Garmin VHF 725 manual

owner’ s manual and refer ence guide VHF 725 submersible marine radio[...]

© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA T el. 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax. 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9AQ UK T el. 011-44-1794-519944 Fax. 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp. 3F , No. 1, Lane 45 Pao Hsing R[...]

i INTRODUCTION Abo ut This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN VHF 725. T o get the most from your new VHF marine radio, take time to read through this owner’ s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into thr e e sections for your convenience: The Introduction to the VHF 725 Feature s section gi[...]

ii INTRODUCTION FCC Compliance Statement FCC COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT This device meets requirements for Parts 2, 15, and 80 of the FCC Regulations. It has been tested for compliance with all necessary FCC standards. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause[...]

iii INTRODUCTION W a rnings and Pr ecautions IMPOR T ANT! The T elecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discr etion to eliminate radio station license requirements for air craft and ships. At the present time, you do not need an individual license to operate the VHF 725 aboard your private vessel in many circumst[...]

iv INTRODUCTION W a rnings and Pr ecautions IMPOR T ANT! Read all instructions carefully and completely befor e using the VHF 725 Marine Radio. This device is intended only as an aid to boating safety and navigation. The performance of the VHF 725 can be affected by many factors including environ- mental conditions and improper handling or use. It [...]

1 GETTING S T ARTED T able of Contents SECTION ONE Int r oduction Packing List....................................................................i FCC Compliance Statement...................................................ii Cautions.....................................................................iii-iv SECTION TWO Gettin g Started Unit Descri[...]

2 GETTING STARTED Unit Descr iption Flexible Antenna LCD Display Scr een Scan Key Memory Key Channel Band Selection Key +/- V olume Contr ol Keys UP/DOWN Arr ow Channel Selection Keys Micr ophone Speaker Squelch Key Pr ess T o T alk (PTT) Key Hi/Low Power and Key Lock Key T ri-W atch - Channel 16- Channel 9 Key Power/Backlighting Key W eather/Regul[...]

3 GETTING STARTED Unit Descr iption The VHF 725 is a 5 watt marine VHF communications transceiver in a convenient handheld package. A keypad located on the front of the unit pr ovides one- hand control of communication features. The knobless design allows push-button Squelch and V olume adjustment. A single button press provides a manual Squelch Ov[...]

4 GETTING STARTED Ke ys & Function Displa ys Eleven keys provide access to all of the unit’ s features and functions. When any key (except the PTT key) is pressed, the unit will acknowl- edge by emitting a single beep confirmation tone. Some keys have dual functions and those keys on the front of the unit are illuminated when the display back[...]

5 GETTING STARTED Ke ys & Function Displa ys Memory Key Memory Key - Pressing this key after selecting a channel places that channel into the scanning memory . Pr essing this key when a channel is stored in memory (as indicated by the MEM icon on the display) will remove the channel fr om memor y . A maximum of ten channels can be stored in mem[...]

6 GETTING STARTED Ke ys & Function Displa ys Squelch Key - This key breaks the squelch (unmutes the audio) when pressed and held. It is also used to set the squelch threshold (the level at which only strong signals can be received). The squelch threshold is set by pressing and holding the squelch key while using the UP/ DOWN keys to adjust the [...]

7 GETTING STARTED Ke ys & Function Displa ys The VHF 725 LCD Display Screen gives indication of channels being monitored, battery power level, volume level, and the status of all unit features. Channel Number Indicator - This large numeral display indicates the selected operating channel or the squelch threshold setting when the squelch key is [...]

8 GETTING STARTED W eather Alert Indicator - This display gives indication that the weather alert function has been activated. The display will flash whenever a weather alert tone is received. Lock Indicator - This indicator is displayed when the Lock feature is active. Battery Level Indicator - This battery shaped icon displays information about b[...]

9 GETTING STARTED V olume Level Indicator - This band of gradually rising bars provides an indication of the volume setting. This indicator is always active. Hi/Low Power Indicators - These displays indicate the transmitter power level. NOTE: Some channels only permit transmission on Low while others allow only r eceive operation. Scan Indicator - [...]

10 GETTING STARTED Important Information for First Time Users About Operating a Marine Radio If you are a first time user of a marine radio, you should be aware of methods for operating your GARMIN VHF 725. Although, as explained on page iii, a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license is no longer required for individual operator use, you mus[...]

