B&G V60 User manual

ENGLISH
V60 & H60
Fixed Mount VHF &
Wireless Handset
User Guide
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Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that is legal and will not cause accidents, personal
injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
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user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between
any Translation of the Documentation, the English language
version of the Documentation will be the official version of the
Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright
Copyright © 2019 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or
system: www.bandg.com
Licensing Information
• The user is advised to check the radio operating licensing
requirements of your country before using this VHF radio. The
operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation
and usage practices.
• In some regions/countries, a Radio Operator’s license is required

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and it is your responsibility to determine whether such a license is
required before operating the radio.
• The frequencies used by this radio are reserved for Maritime use
only and those frequencies must be included on your Radio
Operator’s license.
• A valid USER MMSI number must be entered into this radio before
DSC functions can be used. You must apply for an MMSI number
which is usually obtained from the same authority that issues the
radio operator’s license. Contact the appropriate licensing authority
in your country. If you’re unsure who to contact, consult your B&G
dealer.
• A valid ATIS ID number must be entered into this radio before ATIS
functions can be used. An ATIS ID number is issued by Ofcom when
you add one or more pieces of ATIS equipment to your Ship Radio
Licence.
Important information
• This B&G DSC VHF radio is designed to generate a digital maritime
distress call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a
safety device, this radio must be used only within the geographic
range of a shore-based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety
watch system. The geographic range may vary but under normal
conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles.
• This radio can be configured to operate in your region/country of
operation. The user can select the region/country of operation during
the initial setup of the radio. This is a once-only operation. Should you
require to change the region/country, consult your B&G dealer.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
European Union
Hereby, Navico Holding AS declares that the radio equipment type
V60 and H60 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.bandg.com
EU RF exposure compliance notice for Fixed Mount VHF
To be protected against all verified adverse effects, the separation
distance of at least 2 m must be maintained between the antenna
of the radio having max. 6 dBi antenna and all persons.

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Countries of intended use in the EU
AT - Austria HU - Hungary PL - Poland
BE - Belgium IS - Iceland PT - Portugal
BG - Bulgaria IE - Ireland RO - Romania
CY - Cyprus IT - Italy SK - Slovak Republic
CZ - Czech Republic LV - Latvia SI - Slovenia
DK - Denmark LI - Liechtenstein ES - Spain
EE - Estonia LT - Lithuania SE - Sweden
FI - Finland LU - Luxembourg CH - Switzerland
FR - France MT - Malta TR - Turkey
DE - Germany NL - Netherlands UK - United Kingdom
GR - Greece NO - Norway
United States
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.
Warning
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Emissions notice
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device’s antenna must
be installed in accordance with provided instructions; and it must
be operated with minimum 2 m spacing between the antennas
and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)
during operation. Further, this transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
¼Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

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be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that of the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC Part 18 Compliance Statement for Cradle Charger (BC-12)
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the product.
¼Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a wireless power transfer, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that of the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC RF exposure compliance for Cradle Charger (BC-12)
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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Canada
This device complies with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) and contains
license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le
présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Industry Canada Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 2 m between the radiator and your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
radiations IC CNR-102 établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être situé ou fonctionner
conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale
de 2 m entre le radiateur et votre corps.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may
only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et
d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage

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radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir
le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à
l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to
operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna
type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant
un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque
type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou
dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement
interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
IC RF exposure compliance for H60 Wireless Handset and Cradle Char-
ger (BC-12)
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
radiations IC CNR-102 établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doitpas être situé ou fonctionner
conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur.
Australia & New Zealand
Complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of the
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard
2017 and Radiocommunications (VHF Radiotelephone Equipment –
Maritime Mobile Service) Standard 2014.
Trademarks
B&G® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico.
NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National
Marine Electronics Association.

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DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Digital Selective Calling offers significant safety and convenience
advantages over older VHF radios without this functionality.
• A valid USER MMSI must be entered into this radio before DSC
functions can be used.
• Many countries do not have radio repeaters that support DSC
message relaying. However DSC can still be useful for direct ship-to-
ship communication, where the other vessel is also equipped with a
DSC capable radio.
• DSC distress calls generated by this radio are limited to the same
range restrictions that apply to regular VHF transmissions. The
vessel sending a distress can only rely upon DSC if within range of a
GMDSS Coast Radio Station. Typical VHF range may be about 20NM,
though this varies greatly depending upon installation, antenna
type, meteorological conditions, etc.
ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identication
System)
• ATIS is required for vessels making VHF transmissions whilst on the
inland waterways of the Regional Arrangement Concerning the
Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways (RAINWAT) signatory
countries.
• RAINWAT is an agreement to implement common principles and
rules for the safe carriage of people and goods on Inland Waterways.
• The signatory countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the
Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Moldova,
Montenegro, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Slovak
Republic and Switzerland.
• Where a VHF is required on the inland waterways of the signatory
countries, this must be capable of ATIS transmissions, and have the
feature activated.
• The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways
covered by the Basel Agreement.

