem  
Things to Try  
The radio won’t turn on.  
Charge the radio.  
-
Don’t use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32°  
F) or above 45° C (113° F).  
The power LED on the charger  
doesn’t turn on.  
-
-
-
-
Make sure the charging contacts on the radio and charger are clean.  
Replace the battery.  
Make sure you are not in Weather or Scan mode.  
Make sure you are not trying to transmit on a receive-only channel or  
transmit at the wrong power level for this channel (see the channel lists  
starting on page E-31.  
The radio won’t transmit.  
-
-
Check the battery power level; if it’s low, charge the battery before trying  
to transmit.  
Make sure the duration of each transmission is less than 5 minutes.  
I can’t hear anything from the  
speaker.  
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too high.  
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too low.  
Noise comes out of the  
speaker all the time  
I can transmit, but no one can Check your UIC channel settings: does the area you are in use different  
hear me.  
channel assignments?  
I’m not getting hazard alerts.  
Make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on.  
The channel number on the display will flash if the radio is in a Watch mode  
or in Scan mode. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, Triple  
Watch, or Dual Watch beginning on page E-9.  
The display flashes, and I don’t  
know why.  
Where can I find my radio’s  
serial number?  
The serial number is on a plate inside the battery compartment.  
sPeCiFiCatiOns  
General  
All US/International/Canada marine channels  
9 Weather channels  
Channels  
Freq. Control  
Freq. Tol.  
PLL  
Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 77°F/25°C)  
Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 77°F/25°C)  
-4°F (-20°C) to +122°F(+50°C)  
Flexible Whip  
Oper. Temp.  
Antenna  
Microphone  
Display  
Built-in Electret type  
Liquid Crystal Display  
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Speaker  
8Ω 1.0 W  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery  
7.4V 1160 mAh  
Power Source  
6.29 (H) x 2.40 (W) x 1.61 (D) inch  
160 (H) x 61 (W) x 41 (D) mm  
Size (without antenna)  
Weight  
10.9 oz (309g) (w/battery and antenna)  
Transmitter  
Frequency Range  
Frequency Stability  
Power Output  
156~158 MHz  
±2.5 PPM max  
1W, 2.5W, and 6W  
Spurious Emissions  
-30 dBm @ HI; -30 dBm @ LO (nominal)  
Current Drain  
1.5 A (6W)  
Receiver  
Double Conversion Super Heterodyne  
Phase Locked Loop system for Local Oscillator  
156~164 MHz  
Type  
Frequency Range  
Sensitivity  
0.24 μV for 12dB SINAD  
Squelch Sensitivity  
Audio Frequency Response  
Adjacent Channel Selectivity  
Audio Output Power  
Current Drain  
Threshold 0.2μV  
+5.5 dB @ 500 Hz; -6 dB @ 2000Hz  
73 dB @ ±25 kHz  
1.0 W @MAX VOLUME  
Squelched: 36mA; Max. Audio: 250mA  
Channels anD FreqUenCies (Mhz)  
US channel frequencies and names  
US Marine Channels  
Status  
Simplex  
Ch  
1A  
RX Freq  
156.050  
TX Freq  
156.050  
Name  
Vessel traffic system/commercial  
Vessel traffic system/commercial  
Inter-ship safety  
5A  
6
156.250  
156.300  
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
156.250  
156.300  
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
7A  
8
Commercial  
Commercial  
9
Non commercial  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Commercial  
Vessel traffic system  
Vessel traffic system  
Bridge to bridge  
Vessel traffic system  
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US Marine Channels  
Status  
Ch  
15  
RX Freq  
156.750  
TX Freq  
Inhibit  
Name  
Receive only  
Environmental  
16  
17  
156.800  
156.850  
156.800  
156.850  
156.900  
156.950  
157.000  
157.000  
157.050  
157.100  
157.150  
157.200  
157.250  
157.300  
157.350  
157.400  
156.175  
156.275  
156.325  
156.375  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Distress, safety, and calling  
Govt maritime control  
Commercial  
18A 156.900  
19A 156.950  
Commercial  
20  
161.600  
Port operation  
20A 157.000  
21A 157.050  
22A 157.100  
23A 157.150  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Coast guard only  
Coast guard  
Coast guard only  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Vessel traffic system  
Port operation  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
161.800  
161.850  
161.900  
161.950  
162.000  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
63A 156.175  
65A 156.275  
66A 156.325  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Port operation  
67  
156.375  
Bridge To Bridge  
68  
69  
70  
156.425  
156.475  
156.425  
156.475  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Non Commercial  
Non Commercial  
(156.5250)  
(156.5250)  
DSC Only  
DSC  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
156.575  
156.625  
156.675  
156.725  
156.775  
156.825  
156.875  
156.575  
156.625  
156.675  
156.725  
156.775  
156.825  
156.875  
156.925  
156.975  
157.025  
157.075  
157.125  
157.175  
157.225  
157.275  
157.325  
157.375  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Non Commercial  
Non Commercial (Ship-Ship)  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation (Ship-Ship)  
Non Commercial  
Commercial  
78A 156.925  
79A 156.975  
80A 157.025  
81A 157.075  
82A 157.125  
83A 157.175  
Commercial  
Government  
