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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VHF55S Introduction
How VHF Works
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Parts Supplied
Optional Accessories
What's On the Display
VHF55S Controls
Features Overview
Before Using Your VHF55S
1. Installing the alkaline batteries or charging and installing the Ni-MH battery pack .......... 8
2. Attaching the antenna............................................................................................................ 10
3. Attaching the belt clip (optional) .......................................................................................... 10
Using Your VHF55S
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1. Turning the power on/off ...................................................................................................... 11
2. Adjusting squelch .................................................................................................................. 11
3. Selecting the U.S./International/Canadian band ................................................................ 12
4. Transmitting and receiving .................................................................................................... 12
5. Accessing the 16/9 priority channels .................................................................................. 12
6. Selecting a channel................................................................................................................ 12
7. Selecting high/low power...................................................................................................... 13
8. Locking the keypad ................................................................................................................ 13
9. Selecting a weather channel ................................................................................................ 13
10. Adding channels to memory .............................................................................................. 14
11. Scanning .............................................................................................................................. 14
12. Accessing channels saved to memory .............................................................................. 15
13. Using the monitor modes.................................................................................................... 15
14. Resetting the radio .............................................................................................................. 16
Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
VHF55S Doesn't Power Up
Radio 3-Year Limited Warranty
Ni-MH Battery 1-Year Limited Warranty
Humminbird® Service Policy
Returning Your Unit for Service
Specifications
Marine Channels
Contact Humminbird®
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VHF55S INTRODUCTION
The Humminbird® VHF55S represents state-of-the-art high tech VHF Handheld engineering, and
is skillfully designed and constructed with the finest components. It is constructed to commercial-
grade standards to give you clear, reliable communication.
The Humminbird® VHF55S is available in three different versions:
• VHF55S.
• VHF55SC Camouflage.
• VHF55S Plus.
HOW VHF WORKS
The most popular method of communicating with other boats is via very high frequency (VHF)
radio. In technical terms, this is similar to the way that commercial radio stations transmit. VHF
equipment is relatively simple, and can therefore be compact and low cost.
To ensure that maritime users do not cause interference for other radio users, a part of the radio
spectrum has been allocated specifically to this group of users. These reserved frequencies have
been numbered; for example, Channel 16 (usually abbreviated Ch16) actually refers to a
frequency of 156.800 mHz.
Because radio does not recognize geographic or political boundaries, and to make sure that boats
traveling on international voyages can always communicate, the VHF marine band is the same
worldwide. There are 55 international marine channels, a similar number of private channels
(allocated on a local basis to commercial organizations) and some other unique national channels.
The United States and Canada employ a slightly different application of marine channels, using
the same frequencies but allocating more simplex (one-way) rather than duplex (two-way)
channels.
National channels include WX (weather) channels in the U.S., fishing channels in Norway and the
marina channels M and M2 in the U.K. To make sure that your radio is fitted with the correct local
channels, be sure to purchase type-approved equipment in the country of intended use.
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PARTS SUPPLIED
Before using your VHF55S, please make sure that the following parts are included for your model:
• VHF55S Radio:
• Alkaline battery compartment (6 AA batteries not included).
• Belt clip.
• Flexible antenna.
• VHF55SC Camouflage Radio:
• Alkaline battery compartment (6 AA batteries not included).
• Belt clip.
• Flexible antenna.
• VHF55S Plus Radio:
• Alkaline battery compartment (6 AA batteries not included).
• One Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargable battery pack.
• AC/DC chargers with desktop cradle.
• Belt clip.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The following optional accessories are available for the VHF55S radios:
• A battery eliminator, which allows the radio to be powered by a 12 Volt source without
the need for batteries. The adapter plugs into any standard 12 Volt cigarette lighter
plug. (Part # BE 2)
• A rechargeable Ni-MH Battery pack. (Part # BVHF55)
• A rechargeable Ni-MH Battery pack with AC/DC charger and desktop cradle included.
(Part # BKVHF55)
contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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WHAT'S ON THE DISPLAY
The Humminbird® VHF55S uses an LCD display, together with an 8-button keypad, to control all
user functions. The figure shows a typical view you might see on the display at initial power-up.