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MMSI and ATIS ID
The user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) is a unique nine
digit number. It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of
using DSC (Digital Selective Calling).
• An MMSI remains with a vessel, even if the vessel is sold on.
• An MMSI has 9 numeric digits (xxxxxxxxx). Your MMSI must not
commence with a ‘0’.
• A Group Call ID begins with ‘0’ followed by 8 numeric digits
(0xxxxxxxx).
• A Coast Station MMSI begins with 00 followed by 7 numeric digits
(00xxxxxxx).
• By law, you are not able to change your MMSI once it is entered into
the radio. This is why there is the confirmation screen when entering
the MMSI. If you need to have the MMSI in the radio changed, the
radio must be taken back to your B&G dealer.
• An ATIS ID is only required in certain EU countries when navigating
some inland waterways. It is usually a different number to your
MMSI.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating a V60
VHF radio. Important text that requires special attention from the
reader is emphasized as follows:
¼Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some
important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that
they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or
damage to equipment/personnel.
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Contents
12 General Information
13 How to display and navigate menus
16 Key functions
22 Radio menus
22 Scan
23 Watch
24 Display
25 Radio setup
29 DSC setup
31 AIS setup
32 Alarms
33 Wireless handset
34 Reset
35 DSC call menu
35 DSC calls
38 Track buddy
39 Contacts
40 AIS menu
40 About AIS
41 Using the AIS receiver
41 AIS information and display
44 Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom
44 Using the Hailer (PA) function
45 Using the Fog Horn
45 Using the Intercom facility
46 Wireless handset
46 Using the wireless handset
46 Using the Intercom facility

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47 My channels
48 Shortcuts
49 Installation
49 What’s in the box
50 Installation options
50 Selecting a suitable mounting location
56 Cradle charger (BC-12)
57 First startup configuration
59 Specications
64 Channel charts
64 EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart
72 USA channel chart
74 CANADA channel chart
77 Dimensional drawings
77 V60 fixed mount VHF
78 V60 hand mic
79 Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12)
80 H60 wireless handset
81 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list

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General Information
Your V60 provides the following useful features:
• AIS dual channel receiver to receive and display AIS targets
• Ability to communicate with up to 2 optional wireless handsets (H60)
• 6-key removable handset microphone with built-in speaker. Can be
front or rear connected to the radio with optional extension cable
• Built-in GPS receiver and antenna with connection for optional
external GPS antenna
• Intercom, Fog Horn and Hailer functions
• NAV/MOB key to display dedicated navigation or Man Over Board
screens
• TRI key to select DUAL/TRI scan
• Dedicated Wx (Weather) key
• Favourite channels list to build your list of commonly used channels
• Shortcuts list to build your list of commonly used radio features
• Access to all currently-available marine VHF channel banks (USA,
Canada, International) including weather channels where available
(country mode dependant)
• Dedicated CH16/9 key for quick access to the priority (international
distress) channel
• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) capability that meets Global DSC Class
D Standards
• DISTRESS call button to automatically transmit the MMSI and
position until an acknowledgement is received
• ATIS facility for inland waterways (EU country mode)
• With DSC Auto-Switch disable and DSC Test function
• Contacts list that stores up to 50 names with MMSI numbers
• MMSI storage for one favourite group
• Group Call and All Ships Call facility
• Weather alert facility where available (US country mode)
• Prominent channel display
• Adjustable contrast settings for the LCD
• Adjustable keypad backlighting for easy night-time use
• Waterproof and submersible to comply with IPx7
• Choice of High (25 W) or Low (1 W) transmission power
• Powerful 4 W external audio output
• GPS latitude and longitude (LL) and time display (with valid GPS
source)
• LL position polling information.
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How to display and navigate menus
1
4
3
2
5
1. Split screen display – showing Main menu.
2. Split screen display – showing Channel screen.
3. Scroll bar indicates additional options above and below displayed
text.
4. Current menu item is selected using the channel knob.
5. Arrow indicates additional sub-menu items in this menu option.
¼Note: Press the X button to step backwards to the previous menu
page, or exit the menus completely.
Entry of alphanumeric data
Rotate the channel knob to scroll through the alphanumeric
characters.
Press channel knob, to select and step to the next character.
To step backwards, press the MENU button. Press X to cancel entry
and return to previous menu.
LCD symbols and meanings
When the V60 starts up it momentarily displays the brand, model,
country mode, software version, and MMSI.

