orangemarine VHF WP 200 User manual

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our VHF WP 200.
Please read the instructions carefully before using the VHF. This multifunction
marine radio has been designed in accordance with IMO (International Maritime
Organisation) standards.
You can use this VHF with its IPX7 waterproofing technology anywhere – even
in rough seas.
PRECAUTIONS
This VHF runs on 5 NiMH (AAA) batteries or alkaline batteries. Make sure
the positive and negative terminals are correctly aligned before switching
it on. To avoid damaging your radio, always insert batteries the right way
around.
CHECK that the battery cover is closed properly to ensure it stays
waterproof.
This VHF must be recharged with an appropriate charger.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near a source of heat below
-20°C or above + 55°C for prolonged periods.
If the device starts to smoke or smell odd, remove the batteries
immediately and contact us.
Transmitting without the antenna may damage the product.
Do not use in a flammable or explosive environment.
Keep the VHF at least 1 metre from your boat's electronic navigation
compass.
WARNING: the VHF meets IP-67 waterproofing standards. However,
dropping the device may damage the casing or the seal and therefore
compromise the guaranteed waterproofing.
CHECK that the antenna, the hands-free kit and the battery are dry before
attaching them to the VHF. If water gets inside the radio, it may seriously
damage it.
CHECK that the charging socket and hands-free kit socket are fully closed
and waterproof to avoid any water damage.

RECOMMENDATIONS
If the VHF is exposed to seawater, clean it thoroughly with fresh water and ensure it is dry
before using it again. Failing to do so may render the buttons and components unusable
due to salt crystallisation.
N.B.: DO NOT submerge the radio in water if you suspect the waterproof protection has
been compromised, e.g. if the VHF/battery/jack cover is cracked or broken, if the VHF has
been dropped, or when the battery, antenna or jack cover have been detached.
WATERPROOFING
The VHF has IP-67 standard waterproofing protection. It is dust-resistant and waterproof to
a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes. Check that the battery cover, antenna and jack socket
are fully closed before using the VHF on the water.
ACCESSORIES
The VHF WPF 200 is sold with the following accessories:
1 x VHF WP 200 1 x USB cigarette lighter charger
1 x Antenna 5 x NiMH batteries (850 mAh)
1 x USB cable 1 x Belt clip
1 x USB power adapter 1 x Instruction manual
1 x Wrist strap
RECHARGING THE VHF
WP 200 may be charged with either the USB charger, the cigarette lighter charger or the
mains charger. Twist the button on top of the VHF and plug in the cable. The radio is
charging when the keypad display lights up.
The charging time depends on what
type of NiMH batteries are being
used. It should take no longer than
10 hours to charge when the VHF is
off and 18 hours when it is on.
It is recommended to charge the
VHF while it is switched off.
N.B.: Never charge the VHF while
non-rechargeable batteries are
inserted – this will destroy the
batteries and the VHF.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip to your VHF,
slide it from top to bottom into the slot.
You will hear it click into place.
To remove the belt clip, move the
stopper away with the tip of your finger
then push it upwards.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
specifications
Frequency range
TX : 156.000 – 162.000 MHz
RX : 156.000 – 163.275 MHz
Type of transmission FM (16K0F3E)
Frequency interval 25 kHz
Frequency stability ± 2.5 ppm
Operating temperature -20°C ~ + 60°C
Power supply NiMH DC1.2V x 5, 850 mAh
(AAA)
Waterproofing IP-67
Dimensions (W x H x D) 63 x 119 x 35 mm
Weight (with batteries) 136 g
Transmitter
specifications
Output power 3 W/1 W
Output current ≤ 1.3A/0.8A
Max frequency deviation ± 5 kHz
Adjacent channel power ≥ 65 dB
Harmonic distortion ≤ 5%
Receiver
specifications
Receiving sensitivity ≤ 0.2 µV
Adjacent channel selectivity ≥ 65 dB
Invalid response rejection
ratio ≥ 70 dB
Intermodulation rejection ratio ≥ 68 dB
Audio output power ≥ 0.6 W
Belt clip stop
per

GETTING STARTED
HOW TO USE
1 – [PTT] : Hold down to transmit. Release to receive.
2 – [ON/OFF] : Hold for 2 seconds to switch the VHF on or off.
3 – [C/16] : Press to select channel 16. Hold for 1 second to select the calling channel.
Hold for 3 seconds while the calling channel is selected to enter programming mode.
4 – [LOCK/HL] : Select the HIGH or LOW power mode. Hold for 1 second to activate or
deactivate the lock function.
5 – [MENU] : Press to consult the menu. Hold for 1 second to add or remove the TAG
channel.
6 – [VOL/SQL] : Press to adjust the volume, then press again to adjust the squelch. Hold
down for 1 second to activate the monitoring function.
While holding down the [VOL/SQL] button, use the [▲] [▼] buttons to adjust the
volume/squelch.
7 – [▲] [▼] : In standby mode, press these buttons to select the operational channel. In
menu mode, use these buttons to navigate through the different menu items. In channel
scan mode, use these buttons to change the scan direction.
8 – Antenna connector: Connect the 50 Ω antenna sold with the radio.
9 – [SP/MIC/CHR] : Use this jack to connect the charging cable or the hands-free kit
(optional). You need to unscrew the waterproof cap to open this connection. WARNING:
always check that the cap is properly closed while using the radio to ensure it stays
waterproof.

