Uniden America UT607 Owners Manual
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West Marine
VHF 150
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide .......................................................................4
Maritime Radio Services Operation ............................................6
FCC/Industry Canada Information ..............................................2
FCC RF Exposure Information ...................................................6
Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning ..............................................7
Introduction .................................................................................8
Features .....................................................................................8
VHF 150 Controls .....................................................................10
LCD Display..............................................................................13
Owner Manual Conventions .....................................................14
Indicator Sounds.......................................................................14
Batteries ...................................................................................15
Installing the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...............................15
Using the Alkaline Battery Pack .........................................15
Mounting the Charging Cradle..................................................17
To Mount the Cradle on a Counter Top ..............................17
Mounting on a Wall .............................................................17
Attaching the Belt Clip ..............................................................18
Operation — Getting Started ....................................................19
Operation – Setting the Radio Options .....................................19
USA/CAN/INT — UIC Settings .................................................19
Lamp (Backlight) Adjust ............................................................20
Adjusting Display Contrast .......................................................20
Setting Dual or Tri Watch ..........................................................20
Setting the Key Beep ................................................................21
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Setting the Key Lock.................................................................21
Using the Weather Channels ....................................................22
Manually Selecting Emergency Channels ................................23
Storing a Channel in Memory ...................................................23
Adding FIPS Codes ..................................................................24
Changing Channel Names .......................................................25
Restoring Default Names .........................................................26
Operation – Selecting a Channel..............................................26
Operation – Transmitting Power Level .....................................26
Operation – Transmitting ..........................................................27
Using the Triple Watch or Dual Watch Mode ............................28
Using Scan with Triple Watch,Dual Watch, or Weather Alert ...29
Triple Watch and Dual Watch Only ....................................29
Weather Channel Only ......................................................30
Both Watches and Weather Channel .................................30
Troubleshooting ........................................................................31
Specifi cations ...........................................................................33
Care and Maintenance .............................................................34
USA Channel Frequencies .......................................................34
Canadian Channel Frequencies ...............................................35
International Channel Frequencies...........................................37
NOAA Weather Channels and Frequencies .............................40
Three Year West Marine Warranty ...........................................42
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A Quick Start Guide for the VHF150
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Follow these steps to get going!
1.
Rotate VOLUME until the display lights. The Power
On tone sounds. The default display shows channel
16 in the US marine band, a 5 watt level and the label
DISTRESS at the bottom edge.
Press Ÿ or ź to change channels. The marine
2.
channels begin at 01 and continue, in a closed loop,
through 88A.
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To listen to your local NOAA weather channel, press
WX/ALERT. One channel of the 10 available will be
best. Press WX/ALERT to return to marine channels
1 to 88.
To transmit, repeated press 1/2.5/5W to select a pow-
4.
er level. Then, press Ÿ or ź to select a channel.
Press PTT. The display confi rms transmitting at the
5.
bottom of the screen and your power level as well.
To learn about other sections which contain details dealing
with General Setup, Battery Operation and Charging, Menu
Options, Storing Channels, Scanning Channels, and using
the special features of either Triple or DualWatch, consult
the Table of Contents which immediately preceeds these
Quick Start pages.
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Maritime Radio Services Operation
Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequen-
cie that have restricted use in the United States. The channel
assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use
of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation on these frequencies without proper
authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels
that are currently for use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322).
For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC fi eld offi ce (for US users) or Industry Canada (for
Canadian users).
FCC/Industry Canada Information
Certifi cation FCC Part 80 or RSS-182/188
Output Power 5W
Emmision 16K0F3E, 16K0F2D
Transmitter Frequency Range 156.025 to 157.425 MHz
FCC Identifi er AMWUT601
IC Certifi cation Number 513C-UT601D
This device complies with the GMDSS provisions with Part
80 of the FCC Rules, as well as Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment
may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or
modifi cation must be approved in writing by West Marine.
Changes or modifi cations not approved by West Marine
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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What’s Included
AC250
ANT150
AC Adapter
Antenna
VHF150 Radio
RSC250
DC250
BP250LI
Charging Cradle
BT250
Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
DC Adapter
CLIP250
Mounting
Belt Clip
Accessory ID
numbers such as
are provided to help you
order replacements
should that be neccessary.
CLIP250
Alkaline Battery Case
(batteries not included)
Wrist Strap
Hardware
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If any of these items are missing from the box, contact
your West Marine dealer.
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FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96326 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:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifi cations, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the radio, or result in violation of 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.
Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical bodyworn operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations
are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. 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
website at www.fcc.gov
RF exposure, please visit the FCC
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Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning
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This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.
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The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fi re.
•
Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.
•
Do not charge the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery used in
this equipment in any charger other than the one designed
to charge this battery as specifi ed in the owner’s manual.
Using another charger may damage the battery or cause
the Battery Pack to explode.
Lithium Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
Avoid exposing the Lithium Ion battery, attached or unattached to the radio, in direct sunlight, heated cars, or in areas with 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.
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West Marine VHF 150
Introduction
Your West Marine VHF150 represents the latest in marine radio technology in a conveniently sized and rugged package.
It has features you’ll come to count on for day in and day out
use. The product combines size, value, and performance
that makes it a good choice for an all around marine communications radio.
Features
The VHF150 brings the following key features to make marine radio useful and easy:
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Standard Marine channels (1 to 88) for the U.S., Cana-
da, and International waters — let you communicate with
standard marine radio operators.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Weather channels — let you listen to the local
operational channel of the ten available.
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NOAA Weather Alert — provides a siren tone warning of
a serious impending weather event and emergency weather warnings, broadcast by NOAA.
