Garmin VHF 315 SERIES Quick Start Manual

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Â *LatitudeÃ *LongitudeÄ *TimeÅ **Speed over ground (SOG) or course over ground (COG)Æ Soft-key functions change depending on your current activityÇ Working channel*The latitude, longitude, and time appear when the radio has a GPS signalacquired. You can enter data manually when the radio does not have a GPSsignal.** The SOG and COG appear when the radio has a GPS signal acquired, and theoption is enabled in the menu.System Status IconsIcon StatusReceiving an incoming signalTransmittingTransmitting at 25 WTransmitting at 1 WSaved channelLocal receiver mode, often used in areas with radio frequency interference (harbors)ATIS enabledPosition tracking enabledAuto channel changing disabledIncoming or missed DSC callIcon StatusWeather alertGPS signal acquiredBasic OperationTurning On and Off the DeviceHold PWR.Adjusting the Volume1 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 LevelYou can adjust the sensitivity level of the squelch to filter out background noise.When you increase the squelch level, you hear fewer weak background signalswhen 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 BandYou 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.Quick Start Manual 3