Government  
Coast Guard  
84  
85  
86  
87  
161.825  
161.875  
161.925  
157.375  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Simplex  
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US Marine Channels  
Status  
Ch  
88  
RX Freq  
157.425  
TX Freq  
157.425  
Name  
Simplex  
Commercial (Ship-Ship)  
Canadian channel frequencies and names  
Canadian Marine Channels  
Status  
Ch  
RX Freq  
160.650  
TX Freq  
156.050  
Name  
1
2
3
Duplex  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
160.700  
160.750  
156.200  
156.250  
156.300  
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
156.750  
156.800  
156.850  
156.900  
156.950  
161.600  
157.050  
157.100  
161.750  
161.800  
161.850  
161.900  
161.950  
162.000  
160.625  
156.100  
156.150  
156.200  
156.250  
156.300  
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
156.750  
156.800  
156.850  
156.900  
156.950  
157.000  
157.050  
157.100  
157.150  
157.200  
157.250  
157.300  
157.350  
157.400  
156.025  
Duplex  
Duplex  
4A  
5A  
6
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Vessel Traffic System  
Inter-Ship Safety  
Commercial  
7A  
8
Commercial  
9
Boater Calling Channel  
Commercial  
10  
11  
Vessel Traffic System  
Vessel Traffic System  
Bridge To Bridge  
Vessel Traffic System  
Environmental  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18A  
19A  
20  
21A  
22A  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
60  
Distress, safety, calling  
State Control  
Commercial  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Port Operation  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Marine Operator  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
61A  
62A  
63A  
64  
156.075  
156.125  
156.175  
160.825  
156.225  
156.075  
156.125  
156.175  
156.225  
156.225  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Port Operation  
Marine Operator  
64A  
Simplex  
Port Operation  
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Canadian Marine Channels  
Status  
Ch  
65A  
RX Freq  
156.275  
TX Freq  
156.275  
Name  
Simplex  
Port Operation  
66A  
67  
156.325  
156.375  
156.425  
156.475  
156.325  
156.375  
156.425  
156.475  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Port Operation  
Bridge To Bridge  
Non Commercial  
Non Commercial  
68  
Simplex  
69  
Simplex  
70  
(156.5250)  
(156.5250)  
DSC Only  
DSC  
71  
156.575  
156.625  
156.675  
156.725  
156.775  
156.825  
156.875  
156.925  
156.975  
157.025  
157.075  
157.125  
161.775  
157.175  
161.825  
161.875  
161.925  
157.375  
157.425  
156.575  
156.625  
156.675  
156.725  
156.775  
156.825  
156.875  
156.925  
156.975  
157.025  
157.075  
157.125  
157.175  
157.175  
157.225  
157.275  
157.325  
157.375  
157.425  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Non Commercial  
Non Commercial  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Port Operation  
Inter Ship  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78A  
79A  
80A  
81A  
82A  
83  
Inter Ship  
Inter Ship  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Canadian Coast Guard  
Marine Operator  
83A  
84  
Simplex  
Duplex  
85  
Duplex  
Marine Operator  
86  
Duplex  
Marine Operator  
87  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Port Operation  
88  
Port Operation  
Internaꢁonal channel frequencies and names  
Ch  
1
RX Freq  
160.6500  
160.7000  
160.7500  
160.8000  
160.8500  
156.3000  
160.9500  
156.4000  
TX Freq  
156.0500  
156.1000  
156.1500  
156.2000  
156.2500  
156.3000  
156.3500  
156.4000  
Status  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Simplex  
Name on display  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Inter-ship safety  
Marine operator  
Commercial (ship-ship)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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9
RX Freq  
156.4500  
156.5000  
156.5500  
156.6000  
156.6500  
156.7000  
156.7500  
156.8000  
156.8500  
161.5000  
161.5500  
161.6000  
161.6500  
161.7000  
161.7500  
161.8000  
161.8500  
161.9000  
161.9500  
162.0000  
160.6250  
160.6750  
160.7250  
160.7750  
160.8250  
160.8750  
160.9250  
156.3750  
156.4250  
156.4750  
(156.5250)  
156.5750  
TX Freq  
156.4500  
156.5000  
156.5500  
156.6000  
156.6500  
156.7000  
156.7500  
156.8000  
156.8500  
156.9000  
156.9500  
157.0000  
157.0500  
157.1000  
157.1500  
157.2000  
157.2500  
157.3000  
157.3500  
157.4000  
156.0250  
156.0750  
156.1250  
156.1750  
156.2250  
156.2750  
156.3250  
156.3750  
156.4250  
156.4750  
(156.5250)  
156.5750  
Status  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Duplex  
Name on display  
Boater calling channel  
Commercial  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
Vessel traffic system  
Vessel traffic system  
Bridge to bridge  
Vessel traffic system  
Environmental  
Distress, Safety, Calling  
Govt maritime control  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Commercial  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Bridge to bridge  
Non commercial  
Non commercial  
DSC  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
DSC Only  
Simplex  
Non commercial  
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72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87*  
88*  
RX Freq  
156.6250  
156.6750  
156.7250  
