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4.10 CLEARING THE TRANSCEIVER'S MEMORY
To erase all channel from memory:
1.
Turn the transceiver off.
2.
Hold down the CLR key while turning the transceiver on.
3.
Turn the transceiver off again.
4.
Turn the transceiver on.
The above procedure also resets the microprocessor. Perform this
procedure if an operational problem occurs.
4.11 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16
1.
To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any channel.
2.
Transmit your emergency signal in the same manner as on regular
channels. If you can not contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another
channel.
3.
See the OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional
emergency operating practices.
4.
To recall the previous channel from 16, press the CLR key.
4.12 CHANNEL 9
Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contact
with other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key to select channel 9.
4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as
meeting and passing in restricted waters.
In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, high power is
allowed. Hold down the H/L key to temporarily switch to high power. High
power can only be accessed in USA and Canadian modes.
4.14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic
between ships, high power may be used temporarily in the USA mode by
holding down the H/L key.
4.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC(USA),
Industry Canada and International regulations. Mode of operation
cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex or
duplex mode is automatically activated, depending on the channel and
whether USA, International or Canadian operating mode is selected.
Refer to the channel charts in the OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.
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