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Garmin VHF 300, VHF 300 AIS, 190-01098-00 User Manual

VHF 300 Series

owner’s manual

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Part Number 190-01098-00 Rev. B

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Introduction

Introduction

The VHF 300 series radios equip you with the ability to communicate on all International, USA, and Canadian marine channels, as well as preset private channels. They also allow monitoring of ten WX (weather) channels.

NOTE: The International frequency band is the only band available for the VHF 300i and the VHF 300i AIS, unless you have the other bands enabled by an Garmin® authorized dealer.

The VHF 300 series radios have many enhanced features, including those listed in the following table.

 

VHF 300

VHF 300i

VHF 300

VHF 300i

 

 

 

AIS

AIS

North American usage

 

 

International usage

 

 

Multilingual user interface: English, French,

Italian, German, and Spanish

 

 

 

 

Receives NOAA weather alerts

 

 

Automatic Transmitter Identification System

 

 

(ATIS) support

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

 

 

receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Private channel customization

 

 

(pre-set by your Garmin dealer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto power on

Position tracking to track up to three other

boats

 

 

 

 

Transmits position requests

Local receiver mode to improve receiver

performance in busy port environments

 

 

 

 

Up to 25 watts of transmit power, selectable

between 1 watt and 25 watts

 

 

 

 

Dedicated key for easy, one-touch access

Channel 16

Channel 16

to Channels 16/9

only

only

 

 

NMEA 0183 interface capabilities

NMEA 2000® interface capabilities

Additional capabilities with NMEA 2000

 

 

 

 

compatible Garmin chartplotters and

Garmin autopilot system

 

 

 

 

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VHF 300

VHF 300i

VHF 300

VHF 300i

 

 

 

AIS

AIS

Relocatable speaker and microphone

Supports Garmin GHSfull-function

handsets

 

 

 

 

Hailer and foghorn output at 30 watts with

automatic and manual foghorn signals and

adjustable, base-fog frequencies

 

 

 

 

Two-way hailer functionality for listening

back when connected to a compatible horn

speaker

 

 

 

 

Intercom capabilities

Manual Conventions

In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item using the Channel knob, turn the channel knob to highlight the item, and then press the Channel knob to select the item.

Small arrows (>) in the text indicate that you should use the Channel knob to select each item in order. For example, if the text indicates “select COMMUNICATIONS > PROTOCOL,” you should complete these steps:

1.Turn the Channel knob to highlight COMMUNICATIONS, and then press the Channel knob to select COMMUNICATIONS.

2.Turn the Channel knob to highlight PROTOCOL, and then press the Channel knob to select PROTOCOL.

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Table of Contents

 

Introduction...............................................................................................................

i

Manual Conventions.............................................................................................................

ii

Getting Started.........................................................................................................

1

Garmin GHS Series Handsets..............................................................................................

1

Garmin GHS Series Handset Display...................................................................................

2

Tips.......................................................................................................................................

3

Basic Operation........................................................................................................

4

Turning the Radio On and Off...............................................................................................

4

Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................................

4

Adjusting the Squelch...........................................................................................................

4

Selecting Channels...............................................................................................................

4

Transmitting with the Radio..................................................................................................

4

Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting..........................................................

5

Scanning and Saving Channels...........................................................................................

5

Repeating the Last Received Communication.....................................................................

6

Monitoring Multiple Channels...............................................................................................

6

Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel......................................................................

7

Using 16/9 Mode..................................................................................................................

7

Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes.......................................................

8

Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity.................................................................

8

Using the Intercom...............................................................................................................

9

Using the Hailer....................................................................................................................

9

Using the Foghorn..............................................................................................................

10

Listening to NOAAWeather Broadcasts and Enabling WeatherAlerts..............................

11

Automatic Transmitter Identification System......................................................................

12

Digital Selective Calling.........................................................................................

14

Entering Your MMSI Number..............................................................................................

14

Viewing Your MMSI Number...............................................................................................

15

DSC Distress Calls.............................................................................................................

15

Placing Calls.......................................................................................................................

18

Receiving Calls...................................................................................................................

