PM-500 SWF
Owner’s Manual
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. Briey 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.
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The PM-500 SWF will oat when the carabiner clip is not connected and the battery cover is securely fastened.
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What’s Included
PM-500 SWF
GETTING STARTED
AC Adapter
Drop-in Charger
Carabiner Clip
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If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your
place of purchase, immediately.
NiMH Battery Pack
Owner’s Manual
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Beltclip
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.
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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.
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If the rubber seal appears warn, nicked, or dried out, replacement 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.
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The PM-500 SWF will oat when the carabiner clip is not connected 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.
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For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off for optimum charging.
1. Connect the adapter’s plug to DC IN 12V jack of the charging 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 forward.
3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the battery
pack for 13 hours and remove the radio from the charging
cradle after charging.
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Charge time may vary depending on the battery
life remaining.
For fastest charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
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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.
LEVEL 4
Battery
100% full
LEVEL 3
Battery approx.
40% capacity
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LEVEL 2
Low Battery
LEVEL 1
(ashing)
Empty Battery
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When PTT is pressed at Level 1, an error tone sounds and transmission is disabled. Once at Level 1 the unit will automatically
shutdown after 60 seconds.
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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 completely 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
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.
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If you press and hold the (s) or (t), channel number will scroll
rapidly.
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For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is
printed on page 18 to 21.
to turn the radio OFF.
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Squelch
The squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there
are no signals present.
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Make sure to rst select a channel not in use before setting the
squelch in your PM-500 SWF VHF Marine radio.
S1 - max sensitivity (min squelch)
S2 - med sensitivity (med squelch)
S3 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch)
1. Press SQL/UIC momentarily. S shows on the
display and the current squelch level will ash.
2. Press SQL/UIC while the squelch level shows to
change the squelch level to the next step.
3. Press and hold SQL/UIC to save and exit the
squelch setting.
Think of squelch as a gate. If you increase
the squelch level to maximum it raises the
‘Squelch gate’ so only the strongest signals get through.
If you decrease the squelch level to minimum it lowers the ‘Squelch Gate’ to the
extent that weak signals can get through.
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If unwanted weak and noisy signals are
getting through increase the squelch
level (‘Squelch Gate’) to a medium level.
Now only medium and strong signals get
through.
SRT Channel Mode
Press and hold SQL/UIC to switch between USA, International, and Canadian Channel Modes.
To Transmit and Receive
The PM-500 SWF uses U.S., Canadian and International Marine Channels.
For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on p. 18 - p. 21.
1. The maximum RF transmit power of PM-500
SWF is 2.5W.
Press HI/LO to change the transmit power be-
tween High (2.5W) and Low (1W).
HI appears on the display when on high power
and LO when on low power.
2. Before you transmit, listen for activity on the selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press and hold the
PTT or BOOST to transmit. TX appears on the
LCD.
Hold the radio with microphone approximately ve
cms in front of your mouth with the antenna at approximately 45* angle away from your head. Speak
in a clear, normal conversational voice.
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When you press BOOST when the transmit power is low (Lo 1W) the radio transmits at maximum high (Hi - 2.5W) power (except for channel 75 and 76).
4. When you have nished speaking, release the PTT or BOOST to listen for
a response. TX indicator then disappears on the LCD.
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One-touch Channel 16/09
Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you
want to check channel 16 or channel 9.
1. You are now on channel 20.
2. To monitor channel 16, press 16/9.
3. To monitor channel 9, press 16/9 again.
4. To return to channel 20, press 16/9 again.
Triple Watch
Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for
a signal while you listen to the currently selected
channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and
9 for activity every 2 seconds.
1. Press and hold TRI to activate the Triple Watch.
2. Press and hold TRI again to exit Triple Watch.
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While in Triple Watch mode, you can
change the currently selected channel
using CH (s) or (t).
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Scanning
The PM-500 SWF can scan the channels programmed into memory, see Programming Scan Channels below.
To initiate scanning;
1. Assuming the unit is on CH17 when switched on.
2. Press SCAN and scanning starts. SCAN icon
appears during scanning.
The PM-500 SWF will scan memory channels in
ascending order.
If Triple Watch is turned on during scan then the
radio will scan the memory channels in ascending
order and will check channel 09 and channel 16 every 2 seconds, then resume
scanning the memory channels.
Programming Scan Channels
1. Select the channel you want to store by pressing
(s) or (t).
2. Press and hold MEM. MEM appears and a double beep is heard.
3. To remove the channels from Memory, press and
hold MEM once more. A double beep sounds
and MEM disappears.
Drop-out Delay
While scanning, the PM-500 SWF stops at a busy channel and receives a
signal. When the received signal is over, the unit will wait for 2 seconds for the
return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.
Power Save
Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the receiver circuit
power ON and OFF. This feature automatically activates during standby mode
(RX mode without signal).
