West Marine VHF200 - Manual

VHF200 VHF Radio
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................2
Service ...............................................2
Licensing............................................2
LCD Description.................................3
Turning the Radio On ........................3
Adjusting the Volume .........................3
Receive Mode....................................4
Changing Channels ...........................4
Channel Descriptions.........................5
Changing Between USA,
International and Canadian Modes....5
Adjusting the Squelch ........................6
Transmitting a Signal .........................6
Selecting the Transmit Power............7
Battery Level Display .........................8
Weather Mode ...................................9
Weather Alert ...................................10
16/9 Operation .................................11
Triple Watch Mode...........................12
Scanning Channels..........................12
STEP Mode .....................................15
Keypad Lock ....................................16
Restore Factory Settings .................16
Time Out Transmit Setting ...............17
Display Back-Light ...........................17
Battery Options for the VHF200 ......17
Maintenance ....................................18
Troubleshooting Guide.....................19
USA Frequency Chart......................20
International Frequency Chart .........21
Canadian Frequency Chart .............22
WX Frequency Chart .......................23
Accessories and Parts .....................24
Specifications...................................24
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...25
Emergency Communications...........26
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