Canadian band icon [C]
Stored icon [diskette]
Weather station alarm [A]
International band icon [I]
U.S. band icon [U]
Receiving icon [BUSY]
Weather station icon [WX]
Memory channel icon [M]
Transmit on [TX]
Dual Watch icon [DU]
Tri Watch icon [TRI]
Low power transmit icon
[LO]
High power transmit icon
[HI]
Receive Only icon [B]
Battery Level icon
Priority channel icon [P]
Scan mode icon [SCAN]
Duplex (Receive and
Transmit on same
channel) icon [A]
Signal power level icon
Keys locked icon [key]
Channel number [88]
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VHF55S CONTROLS
The following drawing shows the Humminbird® VHF55S controls:
Antenna
Push-To-Talk (PTT) key
HI/LOW/LOCK key
PWR/VOL knob
Squelch (SQ) knob
WX/BAND key
SCAN key
Up Channel key
Down Channel key
DUAL/TRI Watch key
Memory (MEM) key
Channel 16/9 Priority key
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FEATURES OVERVIEW
Your Humminbird® VHF55S has the following features:
Channel 16/9 Priority Key: Provides quick access to emergency Channel 16, the universal and
most frequently-used marine channel, which is used for distress or safety communications.
Pressing and holding the 16/9 channel key for 3 seconds allows quick and easy access to Channel
9. Channel 9 is an alternate frequency for distress or safety in some areas in the event Channel
16 is congested.
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry: Provides accurate and stable channel selection.
Squelch Adjustment: Allows you to eliminate static and background noises during
communications.
Key Lock: Allows you to lock the keypad in order to prevent accidental key presses.
High/Low Transmit Power Selection: Allows you to select either High Power Transmit for long-
range communications or Low Power Transmit for shorter-range communications to save battery
power.
Battery Level Indicator: Indicates the amount of battery life remaining.
Battery Charging Station: Allows you to recharge your Ni-MH battery pack (not included with
all models)
Backlit LCD Display: Allows you to operate the radio in low light conditions.
Memory Channels: Allows you to store channels as “memory channels” that you can easily
retrieve for future use.
WX/BAND Key: Allows you to select the Weather Band, the U.S. Channel Band, the International
Channel Band or the Canadian Channel Band.
SCAN Key: Allows you to scan all channels, to scan channels saved in memory or to conduct a
priority scan.
Signal Strength Meter: Allows you to see the strength of the transmit and receive signals.
Dual Watch: Allows you to scan alternately between your currently-selected channel and
Channel 16 to make sure you don’t miss distress or emergency calls.
Tri Watch: Allows you to scan alternately between your currently selected channel, Channel 16,
and Channel 9 to make sure you don’t miss distress or emergency calls.
Normal Scan: Allows you to scan all available channels for active channels.
Memory Scan: Allows you to rapidly scan pre-programmed channels to locate active channels.
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Priority Scan: Allows you to scan all channels while alternately scanning Channel 16 to make
sure that you don’t miss distress or emergency calls.
NOTE: You should record your VHF55S’s serial number, which is on the back panel of the radio, here.
Serial Number: ________________________.
BEFORE USING YOUR VHF55S
Before using your VHF55S radio, you should do two things:
1. Install the 6 alkaline batteries or charge and install the battery pack onto the radio.
2. Attach the antenna to the radio.
In addition, you may want to perform the additional optional step:
3. Attach the belt clip to the radio (optional).
1. Installing the Alkaline Batteries or Charging and Installing
the Ni-MH Battery Pack
NOTE: If you are using alkaline batteries, you must make sure you have six fully-charged
batteries.
NOTE: Rotate fastener as shown to remove battery pack from the radio. Lift the battery pack
out and up from the bottom to remove it from the radio.
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1a. If you are going to use alkaline batteries, remove the alkaline battery compartment cover
and install 6 AA alkaline batteries. Re-install the cover to the battery compartment, then
secure in place.
or...
1b. If you are going to use the Ni-MH re-chargeable battery pack, make sure that it is fully
charged before trying to operate the radio. You can either charge the battery pack when
it is attached to the radio or when it is not yet attached. To charge the Ni-MH battery pack,
place it in the desktop charging cradle and plug either the AC or DC charger into the
cradle, depending on the power source that you plan to use. You will know that the battery
pack is seated correctly in the charger when the charging indicator LED lights up. You
should charge the battery pack for 14-15 hours. Attach the battery pack to the radio when
it is finished charging if you have not already done so.