156.7750  
156.8250  
156.8750  
161.5250  
161.5750  
161.6250  
161.6750  
161.7250  
161.7750  
161.8250  
161.8750  
161.9250  
157.3750  
157.4250  
TX Freq  
156.6250  
156.6750  
156.7250  
156.7750  
156.8250  
156.8750  
156.9250  
156.9750  
157.0250  
157.0750  
157.1250  
157.1750  
157.2250  
157.2750  
157.3250  
157.3750  
157.4250  
Status  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex, 1W  
Simplex,  
Simplex  
Duplex  
Name on display  
Non commercial  
Port operation  
Port operation  
Port operation  
Port operation  
Port operation (ship-ship)  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Port operation  
Duplex  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Marine operator  
Duplex  
Duplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Weather channel frequencies and names  
Channel  
RX  
Channel  
RX  
WX01  
WX02  
WX03  
WX04  
WX05  
162.5500  
162.4000  
162.4750  
162.4250  
162.4500  
WX06  
WX07  
WX08  
WX09  
162.5000  
162.5250  
161.6500  
161.7750  
regUlatiOns anD saFety Warnings  
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio.  
MaritiMe raDiO serViCes OPeratiOn  
Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the  
United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S.  
Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation on these frequencies with-  
out proper authorization is strictly forbidden. See page E-31 for tables of the available channels and  
their uses. If you are still not certain which channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the  
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FCC website (http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=maritime) or contact  
the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial  
users, you should obtain a license 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 aware of which rules apply  
to your boat. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be found at the US Coast  
Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is http://www.navcen.uscg.  
gov/?pageName=mtBoater. Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly all boaters.  
•
If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz)  
whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Starting in 2004, if a radio is carried, it  
must be on and set to channel 16. Whenever your boat is underway.  
•
•
If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel re-  
spond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the distress call.  
Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is essentially  
like making a false 9-1-1 call; you may be subject to fines.)  
FCC/iꢈduꢂꢄꢌy Cꢅꢈꢅdꢅ iꢈfoꢌmꢅꢀoꢈ  
Certification: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182  
Output Power: 6W  
Emission: 16K0F3E  
Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this  
device does not cause harmful interference.  
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules.  
Any change or modification must be approved in writing by West Marine. Changes or modifications  
not approved by West Marine could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
FCC rF expoꢂuꢌꢃ iꢈfoꢌmꢅꢀoꢈ  
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action  
in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio  
frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are con-  
sistent with the 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 operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the follow-  
ing guidelines.  
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation.  
Please adhere to the following:  
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attach-  
ments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.  
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the  
skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.  
Body-Woꢌꢈ Opꢃꢌꢅꢀoꢈ  
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain  
compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the sup-  
plied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user’s face. The  
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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 visit the FCC  
website at www.fcc.gov.  
lꢁꢄhꢁum ioꢈ Bꢅꢇꢃꢌy Wꢅꢌꢈꢁꢈꢊ  
This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery  
contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.  
Do not short-circuit the battery.  
Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one  
specified in the owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the bat-  
tery to explode.  
NOTE: 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, or  
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C). Exposing the chemical contained within  
the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C) may cause the battery to rupture, fail, or  
reduce performance.  
In case of exposure to the cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical at-  
tention.  
rBrC inFOrMatiOn  
As part of our commitment to protect the environment and conserve natural  
resources, West Marine voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry  
program to collect and recycle used Li-Ion batteries within the US.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Li-Ion battery recycling in  
your area.  
(RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling  
Corporation.)  