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Emergency CH 16 (Coast Guard/Distress Hailing) and
CH9 (Calling/Hail Secondary) operation
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Memory Scan — lets you store a channel (frequency) into
memory for scanning at another time using Dual or Triple
Watch or the standard Scan feature.
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Triple and DualWatch Operation — In TripleWatch operation, the radio monitors the current channel, then the
Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing channels 16 and 9 in order.
In DualWatch, the radio monitors the channel in use (standard or weather) then channel 16 in that order.
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Transmitter Power Level Select — lets you select an output power settings of 1, 2.5, and 5 watts except for certain
restricted channels.
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Channel Select Keys — let you easily navigate up and
down the frequency list to the desired channel. They also
let you quickly choose all desired Radio Menu options.
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Submersible — The radio is JIS7 compliant. This means it
remains watertight if submerged in 1 meter of water for 30
minutes.
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Battery Power Level Display and Tone — clearly indicates fi ve levels of battery power. Sounds an alert tone
when battery power reaches a level before complete failure to operate.
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Battery Save — during specifi c transmit, receive, and
weather alert operations, the radio powers down to extend
battery life.
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Key Lock ON/OFF — lets you enable a keypad
lock to prevent accidental changes while powered on.
The feature becomes unlocked when powered off and on
again. You can also quickly disable the feature by pressing
and holding down this key.
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VHF 150 Controls
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1. Antenna — Removable, and fl exible for convenience.
Watertight connector for reliability.
2. Watertight Ext. Speaker/Mic Jack — Unscrew the cap
and insert an approved mic/speaker to maintain submersability.
3. Volume-Power ON/OFF Control - Rotate to turn on pow-
er and set volume to a comfortable listening level.
4. Squelch Control — Rotate clockwise until the signal is
heard but not the noise.
5. Wrist Strap Anchor — Thread and loop the supplied
wrist strap to conveniently carry the radio.
6. WX/ALERT — Press to change the mode to Weather
Channel reception. Press and hold to activate the Weather
Alert feature.
7. SCAN/MEM — Press to set Memory Channel SCAN on or
off. Press and hold to store the current channel into memory.
8. 1/2.5/5w — Press to select the output power unless fi xed
by regulations.
9. 16/9/TRI — Press to switch immediately to the Coast
Guard/Distress/Hailing channel 16 or the secondary Calling
Hailing channel 9. Press and hold to enable Triple Watch or
Dual Watch monitoring.
10. MENU — Press to display the user-settable menu op-
tions.
11. ENTER — Press to select or store a chosen menu op-
tion.
12.
currently selected channel. Press and hold to change channels rapidly. Press to scroll through Radio Menu options.
13. Belt Clip —Squeeze and attach to your belt for conve-
— Press to select channels above or below your
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nient carrying.
14. PTT — Press to transmit.
15. Light/Lock — Press to activate the Backlight. Press and
hold to lock the Keypad.
16. Battery Connection Area and Battery Recharging
Contacts— Install the supplied Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery being sure to position the pack as shown in the section Batteries. To recharge the installed Lithium Ion battery,
place the VHF150 into the Charger Cradle. The contacts at
the bottom edge of the radio receive the required voltage and
current from the cradle to completely recharge the battery in
about 4 hours.
17. Battery Latch — Lift the latch to remove and replace
Radio Charger Cradle
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the Lithium-Ion battery or to install the Alkaline Battery case.
18. MIC — Speak clearly into the microphone aperture when
transmitting for best results. Position the mic at least 4 inches from your mouth.
19. Front Charging Indicator — Lights when the battery
charges and goes off when charging completes.
20. DC Input Jack — Connect the AC adapter then plug the
adapter into a standard 120/240V AC outlet. The DC adapter
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connects to a vessel’s 12V socket and this jack.
21. Charging Latch — Holds the radio in place when you
insert it into the cradle.
LCD Display
1 Watt or 2.5 Watts or 5 Watts — indicates present output
power. Not displayed when receiving weather frequencies.
Not displayed for those channels on which transmitting is
prohibited. The initial setting is 5W.
USA or INT or CAN (UIC) — indicates the frequency band in
use for marine operation.
Memory — displayed when the radio displays a channel
stored in memory.
Alert — displays when weather alert is enabled.
Scan — displays when the radio is set to scan mode.
TripleWatch or DualWatch — displayed when either mode
is active.
Locked — displayed when the keypad is locked.
Battery Level Icon — displays one of fi ve different indica-
tors to show the battery power level.
MODE Indicator Line — the bottom of the screen shows the
selected mode such as Standard Marine Channels, Weather,
Dual or Triple Watch, Transmitting, and more. For full details,
refer to the specifi c section of the manual.
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CHANNEL — shows the currently selected channel number
(1 to 88
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Owner Manual Conventions
To indicate a key, button, knob or other physical control, we
print the label in BOLD UPPER CASE. To indicate an LCD
(display) label, option, or selection, we use UPPER or Lower
Case italic labels such as MENU, 5 Seconds, etc.
You will also occasionally see an option labeled as (default).
This means that the option is set in the manner indicated at
the factory and is the setting when you fi rst apply power. If
you choose not to alter it, the default is the setting used by
the radio.
Indicator Sounds
The radio sounds several tones designed to convey important information. Become familiar with them to use the radio
more effectively.
Power On — a rising tone sounds to confi rm that power is
applied.
Keypad Touch Single Tone — sounds to confi rm you have
pressed a single key
Keypad Touch Double Tone — sounds to confi rm you
pressed and held down a key for 2 seconds.
Error Tone — sounds to indicate an invalid key press or operation.
PTT Error Tone — sounds to indicate an invalid press of the
PTT switch.
WX ALERT Tone — a rising and falling tone sounds when a
weather alert is received and decoded.
TX Time Out Tone — sounds when your continuous trans-
mitting time exceeds 5 minutes.
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