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OPERA TIONS MANUAL[...]
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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Parts Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Section 1: ASSEMBLING THE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Section 2: CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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3 OTHER ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available fr om most Humminbird dealers, or dir ect through Humminbir d Customer Support: Accessory • 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter/Battery Eliminator • Speaker/Microphone Headset • W aterproof Pouch • Bulkhead Mount • NiCd Battery Pack and Battery Charger Battery Installation and Removal.[...]
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4 ASSEMBLING THE RADIO Antenna Headset jacks Antenna T o install the antenna on the VHF5, ensure the antenna and the threads on the unit ar e free from debris, and scr ew the antenna onto the base. Finger tighten only . Headset Jacks Jacks on top of the VHF5 can be connected to an external speaker/microphone headset. Connect this accessory to the p[...]
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5 CONTROLS 16 (Channel 16) PWR/VOLUME (PWR/VOLUME Knob) CALL (Call Button) Speaker/Microphone MEMO/M.PRG (Memory/Memory Program Button) SCAN/DUAL (Scan/Dual mode Button) BAND/HI/LO (Band/High/low power) LIGHT/LOCK (Light/Keypad Lock Button) Battery Pack CHL/SQL Channel Selector/Squelch Knob Speaker/Microphone Headset Jacks FUNC (Function Button) PT[...]
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6 The MEMO/M.PRG, SCAN/DUAL, BAND/HI/LO, and LIGHT/LOCK buttons are dual-function buttons. The primary function is printed above, and secondary function is printed below . TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Rotate the PWR/VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the unit on. T o turn the unit off, rotate the knob counter -clockwise until it clicks. SELEC[...]
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7 ADJUSTING SQUELCH Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise and allows for silent operation of the VHF5 until a transmission is received. If the Squelch is too high, only the str ongest trans- missions are hear d, and when too low , intermittent static and noise are hear d. T o adjust the squelch, press and hold the FUNC button the[...]
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8 BASIC OPERA TION CALL BUTTON The CALL button allows for quick access to a fr equently used channel referr ed to as the Call Channel. Once the CALL button is pressed, CALL appears on the LCD. T o exit, press the CALL button again. Programming the Call Channel 1. Press the CALL button. CALL appears in the LCD. 2. Press and hold the FUNC button then[...]
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9 SCANNING FEA TURES SCANNING ALL CHANNELS The VHF5 scans all channels in one of two modes: normal or priority scan. Y ou may program the VHF5 to scan in either mode. In normal scanning, the VHF5 rapidly scans through channels, either in the USA or International band. The VHF5 stops scanning on busy channels and remains stopped several seconds afte[...]
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10 SCANNING FEA TURES DUAL AND TRIPLE WA TCH SCANNING T o scan selected channels, there ar e three options: Dual W atch, Dual Watch with NOAA W eather Alert, and T riple Watch. In Dual W atch scanning, the VHF5 toggles between Channel 16 and the current channel. In Dual W atch with Weather Alert scanning, the VHF5 toggles between Channel 16, the cu[...]
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11 MEMOR Y CHANNELS USING MEMORY CHANNELS The VHF5 has 10 memory locations (00-09), to quickly access frequently used channels. T o access the memory channels, press the MEMO/M.PRG button. The LCD displays the channel number on the left, and the memory location in smaller numbers to the right. T ur n the CHL/SQL knob to select a memory channel. T o[...]
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12 MAINTENANCE The VHF5 is designed to provide years of tr ouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedur es to ensure the VHF5 continues to deliver top performance. While the VHF5 is generally water resistant, it is NOT water- proof. Avoid exposing the unit to water spray or rain. Do not immerse the unit in water [...]
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13 SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only . This applies to Humminbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change without notice. All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications. Factory serviced units go through the same rigor ous te[...]
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14 MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (fr om original date of purchase) on your VHF5 ar e absolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or its accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warrant[...]
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15 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 1/8" H x 2 3/4" W x 1 3/4" D Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC 8 A A Alkaline Channel Capacity Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 US, 54 INT , 10 WX T ransmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 US, 54 INT Frequency Stability . . . .[...]
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16 USA Band 1 Port Operation, Commercial 3 Port Operation, Commercial 5 Port Operation 6 Intership Safety 7 Commercial 8 Commercial 9 Commercial/NonCommer cial 10 Commercial 11 Commercial 12 Port Operation 13 Navigational** 14 Port Operation 15 Environmental (receive only) 16 Distress, Safety , and Calling 17 Maritime Control** 18 Commercial 19 Com[...]