What You Need
Your Humminbird VHF radio requires the connection of a VHF marine band antenna. These antennas are readily available through marine distributors and come in a variety of shapes, materials, and mounting types.
A high Quality antenna will maximize your transmit range and reception clarity, and compliment your Humminbird VHF radio.
You can use your Humminbird VHF radio with any other quality marine band antenna . If you intend to use a previously installed antenna, check it before installing your radio to make sure all connections are tight and free of corrosion.
Note: Do not operate the Humminbird VHF radio without an antenna, or with a “CB” antenna. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Humminbird is not responsible for damages caused by operation without an antenna or with an inappropriate antenna.
In addition to the antenna options listed previously, Humminbird offers the following optional accessory for your VHF radio.
Accessory | Part No. | Use | |
Speaker adapter |
| Allows |
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Cable |
| connection of | |
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| External speaker | |
For more information on these accessories, contact your local Humminbird dealer or call our toll- free Customer Support Hotline.
OBTAINING APPROPRIATE LICENSES
Before operating your Humminbird VHF radio, you must apply for the appropriate licenses. For your convenience, the product box includes license applications that you can fill out and mail as instructed on each application.
Ship Station License
Any craft equipped with a VHF/FM transceiver (such as your Humminbird VHF radio) is considered a Ship Station, and must carry a current Ship Station License. It is unlawful to operate an unlicensed Ship Station. Your license will state the call sign, which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.
Be sure to complete and mail the Ship Radiotelephone License application (FCC Form 506A), provided with your Humminbird VHF radio. You may obtain an interim Ship’s Stations license by appearing in person at your local FCC Field Office.
Operator’s License
In the U.S., you may need to apply for a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, or higher grade license, before operating your Humminbird VHF radio. (The operator’s license is not required for voluntary equipped vessels on domestic voyages. To apply, complete and mail FCC Form 753, provided with your Humminbird VHF radio. An interim permit is automatically granted upon submission of the application. Other countries may have specific licensing requirements.