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• Always operate the radio in accordance with the
instructions supplied.
• Always ensure an antenna is connected before
transmitting to prevent possible damage to the
radio.
• Do not allow children to operate a radio
transmitter unsupervised.
OPERATING RULES
Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to
priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy.
Safety and distress calls take priority over all
others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not
operating on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited
under law.
Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you
cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
RANGE
The range of VHF transmissions depends on antenna
height, transmitter power and the terrain over
which the signals pass. For a 2.5 watt handheld
radio like the GX610, ship to ship communications
of up to 5 nautical miles should be possible. Ship to
shore ranges will often be even greater due to the
increased height of the shore antenna.
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BATTERY PACK
The GX610 uses a rechargeable 3.7 Volt 1600mAh
Li-Ion battery pack. The battery pack can be charged
using the supplied drop-in charging cradle and plug
pack charger unit. Alternatively the battery can be
charged using any suitable 5V USB power source via
the USB-C charging port on the right-hand side of
the radio.
USING THE DESKTOP CHARGER
Your GX610 is supplied with a desktop charger unit
(BCD610), an AC plug pack charger (PS003) and a
USB charging cable. Connect the USB cable to the
AC charger and plug the AC charger into the mains
supply.
Connect the USB cable's USB-C connector to the
socket on the rear of the charging cradle. The LED on
the charging cradle will light Amber.
Place the GX610 into the cradle with the display
facing forward. The LED on the charging cradle will
change to Red. Once the battery has charged the
LED will change to Green.
A fully discharged battery should achieve full charge
in around 2 hours.
GX610
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