Basic Operation - Garmin VHF 315 Serie Guia De Inicio Rapido

*Latitude
*Longitude
*Time
**Speed over ground (SOG) or course over ground (COG)
Soft-key functions change depending on your current activity
Working channel
*The latitude, longitude, and time appear when the radio has a GPS signal
acquired. You can enter data manually when the radio does not have a GPS
signal.
** The SOG and COG appear when the radio has a GPS signal acquired, and the
option is enabled in the menu.
System Status Icons
Icon Status
Receiving an incoming signal
Transmitting
Transmitting at 25 W
Transmitting at 1 W
Saved channel
Local receiver mode, often used in areas with radio frequency interference (harbors)
ATIS enabled
Position tracking enabled
Auto channel changing disabled
Incoming or missed DSC call
Quick Start Manual
Icon Status
Weather alert
GPS signal acquired

Basic Operation

Turning On and Off the Device
Hold PWR.
Adjusting the Volume
1
Set the squelch level to MIN before you adjust the volume (optional).
2
Select VOL/SQ twice.
VOLUME appears on the screen.
3
Turn the dial to increase or decrease the volume.
Adjusting the Squelch Level
You can adjust the sensitivity level of the squelch to filter out background noise.
When you increase the squelch level, you hear fewer weak background signals
when you are receiving.
1
Select VOL/SQ.
SQUELCH appears on the screen.
2
Turn the dial counter-clockwise until you hear audio.
3
Turn the dial clockwise until there is no background noise.
Selecting the Frequency Band
You can switch between the USA, International, or Canadian frequency bands.
NOTE: Not all frequency bands are available on all device models.
1
Select MENU > CHANNEL > FREQUENCY BAND.
2
Select a frequency band.
3