3
BASIC OPERATION
I Channel selection
D D Channel 16
Channel 16 is the distress and safety channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with another station and for emer-
gency communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both
Dualwatch and Tri-watch. While standing by, you must moni-
tor Channel 16.
➥ Push
[
[
] momentarily to select Channel 16.
]
16
9
16
9
➥ Push
[
] to return to the condition before selecting
[
]
CH/WX
CH/WX
Channel 16, or rotate
channel.
Push
16
9
6
[
] to select an operating
[
]
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
INT
25W
TAG
CALLING
D D Channel 9 (Call channel)
Each regular channel group has a separate leisure-use call
channel. Call channel is monitored during Tri-watch. Call
channels can be programmed (p. 9) and are used to store
your most often used channels in each channel group for
quick recall.
➥ Push
[
[
] for 1 sec. to select call channel of the selected
]
16
9
16
9
channel group.
• "CALL" and call channel number appear.
• Each channel group may have an independent call channel after
programming a call channel.
➥ Push
[
] to return to the condition before selecting
[
CH/WX
]
CH/WX
call channel
or rotate
[
,
[
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
channel.
25W
Push for
16
9
TAG
1 sec.
CALLING
Convenient:
Using microphone
➥ Push
[
[
]
] momentarily to select Channel 16.
16/9
16/9
➥ Push
[
] for 1 sec. to select call channel.
[
16/9
]
16/9
➥ Push
[
Y Y
Y Y
] /
[
Z Z
Z Z
] to select any other operating channel.
[
]
[
]
] to select an operating
]
INT
CALL
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