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Garmin VHF 720 Owner's Manual & Reference
Summary of VHF 720
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Marine radio marine radio owner’s manual & reference guide vhf 720 vhf 720
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Fcc compliance statement © 1999 garmin corporation garmin international, inc. 1200 e 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062 usa tel. 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1-20 fax. 913-397-8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9aq uk tel. 011-44-1794-519944 fax....
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I introduction about this manual thank you for choosing the garmin vhf 720. To 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 three sections for your convenience: the intro...
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Ii introduction fcc compliance statement fcc compliance statement this device meets requirements for parts 2, 15, and 80 of the fcc regulations. It has been tested for compliance with all necessary fcc standards. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the followi...
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Iii introduction warnings and precautions important! The telecommunications act of 1996, effective february 8, 1996, provides the fcc discretion to eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. At the present time, you do not need an individual license to operate the vhf 720 a...
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Iv introduction warnings and precautions important! Read all instructions carefully and completely before using the vhf 720 marine radio. This device is intended only as an aid to boating safety and navigation. The performance of the vhf 720 can be affected by many factors including environ- mental ...
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1 getting started table of contents section one introduction packing list....................................................................I fcc compliance statement...................................................Ii cautions.....................................................................Ii...
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2 getting started vol vol usa usa low low 9 16 9 16 tri tri rx scan ch ch me m u/i/c wx /ch 16/9 pwr unit description flexible antenna lcd display screen scan key memory key channel band selection key +/- volume control keys up/down arrow channel selection keys microphone speaker squelch key press t...
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3 getting started unit description the vhf 720 is a 3 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 features. The knobless design allows push-button squelch and volume adjustment. A s...
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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 acknowl- edge by emitting a single beep confirmation tone. Some keys have dual functions. Power/backlighting key - this key t...
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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 maxim...
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6 getting started keys & function displays squelch key - this key breaks the squelch (unmutes the audio) when pressed and held. It is also used 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 ...
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7 getting started keys & function displays the vhf 720 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 squelc...
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8 getting started weather alert indicator - this display gives indication that the weather alert function has been activated. The display will flash whenever a weather alert tone is received. Lock indicator - this indicator is displayed when the lock feature is active. Battery level indicator - this...
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9 getting started volume level indicator - this band of gradually rising bars provides an indication of the volume setting. This indicator is always active. Hi/low power indicators - these displays indicate the transmitter power level. Note: some channels only permit transmission on low while others...
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10 getting started important information for first time users about operating a marine radio if you are a first time user of a marine radio, you should be aware of methods for operating your garmin vhf 720. Although, as explained on page iii, a federal communication commission (fcc) license is no lo...
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11 getting started maritime radio services 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 the weather band of 10 channels. Some of these are receive (listen) only, such a...
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12 getting started here is a grouping 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, move- ment and...
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13 getting started maritime radio services 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 cha...
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14 getting started maritime radio services operation channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, 87: marine operator - can be used by any vessel to place a telephone call to any place in the world or to a vessel outside their transmitting range. Used between vessels and public coast stations. You must ...
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15 getting started antenna & battery installation installing the antenna the antenna is an essential part of your vhf 720 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 eff...
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16 getting started 4. Slide the battery tray into the battery cavity in the base of the unit until the locking screw contacts the threaded hole in the base of the unit. (figure 3) 5. Lift up the d-ring on the screw in the battery tray and use it or a coin to screw in the tray until snug. Press the d...
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17 getting started setting the squelch threshold note: you 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 interna tional counterpart is a duplex channel (transmitting...
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18 getting started adjusting the volume the volume key may be adjusted using the +/- keys. The volume level is indicated by the band of gradually rising bars on the lcd display. To adjust the volume: 1. Press the + key to increase the volume or the - key to decrease the volume. (figure 6) scanning c...
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19 getting started tri-watch 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 ...
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20 getting started monitoring weather channels note: if you enter channel 16 into memory for the scan mode, it will not have the priority it receives in the tri-watch mode. Monitoring weather channels there are ten weather channels which provide continual broadcasts of area weather information as pr...
