Basic Operation; Channel Selection; D Call Channel; D Channel 16 - Icom IC-M92D Instruction Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

Channel selection

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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 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both Du-
al-watch and Tri-watch. While in the standby condition, you
must monitor Channel 16.
Push [16/C] to select Channel 16.
q
• "CALLING" appears.
[CH/WX] to return to the selected channel before
Select
w
Channel 16, or push [Y]/[Z] to select an operating chan-
nel.
Push [16/C] key
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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 programmed (p. 11) and are used
to store your most often used channel in each channel group
for quick recall.
[16/C] for 1 second to select Call channel.
Hold down
q
• "CALLING" and the call channel number appear.
• Call channel can be re-programmed. See the "Call channel pro-
gramming" on page 10 for details.
Select CH/WX to return to the selected channel before
w
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the call channel, or push [Y]/[Z] to select the operating
channel.
Hold down [16/C] key
for 1 second