Why won't my West Marine VHF490 power on?
If your West Marine Marine Radio won't power on, check the power connections, the fuse, and the master battery switch and branch circuit that connect to the radio.
What to do if my West Marine VHF490 won't transmit?
If your West Marine Marine Radio won't transmit, make sure you are not in weather or scan mode. Also, ensure you are not trying to transmit on a receive-only channel, and that you are transmitting at the correct power level for that channel. Finally, make sure the duration of each transmission is less than 5 minutes.
Why I'm getting all the hazard alerts on my West Marine VHF490?
If you're getting all hazard alerts on your West Marine Marine Radio, not just the ones for your area, check to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio were entered correctly. Sometimes the Weather Alert Watch may catch a hazard alert in the middle of the broadcast and miss which FIPS codes are affected; the radio triggers the alert tone and switches to the weather channel when this happens as a safety measure.
How to fix noise coming from the West Marine VHF490 speaker?
If noise constantly comes out of the speaker of your West Marine Marine Radio, the squelch level is probably too low. Adjust the squelch level to eliminate the noise.
What to do if I can't hear anything from my West Marine Marine Radio speaker?
If you can't hear anything from your West Marine Marine Radio speaker, the squelch level is probably too high. Adjust the squelch level accordingly.
Why I'm not getting any hazard alerts on my West Marine VHF490 Marine Radio?
If you're not getting any hazard alerts on your West Marine Marine Radio, make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on. Also, check to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio include your current location.
What to do if the West Marine VHF490 display flashes?
If the display on your West Marine Marine Radio flashes, try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, or Triple/Dual Watch.
What to do if I can transmit but no one hears me on my West Marine Marine Radio?
If you can transmit on your West Marine Marine Radio, but no one can hear you, check your UIC channel settings.
How to fix a blank display on West Marine VHF490 Marine Radio?
To reset the radio back to the default brightness level if you can’t see any words on the display of your West Marine Marine Radio, turn off the radio, then hold the CALL- MENU button and turn it back on.
How to fix unreadable display on West Marine VHF490?
If you can’t read the display on your West Marine Marine Radio, adjust the contrast and backlight brightness level.
Step-by-step guide for making a voice distress call.
Introduces the radio and lists its key features.
Lists package contents and initial setup steps.
Identifies radio buttons, display, and connection ports.
Explains the functions of the microphone buttons.
Instructions for turning on the radio and setting the channel mode.
How the radio operates in its standard mode.
How to monitor multiple channels efficiently.
How to receive weather alerts and forecasts.
Monitoring secondary channels and weather alerts.
Adjusting audio settings and performing voice transmissions.
Managing transmission power and FIPS codes for alerts.
Explains DSC and how to set up MMSI numbers.
Procedures for initiating and handling various DSC call types.
Requesting vessel positions and conducting radio tests.
Steps for physical mounting and essential electrical connections.
Connecting GPS, chartplotters, and speakers.
Solutions for frequent radio problems.
Detailed technical data for the radio.
Explains channel usage and provides a frequency chart.
Information on weather channels and the SAME alert system.
Governing rules for using marine radio services.
FCC regulations, RF exposure, and product compliance.
Information on the product's limited warranty coverage and terms.
General| Brand | West Marine |
|---|---|
| Model | VHF490 |
| Category | Marine Radio |
| Language | English |
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