Humminbird VHF55S - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VHF55S Introduction 3
How VHF Works 3
Parts Supplied 4
Optional Accessories 4
What's On the Display 5
VHF55S Controls 6
Features Overview 7
Before Using Your VHF55S 8
1. Installing the alkaline batteries or charging and installing the Ni-MH battery pack .......... 8
2. Attaching the antenna............................................................................................................ 10
3. Attaching the belt clip (optional) .......................................................................................... 10
Using Your VHF55S 11
1. Turning the power on/off ...................................................................................................... 11
2. Adjusting squelch .................................................................................................................. 11
3. Selecting the U.S./International/Canadian band ................................................................ 12
4. Transmitting and receiving .................................................................................................... 12
5. Accessing the 16/9 priority channels .................................................................................. 12
6. Selecting a channel................................................................................................................ 12
7. Selecting high/low power...................................................................................................... 13
8. Locking the keypad ................................................................................................................ 13
9. Selecting a weather channel ................................................................................................ 13
10. Adding channels to memory .............................................................................................. 14
11. Scanning .............................................................................................................................. 14
12. Accessing channels saved to memory .............................................................................. 15
13. Using the monitor modes.................................................................................................... 15
14. Resetting the radio .............................................................................................................. 16
Maintenance 17
Troubleshooting 17
VHF55S Doesn't Power Up 17
Radio 3-Year Limited Warranty 17
Ni-MH Battery 1-Year Limited Warranty 18
Humminbird® Service Policy 19
Returning Your Unit for Service 19
Specifications 21
Marine Channels 22
Contact Humminbird® 29
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