West Marine VHF580 manual Putting the radio into standby, Disabling automatic channel switching

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enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press ENT-1W/25W.

4.The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to confirm. If you want to transmit your position to the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the transmission, select Cancel.

5.The radio transmits your MMSI number, your longitude, and your latitude to the other station.

Putting the radio into standby

If you are leaving your radio or do not wish to answer any DSC calls, you can put your radio in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will automatically respond with a message that indicates your radio is currently unattended. Follow the steps below to put your radio in standby:

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1.Display the Call menu.

2.Select Standby to place your radio in standby mode. The radio displays the standby screen, above.

3.To cancel standby and return to the mode your radio was in, press any button.

Disabling automatic channel switching

If you are involved in a bridge-to-bridge call, you may not want the radio to automatically switch channels when it receives a DSC call. In cases like this, you can disable automatic channel switching. If you receive an individual call, the radio will respond with an unattended code, just as if the radio were in Standby.

1.Press and hold CALL-MENUto display the normal menu.

2.Select Setup and then Auto CH SW.

3.Choose Off and press ENT-1W/25W. The radio will not automatically switch channels until you reactivate this feature.

##NOTE: Use this feature with caution. Deactivating automatic switching and then forgetting it can make it hard for you to receive DSC calls.

If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays a message icon. You will be able to review who has called. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 20 non- distress calls it received (see the receive log on page 27).

Renaming Channels

If you discover that a marine radio channel has a different common name in your local area, you can change the name of that channel to make it easier for you to use (see the channel lists beginning on page 41 for the default channel names). To rename a channel, follow the steps below:

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Contents DSC Marine Radio Making a Voice Distress Call Making a Distress CallFaire un appel de détresse vocal Faire un appel de détresseCómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz Cómo hacer una llamada de apuroContents Conventions FeaturesIntroduction Manual overviewWhat’s included Getting StartedButton Press to Press and hold to Parts of the RadioParts of the Microphone Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeButton Press to Press and hold Turning on the Radio Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INTMode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off How It WorksWatch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Normal mode operationMessage Meaning Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Weather Alert Watch Normal mode with Triple and Dual WatchNormal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Scan mode08 10 11 12 13 15 17 Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Using the radio in scan modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch Scan mode with Triple and Dual WatchUsing the radio in weather mode Weather modeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Using Your Radio Using Your RadioChanging the channel Setting the volumeSetting the squelch level Making a voice Mayday callChoosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch Boosting the transmission powerUsing Fips codes for weather alerts Contrast Setting the GPS position manuallyLamp adjust Changing display and sound optionsWhat is an Mmsi number? Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesWhat is DSC? Advanced DSC featuresIndividual or User Mmsi Number Entering Mmsi numbersGroup Mmsi number Using the DirectoryMaking DSC Calls Call type What it does When to use itChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual CallCalling a particular group of stations Group Call Making an automatic distress callCalling all stations All-Ships Call DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Canceling an automatic distress callReceiving a DSC call Receive log Returning a call Test Calls Making Test Calls Test Requesting another station’s position POS Request Position Request and ReplyReceiving Test Calls Enabling automatic test call replyEnabling automatic position reply Receiving a position request Position ReplySending your own position Position Send Putting the radio into standby Disabling automatic channel switchingRenaming Channels ENT-1W/25W Mounting the radio Installing the HardwarePower Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements Connecting the radioGround Wire Color Connecting to a GPS receiverGPS Data External Configuring the GPSConnecting to an External Speaker Connecting to a ChartplotterProblem Things to Try Maintenance and TroubleshootingEngine Noise Suppression Radio Specifications SpecificationsTransmitter Channel name/description Used for Reference TablesChannel descriptions and what they mean ReceiverCh No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display US Marine Channels and FrequenciesCanadian Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display International Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display Types of events Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTEmergency Alert System Same Information Ch No RX Freq Name on displayFFW WFW No Response Event CodeNmea Output Nmea OperationNmea Input Basic radio guidelines Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?