1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax. 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K. Tel. 011-44-1794-519944 Fax. 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp. 3rd Floor, No. 1, Lane 45 Pao Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel. 011-886-02-2917-4107 Fax. 011-886-02-2917-1758 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN Coroporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products. Website address: GARMIN is a registered trademark and VHF 725e is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation. Such trademarks may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN. November 1999 Part Number 190-00163-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTIO. About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN VHF 725e. To get the most from your new VHF marine radio, take time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into three sections for your convenience: The Introduction to the VHF 725e Features section gives you an overview of the unit’s functional features. The Getting Started section gets you started on using the VHF 725e for basic radio uses. The Appendix section contains reference information on items such as accessories, a channel list, a troubleshooting guide, and the index. Before getting started, check to be certain that your VHF 725e package includes the following items. If you are missing anything, please contact your dealer immediately. Standard Package: oVHF 725e Unit Owner’s Manual oLanyard . Antenna (SMA oBelt Clip Connector) oNiCad Battery Pack . Charging Unit oCharging Stand/Mounting . Alkaline Battery tray Bracket Refer to Section 3, Appendix A, for a list of optional accessories available from your GARMIN Dealer. INTRODUCTIO. Compliance Statements CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with the essential requirements of CE for meeting standards EN301-178 and EN 300-828. WARNING! This transmitter will operate on frequencies (channels) that have restricted use. Use of International, U.S., and Canadian Bands presents frequencies that have restricted use. Operation on these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly prohibited. In the United States Band, for example, the channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard. For frequencies (channels) that are currently for use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. INTRODUCTIO. Warnings and Precautions RADIO LICENSES The VHF 725e user accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transmitter. In many instances, you must have a current radio station license before using this transceiver. It my be unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship Radiophone license application. A government issued radio station license is issued with the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio communication purposes. OPERATOR’S LICENSE A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often acquired by radio operators of small watercraft when the radio is not required for safety purposes. This permit must be posted aboard the craft or kept by the licensed operator. Only a licensed operator may operate a marine radio (transceiver). Others may talk over a transceiver if the operator begins, supervises and ends the transmission. IMPORTANT! GARMIN strongly recommends obtaining a marine radio user’s guide appropriate for the geographical location of intended use. Read and follow instructions for proper use of your marine radio. Improper usage can result in fines levied on mariners by regulatory agencies. INTRODUCTIO. Warnings and Precautions IMPORTANT! Read all instructions carefully and completely before using the VHF 725e Marine Radio. This device is intended only as an aid to boating safety and navigation. The performance of the VHF 72...