Garmin VHF 725 Tri-Watch, Indicator

The VHF 725 LCD Display Screen gives indication of channels being monitored, battery power level, volume level, and the status of all unit features.

Channel Number Indicator - This large numeral display indicates the selected operating channel or the squelch threshold setting when the squelch key is pressed. This indicator is always active.

Channel Band Indicator - This display provides indication of the regular channel band selected, U.S.A., International, or Canadian.

Weather (WX) Channel Indicator - This display provides indication that a weather channel is currently being monitored.

Memory Channel Indicator - This display, in conjunction with the Channel Number Indicator, indicates that the channel number displayed has been entered into the unit memory for selection when the scan feature is active.

Tri-Watch Indicator - This display appears along with the Emergency (16) and Call (9) Channel indicators to give notification that the Tri-Watch (three channel monitoring) feature is active.

GETTING

STARTED

Keys &

Function

Displays

Channel Number Indicator

Channel Band Indicator

Weather Channel Indicator

Memory Channel Indicator

Tri-Watch Indicator

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Contents

Page Page INTRODUCTION About This Manual Getting Started Reference FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT IMPORTANT WARNING CAUTIONS GETTING STARTED Table of Contents SECTION ONE Description Page Keys & Displays NOTE: Volume Increase and Volume Decrease Keys Scan Key U/I/C Frequency Bands Key PTT Key GETTING STARTED Squelch Key UP/ DOWN H/L Power Key Tri-Watch Indicator Lock Indicator Squelch Indicator Low Battery Indicator Volume Level Indicator Hi/Low Power Indicators - These displays indicate the transmitter power level Scan Indicator Scan Transmit Important Information for First Time Users About Operating a Marine Radio Page Here is a grouping of the channels and a brief description of their use Channel 6: Channels 9, 68, 69, 71, 72, 78: non-Commercial(Boat Operations) Channel 16: Channel 17: Channel 22: Channels WX1, through WX10: Installing the Antenna Installing the Battery Pack Selecting a Channel Setting the Squelch Threshold Adjusting the Volume Scanning Channels Tri-Watch Monitoring Weather Channels Weather Alert Receiving and Transmitting U/I/C SCAN To transmit on the VHF 725: PTT Backlighting the LCD Display & Keypad Using the Key Lock Feature Standard Accessories & Replacement Components Optional Accessories APPENDIX B Specifications Physical: Transceiver: APPENDIX C VHF Channel List Page APPENDIX D Maintenance Troubleshooting Storage: Cleaning: Service and Repairs: Troubleshooting Guide Messages Glossary of Radio Terminology and Abbreviations APPENDIX G Index LIMITED WARRANTY