Switching Between 1 W And 25 W Transmitting Modes; Adjusting The Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity - Garmin 190-01098-00 Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

Switching Between 1 W and 25 W Transmitting Modes

You can control the transmitting power of the radio. There are two options: LO (1 W) and
HI (25 W). LO is typically used for local transmissions, while HI is typically used for
distance and distress transmissions.
NOTE: When you press the
(International models), the radio switches to HI power. While in 16/9 mode, Channel 16
and the second-priority channel (Channel 9 by default) automatically transmit on HI power.
However, you can switch to LO power in 16/9 mode.
When two signals are broadcast on the same frequency, a VHF radio only receives the
stronger of the two signals. Other than distress calls, transmit using the lowest power
setting that allows you to communicate. This reduces the possibility of your transmissions
interfering with the transmissions of disinterested parties.
In the USA frequency band, transmissions on Channels 13 and 67 are required to be low-
power (1 watt) by default. You can bypass this power setting by pressing the
during transmission.
To switch between LO and HI transmitting power:
1. Press the HI/LO
2. Select 1W or 25W
TIP: The radio returns to the Home screen automatically two seconds after changing the
1 W/25 W mode. You can also select

Adjusting the Local/Distant Receiving Sensitivity

You can control the receiving sensitivity of the radio. If you are experiencing noise in high-
traffic areas or areas with electromagnetic interference (caused by cell-phone towers, for
example), set the receiving sensitivity to Local to decrease the sensitivity of the receiver. In
remote areas and in open water, set the receiving sensitivity to Distant to ensure that you are
using the maximum range of the receiver.
The icon is displayed on the screen when set to Local receiving sensitivity.
LOC
1. Press the HI/LO
2. Select LOCAL/DIST

16/9 key (North American models) or the
key.
to toggle between LO and HI transmit power modes.
OK
key.
to toggle between local and distant modes.
to return to the Home screen.
16+ key
25W soft key
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