Garmin VHF 725e manual

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

© 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E 151 st Str eet, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. T el. 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax. 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Eur ope) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9AQ U.K. T el. 011-44-1794-519944 Fax. 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp. 3r d Floor , No. 1, Lane[...]

i INTRODUCTION About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN VHF 725e. 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 725e Featur es section g[...]

ii INTRODUCTION Compliance Statements CE COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT This device complies with the essential requirements of CE for meeting standards EN301-178 and EN 300-828. W ARNING! This transmitter will operate on frequencies (channels) that have restricted use. Use of International, U.S., and Canadian Bands presents frequencies that have restricte[...]

iii INTRODUCTION W ar nings and Precautions RADIO LICENSES The VHF 725e user accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transmitter . In many instances, you must have a current radio station license befor e using this transceiver . It my be unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire thr oug[...]

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

1 GETTING STARTED T able of Contents SECTION ONE Introduction Packing List....................................................................i Regulatory Agency Compliance Statement........................ii Cautions.....................................................................iii-iv SECTION TWO Getting Started Unit Description.............[...]

2 GETTING STARTED Unit Description Flexible Antenna LCD Display Scr een Scan Key Memory Key Channel Band Selection Key +/- V olume Control Keys UP/DOWN Arr ow Channel Selection Keys Micr ophone Speaker Squelch Key Pr ess T o T alk (PTT) Key Hi/Low Power -Lock Key T ri-W atch - Channel 16 Key Power/Backlighting Key Call Programming/ Call Key Battery[...]

3 GETTING STARTED Unit Description The VHF 725e is a 5 watt marine VHF communications transceiver in a convenient handheld package. A keypad located on the front of the unit provides one- hand control of communication featur es. The knobless design allows push-button Squelch and V olume adjust- ment. A single button press provides a manual Squelch [...]

4 GETTING STARTED Keys & Function Displays 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 acknowledge by emitting a single beep confir - mation tone. Some keys have dual functions and those keys on the front of the unit ar e illuminated when the display back[...]

5 GETTING STARTED Keys & Function Displays Memory Key Memory Key - Pressing this key after selecting a channel places that channel into the scanning memory . Pressing this key when a channel is stored in memory (as indicated by the MEM icon on the display) will remove the channel from memory . A maximum of ten channels can be stored in memory .[...]

6 GETTING STARTED Keys & Function Displays Squelch Key - This key breaks the squelch (unmutes the audio) when pressed and held. It is also sed 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 sque[...]

7 GETTING STARTED Keys & Function Displays The VHF 725e 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 p[...]

8 GETTING STARTED Lock Indicator - This indicator is displayed when the Lock feature is active. Battery Level Indicator - This battery shaped icon displays information about battery capacity in 25% increments. This indicator is always active. Squelch Indicator - This display appears whenever the SQ , squelch key is presses for either squelch overri[...]

9 GETTING STARTED 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 - This display pr ovides indica- tion that the Scan feature is active. Receive (RX) Indicator - This indicator provides notice that a signal i[...]

10 GETTING STARTED Important Infor mation for First Time Users About Operating a Marine Radio If you are a first time user of a marine radio, you should be awar e of methods for operating your GARMIN VHF 725e. International VHF Radio communication is governed by the International T elecommunications Union. (ITU). Rules and Regulations for use of In[...]

11 GETTING STARTED Maritime Radio Ser vices Operation The four groups 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 15 programmed-in Marina Channels and 57 programmed-in Private channels on the International Band. Some of these are receive (list[...]

12 GETTING STARTED Here is a gr ouping 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, movement and safety of vessels in or near ports, locks or water[...]

13 GETTING STARTED Maritime Radio Ser vices Operation Channel 13: Navigation - used by any vessel for safety communica- tions regarding the maneuvering of vessels or directing 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 be[...]

14 GETTING STARTED Maritime Radio Ser vices Operation Private Channels: These are channels that require special registration to use and must be programmed into the International Channel Band by your radio dealer . Contact your radio dealer to determine availability of programming and private channels. A list of these channels is contained in the VH[...]

15 GETTING STARTED Antenna & Batter y Installation Installing the Antenna The antenna is an essential part of your VHF 725e 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 in[...]

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 on the D-ring on the base of the Battery Pack and use it or a coin inserted in the screw slot to turn the screw and remove the bat[...]

17 GETTING STARTED Setting the Squelch Threshold 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 International counterpart is a duplex channel (transmitting on one frequency while receiving on another .[...]