West Marine liMiteD Warranty  
Whꢅꢄ Doꢃꢂ thꢁꢂ lꢁmꢁꢄꢃd Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy Covꢃꢌ?  
West Marine warrants to the original retail purchaser of the West Marine product, where the pur-  
chase is made in the United States, that the product will be free from defects in materials and crafts-  
manship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.  
how loꢈꢊ Doꢃꢂ thꢁꢂ lꢁmꢁꢄꢃd Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy lꢅꢂꢄ?  
This limited warranty is valid for 36 months from the date of the original retail purchase from West  
Marine within the United States (the “Limited Warranty Term”).  
The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. West  
Marine reserves the right to change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any  
changes will not be retroactive and will only apply to subsequent purchases.  
Whꢅꢄ Doꢃꢂ thꢁꢂ lꢁmꢁꢄꢃd Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy noꢄ Covꢃꢌ?  
This limited warranty does not cover:  
x
x
x
x
Software.  
Commercial or industrial use or operation.  
Normal maintenance items or normal wear and tear.  
If the product was damaged, modified or altered by you.  
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x
x
x
x
x
If the product was used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any  
configurations not appropriate or contemplated for this product or its use.  
If damage or loss occurring during return shipment of the product to West Marine or its  
authorized service representative.  
If the product was subject to improper service, repair, installation, storage,  
maintenance, alteration or application.  
Problems that result from accident, neglect, abuse, misuse or issues with electrical  
power.  
Problems caused by accessories, parts or components added to the product that are  
not appropriate for this product or its use.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDIC-  
TION). WEST MARINE’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARD-  
WARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY  
STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE LIMITED WAR-  
RANTY TERM (AS SPECIFIED ABOVE). NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY TERM HAS EXPIRED. SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMI-  
TATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR  
PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR FOR LOST  
PROPERTY, DATA OR SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY AND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH  
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PROD-  
UCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-  
TION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
Whꢅꢄ Muꢂꢄ i Do to kꢃꢃp ꢄhꢃ Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy ꢁꢈ effꢃcꢄ?  
x
x
x
x
You must keep your receipt or other appropriate documentation as proof of the date of  
sale and purchase.  
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 provided for in  
this warranty statement.  
You must use, install, maintain and operate the product in accordance with published  
specifications and the user’s manual.  
Whꢅꢄ Do i Do if i nꢃꢃd Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy sꢃꢌvꢁcꢃ?  
x
Before the warranty expires, please call us at 1-800-BOATING. Please also have your  
West Marine serial number or order number available.  
x
When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you  
to include with your return. We will also provide you the address of where to ship the  
product.  
x
You must return the product to us in its original or equivalent packaging, prepay  
shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or  
damaged in shipment.  
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Whꢅꢄ Wꢁꢆꢆ Wꢃꢂꢄ Mꢅꢌꢁꢈꢃ Do?  
During the Limited Warranty Term, if the product you return to us proves to be defective in materials  
or workmanship and not for the reasons which would otherwise disqualify it (as explained above),  
we will:  
x
x
x
x
Repair the product or, if we are unable to repair it, replace it with a comparable product  
that is new or refurbished;  
Or, as an alternative, at West Marine’s option, we will refund you the original purchase  
price;  
If we repair or replace the product, we will return the repaired or replacement product  
to you; and  
Pay to ship the repaired or replacement product to you if you use an address in  
the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions and territories).  
Otherwise, we will ship the product to you 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 (excluding Puerto  
Rico and U.S. possessions and territories).  
We use new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs  
and in building replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems  
that have been returned to West Marine, some of which were never used by a customer. Replace-  
ment parts and systems are covered for the remaining time left in the Limited Warranty Term for the  
product you bought. West Marine owns all parts removed from repaired products.  
Mꢅꢁꢈꢄꢃꢈꢅꢈcꢃ ꢁꢂ ꢄhꢃ Owꢈꢃꢌ’ꢂ rꢃꢂpoꢈꢂꢁbꢁꢆꢁꢄy  
Cleaning, polishing, lubricating, replacing filters, tuning, replacing worn parts, using your purchased  
product according to the user’s manual, and regularly maintaining your purchased product is your  
responsibility.  
Whꢅꢄ ꢁf i puꢌchꢅꢂꢃd ꢅ Pꢆuꢂ Pꢌoꢄꢃcꢀoꢈ Pꢆꢅꢈ?  
Service 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 sꢄꢅꢄꢃ lꢅw rꢃꢆꢅꢄꢃꢂ ꢄo ꢄhꢃ Wꢅꢌꢌꢅꢈꢄy.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
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