Plastimo VHF FX-500 Instruction Manual page 56

Press[◄] or [►] to scroll through the selectable functions that are assigned to the softkeys[
the softkeys[ ] under the functions's icon to select the function.
◆Softkey Functions
The softkey functions that can be implemented are as follows:
1. Distress Call [
Press to display the "DISTRESS" screen, to select the Nature of distress, then to make a call.
" is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
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NOTE: NEVER make a distress call if your ship or a person is not in an emergency. A distress call should
be made only when immediate help is needed.
2. Other DSC [
Press to select DSC CALL, including Individual Call, Group Call, All Ships Call, Test Call.
is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
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3. Task List [ ]
Press to display Task List.
·It is displayed in the Multiple-task mode.
4. Scan [ ]
Press to start or stop Normal Scan or Priority Scan.
5. Dualwatch/Tri-watch [
Press to start or stop Dualwatch/Tri-watch.
6.High/Low Power [
Press to set output power to high or low.
·Some channels are set to low power only.
7. Channel/Weather Channel [
Press to select regular channels or Weather Channel.
·The Weather Channel is for USA and Australian versions only. "
·While the Call channel or Channel 16 is displayed, press this key to return to regular channel mode.
8. Attenuation [ ]
Press to turn the Attenuator ON or OFF.
9. Vibration Water Draining [
Press and hold this key to turn ON Vibration Water Draining function to clear water from the speaker grill.
10.Favorite Channel [
Press to set or release the displayed channel as a Favorite Channel.
Press to set current untagged channel as Favorite channel;
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