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21 getting started receiving and transmitting to activate weather alert: 1. Press and hold the wh/ch-alert key for more than one second to activate this mode. 2. Return to regular use of the radio. You will hear a weather service beep tone and observe the flashing wx alert display when a weather a...
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22 getting started 3. Press the wx/ch key to choose from weather channels or regular channels. (figure 10) 4. Press the u/i/c key to select a channel band. (figure 10) 5. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a channel. (figure 10) 6. Press the mem key when scrolling through the channels to enter u...
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23 getting started figure 11 transmit display press and hold while transmitting 3. Wait until the channel you have selected is free of communications. This is an fcc require- ment! Note: for communications over short distances, press the h/l key until low is displayed on the lcd. This reduces tran...
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24 getting started backlighting & key lock features the fcc prohibits the following communications: o false distress or emergency messages omessages to any boat except in emergencies and radio tests omessages to or from a vessel on land and transmission while on land oobscene, indecent, or profane...
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25 accessories & installation appendix a standard accessories & replacement components (included with the vhf 720) antenna......................................... Part number: 700-00010-00 alkaline battery pack (requires six “aa” cells ) ...................................................... Part n...
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26 optional accessories appendix a optional accessories nicad battery pack kit (u.S. Version - includes charging unit, battery pack and mounting bracket) . ..................................... Part number: 010-10188-00 spare nicad battery pack...................... Part number: 010-10189-00 nimh ba...
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27 specifications appendix b physical: size: 5.5”h x 2.0”w x 1.3”d (14.0 x 5.0 x3.3cm) weight: approximately 12.1 oz (.35kg) temperature range: -4 to +158 degrees f (-20 to + 70 degrees c) transceiver: frequency bands: all u.S., canadian, and international marine channels plus 10 weather channels ch...
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28 vhf channel list appendix c channel number frequency (mhz) type of traffic function usa can int tx rx ship to ship ship to shore 01 01 156.050 160.650 com’l, port ops, vts yes yes 01a 156.050 156.050 com’l, port ops, vts yes yes 02 02 156.100 160.700 port ops yes yes 03 03 156.150 160.750 com’l, ...
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29 vhf channel list appendix c channel number frequency (mhz) type of traffic function usa can int tx rx ship to ship ship to shore 63 156.175 160.775 - - - 63a 156.175 156.175 - - - 64 64 156.225 160.825 - - - 64a 64a 156.225 156.225 - - - 65 156.275 160.875 port ops. No yes 65a 65a 156.275 156.325...
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30 maintenance & troubleshooting appendix d storage: store the vhf 720 in a cool, dry location when not used for prolonged periods. When stored for more than six months, remove alkaline batteries to prevent leakage from expended cells. While the garmin vhf 720 is designed to withstand immersion in w...
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31 maintenance & troubleshooting appendix d when using the nicad or nimh battery pack*: fully charge the battery pack before its first use. The battery pack requires 12 hours for a full charge and should not be charged in excess of this time period.. Charge only with the vhf 720 charging unit provid...
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32 maintenance & troubleshooting appendix d troubleshooting guide symptom probable cause remedy unit does not come on batteries are exhausted. Recharge batteries no sound from speaker squelch threshold level too set to a lower high. Threshold point. No channel broadcast is move to another being rece...
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33 messages appendix e messages the vhf 720 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 720 features. Audio messages confirmation tones- these tones, consisting of a single ...
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34 glossary appendix f glossary of radio terminology and abbreviations canadian channels: channel designations as defined by the international telecommunications service, (its). Duplex: transmit and receive on different frequencies. Fm:frequency modulation international channels:channel designations...
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35 index appendix g a accessories............................25 antenna installation..............15 b backlighting..........................24 battery installation................15 battery pack....................15, 26 belt clip................................25 c calling channel....................
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36 warranty appendix h limited warranty 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...
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Warnings and precautions © 1999 garmin corporation garmin international, inc. 1200 e 151 st street, olathe, ks 66062 usa garmin (europe) ltd., unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park indus- trial estate, romsey, so51, 9aq uk garmin (asia) corp., 3f, no. 1, lane 45, pao hsing road, hsin road, hsin tien, t...