CAUTION: The battery pack will continue to charge as long as it is in the charger and the
charger is connected to a power source, so you must remember to take the radio/battery pack
out of the charger when it has been fully charged. Overcharging batteries may result in damage
to both the battery pack and radio.
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2. Attaching the Antenna
You will need to make sure that the flexible antenna is attached to the
radio.
To install the antenna:
1. Install the antenna securely onto the radio, making sure that the
antenna and the threads on the unit are free from debris. Finger tighten
only.
3. Attaching the Belt Clip (Optional)
The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to
your belt.
To attach the belt clip:
1. Attach the belt clip to the back of your VHF55S radio, making sure
that the fitting groove is aligned.
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USING YOUR VHF55S
You should be famliar with several operating procedures:
1. Turning the power on/off.
2. Adjusting Squelch.
3. Selecting the U.S./International/Canadian band.
4. Transmitting and receiving.
5. Accessing the 16/9 priority channels.
6. Selecting a channel.
7. Selecting high/low power.
8. Locking the keypad.
9. Selecting a weather channel.
10. Adding channels to memory.
11. Scanning.
12. Accessing channels saved to memory.
13. Using the monitor modes.
14. Resetting the radio.
1. Turning the Power On/Off
Use the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on, and once on, to adjust the volume as well.
To turn on the radio:
1. Rotate the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on or off. The knob will make a clicking noise
when you have turned the radio on.
2. Once on, rotate the PWR/VOL knob further to adjust the volume.
2. Adjusting Squelch
Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise in between transmissions, and allows
for silent operation of the radio until a transmission is received. If Squelch is set too high, only the
strongest transmissions can be heard, and if it is set too low, intermittent static and noise may be
annoying. Squelch is controlled by the SQ knob located on the top of the radio.
To set Squelch:
1. Turn the SQ knob counter-clockwise as far as it will go. You will hear a lot of static.
2. Then turn the SQ knob clockwise until the static stops; this is the correct position for the
SQ knob.
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3. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band
When operating in U.S. waters, your radio should be set for the U.S. band; when operating in
Canadian waters, the radio should be set for the Canadian band; when operating in International
waters, the radio should be set for the International band.
To select a band:
1. To select a band, press and hold the WX/BAND key for 3 seconds, then release. The LCD
will display the U, I or C icon (for U.S., International, or Canadian). Continue to press and
hold the WX/BAND key for 3 seconds, then release until the LCD shows the desired band.
4. Transmitting and Receiving
Use the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to transmit (speak) and receive (listen) on the selected channel.
To transmit and receive:
1. Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key, then speak into the radio to transmit. The TX icon
will appear on the LCD while you are transmitting.
2. Release the Push-To-Talk (PTT) key to listen.
NOTE: Before transmitting, make sure that the channel you have selected is not a receive-only
channel.
5. Accessing the 16/9 Priority Channels
The Channel 16/9 Priority key allows you to access the emergency channel 16 quickly; pressing
and holding this key also allows you to access channel 9, which is an alternate emergency
channel in some areas.
To access the 16/9 channels:
1. Press the Channel 16/9 Priority key to access channel 16.
2. To access the alternate channel 9 which is available in some areas, press and hold the
Channel 16/9 Priority key for 3 seconds, then release.
6. Selecting a Channel
Use the Up/Down key to scroll through the available channels. See Marine Channels for a list of
channels and their frequencies.
To select a channel:
1. To select a channel, use the Up/Down key to find a channel. Stop when you find the
desired channel.
NOTE: Not all channel numbers are available in INT bands.
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7. Selecting High/Low Power
You must press and release the HI/LOW/LOCK key to toggle the transmit power between High
and Low. Select HI (High Power Transmit) for long-range communications, and LOW (Low Power
Transmit) for shorter-range communications to save battery power.
To change the transmit power:
1. Press the HI/LOW/LOCK key to toggle between High and Low transmit power. When the
radio is operating at high power, the HI icon appears on the LCD, and when operating at
low power, the LOW icon appears on the LCD.
8. Locking the Keypad
Use the HI/LOW/LOCK key to activate the Key Lock function in order to avoid accidental key
presses of the radio keypad.
To lock and unlock the keypad:
1. To lock the keypad, press and hold the HI/LOW/LOCK key until the Key Lock icon appears
on the LCD.
