Garmin VHF 725 manual 9

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Description

The VHF 725 is a 5 watt marine VHF communications transceiver in a convenient handheld package.

A keypad located on the front of the unit provides one- hand control of communication features. The knobless design allows push-button Squelch and Volume adjustment. A single button press provides a manual Squelch Override function. Tri-Watch monitoring mode allows simultaneous monitoring of emergency channel (16), calling channel (9) and a channel selected by the user. The channel 16/9 key allows you to toggle between emergency and calling channels.

A 1” high by 1-3/8” wide LCD display provides indication of all features and functions of the VHF 725. The scan feature allows the operator to select up to 10 channels for continuous monitoring in any combination of U.S.A., Canadian, and International bands.

The weather channel key toggles between regular channels and weather channels. It enables the weather alert mode when pressed and held for more than one second. The high/low key toggles the transmitter power level from between five watts and one watt. When held for more than one second, it locks and unlocks the “Key Lock” function to prevent inadvertent changing of unit settings and modes.

The power key turns the unit off and on and, when pressed briefly after the unit is powered on, enables the display backlighting feature and illuminates the keys on the front of the unit. The weather/regular channel key enables or disables the weather alert function.

Small size and light weight characterize the portability of the GARMIN VHF 725.

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