Humminbird VHF5 Basic Operation, Turning the Unit ON/OFF, Selecting a Band, Selecting a Channel

BASIC OPERATION

The MEMO/M.PRG, SCAN/DUAL, BAND/HI/LO, and LIGHT/LOCK buttons are dual-function buttons. The primary function is printed above, and secondary function is printed below.

TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF

Rotate the PWR/VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, rotate the knob counter-clockwise until it clicks.

SELECTING A BAND

Three bands are available on the VHF5 - USA, International and Weather. The USA band are frequencies for use in US boundaries. The International band are frequencies for use outside US boundaries. The Weather band monitors NOAA/Canada weather broadcasts. To switch between bands, press the BAND/HI/LO button until the desired band is reached. The band in use is indicated on the LCD by USA, INT or WX. When tuned to the WX band and the active weather channel for your area, the VHF5 will sound NOAA Weather Alert tones as they are received. Note: The VHF5 will sound NOAA Weather Alert tones even when the volume is turned down. You must turn volume up to hear specific weather alerts for your area.

SELECTING A CHANNEL

Select the appropriate band - USA, International or Weather. Once the band is selected, rotate the CHL/SQL knob either clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll through the available channels. Note: Not all channel numbers are available in all bands. Certain channels are receive only, while others transmit and receive on different frequencies (not duplex channels). Additionally, several chan- nels broadcast on LOW power only. See Table of Marine Channels for detail.

TRANSMITTING A CALL

The PTT (Push-To-Talk) button is located on the side of the VHF5. Before transmitting, make sure the channel is not a “receive-only” channel. To transmit a message press and hold the PTT button. Talk clearly into the speaker/microphone area of the radio. When finished, release the PTT button. During a transmission, TX appears on the LCD. Note: while transmitting a message, the radio can not receive a call.

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