Basic Operation; Channel Selection - Icom IC-M73 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Channel selection

IMPORTANT!: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, fully charge the battery pack. This will help maxi-
mize the capability and life of the battery. To avoid dam-
age to the transceiver, turn the radio OFF while charging.
D Channel 16
Channel 16
(Distress channel)
contact with another station and for emergency communica-
tions. Channel 16 is automatically monitored during both du-
alwatch and tri-watch. While standing by, you must monitor
Channel 16.
q Push [16•9] to select Channel 16.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before
selecting Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the
operating channel.
Push
8
is used for establishing initial
D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Channel 9 is the leisure-use call channel. Each regular
channel group has separate call channels. In addition, the
call channel is monitored during tri-watch. The call channels
can be re-programmed
(p. 10)
most often used channels in each channel group for quick
recall.
q Hold down [16•9] for 1 second to select the call channel.
• "CALL" and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the "Call channel
programming" on p. 10 for details.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the condition before
selecting Channel 9
(call channel)
select the operating channel.
Hold down
for 1 sec.
and may be used to store your
, or push [Y]/[Z] to