West Marine VHF200 manual Weather Mode Display

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Fig. 11a: Weather Mode Display

Fig. 11b: Marine Mode Display

11. Weather Mode

Virtually all areas of the US and many areas around the world are covered by VHF weather reports on one of 10 chan- nels. These reports provide current condi- tions, forecasts, and warnings of danger- ous weather 24 hours per day.

Press and release the WX/ALERT key to toggle between Weather and Marine Modes. In Weather Mode the Radio Status Display will show WX MODE for three seconds and the WX indicator will be shown. (Fig. 11a) When switching back to Marine Mode, the Radio Status Display will show USA MODE or INT MODE or CAN MODE for three sec- onds. (Fig. 11b)

While in Weather Mode, use the or keys to select from ten weather channels. Most areas of the US are covered by Weather Channels 01, 02, and 03. The Radio Status Display will verify which channel you’ve selected (WEATHER1) as you change channels.

If you press the 16/9/TRI key while in weather Mode, the radio will change from the current weather channel to Channel 16, then to Channel 9, and then back to the weather channel. The WX indicator will flash, indicating that you are still in weather Mode, while listening to Channels 16 and 9.

While in Weather Mode, the MEM, UIC, SCAN, H/L keys will not work. If they are pressed , the radio will sound an error tone.

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Contents VHF200 VHF Radio Service WelcomeRadio Licenses Adjusting the Volume LCD DescriptionTurning the Radio On Changing Channels Receive ModeChanging Between USA, International, and Canadian Modes Channel DescriptionsTransmitting a Signal Adjusting the SquelchTransmission Ended Display Selecting the Transmit PowerMedium Power Display Battery Level DisplayWeather Mode Display Weather ModeNormal Channel Display Weather AlertChannel 16, Distress Display 13 /9 OperationScanning Channels Triple WatchMemory Scan Mode Priority Scan ModeEntering and removing chan- nels from memory Scan key Step On Display Step ModeRestore Factory Settings Factory SettingsKeypad Lock Time out Transmit Setting Battery Options for the VHF200Display Back-Light BT200 Alkaline Battery Pack MaintenanceCharging the BP200 Use of the Optional RSC200Troubleshooting Guide Rx Freq Tx Freq Status Name Full Name USA Mode Frequency ChartInternational Mode Frequency Chart Canadian Mode Frequency Chart Channel No MHz Name WX Frequency ChartAccessories West Marine VHF 200 Radio SpecificationsOptional Rapid Smart Charger Page Mayday for Distress Communications Emergency CommunicationsBoat to Boat Calls Pan Pan for Urgency MessagesThree-Year Limited Warranty