Engine Noise Suppression; Maritime Radio Services Operation; Basic Radio Guidelines - West Marine VHF550 Manual Del Usuario

Regulations and Safety Warnings

Engine Noise Suppression

Interference.from.the.noise.generated.by.the.electrical.systems.of.engines.
is.sometimes.a.problem.with.radios..The.VHF550.has.been.designed.to.be.
essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in
some.installations.it.may.be.necessary.to.take.measures.to.further.reduce.
the effect of noise interference. The VHF550 radio DC battery wires, antenna
lead, and accessory cables should be routed away from the engine and
engine compartment, and from power cabling carrying high currents. In
severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install a noise
suppression.kit..Contact.the.dealer.where.you.purchased.the.radio.for.more.
information.

Maritime radio services operation

Warning! This.transmitter.will.operate.on.channels/frequencies.that.have.
restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include
frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in
Canada, and use in international waters. Operation on these frequencies
without.proper.authorization.is.strictly.forbidden..See.pages.53.through.59.
for.a.list.of.available.channels.and.their.uses..If.you.are.still.not.certain.which.
channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http://
wireless.fcc.gov/marine/).or..contact.the.FCC.Call.Center.at.1-888-CALL-
FCC. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you
should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office (for US
users).or.Industry.Canada.(for.Canadian.users).

Basic radio guidelines

You.should.familiarize.yourself.with.the.rules.on.marine.radios.and.be.
aware.of.which.rules.apply.to.your.boat..Complete.guidelines.for.all.ship.
and marine radio types can be found at the US Coast Guard website under
the.topic.Radio Info for Boaters.(the.direct.link.is.http://www.navcen.uscg.
gov/marcomms/boater.htm)..Here.are.a.few.guidelines.that.affect.nearly.all.
boaters.
• If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on
channel.16.(156.800.MHz).whenever.the.radio.is.not.being.used.to.
communicate. Effective from 2004, if a radio is carried, it must be turned
on.and.set.to.channel.16.whenever.your.vessel.is.underway.
• If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or
Coast.Guard.vessel.respond..If.no.other.station.has.responded.after.5.
minutes, you must respond to the distress call.
•. Do.not.make.false.mayday.or.distress.calls.as.a.prank.or.to.test.your.
radio..(This.is.essentially.like.making.a.false.9-1-1.call;.you.may.be.
subject to fines.)
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