West Marine VHF500 Owner's Manual

DSC Marine Radio Owner’s ManualRadio maritime ASNGuide d’utilisation

10VOLUME-PWR

11

12Message MeaningGPS Data OK The radio is receiving valid GPS data. Check GPSThe radio is not receiving valid GPS data: check the GPS status screen an

1316/9-TRI

14Using the radio in scan mode x x x 

15

16CALL-MENUCALL-MENU

17

18

19

2DISTRESS

20Contrast CALL-MENU

21GPS Setup

22

23Group MMSI number

24 ENT-1W/25W

25

26Calling a parcular group of staons (Group Call)

27 Canceling an automac distress call 

28DSC Call Type Receive Log InformationDistress Relay MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code.Distress Relay AcknowledgeMMSI (or na

29Manual

3

30Manual

31

32 Setup Channel Name CHANNEL UP

33

34x 

35

36GPS MFG. Model Number(s)GPS NMEA0183 OUTPUT Wire Color(Connect to YELLOW WIRE on your radio)Ground Wire Color(connect to BARE WIRE on your radio)Nor

37 Setup GPS SetupTime Adjust 

38

39Problem Things to TryI’m not getting any GPS data on my display.Make sure your GPS receiver is correctly connected (see Connecting to a GPS receiver

4DISTRESS

40GeneralControls Volume-Pwr, SquelchStatus Indicators Transm

41GeneralFrequency Range 156 to 158 MHzFrequency Stability ±10 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°CReceiverFrequency Range 156 to 163 MHzSensitivity 0.25 μV for 12 d

42Channel name/description Used for:PORT OPERATIONS/VTS (vessel traffic system)messages about the movement and safety of ships in or near ports, locks

43Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display24 161.8000 157.2000 Duplex Marine operator25 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex Marine operator26 161.9000 157.3

44Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display3 160.7500 156.1500 Duplex Marine operator4A 156.2000 156.2000 Simplex Canadian coast guard5A 156.2500

45Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display71 156.5750 156.5750 Simplex Non commercial72 156.6250 156.6250 Simplex Non commercial73 156.6750 156.6

46Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display16 156.8000 156.8000 Simplex Distress, Safety, Calling17 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1W Govt maritime co

47Ch No. RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display85 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex Marine operator86 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex Marine operator87* 157.3750 157.

48Event SAME Code TypeFlash Flood Warning FFW WarningFlash Flood Statement FFS StatementFlood Watch FLA WatchFlood Warning FLW WarningFlood Statement

49Event SAME Code TypeShelter in Place Warning SPW WarningVolcano Warning VOW WarningTest Message ADR TestPractice/Demo Warning DMO TestRequired Month

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50NMEA Input

51

52 

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6x 

7 Mounting Bracket and KnobsMounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Mounting Hardware

8Button Press to... Press and hold to...ENT-1W/25WChoose an option on a menu or to display the GPS data.Change the transmit pow

9Connector/Cable Connects to... For details, see ...Antenna connectorExternal VHF antenna with a male PL259 (SO238) connector and 50 Ω impedance. M