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Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment
The owner’s packet contains manuals for all navigation & communication equipment installed on your boat. Thor-
oughly read and understand these manuals before using these systems for the first time and observe the following:
VHF Radio
• The VHF (Very High Frequency) radio can be used to access weather reports, summon assistance or contact other
vessels as permitted by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
• Contact the FCC for licensing, rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage.
Compass
Depth Finder
Global Positioning System (GPS) (If Equipped)
NOTICE
• Compass accuracy can be affected by many factors.
• Have a qualified technician calibrate your compass. Make sure the technician gives you a
deviation card which shows the corrections to apply in navigational calculations.
• Keep a copy of the deviation card at each helm.
• DO NOT use the depth finder as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat
damage or personal injury.
• When the boat is moving, submerged objects will not be seen until they are already under
the boat.
• Bottom depths may change too quickly to allow time for the boat to react.
• If you suspect shallow water or submerged objects, run the boat at very slow speeds.
WARNING!
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• The GPS system should not be relied upon as the only aid to navigation.
• A qualified operator must monitor the GPS system at all times and keep look-out for other
marine traffic and possible collision situations.
WARNING!
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NOTICE
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Τhe GPS system is only an aid to navigation.
• It's accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, envi-
ronmental conditions & improper handling or use.
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