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Back Lighting
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at night or in low
light situations. The back lighting automatically switches ON every time a key
(except PTT and BOOST) is pressed. It turns OFF 10 secs after the last key
is pressed.
Monitor
1. Press MON to start monitoring one channel with
xed (open) squelch.
2. Press and hold MON for 2 seconds to hold the
monitor status on. All channel indicators will start
to ash.
3. Press MON key again to release the monitoring
status.
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Monitor is not available in scan mode or triple watch mode.
Keypad Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. Press and hold LOCK until it beeps to activate
Key Lock. LOCK appears.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold LOCK again.
LOCK icon disappears.
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When the Key Lock is active, a warning beep will be heard and
the LOCK icon will blink if you attempt to press keys, except for
the PTT, BOOST and MON buttons. The radio retains Key Lock
status even when you cycle power on/off.
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However,
it is a precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions:
• If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency
situation. Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio
damage.
• You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio.
• You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your PRESIDENT
dealer.
Common Questions
Problem
The radio won’t turn on
The power LED on the
charger doesn’t turn on
The radio won’t transmit
I can’t hear anything from
the speaker
Noise comes out of the
speaker all the time
I can transmit, but no one
can hear me
Where can I nd my
radio’s serial number?
Things to Try
Charge the radio
• Don’t use the charger when the ambient tem-
perature is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C
(113° F)
• Make sure the charging contacts on the radio
and charger are clean
• Replace the battery
• Make sure you are not in Scan mode
• Make sure you are not trying to transmit on a
receive-only channel or transmit at the wrong
power level for this channel (see the channel
lists starting on page 18)
• Check the battery power level; if it’s low,
charge the battery before trying to transmit
• Make sure the duration of each transmission
is less than 3 minutes
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too high
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too low
Check your UIC channel settings: does the area
you are in use different channel assignments?
The serial number is on a plate inside the battery compartment
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SPECIFICATIONS
General
- Channels : All US / International / Canada marine
channels
- Frequency Control : PLL
- Frequency Tolerance : Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C)
Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C)
- Operating Temperature : -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (+122°F)
- Antenna : Flexible Whip
- Microphone : Built-in Electret type
- Display : Liquid Crystal Display
- Speaker : 16Ω 0.2 Watt
- Power Source : Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery pack
4,8V 700 mAh
- Size (without antenna) : 8.98 (H) x 2.52 (W) x 1.54 (D) inch
228 (H) x 64 (W) x 39 (D) mm
- Weight : 8.53 oz (242 g) (w/battery and antenna)
Transmitter
- Frequency Range : 156~158 MHz
- Frequency Stability : ± 2.5 PPM
- Power Output : 1.0 W & 2.5W
- Spurious Emissions : -34 dBm on HI; -39 dBm on LO
- Current Drain : 1100 mA (2.5W)
Receiver
- Type : Double Conversion Super Heterodyne
Oscillator
- Frequency Range : 156~162 MHz
- Sensitivity : 0.20 μV for 12dB SINAD
- Squelch Sensitivity : Threshold 0.12 μV (nominal)
- Audio Frequency Response : +6.0 dB @ 500 Hz; -6 dB @ 2000Hz
- Adjacent Channel Selectivity : 70 dB @ ± 25 kHz
- Audio Output Power : 0.16 W @10% THD
- Current Drain Squelched : Squelched : 55 mA; Max. Audio: 175 mA
Phase Locked Loop system for Local
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CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ)
US Channel Frequencies and Names
US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
1A 156.050 156.050 Simplex Vessel trafc system/commercial
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel trafc system/commercial
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-ship safety
7A 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Non commercial
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel trafc system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel trafc system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex,1W Bridge to bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel trafc system
15 156.750 Inhibit Receiveonly Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety and calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex,1W Govt maritime control
18A 156.900 156.900 Simplex Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Simplex Commercial
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex Port operation
20A 157.000 157.000 Simplex Port operation
21A 157.050 157.050 Simplex Coast guard only
22A 157.100 157.100 Simplex Coast guard
23A 157.150 157.150 Simplex Coast guard only
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator
63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Vessel trafc system
65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex Port operation
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex,1W Bridge To Bridge
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US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive only Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial (Ship-Ship)
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex,1W Port Operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port Operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex,1W Port Operation (Ship-Ship)
78A 156.925 156.925 Simplex Non Commercial
79A 156.975 156.975 Simplex Commercial
80A 157.025 157.025 Simplex Commercial
81A 157.075 157.075 Simplex Coast Guard
82A 157.125 157.125 Simplex Coast Guard
83A 157.175 157.175 Simplex Government
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine Operator
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Commercial (Ship-Ship)
Canadian Channel Frequencies and Names
Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TXFreq Status Name
1 160.650 156.050 Duplex Marine Operator
2 160.700 156.100 Duplex Marine Operator
3 160.750 156.150 Duplex Marine Operator
4A 156.200 156.200 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-Ship Safety
7A 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater Calling Channel
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex, 1W Bridge To Bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
15 156.750 156.750 Simplex, 1W Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex, 1W State Control
18A 156.900 156.900 Simplex Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex,1W Port Operation
21A 157.050 157.050 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
22A 157.100 157.100 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
23 161.750 157.150 Duplex Canadian Coast Guard
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine Operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine Operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine Operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine Operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine Operator