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During normal operation, the following icons may be displayed on
the screen depending on setup:
Symbol Meaning
Radio is transmitting
Receiver busy with incoming signal
Low Transmit power selected (1W)
High Transmit power selected (25W)
Current channel is Duplex (off when Simplex)
Current channel is receive only
Local mode enabled (used when in areas of high radio traffic, i.e. inner harbour)
Channel is saved as a favourite
Channel will be skipped during a scan
Weather channel stored by user (EU & INT country modes only)
Channel bank is set to USA
Channel bank is set to International. (Channels available depends on selected
country mode)
Channel bank is set to Canada
ATIS functionality is enabled (EU country mode only - must be enabled when in
European inland waterways)
DSC functionality is enabled
DSC functionality is enabled, auto switch is turned off
AIS function is enabled
Internal GPS is enabled, with valid 3D fix
Internal GPS is enabled, no fix
External GPS is enabled, with valid 3D fix
External GPS is enabled, no fix
Weather alert enabled (USA/CAN only)
Missed DSC call
Low Battery (vessel) warning (activates at 10.5 V)
Battery level (wireless handset)
Track your Buddy feature is active
Current channel is selected as the Watch channel
GPS simulator is active

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A typical display:
2 1 18 15 19 17 16 14 13
9 22 21 20 10
24
5
12
7
11
3
6
4
23
8
1. Channel is set to high power transmit
2. Missed call in the DSC call log
3. Channel is busy
4. Volume is under active control (solid black indicates control is active)
5. Current channel saved in ‘My Channels’
6. Track your buddy is enabled
7. Current channel will be skipped during a scan
8. Volume level indicator
9. Time (derived from GPS) - UTC offset is applied
10. Latitude/Longitude
11. Squelch level indicator (greyed out means control is not active)
12. Channel number (2 or 4 digits)
13. The USA channel bank is active
14. DSC functionality is enabled, but autoswitch is off
15. Weather alert function is enabled
16. Internal GPS is enabled, with 3D fix
17. AIS receiver is enabled
18. Low vessel voltage alert
19. Sensitivity mode is set to LOCAL
20. Current channel is Duplex
21. GPS Simulate mode is active
22. Current channel is set as the Weather channel (use Wx key to select)
23. Current channel is set as the Watch channel (use TRI key to select)
24. MOB waypoint is active.

