Transmit Time - Out Timer (Tot); Usa, Canadian And International Modes; Noaa Weather Channels - Standard Communications Hx 350s Owner's Manual

4.4 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)

While the PTT switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5
minutes. This prevents prolonged unintentional transmissions. About 10
seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep is
sounded from the speaker. The transceiver automatically switches to the
receiving mode, even if the PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting
again, the PTT switch must first be released and pressed again. This time-
out timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result from
an accidentally stuck PTT switch.

4.5 USA, CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MODES

1. To change the mode of the transceiver, hold down the 16/9 key and
press the WX key. The mode changes from USA, to International, to
Canadian with each press.
2. "USA" appears on the LCD for the USA mode, "INTL" appears for
International and "CAN" appears in Canadian mode.
3. R e f e r t o m a r i n e c h a n n e l c h a r t s i n O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
SUPPLEMENT for allocated channels in each mode.

4.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

1. To receive a weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiver
changes to the weather channel mode.
2. Press the
3. To exit from the weather channels, press the WX key. The transceiver
recalls the previous non-weather channel.
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or key to change to other weather channels.
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