NOTE: Once Key Lock is turned on, pressing the keys will have no effect except for the Push-
To-Talk (PTT) key, which is not affected by Key Lock.
2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold the HI/LOW/LOCK key again until the Key Lock icon
is removed from the LCD.
9. Selecting a Weather Channel
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) broadcasts continuous
weather reports and severe weather alerts, as needed. Your Humminbird® VHF55S is programmed
to receive 10 NOAA weather channels, and to sound an alarm if a weather alert is received. The
A icon will appear on the LCD above the WX icon if there is a Weather Alarm. See Marine
Channels for a list of channels and their frequencies.
To select a weather channel:
1. Press and release the WX/BAND key to enter Weather mode. The WX icon will appear on
the LCD. After selecting the WX band you must press and hold the WX/BAND key for three
seconds to receive weather alarms. The weather alarm icon will appear on the display.
2. Press the Up or Down Channel keys to change the WX channel from 1 through 10.
3. Press and release the WX/BAND key again to return to normal operation.
NOTE: Weather broadcasts are available in North America, but may not be heard in all parts of Canada.
NOTE: During Weather mode, the PTT, Scan, HI/LOW/LOCK and MEM keys are disabled and an
error beep will sound if they are pressed.
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10. Adding/Deleting Channels to/from Memory
Your VHF55S can store any channel (including private channels). The stored channels are the ones
scanned in the Memory Scan mode.
To add channels to memory:
1. During normal operating mode, use the Up or Down Channel keys to select the desired
channel for programming.
2. Press and hold the MEM key for 3 seconds. The Stored icon will appear, indicating that the
current channel has been saved in memory. Any number of channels scan be saved as
memory channels.
To delete channels from memory:
1. During normal operating mode, use the Up or Down Channel keys to select the saved
channel you wish to delete.
2. Press and hold the MEM key for 3 seconds. The selected channel will be deleted from
memory.
11. Scanning
Your Humminbird® VHF55S comes with three scan options:
• Normal Scan: If there are no channels in memory, the default is Normal Scan. In Normal
Scan mode, all channels in the channel set are scanned in sequence, assuming no
channels have been stored in memory. After the last channel number has been scanned,
the cycle repeats. Normal Scan automatically searches for transmissions on the channel
set being scanned. If a TX signal is received, the scan stops on the receiving channel as
long as it is present and the Scan icon is flashing. If the signal is lost for five seconds or
more, the radio resumes scanning.
• Memory Scan: In Memory Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in
memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel number has been
scanned, the cycle repeats.
• Priority Scan: In Priority Scan mode, you can scan all channels while alternately scanning
Channel 16 to make sure that you don’t miss distress or emergency calls.
To activate scan modes:
1a. Press and release the SCAN key when no channels are stored in memory to activate the
Normal Scan function. The Scan icon will appear on the LCD.
or...
1b. Press and release the SCAN key when there is at least one channel in memory to activate
the Memory Scan function. The Stored and Scan icons will appear on the LCD.
or...
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1c. Press and release the SCAN key for 3 seconds to enter Priority Scan mode. The Priority
Scan (P) icon will appear on the LCD just before the Scan icon.
2. During any of the Scan modes, press the Up or Down Channel keys to change the scan
direction. Up increases the channel number while Down decreases it.
3. Press and release the SCAN key to terminate the Scan mode.
NOTE: During Scan mode, the WX/BAND, MEM, and DUAL/TRI Watch keys will not function
and will sound an error beep if pressed.
12. Accessing Channels Saved to Memory
Once channels have been saved, you can easily access them by pressing the MEM key. Once in
Memory mode, only the channels saved to memory will be accessible using the Up or Down
Channel keys.
To access saved channels:
1. Press the MEM key. The Stored and M icons will appear on the LCD to indicate that you
are in Memory mode.
2. Use the Up or Down Channel keys to scan through the saved channels.
3. Press the MEM key again to regain access to all channels.
13. Using the Watch Monitor Modes
The Humminbird® VHF55S is equipped with two types of monitor modes: Dual Watch and
Tri Watch.
Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 alternately.
To activate and terminate Dual Watch mode:
1. Press and release the DUAL/TRI Watch key to activate the Dual Watch mode. The DU icon
will appear on the LCD.
2a. Press and release the DUAL/TRI Watch key again to terminate Dual Watch mode and
return to the previous working channel.
or...