20

Position Tracking................................................................................................................

21

Working with the Call Logs.................................................................................................

23

Using the Directory.............................................................................................................

25

Adding and Modifying Group Entries..................................................................................

26

Configuring DSC Settings...................................................................................................

26

Sending Voicemail..............................................................................................................

28

Automatic Identification System.........................................................................................

28

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Advanced Operation..............................................................................................

29

NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000.............................................................................................

29

Modifying the Operating Settings.......................................................................................

31

Appendix.................................................................................................................

35

Alarms and Messages........................................................................................................

35

Channel Lists......................................................................................................................

36

Specifications.....................................................................................................................

46

Caring for the Unit..............................................................................................................

50

Index........................................................................................................................

51

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Getting Started

Garmin GHS Series Handsets

Use a Garmin GHS handset to operate all VHF 300 model radios.

PTT (Push-to-talk)—press to exit the current menu and return to the Home screen to begin broadcasting.

DISTRESS—lift the spring-loaded door and press the DISTRESS key to start a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) distress call if you have programmed your radio with an MMSI number.

Channel—rotate to change the channel on the radio, or press to select a menu item. When on the Home screen, press to access WX (weather) channels (North American models only).

 

25W

USA

 

 

DISTRESS

 

 

16

“‰°Š‹.Œ‘’’ƒ

DISTRESS

 

ˆ‰:‹ŒPM UTC

PTT

 

ˆ‰Š°‹Œ.‘’“’†

 

REPEAT

PA SCAN

 

Channel

 

 

16/9 or 16+

 

 

HI/LO

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

MENU

DSC

 

 

Volume/

Squelch

CLEAR—press to return to the previous screen when you are in the menu options. This key also cancels or mutes an incoming DSC call.

DSC—press to display a menu of DSC options. Press again to return to the Home screen. This key only works if you have programmed an MMSI number into the radio (page 14).

16/9 (North American models) or 16+ (International models)—press and release to toggle between Channel 16, your second-priority channel, and your original channel.

HI/LO—press to select between local and distant receive settings or to bypass 1 W transmission power for some channels.

MENU—press to display a menu of configuration options. Press again to return to the

Home screen.

Volume/Squelch—press to toggle the function of the Channel knob to adjust the volume and squelch levels.

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Garmin GHS Series Handset Display

The Home screen is the most-viewed screen in the system. It displays all of your current information, such as the current channel, the frequency band, and the channel name.

System-status

RX TX 25W

1W

LOC ATIS

 

icons

Frequency band

DISTRESS

 

USA

 

 

Channel

16

 

“‰°Š‹.Œ‘’’ƒ

Latitude

 

 

ˆ‰Š°‹Œ.‘’“’†

Longitude

 

 

 

 

ˆ‰:‹Œ UTC

Time

 

 

 

””MPH ˆ’”°T

Speed Over Ground/

 

 

 

 

Course Over Ground

 

REPEAT

 

PA

SCAN

 

Soft keys

Channel—current working channel.

Frequency band—current frequency band: International, Canadian, or USA.

Latitude, Longitude, and Time—current latitude, longitude, and time are displayed if the transceiver is connected to a GPS device. If the transceiver is not connected to a GPS device, you can manually enter the position and the time that you entered the position data.

Speed Over Ground (SOG)/Course Over Ground (COG)—current SOG or COG is displayed if the transceiver is connected to a GPS device.

Soft keys—used to select items. The function of these keys changes depending on what you are doing.

System-status icons—see the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery status

RX Squelch level is

TX Transmitting

 

25W Transmitting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

broken by reception

 

 

 

 

 

 

at 25 watts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of an incoming signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1W Transmitting at

 

 

Saved channel

 

 

 

 

 

Receiver mode for

 

 

ATIS

 

LOC

 

ATIS

1 watt

 

 

 

areas with radio frequency

enabled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

interference (such as harbors)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

Incoming or

 

 

 

 

 

Outgoing voicemail

 

Auto channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracking enabled

missed DSC call

 

 

 

 

 

 

changing disabled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weather alert

 

External GPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tips

Keep the following tips in mind when using your radio or handset:

Press and release the PTT key at any time during a series of steps to return to the Home screen.

