Emergency Channel Operation - Yaesu FT-25R Advance Manual

Emergency Channel Operation

The FT-25R/E includes an "Emergency" feature which may be useful if you have someone
monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver's VHF "Home" channel. See FT-
25R/E Operating Manual for details on setting the Home channel.
The "Emergency" feature is activated by pressing and holding the Emergency key for 3
seconds. When this is done:
(A) The transceiver is placed on the VHF amateur band Home channel;
(B) A loud "Alarm" sounds;
(C) The LED Flashes with the SOS signal;
(D) Pressing the PTT switch will temporarily disable the Emergency "Alarm" sound and
the LED Flash-Light SOS signal, while transmitting on the VHF Home channel;
(E) Two seconds after the PTT switch is released, the Emergency Alarm and LED Flash
will resume.
To disable the "Emergency" feature, press the Emergency key momentarily or turn the
transceiver off by rotating the PWR/VOL knob fully counter-clockwise into the click-stop
position.
Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member
of a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to
escape.
Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the
same emergency frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the
Emergency alarm sound. Do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true
emergency!
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