2b. Press and hold the DUAL/TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to terminate Dual Watch mode and
enter into Tri Watch mode. The TRI icon will appear on the LCD.
NOTE: During Dual Watch mode, the SCAN, MEM, WX/BAND, and the Up and Down Channel
keys are inactive and will sound an error beep if pressed.
Tri Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9 and the current working channel.
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To activate and terminate Tri Watch mode:
1. Press and hold the DUAL/TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to activate the Tri Watch mode. The
TRI icon will appear on the LCD.
2a. Press and hold the DUAL/TRI Watch key again for 3 seconds to terminate Tri Watch Mode
and to return to the previous working channel.
or...
2b. Press and release the DUAL/TRI Watch key to terminate Tri Watch mode and enter into
Dual Watch mode. The DU icon will apear on the LCD.
NOTE: During Tri Watch mode, the SCAN, MEM, WX/BAND and Up or Down Channel keys are
inactive and will sound an error beep if pressed.
14. Resetting the Radio
You can reset many radio settings back to the factory default settings. Resetting the radio will:
• Erase any channels stored in memory.
• Return to U.S. channels, if another mode is currently selected at the time of reset.
• Turn Off the Weather Alert setting, if it is currently active.
• Return power settings to their original state.
To reset the radio:
1. Turn the radio Off by rotating the PWR/VOL knob to the Off position.
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the SCAN and WX/BAND keys.
then...
3. While continuing to hold the SCAN and WX/BAND keys, power the radio back On, then
continue to hold the SCAN and WX/BAND keys down for 3 seconds, then release both
keys.
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MAINTENANCE
To keep your Humminbird® VHF55S working properly, perform the following maintenance as
needed.
If your unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth
dampened in fresh water. Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens, as chemicals in the
solution may cause cracking in the lens. When cleaning the LCD protective lens, use a chamois
and non-abrasive, mild cleaner. Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens. Be careful to avoid
scratching the lens.
WARNING: Never leave your VHF55S in a closed car or trunk; the extremely high temperatures
generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the following section.
Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance
problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair.
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the VHF55S yourself, as there are no user serviceable parts
inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly in order to maintain the
waterproof integrity of the housing. Repairs should be performed only by authorized
Humminbird® technicians.
VHF55S Doesn't Power Up
If your VHF55S doesn't power up, refer to the Installation section, and make sure that:
• The Ni-MH battery pack is fully charged (14-15 hours).
• The battery pack or batteries are installed properly.
• If you are using six AA alkaline batteries, make sure they have a charge.
Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery terminals, or actually
replacing the batteries (if using alkaline) if necessary.
RADIO 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird® have been
manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty for the VHF55S
radio is effective for three years from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird® products
found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at
Humminbird's option and returned to the customer freight prepaid. Humminbird's sole
responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has
been deemed defective by Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected
with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts.
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This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:
• Improperly installed;
• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product installation and
operation instructions;
• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;
• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.
Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will be required for in-
warranty service.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE
HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN
NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE
PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
NI-MH BATTERY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird® have been
manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty for the Ni-MH
battery pack is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird®
products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of
charge at Humminbird's option and returned to the customer freight prepaid. Humminbird's sole
responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has
been deemed defective by Humminbird®. Humminbird® is not responsible for charges connected
with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts.
This warranty does not apply to a product that has been:
• Improperly installed;
• Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product installation and
operation instructions;
• Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation;
• Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird®.
Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. This will be required for in-
warranty service.
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THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE
HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO
EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD® BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty, or the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
HUMMINBIRD® SERVICE POLICY
Even though you'll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service policy, it's good
to know that we back our products this confidently. We do it because you deserve the best. We
will make every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit
at our factory. This does not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units received on Friday
are typically shipped by the following Wednesday, units received Monday are typically shipped by
Thursday, etc.
All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications.
Factory-serviced units go through the same rigorous testing and quality control inspections as
new production units.
After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will be assessed for each
repair (physical damage and missing parts are not included). Any repairs made after the original
warranty will be warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our
factory technicians. You can contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our website to verify
the flat rate repair fee for your product (visit the Product Support section):
We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer
available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies
only to Humminbird® products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is
subject to change without notice.
