Garmin 190-01098-00 - Manual (Page 5)

VHF 300 Series Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................... i
Manual Conventions ............................................................................................................ ii
Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 1
Garmin GHS Series Handsets ............................................................................................. 1
Garmin GHS Series Handset Display .................................................................................. 2
Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Operation ....................................................................................................... 4
Turning the Radio On and Off .............................................................................................. 4
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Squelch .......................................................................................................... 4
Selecting Channels .............................................................................................................. 4
Transmitting with the Radio.................................................................................................. 4
Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting ......................................................... 5
Scanning and Saving Channels ........................................................................................... 5
Repeating the Last Received Communication ..................................................................... 6
Monitoring Multiple Channels ............................................................................................... 6
Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel ..................................................................... 7
Using 16/9 Mode .................................................................................................................. 7
Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes ...................................................... 8
Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity ................................................................ 8
Using the Intercom ............................................................................................................... 9
Using the Hailer ................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Foghorn ............................................................................................................. 10
Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts ............................. 11
Automatic Transmitter Identification System ...................................................................... 12
Digital Selective Calling ........................................................................................ 14
Entering Your MMSI Number ............................................................................................. 14
Viewing Your MMSI Number .............................................................................................. 15
DSC Distress Calls ............................................................................................................ 15
Placing Calls ...................................................................................................................... 18
Receiving Calls .................................................................................................................. 20
Position Tracking ................................................................................................................ 21
Working with the Call Logs ................................................................................................ 23
Using the Directory ............................................................................................................ 25
Adding and Modifying Group Entries ................................................................................. 26
Configuring DSC Settings .................................................................................................. 26
Sending Voicemail ............................................................................................................. 28
Automatic Identification System ......................................................................................... 28