West Marine 14078562 manual FCC/Industry Canada Information

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Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is essentially like making a false 9-1-1 call; you may be subject to fines.)

FCC/Industry Canada Information

Certification: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182

Output Power: 6W

Emission: 16K0F3E

Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Information

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 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, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate 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.

West Marine VHF160 Radio Owner’s Manual

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Contents VHF155 Say I will be Listening on Channel Speak slowly clearly calmlyFaire un appel de détresse vocal Faire un appel de détresseTable of Contents Introduction FeaturesMaintenance Troubleshooting Regulations and SafetyPage Page What’s Included Getting StartedFront view Parts of the VHF160Back view 16/9/TRI Button Press to Press and hold toCharger Reading the DisplayIcon What it means Display icons and what they meanWatch mode What it does To turn it on/off Mode What it does Use it when you To turn it Want to On/offHow It Works Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Normal Mode OperationNormal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Scan Mode OperationWatch on Using the radio in Scan modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch Memory Channel ScanTriple Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual WatchBoth Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in Scan mode Memory Channel ScanUsing the radio in weather mode Weather ModeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Attaching the Antenna Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the Battery Using the Alkaline Battery TrayPage Mounting the Charger Charging the BatteryAttaching the Belt Clip Important notes on charging the batterySetting the Squelch level Using Your RadioSetting It Up Changing the volumeReading volume and squelch level on battery icon Selecting a channel Using the WX ModeSetting the UIC channel mode USA/CAN/INT Making a TransmissionBoosting the transmission power With the SOS LED Do This For this This state Special FeaturesUsing the Strobe SOS Light/Flashlight Saving Channels to MemoryTurning the key beep on and off Setting Key LockUsing the external speaker/Mic jack Using the Battery Save featurePage Problem Things to Try Maintenance and TroubleshootingCommon Questions Problem Things to Try Receiver SpecificationsGeneral TransmitterPage US Channel Frequencies and Names Channels and Frequencies MHzUS Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian Marine Channels Canadian Channel Frequencies and NamesCanadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name 157.425 Simplex Port Operation International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International Channel Frequencies and NamesInternational Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Channel Weather Channel Frequencies and NamesMaritime Radio Services Operation Regulations and Safety WarningsBasic Radio Guidelines FCC/Industry Canada Information Body-Worn Operation Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Warning Rbrc Information Page What Must I Do To Keep the Warranty in Effect? What Will West Marine Do? How State Law Relates to the Warranty U01UT644ZZZ0