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Key functions
The following describes the direct functions of the keys/knobs.
Where necessary, additional detail on any menus accessed by keys is
covered in following chapters.
1
5
7
4
3
2
8 9 10 11 12 13 18
6
24
14
1616
15
17
12
19
24
12
15
20
21
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9
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1. Channel knob / Press to Select
Turn knob for channel selection, menu scrolling, alphanumeric
entry, and fine adjustment of backlight level (dependent on active
menu).
Short press to make selections in menus.
Long press to open MY CHANNELS.
2. VOL / SQL
Volume and Squelch level.
Short press knob to select which control to adjust. Which is
currently selected is indicated by a small triangular arrow above
the level bar for each option. Turning the knob clockwise increases
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internal and external speaker.
Long press to open SHORTCUTS.
3. X (EXIT)
Press X when navigating menus, to clear incorrect entries, to
exit from a menu without saving changes, and to back up to the
previous screen.
4. DSC CALL / MENU SELECT (Radio and wireless handset)
Short press to enter the DSC Call Menu and make DSC calls.
Long press to open the MENU SELECT page.
5. AIS / IC (Radio and wireless handset)
Short press to enter the AIS (Automatic Identification System) mode.
See page 31 for AIS setup or page 31 for AIS functionality.
Long press to enter Intercom / Hailer / Fog Horn mode.
See page 46 for Intercom functionality and page 44 for Fog
Horn / Hailer functionality.
6. Zoom keys
Used in AIS mode.
Press TRI (zoom in) or SCAN (zoom out) to change the scale of the
AIS plotter. The scales available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 nm.
7. Power / Backlight
Short Press to adjust backlight level sequentially.
Repeated short press of the power button will step through large
backlight adjustments. The Channel knob can be used to make finer
adjustments.
Long press to turn radio on or off.
8. NAV / MOB
Short press to enter the NAV (Navigation) mode. The screen will
change to navigation mode displaying the vessel’s current SOG and
COG.
Press X to exit NAV mode and return to normal radio operation
mode.
Long press to mark the current location with a Man-Over-Board
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help navigate back to the MOB location:
DST (Distance to MOB waypoint).
STEER (Bearing to MOB waypoint) and direction indicators using
for turn to port, for straight ahead and for turn to stbd
(starboard).
Long press X to exit MOB navigation. A pop up screen will appear
with 2 choices:
1. KEEP CURRENT MOB: to return to normal operation mode without
cancelling MOB navigation.
2. CANCEL CURRENT MOB: to cancel current MOB navigation and
return to normal radio operation mode.
Or, short press X to close the pop up and resume current MOB
navigation.
Long press NAV/MOB to set a new MOB waypoint at the current
location. A pop up screen will appear with 2 choices:
1. RESUME CURRENT MOB: to close pop up and resume current
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2. CREATE NEW MOB: to cancel current MOB navigation and create a
new Man-Over-Board (MOB) waypoint at the current location.
Or, short press X to close the pop up and resume current MOB
navigation.
¼Note: Long press TRI and SCAN keys on the wireless handset to set a
MOB waypoint.
9. Weather Channel (Radio and wireless handset)
Short press (US/CAN country mode): press to hear the most recently
selected NOAA/Canadian weather station.
For non US/CAN country modes, changes channel to user
programmed choice.
Long press (non US/CAN country mode): to store current channel as
the weather channel.
10. SCAN / ZOOM- (Radio and wireless handset)
• Normal radio mode:
Short press to enter ALL SCAN mode.
ALL SCAN sequentially scans all channels for activity.
When a signal is received, scanning stops at that channel and the
BUSY icon appears on the screen. If the signal ceases for more than 5
seconds, the scan automatically resumes.
Turn the channel knob to temporarily skip over (lock out) a busy
channel and resume the scan. The direction turned determines if
the scan goes up or down the channel numbers (ie ‘forward’ or
‘reverse’). If it is still busy when the scan completes a full cycle, it will
stop again at this channel. Note that it is not possible to skip over the
priority channel.
Press ENT to permanently skip over the channel. The SKIP icon will
show on the LCD for this channel.
To cancel a skipped channel, select the channel while in normal
mode (non-scan mode) then press the ENT key - the SKIP icon will
disappear. Repowering the radio also restores all skipped channels.
Press SCAN or X while scanning is active to stop at the current
channel and return to normal operation.
Long press SCAN from normal operation to enter the SCAN menu.
• AIS mode:
Short press to increase (zoom out) the scale of the AIS plotter out
one range at a time. The scales available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 nm.
11. TRI / ZOOM+ (Radio and wireless handset)
• Normal radio mode:
Short press to start DUAL WATCH or TRI WATCH (if ‘watch’ channel
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Long press to set the current channel as the watch channel.
When a short press is made on the TRI key, the radio will either
switch to DUAL or TRI watch mode depending on whether a watch
channel has been setup.
Without a watch channel the radio will go to DUAL WATCH, where
the channels ‘watched’ are the current channel and the priority
channel (the distress channel, CH16 for most countries).
With a watch channel selected, TRI WATCH is enabled, where the
channels ‘watched’ are the current channel the ‘watch’ channel, and
the priority channel (the distress channel, CH16 for most countries).
If the radio is set to ‘Country: USA’, two priority channels are watched
- Channel 9 and Channel 16.
• AIS mode:
Short press to reduce (zoom in) the scale of the AIS plotter out one
range at a time. The scales available are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 nm.
12. 16 / 9 (Radio, handset mic and wireless handset)
Short press to change to priority channel. Press again to return to
original channel. The default Priority Channel is CH16.
For US country mode: Long press to make Channel 09 the priority
channel.
13. DISTRESS (Radio and wireless handset)
Short press to start a distress call, where the nature of distress can
be selected from a list.
Long press the distress button to initiate an ‘undesignated’ distress
call.
The Distress call is broadcast to all DSC equipped radios, so will
create an alarm on every DSC radio within range.
If position information is available it will be included in the
transmition.
14. H/L (Transmission power) (Handset mic only)
Press to toggle between high (25 W) or low (1 W) transmission
power for the entire channel bank. The HI or LO selection is shown
on the LCD.
Some channels allow only low power transmissions. Error beeps will
sound if attempting to change the transmission power while on one
of these channels.
Some channels allow only low power transmissions initially, but can
be overridden to high power by pressing (and holding) H/L after
depressing PTT. Keep the H/L button pressed down after releasing
the PTT button, if wanting to transmit again on high power.