11 GETTING STARTED Ma ritime Radio Services Oper ation T he four gr oups you will have occasion to use are the U.S.A. Regular Band of 52 channels, the Canadian Band of 56 channels, the International Band of 55 channels, and the W eather Band of 10 channels. Some of these are receive (listen) only , such as the weather channels. The emergency channe[...]

12 GETTING STARTED Here is a grouping of the channels and a brief description of their use. Channels 5, 12, 14, 20, 65, 66, 73, 74, 77: Port Operations - Can be used by any vessel for communications between ships and ship-to- coast stations for messages relating to operational handling, move- ment and safety of vessels in or near ports, locks or wa[...]

13 GETTING STARTED Ma ritime Radio Services Oper ation Channel 13: Navigation - used by any vessel for safety communica- tions regarding the maneuvering of vessels or dir ecting of a vessels movements. Ship-to-ship and secondarily ship-to-coast communica- tions. Commonly called the Bridge-to-Bridge channel. For routine operations, radio power must [...]

14 GETTING STARTED Ma ritime Radio Ser vices Oper ation Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, 87: Marine Operator - Can be used by any vessel to place a telephone call to any place in the world or to a vessel outside their transmitting range. Used between vessels and public coast stations. Y ou must contact a marine operator on the channel assig[...]

15 GETTING STARTED Antenna & Battery Installation Installing the Antenna The antenna is an essential part of your VHF 725 and the unit should never be operated without the antenna installed, as this may result in damage to the unit. The antenna receives signals best when held upright and is less effective when positioned horizontally . T o inst[...]

16 GETTING STARTED 4. If you have an additional NiCad Battery Pack to use as a spare, you may insert it directly into the charging stand for recharging. 5. T o remove a depleted Battery Pack and install a spare, lift up the D-Ring on the Battery Pack screw and use it or a coin inserted in the screw slot to turn the screw to remove the depleted Batt[...]

17 GETTING STARTED Setting the Squelch Thr eshold NOTE: Y ou will notice an A indicator adjacent to some channel numbers in the USA and Canadian bands. These are simplex channels (transmitting and receiving on the same frequency) while the Interna- tional counterpart is a duplex channel (transmitting on one frequency while receiving on anothe[...]

18 GETTING STARTED Adjusting the V olume The V olume key may be adjusted using the keys. The volume level is indicated by the band of gradually rising bars on the LCD display . T o adjust the volume: 1. Press the + key to increase the volume or the - key to decrease the volume. (Figure 6) Scanning Channels Y ou may want to keep in contact with seve[...]

19 GETTING STARTED T r i-W atch NOTE: If the PTT key is pressed during scanning (when the display is changing) it will cancel SCAN and stop at the channel last scanned. If a channel is static (being received) you must transmit within 5 seconds after the received broadcast ends before SCAN moves to the next channel. After transmitting, scanning resu[...]

20 GETTING STARTED Monitoring W eather Channels NOTE: If you enter channel 16 into memory for the Scan Mode, it will not have the priority it receives in the Tri-W atch Mode. Monitoring W eather Channels Ther e are ten weather channels which provide continual br oadcasts of area weather information as provided by the National W eather Service. T yp[...]

21 GETTING STARTED Receiving and T r ansmitting T o activate W eather Alert: 1. Press and hold the WX/CH-ALERT key for more than one second to activate this mode. 2. Return to regular use of the radio. Y ou will hear a Weather Service beep tone and observe the flashing WX Alert display when a weather alert signal had been detected followed by[...]

22 GETTING STARTED 3. Press the WX/CH key to choose from weather channels or regular channels. (Figure 10) 4. Press the U/I/C key to select a channel band. (Figure 10) 5. Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select a channel. (Figure 10) 6. Press the MEM key when scrolling through the channels to enter up to ten channels in the SCAN memory . Y ou must s[...]

23 GETTING STARTED FIGURE 11 T ransmit Display Pr ess and Hold While T ransmitting 3. W ait until the channel you have selected is free of communications. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRE- MENT! NOTE: For communications over short distances, press the H/L key until LOW is displayed on the LCD. This reduces transmission power to one watt, prolonging bat[...]

24 GETTING STARTED Backlighting & Ke y lock Featu r es The FCC prohibits the following communications: o False distress or emergency messages o Messages to Any Boat except in emergencies and radio tests o Messages to or from a vessel on land and transmission while on land o Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000[...]

