West Marine VHF580 manual Engine Noise Suppression

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	Problem	Things to Try
		Make sure your GPS receiver is correctly
		connected (see Connecting to a GPS receiver,
	I’m not getting any GPS data	page 35).
	I’m not getting any GPS data	Make sure your GPS receiver is working properly.
	on my display.	Make sure your GPS receiver is working properly.
	on my display.	Make sure that your GPS receiver supports the
		Make sure that your GPS receiver supports the
		NMEA parameters described in NMEA Operation
		on page 35.
		Make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on.
	I’m not getting any hazard	Check to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio
	alerts.	include your current location (see Using FIPS
		codes for weather alerts on page 19).
		Check to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio
		were entered correctly (see Using FIPS codes for
	I’m getting all the hazard	weather alerts on page 19).
	I’m getting all the hazard	Sometimes the Weather Alert Watch may catch
	alerts, not just the ones for	Sometimes the Weather Alert Watch may catch
	alerts, not just the ones for	a hazard alert in the middle of the broadcast and
	my area.	a hazard alert in the middle of the broadcast and
	my area.	miss which FIPS codes are affected. For your safe-
		miss which FIPS codes are affected. For your safe-
		ty, the radio triggers the alert tone and switches to
		the weather channel when this happens.
	I can’t make Group DSC	Make sure the Group MMSI was entered correctly.
	calls.	Make sure the Group MMSI was entered correctly.
	calls.
	Where can I find my radio’s	Look on the right side of the radio (the side with the
	serial number?	microphone cord), behind the mounting bracket.
	The radio won’t let me enter
	my User MMSI. What do I	Contact customer service.
	do?

Engine Noise Suppression

Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. Your radio has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. Your radio’s DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cabling carrying high currents. In severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install a noise suppression kit. Contact the dealer where you purchased the radio for more information.

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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 RadioConnector/Cable Connects to For details, see Parts of the MicrophoneButton 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 WatchScan mode Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch08 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 WatchWeather mode Using the radio in 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 DirectoryCall type What it does When to use it Making DSC CallsChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual CallMaking an automatic distress call Calling a particular group of stations Group CallCalling all stations All-Ships Call DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Canceling an automatic distress callReceiving a DSC call Receive logTest Calls Returning a callMaking Test Calls Test Requesting another station’s position POS Request Position Request and ReplyReceiving Test Calls Enabling automatic test call replyReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position replySending your own position Position Send Disabling automatic channel switching Putting the radio into standbyRenaming 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 Specifications Radio 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 Operation Nmea OutputNmea Input Basic radio guidelines Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?