Press the CLEAR key to view the previous screen.

Select OK to save your changes and return to the Home screen.

Select ab when entering data to return to a previous character.

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Basic Operation

Turning the Radio On and Off

IMPORTANT: To use the DSC capabilities of your radio, you must first enter an MMSI number. See page 14 for more information.

To turn on the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key (North American models) or 16+ key (International models). If you have not entered a Mobile Maritime Safety Identity (MMSI) number, you must press the CLEAR key to access the Home screen. To turn off the radio, press and hold the 16/9 key or the 16+ key.

TIP: For information on enabling auto power-on, see page 31.

Adjusting the Volume

TIP: To set the appropriate volume level, first turn the squelch level to off, and then adjust the volume. See below for more information on adjusting the squelch level.

1.Press the VOL/SQL key until the screen displays “CURRENT VOLUME.”

2.Turn the Channel knob on the handset to adjust the level.

Adjusting the Squelch

1.Press the VOL/SQL key until the screen displays “CURRENT SQUELCH.”

2.When receiving, rotate the Volume knob counterclockwise until you hear audio.

3.Rotate the Volume knob clockwise until there is no background noise.

Selecting Channels

Turn the Channel knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change channels. See page 36 for lists of International, Canadian, and USA channels.

Transmitting with the Radio

1.Select the appropriate channel.

2.Check to ensure that the channel is clear before transmitting. The Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) and international regulations require that you not obstruct the communications of others.

3.Press the PTT key on the handset to transmit on the current channel. The TX icon is displayed at the top of the screen.

4.Speak your message and release the PTT key.

NOTE: Five minutes is the maximum amount of time for transmission. After you have pressed PTT key for five minutes, PTTis disabled until you release the PTT key.

 

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Bypassing the LO (1 W) Transmission Power Setting

In the USA frequency band, transmissions on Channels 13 and 67 are required to be lowpower (1 watt) by default. You can bypass this power setting by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission.

1.If you are on USAChannels 13 or 67, when you press the PTT key, the screen displays a message to press 25W to bypass the 1 W transmission requirement.

2.Press the 25W soft key to broadcast on HI. The radio bypasses the 1 W transmission requirement until you release the PTT key.

Scanning and Saving Channels

IMPORTANT: If you turn on ATIS, the radio cannot scan or save channels. See page 12.

Scanning All Channels

When you scan channels, the radio searches for channels that are broadcasting. If a channel is broadcasting, the radio pauses on that channel until the broadcast stops. After four seconds of inactivity on the channel, the radio resumes scanning.

1.Select SCAN > ALL.

2.Choose from the following options:

SKIP—this option is displayed if active channels are detected. When you select this option, the system resumes the scan and does not include that channel in subsequent passes.

+CH16—Channel 16 is scanned every other channel (for example: 21, 16, 22, 16, and so on). “ALL SCAN +CH16” is displayed on the screen.

-CH16—Channel 16 is scanned in its normal order (for example, 14, 15, 16, 17, and so on). “ALL SCAN” is displayed on the screen.

EXIT—returns you to Home screen. The system ends the current scan and continues to receive on the channel where you ended the scan.

Saving Channels

You can save any channel other than the WX (weather) channels to the transceiver memory. You can scan your saved channels separately from scanning all of the channels that radio receives. There is no limit to the number of channels you can save.

To save a channel:

1.Select SCAN.

2.Turn the Channel knob to access different channels.

3.To save a channel, select SAV CH. A star on the top of the screen denotes a saved channel.

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To remove the saved status from a channel:

1.Select SCAN.

2.Turn the Channel knob to access different channels.

3.Select SAV CH.

Scanning Saved Channels

1.Select SCAN.

2.Select SAVED.

NOTE: This scan does not include Channel 16 unless you saved Channel 16 to memory. However, you can select +CH16 to scan Channel 16 every other channel (for example: 21, 16, 32, 16). When this setting is active, the soft key displays -16. Select -CH16 to scan your saved channels in their normal order (for example, 08, 10, 11, 14).