25 A ccessories & Installation APPENDIX A Standard Accessories & Replacement Components (Included with the VHF 725) Antenna......................................... Part Number: 700-00010-00 NiCad Battery Pack Kit (Includes Battery Pack and Char ger & Charging Stand .) ...................................................... Part Number: [...]

26 Optional A ccessories APPENDIX A Optional Accessories Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack. (50% mor e capacity than the NiCad Pack) .......................................... Part Number: 010-10 245-00 Spare NiCad Battery Pack.......................Part Number: 010-10189-00 VHF 725 Soft Carry Holster ................... Part Number: 0[...]

27 Specifications APPENDIX B Physical: Size: 5.5”H x 2.0”W x 1.3”D (14.0 x 5.0 x3.3cm) W eight: Approximately 12.1 oz (.35Kg) T emperature Range: -4 to +158 degrees F (-20 to + 70 degrees C) T ransceiver: Frequency Bands: All U.S., Canadian, and International marine channels plus 10 weather channels Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Receiver: Selectivi[...]

28 VHF Channel List APPENDIX C Channel Number Fr equency (MHz) T ype of T raffic Function USA CAN INT TX RX Ship to Ship Ship to Shore 01 01 156.050 160.650 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Y es Y es 01 A 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Y es Y es 02 02 156.100 160.700 Port Ops Y es Y es 03 03 156.150 160.750 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Y es Y es 03A 156.15[...]

29 VHF Channel List APPENDIX C Channel Number Fr equency (MHz) T ype of T raffi c Function USA CAN INT TX RX Ship to Ship Ship to Shore 63 156.175 160.775 - - - 63A 156.175 156.175 - - - 64 64 156.225 160.825 - - - 64A 64A 156.225 156.225 - - - 65 156.275 160.875 Port Ops. No Y es 65A 65A 156.275 156.325 Port Ops. No Y es 66 156.325 160.925 Port Op[...]

30 Ma intenance & T r oubleshooting APPENDIX D Storage: Store the VHF 725 in a cool, dry location when not used for prolonged periods. When stor ed for more than six months, remove alkaline batteries to prevent leakage fr om expended cells. While the GARMIN VHF 725 is designed to withstand immersion in water (with or without the battery pack in[...]

31 Ma intenance & T r oubleshooting APPENDIX D When Using The NiCad or NiMH Battery Pack * Fully char ge the battery pack before its first use. The battery pack requires 12 hours for a full charge and should not be char ged in excess of this time period.. Charge only with the VHF 725 Charging Unit pr ovided with the NiCad Battery Pack. Partiall[...]

32 Ma intenance & T r oubleshooting APPENDIX D T roubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit does not come ON Batteries are exhausted. Rechar ge batteries No sound from speaker Squelch threshold level too Set to a lower high. threshold point. No channel broadcast is Move to another being received channel. V olume is set too low . In[...]

33 Messages APPENDIX E Messages The VHF 725 r esponds to operating conditions in two ways, LCD Display screen messages and audio tones. These messages provide notification of errors in operation or the status of VHF 725 features. Audio Messages Confir mation T ones - These tones, consisting of a single “Beep”, are audible whenever you press a k[...]

34 Glossa ry APPENDIX F Glossary of Radio T er minology and Abbreviations Canadian Channels: Channel designations as defined by the International T elecommunications Service, (ITS). Duplex: T ransmit and receive on dif ferent frequencies. FM : Frequency Modulation International Channels: Channel designations as defined for use in international wate[...]

35 Inde x APPENDIX G Accessories............................25 Antenna Installation..............15 Backlighting..........................24 Battery Installation................15 Battery Pack....................15, 26 Belt Clip................................25 Calling Channel....................13 Cautions............................iv , v Channe[...]

36 W a rr anty APPENDIX H LIMITED W ARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be fr ee from defects in materials and manufacture for thr ee years from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for pa[...]

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© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E 151 st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA GARMIN (Europe) L TD., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51, 9AQ UK GARMIN (Asia) Corp., 3F , No. 1, Lane 45, Pao Hsing Road, Hsin T ien, T aipei, T aiwan R.O.C. W ebsite address: www .gar min.com Part Number 190-00179-00 [...]