PRESIDENT PM-500 SWF User manual

PM-500 SWF
Owner’s Manual

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MAKING A DISTRESS CALL
Speak slowly - clearly - calmly.
For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here:
1. Make sure your radio is on.
2. On the radio, press the 16/9-TRI button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8
MHz). (If the corner of the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-TRI
button again until it does.)
3. Press the push to talk button and say: “MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAY-
DAY.”
4. Say “THIS IS {name of your boat (three times) and call sign/boat registra-
tion number (once)}.”
5. Say “MAYDAY {name or call sign of your boat}.”
6. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near, or read
the latitude and longitude from your GPS).
7. State the nature of your distress, (e.g. are you sinking, medical emer-
gency, man overboard, on re, adrift, etc.
8. State the type of assistance you need (medical, towing, pumps, etc.).
9. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured persons.
10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how immediate is the
danger due to ooding or re or proximity to shore).
11. Briey describe your ship, giving the ship name (e.g. “Blue Duck is 32 foot
cabin cruiser, white hull, blue deck house”).
12. Say: “I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
13. End message by saying “THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat}, OVER.”
14. Release the push to talk button and listen.
If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat your call, beginning
at step 3, above.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAKING A DISTRESS CALL ..............................................(inside front cover)
PM-500 SWF INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 4
Features ................................................................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................... 5
What’s Included........................................................................................ 5
Controls and Indicators ............................................................................ 6
Connect Drop-In Charger with AC adaptor .............................................. 7
Install the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 7
Attaching the Beltclip................................................................................ 7
Using the Carabiner Clip .......................................................................... 8
Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 8
Battery Level Display ............................................................................... 8
OPERATION ................................................................................................. 10
Basics..................................................................................................... 10
Power On/Off .................................................................................. 10
Volume............................................................................................ 10
Selecting a Channel........................................................................ 10
Squelch............................................................................................11
SRT Channel Mode ........................................................................ 12
To Transmit and Receive........................................................................ 12
One-touch Channel 16/09............................................................... 13
Triple Watch .................................................................................... 13
Scanning......................................................................................... 14
Programming Scan Channels......................................................... 14
Drop-out Delay................................................................................ 14
Power Save............................................................................................ 14
Back Lighting.......................................................................................... 15
Monitor ................................................................................................... 15
Keypad Lock .......................................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 16
Common Questions ............................................................................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 17
CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ).................................................... 18
US Channel Frequencies and Names.................................................... 18
Canadian Channel Frequencies and Names ......................................... 19
International Channel Frequencies and Names..................................... 21
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................ 24
Basic Radio Guidelines .......................................................................... 24
Three Year Limited Warranty.................................................................. 25

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PM-500 SWF INTRODUCTION
The PM-500 SWF is a oating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way VHF
marine transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged, and ts easily in your
hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding
performance in virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the PM-500 SWF features, please read
this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
©US, Canadian and International Marine Channels
© Built-in Precision Matched Antenna
©Floating / Waterproof to JIS8
©Carabiner Clips
©Emergency 16CH / 09CH Mode
© Battery Level Display
(Battery Low Alert sounds every 5 seconds at Level 1)
©Memory Scan
©Triple Watch
©TX Power Select
©Channel Select
©Volume Select
©3-Level Squelch Selectable
©Key Lock On / Off
©Battery Save
*Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water. The PM-500
SWF can withstand immersion in water up to 5 feet depth for 1 hour.
Note: This is not suitable for scuba diving.
The PM-500 SWF will oat when the carabiner clip is not con-
nected and the battery cover is securely fastened.
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GETTING STARTED
What’s Included
PM-500 SWF
Carabiner Clip
AC Adapter
Drop-in Charger NiMH Battery Pack Beltclip
Owner’s Manual
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your
place of purchase, immediately.
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Controls and Indicators
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Power BOOST Button
4 MONITOR Button
5 CHANNEL Up/Down Key
6 HI/LO (Transmit Power) / KEY-
LOCK Key
7 SCAN / MEMORY Key
8 POWER key
9 VOLUME Up/Down key
10 16/9 / TRI (Triple Watch) Key
11 SQL (Squelch) / UIC Key
12 Microphone
13 Speaker
14 Channel Indicator
15 Scan Indicator
16 TX Indicator
17 TX HI/LO Power Indicator
18 Canada Channel Mode
19 Triple Watch Indicator
20 Memory Indicator
21 US Channel Mode
22 “A” Channel Indicator
23 Keylock Indicator
24 International Channel Mode
25 Battery Level Indicator
26 Charging Contacts