Repeating the Last Received Communication

When repeat is turned on, the radio records up to the last 90 seconds of the last received transmission. When repeat is turned off, recording is disabled; the radio plays back the last saved transmission from when repeat was on. During playback, the radio does not receive transmissions on the current channel.

The radio will not save the beginning (less than one second) of each received transmission. This prevents intermittent RF noise from overriding audio transmissions that have been received and saved

To turn repeat on or off:

1.Select REPEAT. The radio plays back up to the last 90 seconds of the last received transmission.

2.Select ON or OFF.

To repeat the last received transmission:

1.Select REPEAT. The radio plays back up to the last 90 seconds of the last received transmission.

2.Select REPEAT again to play the message from the beginning.

Monitoring Multiple Channels

IMPORTANT: The radio disables multiple-channel monitoring (Dual watch and Tri watch) if you turn on ATIS. See page 12.

Use the Watch feature to monitor priority channels and the currently selected channel for broadcasting activity. Channel 16 is the first-priority channel on your radio. Channel 9 is the default second-priority channel, but you can select another channel as your second-priority channel. For more information on reprogramming the second-priority channel, see page 7.

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Monitoring Two Channels (Dual Watch)

Dual watch allows you to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected and Channel 16.

1.Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH.

2.Select DUAL. “DUAL WATCH”, the currently selected channel, and Channel 16 are displayed on the screen—for example, “DUAL WATCH CH: 75 + 16”.

3.To exit Dual watch, select EXIT.

Monitoring Three Channels (Tri Watch)

Tri watch allows you to cycle between monitoring the current channel you have selected, Channel 16, and your second-priority channel.

1.Select MENU > CHANNEL > WATCH.

2.Select TRI. “TRI WATCH”, the currently selected channel, Channel 16, and your secondpriority channel are displayed on the screen—for example, “TRI WATCH CH: 75 + 16 + 9”.

3.To exit Tri watch, select EXIT.

Reprogramming the Second-Priority Channel

You can program your radio to recognize a channel other than Channel 9 as your secondpriority channel.

1.Select MENU.

2.Select CHANNEL > 2ND PRIORITY.

3.Turn the Channel knob to change the channel displayed on the screen.

4.When the correct channel is displayed, select OK.

Using 16/9 Mode

16/9 is a priority operation that is activated by pressing the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models) on the handset. Pressing the 16/9 key or the 16+ key stops the current operation and changes your current working channel to Channel

16 on the first press, your second-priority channel on the second press, and your original channel on the third press. Entering this mode changes the transmit power to HI (25 W), and leaving this mode restores the previous setting.

1.Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key to immediately switch to Channel 16 and change the transmit power to HI (25 W). To transmit on LO power in 16/9 mode, press the HI/LO key, and then select 1W. The radio displays 1W on the screen to indicate low-power transmission.

2.Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key again to switch to your second-priority channel.

3.Press the 16/9 key or the 16+ key a third time to return to your previous current working channel and the previous transmit power setting.

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Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes

You can control the transmitting power of the radio. There are two options: LO (1 W) and HI (25 W). LO is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is typically used for distance and distress transmissions.

NOTE: When you press the 16/9 key (North American models) or the 16+ key (International models), the radio switches to HI power. While in 16/9 mode, Channel 16 and the second-priority channel (Channel 9 by default) automatically transmit on HI power. However, you can switch to LO power in 16/9 mode.

When two signals are broadcast on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the stronger of the two signals. Other than distress calls, transmit using the lowest power setting that allows you to communicate. This reduces the possibility of your transmissions interfering with the transmissions of disinterested parties.

In the USA frequency band, transmissions on Channels 13 and 67 are required to be lowpower (1 watt) by default. You can bypass this power setting by pressing the 25W soft key during transmission.

To switch between LO and HI transmitting power:

1.Press the HI/LO key.

2.Select 1W or 25W to toggle between LO and HI transmit power modes.