SCREEN DISPLAY
Icon
Description
Displays during transmission
Displays during reception
LOW Displays when low power is selected
USA/CAN/INT Displays for the selected channel group:
American/Canadian/international
Displays when the TAG channel is selected as
operational channel
Displays when the buttons are locked
WX Displays when the weather channel is selected
Displays when a weather alert has been issued
Indicates the battery is full
DUP
Displays when a duplex channel is selected as
the operational channel
SCAN
Flashes while scanning
CALL
Displays when the CALL channel is selected
DUAL/TRI
Displays when Dual Watch or Triple Watch is
enabled
Indicates the operational channel number. When
MENU mode is selected, this indicates the
various available settings.
Indicates the different sub-menus when MENU
mode is selected.
BASIC USE
Selecting channel group:
This VHF offers American, Canadian and international channels. Choose the appropriate
channel group in your operational area. In standby mode, press [MENU] and then the
[LOCK] button to switch between channel groups.
Selecting the weather channel:
This VHF has 10 weather channels. In standby mode, press [MENU] then [VOL/SQL] to
switch between the operational channel and the weather channel.

Changing the calling channel:
Press [C/16] for 1 second to select the calling channel. CALL displays on the screen with
the calling channel number. Then press [C/16] for 3 seconds to hear a BEEP which indicates
that you can now set the calling channel. Use the [▲]/[▼] buttons to navigate between the
different channels. Press [C/16] again to confirm and save the desired calling channel.
Setting the TAG channels:
The TAG function allows you to set which channels will be scanned during a SCAN in
addition to channel 16. To add/remove a tag channel, go to the desired channel then hold
the [MENU] button for 1 second. The  icon displays on the screen when the channel is
added to the TAG channels. This display disappears when the channel is removed. To
delete all TAG channels, hold the [LOCK] button while the VHF is off and then turn it on. Do
this again to switch all the channels to TAG.
Using the scan function:
Press the [MENU] button, then select the setting to select the scan function.
SCAN displays on the screen when it is selected. Channel 16 is displayed below the
channels being scanned. Channel 16 is prioritised when the PRIORITY
SCAN option is enabled in the menu. Use the [▲]/[▼] buttons to change the direction of the
scan. To stop the scan, press any of the following buttons: [MENU], [PTT], [C/16],
[ON/OFF]. The Sweep Timer can be selected in two positions: ON and OFF. In the ON
position, scanning resumes automatically after 10 seconds. In the OFF position, scanning
stops when a signal is received.
Using the DUAL/TRI WATCH function:
The DUAL or TRI-WATCH function can be selected from the menu. The DUAL WATCH
function lets you monitor the operational channel and channel 16. The TRI WATCH function
lets you monitor between the operational channel, channel 16 and the calling channel. Press
the [MENU] button, then select the setting to choose the Dt function. DUAL
or TRI will display on the screen. In order to choose between DUAL or TRI, you have to
modify the option in the menu. You will hear a BEEP when a signal is
received on channel 16. To deactivate the WATCH function, press any of the following
buttons: [MENU], [PTT], [C/16], [ON/OFF].
Using the monitoring function:
The two following monitoring operations are available:
Push (PU): Press [VOL/SQL] for 1 second to make the squelch go to zero. The squelch
remains open as long as the [VOL/SQL] button is pressed. Release to turn it off.
Hold (HO): Press [VOL/SQL] for 1 second to make the squelch go to zero. The squelch
remains open. Press any other button to turn it off.
Using the water drainage vibration function:
The vibration drainage feature helps remove water from the speaker to improve sound
quality if the radio is dropped in water. To activate this function, press the [MENU] button
then the [ON/OFF] button. A sound will be emitted for 10 seconds to vibrate the speaker.
The VHF cannot be used while the speaker is vibrating.

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE MENU:
The menu is used as follows:
1- Press the [MENU] button to enter the menu. Then use the [▲]/[▼] buttons to
select the desired submenu.
2- Press [MENU] again to change the selected setting. Use the [▲]/[▼] buttons
to navigate between the different options.
3- Press [C/16] to exit the menu.
MENU SETTINGS
Sub
menu
Description
Options
Key tone OF (OFF)/ON (ON)
Channel group USA/INT/CAN/WX
Scan function OF(OFF)/Dt (WATCH)
/SCAN
Weather alert OF (OFF)/ON (ON)
Priority scan (PRIORITY SCAN) OF (OFF)/ON (ON)
Sweep timer OF (OFF)/ON (ON)
DUAL/TRI WATCH d- (DUAL)/t- (TRI)
Backlight level OF (OFF)/1/2/3
Screen contrast 1/2/3/4
Channel display 3d (3 digits)/4d (4 digits)
Auto battery saver OF (OFF)/ON (ON)
Monitoring function PU (PUSH)/HO (HOLD)

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