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Connect Drop-In Charger with AC adaptor
Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet and
the other end into the drop-in charger.
The drop-in charger is not water proof. En-
sure the radio is dry before connecting to
the charger.
Don’t use the charger when the ambient
temperature is below 0º C (32º F) or above
45º C (113º F).
Install the Battery Pack
Your radio uses the supplied NiMH battery pack.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1. Make sure the radio is off.
2. Turn the screw holding the battery compartment counterclockwise with a
screwdriver, and hold up the battery cover.
3. Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery compartment applying the battery
contacts to the lower charge contacts. Be sure to follow the instructions
written on the battery pack’s label. Installing the battery pack incorrectly will
prevent the unit from operating.
4. Before placing the battery cover back on the radio, check the rubber seal
around the battery compartment and the ribbon of the battery pack: make
sure that the seal is in good condition and that there is no foreign matter
under the seal.
5. Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten the screws securely.
If the rubber seal appears warn, nicked, or dried out, replace-
ment seals are available.
Use only the supplied NiMH battery pack. Do not charge alkaline
or non rechargeable batteries.
Attaching the Beltclip
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip:
To remove the belt clip, press and hold belt clip locker, slide the belt clip at the
same time until released.
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Using the Carabiner Clip
Use the carabiner clip to conveniently secure the PM-500 SWF to a belt or
strap.
The PM-500 SWF will oat when the carabiner clip is not con-
nected and the battery cover securely fastened.
Charging the Battery Pack
Your radio includes charging cradle and rechargeable battery pack.
Follow these instructions to recharge the radio in the charging cradle.
For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off for op-
timum charging.
1. Connect the adapter’s plug to DC IN 12V jack of the charg-
ing cradle and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
2. Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place
the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing for-
ward.
3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery
pack for 13 hours and remove the radio from the charging
cradle after charging.
Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the cradle to dry
completely before reconnecting the power.
Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the
charging cradle if your radio is soiled or wet.
Battery Level Display
The BATTERY icon at the bottom of the screen indicates the battery level at all
times. The battery level is displayed in 4 levels.
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LEVEL 4
Battery
100% full
LEVEL 3
Battery approx.
40% capacity

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LEVEL 2
Low Battery
LEVEL 1
(ashing)
Empty Battery
When PTT is pressed at Level 1, an error tone sounds and trans-
mission is disabled. Once at Level 1 the unit will automatically
shutdown after 60 seconds.
Recharge the battery at any time. From empty the battery will
take up to 13 hours to fully charge. For fasting charging, turn
off the Radio
Battery Life : 12 Hours (Typical)
This is based on the following Duty Cycle:
Transmit (Low Power) : 5%
Receive : 5%
Stand-by : 90%
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OPERATION
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner’s manual com-
pletely before attempting to operate the unit.
Basics
Power On/Off
1. Press and hold to turn the radio ON. A
channel number and battery level should
appear on the display.
2. Press and hold to turn the radio OFF.
Volume
The volume level can be adjusted from U0 (no
volume) to U7 (maximum volume).
1. Press VOL (s) or (t) to increase or decrease
the volume level. U shows on the display and
the current volume level ashes.
Selecting a Channel
Press CH (s) or (t) to select the desired channel.
If you press and hold the (s) or (t), channel number will scroll
rapidly.
For your reference a list of the available channels, correspond-
ing frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is
printed on page 18 to 21.
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