Returning Your Unit for Service
Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or by email, to
obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit. Please have your product model name and
serial number available before calling the factory. If you contact the factory by e-mail, please
include your product model name and serial number in the e-mail, and use Request for Repair
Authorization Number for your e-mail subject header. You should include your Repair
Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit.
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For IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center.
• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your assigned Repair
Authorization Number.
• Include a brief written description of the problem.
• Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase).
• Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier with delivery
confirmation.
For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps:
• Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center.
• Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date, money order or
personal check. Please do not send cash.
• Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your assigned Repair
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SPECIFICATIONS
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All U.S., Canadian and International Channels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 NOAA Weather Channels
Frequency Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phase Lock Loop
Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TX 156.025~157.950 MHz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RX 156.300~163.275 MHz
Antenna Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ohms
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 VDC
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backlit Liquid Crystal Diode (LCD)
Operating Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Dimensions (with 7.2 V Battery Pack): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.52 in (64 mm) (W) x 0.63 in (16 mm) (H) x 1.50 in (38 mm) (D)
Weight (with 7.2 V Battery Pack):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96 lbs. (435 g)
Transmitter:
Power Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 or 5 Watts (Switch Selectable)
Modulation Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM
Hum and Noise Attenuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB
Audio Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Spurious Signal Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 dB
Receiver:
Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 µV
S/N Ratio (20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 µV
Squelch Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Threshold -12 dB µV (EMF)
Adjacent Channel Rejection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dB
Audio Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mW at 10% THD
Spurious Response Attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dB
Hum and Noise Attenuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB
Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/- 7.0 kHz Minimum
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCCID: KLLTM-886
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MARINE CHANNELS
Refer to the following Marine Channels tables, depending on your location.
NOAA* Weather Radio Frequencies
Channel
WX0
WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
Frequency (MHz)
163.275
Use
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
NOAA Weather.
Canadian Weather.
Canadian Weather.
162.550
162.400
162.475
162.425
162.450
162.500
162.525
161.650
161.775
* NOAA stands for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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U.S. Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
MHz
01A
156.050
156.050
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS*.
Available Only in New Orleans / Lower
Mississippi area.
05A
156.250
156.250
Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New
Orleans and Seattle areas.
06
07A
08
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
Intership Safety.
Commercial.
Commercial (Intership Only).
Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial.
Commercial.
09
10
11
Commercial. VTS in Selected Areas.
Port Operations. VTS in Selected Areas.
12
13
Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge to Bridge).
Ships >20 m in Length Maintain a Listening
Watch on this Channel in U.S. Waters.
14
15
156.700
--
156.700
156.750
Port Operations. VTS in Selected Areas.
Environmental (Receive Only).
Used by Class C EPIRBs.
16
156.800
156.800
International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships
Required to Carry Radio, USCG, and Most Coast
Stations Maintain a Listening Watch on this Channel.
17
156.850
156.900
156.950
157.000
157.000
157.050
157.100
156.850
156.900
156.950
161.600
157.000
157.050
157.100
State Control.
18A
19A
20
Commercial.
Commercial.
Port Operations (duplex).
Port Operations.
U.S. Coast Guard only.
20A
21A
22A
Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety
Information Broadcasts. Broadcasts
Announced on Channel 16.
23A
24
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.150
161.800
161.850
161.900
U.S. Coast Guard Only.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
25
26
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U.S. Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
MHz
27
157.350
157.400
156.175
161.950
162.000
156.175
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
28
63A
Port Operations and Commercial, VTS.
Available Only in New Orleans / Lower
Mississippi area.
65A
66A
67
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.275
156.325
156.375
Port Operations.
Port Operations.
Commercial. Used for Bridge to Bridge
Communications in Lower Mississippi River.
Intership Only.
68
69
70
156.425
156.475
156.525
156.425
156.475
156.525
Non-Commercial.
Non-Commercial.
Digital Selective Calling (Voice Communications
Not Allowed).
71
72
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
Non-Commercial.
Non-Commercial (Intership Only).
Port Operations.
73
74
Port Operations.
77
Port Operations (Intership Only).
Non-Commercial.
78A
79A
80A
81A
Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes Only.
Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes Only.
U.S. Government Only - Environmental Protection
Operations.
82A
83A
84
157.125
157.175
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.425
157.125
157.175
161.825
161.875
161.925
157.425
U.S. Government Only.
U.S. Coast Guard Only.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Commercial, Intership Only.