TIP: The radio returns to the Home screen automatically two seconds after changing the 1 W/25 W mode. You can also select OK to return to the Home screen.

Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity

You can control the receiving sensitivity of the radio. If you are experiencing noise in hightraffic areas or areas with electromagnetic interference (caused by cell-phone towers, for example), set the receiving sensitivity to Local to decrease the sensitivity of the receiver. In remote areas and in open water, set the receiving sensitivity to Distant to ensure that you are using the maximum range of the receiver.

The LOC icon is displayed on the screen when set to Local receiving sensitivity.

1.Press the HI/LO key.

2.Select LOCAL/DIST to toggle between local and distant modes.

 

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Using the Intercom

The intercom is part of the Public Address (PA) system of your radio. You can use multiple handset stations as an intercom system for two-way communication. Use the radio handset to initiate communication with a remote handset station, and use a remote handset station to initiate communication with the radio handset.

TIP: When the radio is in intercom mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel.

Initiating an Intercom Call

1.Select PA > INTRCM.

2.Select a device from the list. Selecting ALL will transmit to every station. The other party must press the PTT key on the receiving unit to accept the call.

3.Press and hold the PTT key and speak your message.

4.Release the PTT key and listen for a response.

5.When you and the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to the Home screen.

Receiving an Intercom Call

1.The screen indicates which station is calling. Press and release the PTT key to accept the call.

2.When the other party has finished talking, press and hold the PTT key and speak your message.

3.When you and the other party have finished talking, select EXIT to return to the Home screen.

Using the Hailer

You must provide and install an optional hailer horn on the deck or tower to use the hailer feature. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information.

The hailer, which is part of the PA system of your radio, allows you to make on-boat or ship-to-shore announcements. The hailer allows two-way communication; you can address the ship using the handset, and sounds received through the horn can be heard through the external speaker. For vessels with enclosed cabins, this allows you to hear what is happening on deck.

NOTE: When the radio is in hailer mode, it does not receive traffic from your current channel.

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To operate the hailer:

1.Select PA > HAILER. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker.

2.Press and hold the PTT key and speak your announcement.

3.Turn the Channel knob to adjust the horn volume.

4.Release the PTT key to listen.

5.Select EXIT to return to the Home screen.

Using the Foghorn

You must provide and install an optional hailer horn on the deck or tower to use the foghorn feature. See the VHF 300 Series Installation Instructions for installation information.

The foghorn is part of the PA system of your radio. You can sound the foghorn through a hailer horn or an external speaker. Your radio can sound the horn automatically using standard, pre-defined patterns, or you can sound the horn manually.

Similar to the hailer, when you are manually operating the foghorn, sounds received through the horn can be heard through the external speaker between soundings.

Automatically Sounding the Foghorn

1.Select PA > FOG.

2.Select AUTO from the list.

3.Select an item from the following options. The radio alternates between sounding the pattern of tones or rings and receiving radio traffic.

UNDERWAY

STOPPED

SAILING/FISHING

RESTRICT/TOW

UNDER TOW

PILOT

AT ANCHOR

AGROUND

4.Turn the Channel knob to adjust the volume of the horn.

5.Select EXIT to turn off the automatic soundings and return to the Home screen.

Manually Sounding the Foghorn

NOTE: When you manually sound the horn, the radio will not alternate to receive radio traffic between horn soundings.

To sound the fog horn:

1.Select PA > FOG.

2.Select MANUAL from the list. Sounds received through the horn can be heard through the radio speaker.

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3.Press the PTT key on the handset to sound the horn. The horn will stop when you release the PTT key.

4.Turn the Channel knob to adjust the volume of the horn.

5.Select EXIT to return to the Home screen.

Adjusting the Sound Frequency of the Foghorn

You can increase or decrease the sound frequency of the foghorn. The pitch of the tone will rise with an increase in the frequency, and will fall with a decrease in frequency. The minimum setting is 200 Hz and the maximum setting is 850 Hz. The default setting is 350 Hz. Regulations dictate the correct frequency of foghorns. Typically, these regulations correlate the required foghorn frequency with the size of the vessel.

1.Select the MENU key.

