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B&G V60 User Manual

B&G V60
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ENGLISH
V60/V60-B & H60
Fixed Mount VHF &
Wireless Handset
User Guide
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B&G V60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVHF Marine Radio
DSCClass D
DisplayLCD
AIS ReceiverYes
ConnectivityNMEA 0183, NMEA 2000
Power Output25W
Waterproof RatingIPX7
HandsetOptional
Frequency BandsMarine VHF
GPSIntegrated GPS
Frequency Range156.025 MHz - 162.025 MHz
Battery LifeNot applicable
ChannelsInternational, US, Canadian

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

Formal warning about product usage and limitations.

Licensing Information

Details on radio operating license requirements and responsibilities.

Important information

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Statements regarding product compliance with regulations.

EU RF exposure compliance notice for Fixed Mount VHF

Safety notice on RF exposure for the fixed mount VHF.

RF Emissions notice

RF Exposure Compliance Statement for Handset

Safety notice on RF exposure for the wireless handset.

Industry Canada Statement

Compliance statement for products sold in Canada.

DSC (Digital Selective Calling)

ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System)

MMSI and ATIS ID

AIS CLASS-B Safety Warning (V60-B only)

Crucial safety warning for AIS Class-B transceiver usage.

About this manual

General Information

How to display and navigate menus

LCD symbols and meanings

Explanation of icons displayed on the radio screen.

A typical display

Key functions

1. Channel knob / Press to Select

Controls channel selection and menu navigation.

2. VOL / SQL

Adjusts volume and squelch levels.

8. NAV / MOB

10. SCAN/ZOOM- (Radio and wireless handset)

13. DISTRESS (Radio and wireless handset)

Radio menus

Scan

Configures scanning modes and channels.

Watch

Sets up dual and tri watch modes.

Display

Customizes screen information and visibility.

Radio setup

Configures essential radio settings.

DSC SETUP

Configures DSC functionality and related parameters.

AIS SETUP

Configures Automatic Identification System settings.

ALARMS

Manages audible and visual alerts.

WIRELESS HANDSET

Manages pairing and removal of wireless handsets.

My channels

Dual watch

Monitors the current and priority channels.

Display

Backlight

Adjusts screen backlight level.

Sensitivity

Power output

Sets transmission power (High/Low).

GPS

Manual

Allows manual entry of GPS position.

GPS source

COM port

Time

Manages time settings.

DSC/ATIS setup

User MMSI

Enters the unique Marine Mobile Service Identity.

ATIS function (EU country mode only)

Enables ATIS for inland waterways in EU.

Auto switch (channel)

AIS setup

CPA

TCPA

Sets Time to Closest Point of Approach alarm parameters.

CONFIGURE VESSEL DETAILS

Alarms

GPS alert

Alerts for invalid GPS data.

DSC Alarm

Wireless handset

Manages wireless handset connectivity.

Pair a handset

Reset

Restores radio to factory default settings.

DSC call menu

DSC calls

Options for different types of DSC calls.

Distress

Initiates a distress call.

Group

All ships

Track buddy

Contacts

View/Add Contact

Stores and manages individual vessel contacts.

AIS menu

About AIS

Provides an overview of the Automatic Identification System.

AIS transmitter function (V60-B)

AIS information and display

AIS target details

Shows specific information for AIS targets.

T/CPA approach screen

Plotter symbols and meanings

Hailer / Fog Horn / Intercom

Using the Hailer (PA) function

How to use the public address (hailer) function.

Using the Fog Horn

Wireless handset

Using the wireless handset

Operation of the wireless handset.

My channels

Shortcuts

Installation

What's in the box

Lists included items for installation.

Installation options

Selecting a suitable mounting location

Guidance on choosing an optimal installation spot.

Bracket installation

Flush installation

Install the external GPS-500 Antenna (optional)

Connect the radio wiring

Auxiliary port connections

Details on connecting external devices via ports.

Cradle charger (BC-12)

Wiring instructions

Steps for wiring the cradle charger.

First startup configuration

Enter MMSI number

Enters the unique Marine Mobile Service Identity.

ATIS ID (EU country mode only)

Enters the ATIS identification number.

Select a GPS source

Selects the GPS data source (Networked/Internal).

CONFIGURE AIS

Setting up Class-B AIS parameters.

Specifications

PHYSICAL

Physical dimensions and properties.

TRANSMITTER

Transmitter performance specifications.

RECEIVER

Receiver performance specifications.

BUILT-IN GPS RECEIVER

GPS receiver technical details.

AIS-TX (CLASS-B)

AIS transmit specifications.

V60/V60-B WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS

Wireless connectivity specs for the base unit.

HANDSET CRADLE CHARGER (BC-12)

Specifications for the cradle charger.

Channel charts

EU and INTERNATIONAL channel chart

Channel frequencies for EU and international use.

USA channel chart

USA weather channels

NOAA weather channels for the US.

CANADA channel chart

Canada weather channels

Weather channels for Canada.

Dimensional drawings

V60/V60-B fixed mount VHF

Dimensions of the main radio unit.

V60/V60-B hand mic

Dimensions of the handheld microphone.

Handset Cradle Charger (BC-12)

Dimensions of the cradle charger.

H60 wireless handset

Dimensions of the wireless handset.

NMEA 2000 compliant PGN list

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