60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine Operator
61A 156.075 156.075 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
62A 156.125 156.125 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Port Operation
64 160.825 156.225 Duplex Marine Operator
64A 156.225 156.225 Simplex Port Operation
65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port Operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex, 1W Port Operation
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex Bridge To Bridge
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive only Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex, 1W Port Operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port Operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex, 1W Port Operation
78A 156.925 156.925 Simplex Inter Ship
79A 156.975 156.975 Simplex Inter Ship
80A 157.025 157.025 Simplex Inter Ship
81A 157.075 157.075 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
82A 157.125 157.125 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
83 161.775 157.175 Duplex Canadian Coast Guard
83A 157.175 157.175 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Port Operation
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Port Operation
International Channel Frequencies and Names
International Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
1 160.650 156.050 Duplex Marine operator
2 160.700 156.100 Duplex Marine operator
3 160.750 156.150 Duplex Marine operator
4 160.800 156.200 Duplex Marine operator
5 160.850 156.250 Duplex Marine operator
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-ship safety
7 160.950 156.350 Duplex Marine operator
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial (ship-ship)
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater calling channel
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel trafc system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel trafc system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex Bridge to bridge
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel trafc system
15 156.750 156.750 Simplex, 1W Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex, 1W Govt maritime control
18 161.500 156.900 Duplex Port operation
19 161.550 156.950 Duplex Commercial
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex Port operation
21 161.650 157.050 Duplex Port operation
22 161.700 157.100 Duplex Port operation
23 161.750 157.150 Duplex Marine operator
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator
60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine operator
61 160.675 156.075 Duplex Marine operator
62 160.725 156.125 Duplex Marine operator
63 160.775 156.175 Duplex Marine operator
64 160.825 156.225 Duplex Marine operator
65 160.875 156.275 Duplex Marine operator
66 160.925 156.325 Duplex Marine operator
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex Bridge to bridge
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non commercial
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive only Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non commercial
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex, 1W Port operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1W Port operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex Port operation (ship-ship)
78 161.525 156.925 Duplex Port operation
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
79 161.575 156.975 Duplex Port operation
80 161.625 157.025 Duplex Port operation
81 161.675 157.075 Duplex Port operation
82 161.725 157.125 Duplex Port operation
83 161.775 157.175 Duplex Port operation
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine operator
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine operator
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Marine operator
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REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
Basic Radio Guidelines
If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16
(156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Starting
in 2004, if a radio is carried, it must be on and set to channel 16. Whenever
your boat is underway.
If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast
Guard vessel respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you
must respond to the distress call.
Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio.
(This is essentially like making a false urgency call; you may be subject to
nes.)
FCC/Industry Canada Information
Certication: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182
Output Power: 2.5W
Emission: 16K0F3E
Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment may void compliance
with the FCC Rules. Any change or modication must be approved in writing
by PRESIDENT. Changes or modications not approved by PRESIDENT could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Information
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United
States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and
these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the
knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to
insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
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Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modi-
cations, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate
FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
RF Exposure Information
For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user’s face.
The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply
with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Avoid exposing the battery (whether attached to the radio or not) to direct
sunlight, heated cars, or temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above +140°F
(+60°C). Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C) may cause the battery to rupture, fail, or reduce
performance. In case of exposure to the cell contents, wash the affected area
thoroughly, and seek medical attention.
Three Year Limited Warranty
This transceiver has a 3 years warranty for materials and workmanship in its
country of purchase against any manufacturing defect recognized by our technical department. It is recommended to read carefully following conditions and
to respect them in order not to loose it.
• Any repair under warranty will be free of charge and the transport costs for
sending back will be on charge of our company.
• A proof of purchase must compulsorily be added to the transceiver in need
of repair.
• Don’t install your transceiver without having read this instructions manual.
• Our technical department won’t send nor exchange any spare parts as part
of warranty.
Are not covered
• The battery pack.
• Damages caused by accident , shock , inadequate packing or the use of
accessories that are not in conformity.
• Interventions that modied the conformity features, repairs or modications
done by third parties which are not agreed by our company.
• Any opening of the housing cancels the warranty.
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Notes
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SIÈGE SOCIAL / HEAD OFFICE - FRANCE
Route de Sète - BP 100 - 34540 BALARUC
Site internet : http:\\www.president-electronics.com
Email : groupe@president-electronics.com
1373/07-13
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