2.Select SYSTEM > FOG FREQUENCY.

3.Use the Channel knob to adjust the frequency in 50 Hz increments.

4.Select ACCEPT to save your changes and return to the Home screen. Select CANCEL to disregard the changes and return to the previous screen.

Listening to NOAA Weather Broadcasts and Enabling Weather Alerts

NOTE: This functionality is not available with the VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS. NOAA broadcasts on the WX channels are only available in the USA and certain regions in Canada.

There are 10 WX (weather) channels that are pre-programmed into your radio to monitor weather broadcasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA). WX channels are listen-only channels.

These broadcasts are in a continuous loop and are updated regularly. Because the NOAA weather centers broadcasting the information are regional, the weather information will be relevant to your broadcast area.

Accessing WX (Weather) Mode

1.While viewing the Home screen, press the Channel knob. “WX” is displayed to indicate that you are listening to WX frequencies.

2.Turn the Channel knob to change the channel.

3.Select EXIT to return to the Home screen. The radio returns to the channel you were listening to before you entered WX mode.

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Enabling WX (Weather) Alerts

You can enable your radio to continually monitor NOAA weather alerts. If the radio detects an incoming weather alert, it will automatically tune to the WX channel that is broadcasting the alert. The radio will not receive WX alerts if the transmitter is active.

NOTE: When you enable weather alerts, the radio only monitors the last monitored weather channel.

1.Press the Channel knob to access WX mode.

2.Select ALERT.

3.Select EXIT or press the Channel knob to return to the Home screen.

Theicon indicates that WX alerts are enabled.

Disabling WX (Weather) Alerts

1.Press the Channel knob to access WX mode.

2.Select ALERT.

3.Select EXIT to return to the Home screen.

Automatic Transmitter Identification System

TheAutomaticTransmitter Identification System (ATIS) is a vessel identification system that can be used on certain inland waterways in certain countries throughout Europe. Your Garmin dealer can program your VHF 300i or VHF 300i AIS to use ATIS if you plan to use your radio on waterways that are within the bounds of the Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways (the Basel Agreement). The use of ATIS is prohibited outside the European inland waterways covered by the Basel Agreement.

When you enable ATIS, a data signal identifying your station is sent at the end of every transmission. Data identifying your position is not sent; however, your position is calculated through the method of triangulation by coastal stations receiving your transmissions.

To enableATIS, enter yourATIS identification number (see below), and then turn onATIS (see page 13). Contact your Garmin dealer to determine yourATIS identification number and to learn about ATIS requirements for your region.

Your radio disables the following functions when you enable ATIS:

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Dual watch and Tri watch

Channel scanning

The following International channels are restricted to transmit on low-power (1 watt) when you enable ATIS: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 71, 72, 74, and 77.

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Basic Operation

Entering Your ATIS Identification Number

IMPORTANT: Use caution when entering yourATIS identification number because you can only enter it once. If you need to change yourATIS identification number after entering it, you must take the radio to your Garmin dealer for reprogramming.

1.Press the MENU key.

2.Select ATIS > MY ATIS ID.

3.For each number in the sequence, turn the Channel knob clockwise to increase the number, and counterclockwise to decrease the number.

4.Press the Channel knob to accept the number and move to the next number in the sequence.

5.Select ACCEPT when you have entered yourATIS number. The radio prompts you reenter your number.

6.Enter yourATIS ID number again, and press ACCEPT. If theATIS ID numbers you entered do not match, the screen displays “ATIS ID NUMBERS DO NOT MATCH”.

Select RETRY and enter the numbers again.

Viewing Your ATIS ID Number

1.Press the MENU key.

2.Select ATIS > MY ATIS ID.

3.Select OK to return to the previous screen, or press the MENU key to return to the Home screen.

Turning ATIS Functionality On and Off

1.Press the MENU key.

2.Select ATIS > ATIS.

3.Select ON or OFF. WhenATIS is enabled, the ATIS icon is displayed on the screen.

4.Select OK to save your changes and return to the Home screen. Press the MENU key to return to the Home screen without saving your changes.

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