SeaFit V20 Troubleshooting Guide

V20VHF RadioOwner’ ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction ...2Service...

10 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualFig. 12a: Normal Channel DisplayFig. 12c: Weather Alert Display in WeatherMode12. Weather AlertWeather Alert is a sa

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 1113. 16/9 OperationBy pressing the 16/9/TRI key briefly, theradio will change from Channel 16 toChannel 9 and back to

12 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual14. Triple WatchTriple Watch is a handy feature that letsyou monitor a channel of interest to you,yet maintain a wat

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 13Fig. 15c: Memory Channel Scan DisplayFig. 15b: Channel 16 deleted from scan mem.Entering and removing chan-nels from

14 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualFig. 15d: Priority Channel Scan DisplayTo enter Priority Scan Mode, press andhold the SCAN key for two seconds. IfCh

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 15Fig. 16a: Step On DisplayFig. 16b: Step Off Display• Pressing the SQL/UIC key briefly(less than one second) while sc

16 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual17. Keypad LockThere may be times when you don’t wantto inadvertently press a key on the radio’skeypad. In this case

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 17Fig. 19a: TOT Set DisplayBlinking19. Time out TransmitSettingNothing is more disruptive to MarineVHF communications

18 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manualable battery back as well as an BT200alkaline battery tray. For most use, theBP200 battery pack will provide conven-

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 19partment seal.• Keep your battery contacts clean!Wipe frequently. If visible corrosionappears, polish with an emery

2 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the Seafit V20.This product was designed and built forboaters to use in the harsh ma

20 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualUSA Mode Frequency ChartCh. Rx Freq Tx Freq Status Name Full Name1 156.0500 156.0500 Simplex VTS/COML VESSEL TRAFFIC

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 21International Mode Frequency ChartCh. Rx Freq Tx Freq Status Name Full Name1 160.6500 156.0500 Duplex MAR OPER MARIN

22 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualCanadian Mode Frequency ChartCh. Rx Freq Tx Freq Status Name Full Name1 160.6500 156.0500 Duplex MAR OPER MARINE OPE

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 23WX Frequency ChartChannel No. (MHz) NameWX01 162.5500 WEATHER1WX02 162.4000 WEATHER2WX03 162.4750 WEATHER3WX04 162.4

24 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualAccessoriesModel Description Order #SWIV200 Swivel Belt Clip with Button and Mounting Screw 3895638SC200 12 Hr. Std.

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 25Warning: Your Seafit V20 generates RFelectromagnetic energy when transmit-ting. This radio was designed to meet theF

26 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual24. EmergencyCommunicationsOne of the most important reasons tohave a VHF radio on board your boat isso you can make

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 27Pan Pan for UrgencyMessagesSince Mayday calls are only for “graveand imminent danger”, what should yousay if you’re

Three-Year Limited WarrantyIMPORTANT: Evidence of original purchase, such as the original receipt, a cancelled check, or acredit card receipt is requi

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 3Fig. 1: Power On DisplayLCD DisplayMEMShown when channel is in scanmemory (page 14)STEPShown when radio is in STEPmod

4 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualFig. 3a: Receive Display3. Receive Mode When the radio receives a signal, theRadio Status Display will show the mes-s

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 5Fig. 6a: Selecting USA ModeFig. 6b: SelectInternational ModeFig. 6c: SelectCanadian ModeFig. 5: Current Channel, MAR

6 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualFig. 7a: Squelch Level Setting ModeFig. 7b: Squelch Level Changed display7. Adjusting theSquelchThe Squelch Control r

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 7Fig. 9a: High Power Display• When the PTT key is released, theRadio Status Display will show TXEND(Fig. 8b)• You cann

8 Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s ManualFig. 9b: Medium Power DisplayFig. 9c: Low Power DisplayStatus Display will show XMIT HIfor three seconds. (Fig. 9a)•

Seafit V20 Radio Owner’s Manual 9Fig. 11a: Weather Mode DisplayFig. 11b: Marine Mode Display11. Weather ModeVirtually all areas of the US and manyarea