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 ri-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 resum[...]

20 GETTING STARTED Programming Call Channels NOTE: If you enter channel 16 into memory for the Scan Mode, it will not have the priority it receives in the T ri-Watch Mode. Programming Call Channels The Call channel is simply a channel that has been selected from the list of channels for each band (USA/Canadian/International) and reserved for easy a[...]

21 GETTING STARTED Receiving and T ransmitting Receiving and T ransmitting Whenever the VHF 725e is powered-up (On) it is in the receiving mode. If the unit is monitoring a channel that is broadcasting, you will hear that transmission. It is possible to monitor any channel on any band, but transmis- sion on some channels is not allowed. Many are re[...]

22 GETTING STARTED 6 . Press the SCAN key to monitor the selected channels. (Figure 10) 7. Press the 16 key once if you want to monitor the emergency channel (16). (Figure 1 1) 8 . Press the CALL key if you want to monitor the programmed Call channel. 9. Press and hold the 16 key if you want to activate the TRI-W A TCH feature in order to monitor t[...]

23 GETTING STARTED T ransmit Display Pr ess and Hold While T ransmitting 4. Press and hold the PTT (Press T o T alk) key and begin your transmission. The TX symbol will appear on the LCD display . (Figure 12) 5. Speak directly into the microphone on the front of the unit (see page 2) and hold the unit vertically 1 to 2 inches from your mouth. NOTE:[...]

24 GETTING STARTED Backlighting & Key lock Features Backlighting the LCD Display and Keypad The backlighting featur e is used to improve readability of the LCD display and keypad in dim light. 1. Press and release the PWR key after the unit has powered on. The display and keypad will be illuminated for 5 seconds after the last key press before [...]

25 Accessories & Installation APPENDIX A Standard Accessories & Replacement Components (Included with the VHF 725e) Antenna......................................... Part Number: 700-00010-00 NiCad Battery Pack Kit (Includes Battery Pack and Charger & Charging Stand .) ...................................................... Part Number: 0[...]

26 Optional Accessories APPENDIX A Optional Accessories Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack, (50% more capacity than the NiCad Pack) .......................................... Part Number: 010-10245-00 Spare NiCad Battery Pack...................... Part Number: 010-10189-00 VHF 725e Soft Carry Holster ............ . . ... Part Number: 01[...]

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 Channel Spacing: 25kHz Receiver: Selectivity: Adjacent channel selec[...]

28 Channel Number F r 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 Yes Y es 03A 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops,[...]

29 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 65 156.275 160.875 Port Ops. No Y es 65A 65A 156.275 156.325 Port Ops. No Ye s 66 156.325 160.925 Port Ops. Y es Y es 66A 156.325 156.325 Port Ops. 1 watt Only Y es 66A 156.325 156.325 Port Ops. Y es Y es 67 67 67 1[...]

30 Maintenance & T roubleshooting Storage: Store the VHF 725e in a cool, dry location when not used for prolonged periods. When stored for mor e than six months, remove alkaline batteries to prevent leakage from expended cells. While the GARMIN VHF 725e is designed to withstand immersion in water (with or without the battery pack in place) it s[...]

31 APPENDIX D If Using The Optional NiCad* Battery Pack: Fully charge the battery pack before its first use. The battery pack requires 12 hours for a full char ge and should not be charged in excess of this time period.. Charge only with the VHF 725e Charging Unit provided with the NiCad Battery Pack. Partially discharging a nickel- cadmium battery[...]

32 Maintenance & T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit does not come ON Batteries ar e exhausted. Replace 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 . Incr ease volume[...]

33 APPENDIX E Messages Messages The VHF 725e responds 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 725e features. Audio Messages Confirmation T ones - These tones, consisting of a single “Beep”, are audible whenever you press a k[...]

34 Glossar y Glossary of Radio T er minology and Abbreviations Canadian Channels: Channel designations as defined and regulated by Industry Canada, (RIC), Marine Communications & T raf fic Services. Duplex: T ransmit and receive on different frequencies. FM: Frequency Modulation International Channels: Channel designations as defined for use in[...]

35 APPENDIX G A Accessories............................25 Antenna Installation..............15 B Backlighting..........................24 Battery Pack Installation............15 Belt Clip................................25 C Call Channel Programming.......20 Calling Channel....................13 Cautions............................iv , v Channel Def[...]

36 LIMITED W ARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for three 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 parts or labor . The custom[...]

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