Basic Operation; Channel Selection; Call Channel - Icom IC-M73EURO Instruction Manual

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■ 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 OFF the radio while charg-
ing.
Channel 16
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Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used
for establishing initial contact with another station, and for
emergency communications. Channel 16 is automatically
monitored during both Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While
standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.
q Push [16/C] 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
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D Call channel
Each regular channel group has separate leisure-use call
channels. The Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
The Call channels can be reprogrammed
be used to store your most often-used channels in each
channel group for quick recall.
q Hold down [16/C] for 1 second to select the Call
channel.
• "CALL" and the call channel number appear.
• The Call channel can be re-programmed. See the "Call channel
programming" on page 12 for details.
w Push [CH/WX•U/I/C] to return to the screen before
you selected Call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an
operating channel.
Hold down
for 1 second
and may
(p. 12)