85
86
88A
* VTS stands for Vessel Traffic Service, and is a system that provides active monitoring and navigational advice
for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways.
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International Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.250
MHz
160.650
160.700
160.750
160.800
160.850
01
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
02
03
04
05
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
06
07
156.300
156.350
156.300
160.950
Intership Safety.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
08
09
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
156.900
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
161.500
Intership.
Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership.
10
11
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership Navigation, Safety.
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
On Board Communications, Intership.
International Distress, Safety.
On Board Communications, Intership.
12
13
14
15 (1)
16
17 (1)
18
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
19
20
21
22
156.950
157.000
157.050
157.100
161.550
161.600
161.650
161.700
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
23
24
25
26
27
28
60
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.350
157.400
156.025
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
61
156.075
160.675
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
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International Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
MHz
62
156.125
160.725
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
63
64
65
66
156.175
156.225
156.275
156.325
160.775
160.825
160.875
160.925
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
67
68
69
71
72
73
74
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87A
88A
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
157.425
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
156.875
161.525
161.575
161.625
161.675
161.725
161.775
161.825
161.875
161.925
157.375
157.425
Intership, Port Operations.
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership, Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Port Operations, Ship Movement.
Intership.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
Public Correspondence, Port Operations.
1. For channels 15 and 17, output power is fixed at 1 Watt only. Transmission at high power is not
permitted.
2. Channel 70 is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) only and is not available for voice transmissions.
Channel 70 does not appear on the display.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The International frequency mode is not legal for use while operating in U.S. waters.
The TX/RX frequencies available in International frequency mode were agreed upon by the attending
countries at the 1968 ITU-International Telecommunication Union meeting in Geneva, and are legal for use
in International waters only.
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Canadian Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
MHz
01
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
160.650
160.700
160.750
156.200
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
02
03
04A
Pacific Coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:
Commercial Fishing.
05A
06
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
156.250
156.300
156.350
156.400
156.450
Port Operation, VTS in Seattle.
Intership Safety.
07A
08
Commercial.
Commercial Intership only.
09
Boater Calling Channel, Commercial and
Noncommercial (Recreational).
10
11
12
13
14
15
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
Commercial.
Commercial. VTS in Selected Areas.
Port Operations. VTS in Selected Areas.
Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge to Bridge).
Port Operations. VTS in Selected Areas.
Commercial, Noncommercial, Ship Movement
(1 Watt only).
16
17
156.800
156.850
156.900
156.950
157.000
157.050
157.100
156.800
156.850
156.900
156.950
161.600
157.050
157.100
International Distress, Safety and Calling.
State Controlled (1 Watt only).
Commercial.
18A
19A
20
Coast Guard.
Coast Guard.
21A
22A
Coast Guard.
U.S. And Canadian Coast Guard Liaison And
Maritime Safety Info. Broadcasts Announced
On Ch. 16.
23
24
25
26
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.900
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
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Canadian Marine Channels
Channel Ship Transmit Ship Receive
Use
No.
MHz
MHz
27
157.350
157.400
156.025
156.075
161.950
162.000
160.625
156.075
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
28
60
61A
Pacific Coast: Coast Guard East Coast:
Commercial Fishing Only.
62A
63A
156.125
156.175
156.125
156.175
Pacific Coast: Coast Guard East Coast:
Commercial Fishing Only.
Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in
Selected Areas.
64A
65A
66A
67
156.225
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.975
157.025
157.075
156.225
156.275
156.325
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.975
157.025
157.075
Commercial Fishing.
Port Operations.
Port Operations.
Commercial Fishing.
Noncommercial (Recreational).
Commercial Fishing Only.
Noncommercial (Recreational).
Noncommercial (Intership Only).
Commercial.
68
69
71
72
79A
80A
81A
Commercial.
U.S. Government Only, Environmental
Protection Operations.
82A
84
157.125
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
157.425
157.125
161.825
161.875
161.925
161.975
162.025
Coast Guard Only.
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Marine Operator).
Public Correspondence (Ship to Coast).
85
86
87
88
* VTS stands for Vessel Traffic Service, and is a system that provides active monitoring
and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways.
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Contact Humminbird¤
Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center
in any of the following ways:
By Telephone:
(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Central Standard Time):
1-800-633-1468
By e-mail:
(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):
For direct shipping, our address is:
Humminbird
Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
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