Basic Operation; Channel Selection; D Call Channel; D Channel 16 - Icom IC-M87 Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

■ Channel selection

IMPORTANT: Prior to using the transceiver for the first
time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum
life and operation. To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn
the power OFF while charging.

D Channel 16

Channel 16 (Distress channel) is used for establishing initial
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• ] to select Channel 16.
C
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting
Channel 16, or push [Y] or [Z] to select the operating
channel.
C
Push
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D Call channel

Each regular channel group has a separate Call channel. In
addition, each Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch.
The Call channels can be reprogrammed and are used to
store your most often used channels in each channel group
for quick recall.
q Hold down [16• ] for 1 second to select the Call channel in
C
the selected channel group.
• "CALL" and the Call channel number are displayed.
• Each channel group may have its own Call channel after pro-
gramming a Call channel. See the "Call channel programming"
on page 12 for details.
w Push [DIAL] to return to the condition before selecting the
Call channel, or push [Y] or [Z] to select the operating
channel.
C
Push
for 1 second
Channel 16 is the default setting.
(depending on version)